Community Forums => General Chat => Topic started by: MukiDA on August 10, 2013, 04:16:36 PM
Title: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: MukiDA on August 10, 2013, 04:16:36 PM
This is actually your answer, in case you ever wanted to know:
Walk into any toy store or major retail chain with a toy section. Count the number of toys you see for:
Toy Story (any) A Bug's Life Monsters, Inc. Finding Nemo The Incredibles Ratatouille WALL-E Up Brave
The number is probably very low, and would be at 0 if Monsters University had been 3 months past the home video release. You know what you'll have no trouble finding in the toy department?
Cars toys.
You know what franchise you'll also find perennially in the bookbags, shoes, and lunch bag/thermos section?
Again, Cars.
Pixar keeps making them because the toys sell all year long, and probably see a sizable boost when another movie hits. I mean, this is a company that pushes boundaries as to what can be done in a 3D movie; take a look at the environments in The Incredibles, fur rendering (including impacts of collapsible particle-laden objects) in Monsters, Inc., and even the boundary/portal tricks used in Presto. Cars, from what I can gather, is probably the project Pixar trains new staff members on, because it's the definition of a safe film.
Chances are, the franchise pays for itself and has no bearing on the release of their major feature films.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Oblivion on August 10, 2013, 04:20:00 PM
What was the point of this thread? You know the answer yourself, and it's not like it's a secret that Pixar is company that wants to make *gasp* money.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: nickmitch on August 10, 2013, 04:44:39 PM
I knew the answer to that, and I haven't walked in to a toy store in years.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 10, 2013, 04:54:33 PM
Because Disney owns them.
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Post by: Stogi on August 10, 2013, 05:05:28 PM
One thing I loved about Pixar is that they never revisted a series unless they had a very fresh idea. Now it seems, they could **** all about that.
I am looking forward to Incredibles 2 though. Incredibles was just that.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: toddra on August 18, 2013, 12:44:50 PM
I am in the minority but I prefer Dreamworks over Pixar anyways. But I did like Cars but one was more than enough.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Ceric on August 18, 2013, 05:33:57 PM
Ah man... Except Pixar didn't make the newest movie in the Universe of cars. That was another Studio.
Pixar is good when they make something New but these Sequels just don't hold up.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 18, 2013, 06:07:06 PM
Toy Story 2 and 3 are the same thing as Toy Story 1...
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Post by: nickmitch on August 18, 2013, 06:10:44 PM
Masterpieces?
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 18, 2013, 06:20:59 PM
I am looking forward to Incredibles 2 though. Incredibles was just that.
Of all the movies that Pixar had made up to the announcement of a sequel to Cars, Incredibles was the only one I though should have had a sequel.
Instead of the incredibly obvious need for an Incredibles 2, we instead got Cars 2, (& a spin-off in Planes), a sequel to Monsters Inc.: Monster University, and a sequel to Finding Nemo: Finding Dory.
Was there actually a sequel announced for Incredibles? or will we see a sequel to Wall-E or Up first?
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Oblivion on August 19, 2013, 05:47:58 PM
Planes isn't even made or animated by Pixar so all this bitching is null and void. I ain't even mad this is being made.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Plugabugz on August 19, 2013, 06:01:27 PM
WALL-E was so unbelievably brilliant i'd rather they not attempt that twice.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on August 19, 2013, 09:00:02 PM
Planes isn't even made or animated by Pixar so all this bitching is null and void. I ain't even mad this is being made.
I believe that's because Pixar probably didn't want to make the movie. It was originally going to be a straight-to-DVD (I believe short) film. It was executively produced by the chief creative officer at Pixar though. Luckily it did pretty poorly at the box office, unfortunately a sequel will be released...in less than a year.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Wah on August 19, 2013, 09:02:06 PM
Is it true that disney owns marvel?? if so FFFFAAAARRRRKKKK!!!
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: nickmitch on August 19, 2013, 09:08:37 PM
Yes, it is. Hence the increase in film quality lately.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Wah on August 19, 2013, 09:12:22 PM
Why do they get more money?
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Post by: nickmitch on August 19, 2013, 09:17:12 PM
Disney? Are you asking how Disney got more money?
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Post by: Wah on August 19, 2013, 09:23:07 PM
yeah sorry stupid question ::)
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Oblivion on August 20, 2013, 01:21:05 AM
Planes isn't even made or animated by Pixar so all this bitching is null and void. I ain't even mad this is being made.
I believe that's because Pixar probably didn't want to make the movie. It was originally going to be a straight-to-DVD (I believe short) film. It was executively produced by the chief creative officer at Pixar though. Luckily it did pretty poorly at the box office, unfortunately a sequel will be released...in less than a year.
Well, then there you go. I honestly can't be upset about this.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Plugabugz on August 20, 2013, 03:16:10 AM
According to wiki - the ever-reliable source - if these do well then we can expect even more like Boats.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on August 20, 2013, 04:08:15 AM
Can't wait for Trains.
that's gonna be a classic....
