Well, I'll admit Disney's sequels do seem to be illogical. They do tend to sequel stuff which perhaps aren't the best choices. But there are (still) loads of films Disney can sequelise legitimately:Tascar wrote:You are probably right. But at least the film was used as a testing ground for new technology. I don't think that can be said of any of the recent DTV cheapquels. In addition, I have to at least credit them for making a sequel off of just about the only Disney animated feature that could support a sequel.2099net wrote:It was also a "chepquel" - made on a much lower budget, in less time than usual and made mainly as a proof-of-concept of Disney's (then) new CAPS system. That's also why it was the first "sequel" - Disney wanted to put something out for a reasonably low cost to test the system, and still be able to get a decent return. Hey. presto - a sequel to one of their more popular films in recent times (especially overseas). There was no deep artistic reason for a Rescuers sequel. It just fitted in with their plans.
Bambi can actually have a sequel rather than a mid-quel as the original author wrote a series of books (but I believe the film is more than one book)
Adventures Of Mr Toad - this is tricky, but The Willows In Winter was written and, although not by the original author, was approved by his estate.
Peter Pan (Personally I liked Return to Never Land) But Great Ormand Street are comissioning an official sequel now, for publication before the end of 2006.
Lady and the Tramp - I thought using Scamp as the main character was OK, being as Scamp has a 40+ history in print in various Disney comics and books.
The Sword In The Stone - It may not be as popular as some of the other films, but there is a whole series of books.
Robin Hood - Lots of fables and legends about Robin Hood were not told in the Disney version. Perhaps it would have to be a mid-quel.
The Black Cauldron - Again, there is a whole series of books. Perhaps Disney should think about trying this being as Fantasy is riding high at the moment.
The Great Mouse Detective - Again, a whole series of books.
Tarzan - Again, a whole series of books is available (the first was a very loose adaptation of the first book). That said, the books soon become loopy and unsuitable for Disney films. But there is certainly a tradition for continuing Tarzan stories (I must say, I am confused by Disney's decision to do a mid-quel. Young Tarzan was no where near as popular as adult Tarzan in our house).
Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Brother Bear - all of these modern films were probably made with the idea of a sequel in mind. I know Atlantis had a 'proper' sequel planned (and advertised in the DVD flyer) and I think I read that a TV series was planned for Treasure Planet. Unlike some people here, I actually think a sequel for Brother Bear has more potential than the original - there's so many questions raised by the ending that could be answered in a continuation.
). I actually hated them so much, I started a satire thread about them. I've overcome my fear of them a bit, and I'm thinking about renting some,
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