Pixar announces Incredibles 2 and Cars 3

You know what I'd really like is a proper sequel to Monster's Inc. that starts right where the first one left off, with Sully walking into Boo's room after the energy crisis was solved with laughter. The prequel MU did not do it for me.

 

Mater is the Jar Jar Binks of Pixar.

 

Doh, the early reviews of Cars 3 are not good...

It’s become impossible to watch the “Cars” movies without thinking about the inevitable product tie-ins; every new character means the opportunity for more toys, backpacks and bed sheets for the franchise’s toddler fan base, and every establishing shot of the town of Radiator Springs made me admire the degree to which the all-automotive village has been skillfully recreated at Disneyland. As a spawner of merchandise, “Cars 3” fires on all pistons but, as a movie, it’s a harmless but never stimulating 109 minutes.

'Cars 3' Review: Lightning McQueen Has Mid-Life Crisis as Series Spins Its Wheels

 

Right on, The Incredibles was a great family film.

 

It doesn't matter if the movie is mediocre. It will make money, and more importantly the toys more than make up for any box office failings.

 

Absolutely true. If I was a studio head and I cared only about money, I could understand making this film.

 

Well yeah, Pixar's Big Daddy is Disney....

 

Oh, and it keeps the brand out there to encourage them to make and maintain theme park attractions and meet and greets at the Disney parks.

 

This would not be the first time that Disney has made a film solely because of marketing tie-ins.

 

The Incredibles 2 starts off exactly where the first movie ended.

The Incredibles 2 Begins Right After the First Movie

Not much has been known about Bird’s The Incredibles 2, other than the fact that it hits theaters in 2018 and that frequent Bird-collaborator, Michael Giacchino, has returned to compose the sequel’s soundtrack. Pixar is expected to reveal official details regarding the upcoming sequel at the D23 Expo this weekend, possibly including the first look at the movie (aside from the artwork that emerged online earlier this week). However, ahead of the studio’s panel this afternoon, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter revealed in an interview with IGN that The Incredibles 2 takes place “a minute” after the first movie:

“It starts right as the first one finishes, so it just carries on. It starts with the Underminer and a big old set piece. You know that at the end of the first movie when he comes up and you see the family dressed as superheroes, well that’s where [we] start this movie.”

 

A lot of times, I'm not a fan of sequels and I think (particularly in the case of Disney) it's just a big cash-grab... but I'm a big fan of Brad Bird and I really loved the first Incredibles, so I'll keep an open mind.

 

The Incredibles 2 - first look is tomorrow.