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: azeke on August 20, 2013, 04:36:15 AM
And then they will do a cross-over.
It will be called "Planes, trains & automobiles cars".
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: shingi_70 on August 20, 2013, 11:09:02 AM
Planes isn't even made or animated by Pixar so all this bitching is null and void. I ain't even mad this is being made.
I believe that's because Pixar probably didn't want to make the movie. It was originally going to be a straight-to-DVD (I believe short) film. It was executively produced by the chief creative officer at Pixar though. Luckily it did pretty poorly at the box office, unfortunately a sequel will be released...in less than a year.
Planes didn't need to sell alot of tickets. Like turbo it will be made up in toy sales.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: nickmitch on August 20, 2013, 05:36:19 PM
It doesn't cost much to cover intern salary.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Silenced on August 21, 2013, 09:17:08 PM
Straying off-topic here, since we ARE talking Pixar, I haven't found myself liking their most recent films (Brave, Cars 2). I really didn't think Brave had a strong enough story; too many holes in it. Wreck-It Ralph deserved Best Animated over it in my opinion.
Cars 2... I don't need to say a word. Cars wasn't a bad movie, but it didn't need a sequel. Toy sales or not, the movies weren't up-to-par with Pixar's previous features.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Wah on August 22, 2013, 10:42:38 PM
Come on guys cars 2 wasn't that bad!, i probaly liked it because i liked tow mater and it was based on him.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Sundoulos on August 23, 2013, 07:03:06 AM
The key is that particular franchise isn't really aimed at a demographic that is represented by these forums or any other where you'll find people complaining about it. The movie, and by extension the franchise, isn't aimed at you. My five year-old and two year-old both love the original movie and all the toys that come with it, and, honestly, will probably love Planes. I'll endure it.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Berzerk on August 26, 2013, 08:33:58 PM
Oh no your are misunderstood they have now moved on from Cars to Planes...... :D
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Steel Diver on September 01, 2013, 07:20:45 PM
Cars is a billion dollar franchise. Disney is a company. Companies like to make money. Money is like company food. Food is what you eat. Eating keeps you alive. Living is life.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Wah on September 01, 2013, 09:33:49 PM
spoken like a real kirby!
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Stratos on November 16, 2013, 03:05:07 PM
Straying off-topic here, since we ARE talking Pixar, I haven't found myself liking their most recent films (Brave, Cars 2). I really didn't think Brave had a strong enough story; too many holes in it. Wreck-It Ralph deserved Best Animated over it in my opinion.
Cars 2... I don't need to say a word. Cars wasn't a bad movie, but it didn't need a sequel. Toy sales or not, the movies weren't up-to-par with Pixar's previous features.
I heard that they ditched the original story last-minute and that was why it didn't quite flow together. A lot more was going to be included involving magical creatures and the mother being stuck as a bear for good.
I'd almost like to see the story boards/script for the original ideas as it could have been something much better than the original. I'd even be willing to allow a sequel if it was a chance to redeem itself with a deeper, fuller story.
Shrek 2 turned out much better than Shrek 1 so there is a possibility of it happening.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 16, 2013, 09:32:33 PM
That was DreamWorks.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Stratos on November 17, 2013, 10:50:17 AM
I'm just saying someone pulled it off; possible but not likely.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BranDonk Kong on November 17, 2013, 10:55:25 AM
Pixar needs to just not make sequels to any of their movies. Toy Story 1, 2, and 3 are the same movie (aside from the exponential increase in animation quality). Finding Dory will be Finding Nemo. It doesn't matter though, they work for Disney and their main purpose is to sell merchandise.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Stratos on November 17, 2013, 11:10:53 AM
If Planes/Trains/Anthropomorphic Whatever does well enough, maybe DisneyToon Studio will pick up all of the future Pixar sequels and then Pixar can get back to creating quality original works...I feel like we've had this conversation before regarding Nintendo and new IP.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: UncleBob on November 17, 2013, 11:25:59 AM
Dear Disney: Just bring back TRON: Uprising. Please.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 17, 2013, 12:54:23 PM
Pixar needs to just not make sequels to any of their movies.
Umm, no, but they need to stop ignoring the 1 movie that deserved and asked for a sequel and is practically the only one that hasn't gotten it yet. The Incredibles. Pixar could have been at the front of this whole Superhero movie thing, but somehow we got a sequel to Finding Nemo O_o before The Incredibles. There will probably be a Brave 2 before an Incredibles 2, and that is just beyond sad.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Oblivion on November 17, 2013, 01:31:27 PM
Blame Brad Bird for not wanting to ruin his baby (the story is very close to him) and the cast that hated doing it and never want to do it again. If I was PIxar I wouldn't do it either.
Title: Re: Why does Pixar keep making Cars movies?!
Post by: Stratos on November 17, 2013, 02:27:12 PM
The cast hated doing the movie? That's too bad. What about it did they not like? Can you link me to an interview so I can read more on it?
