Toy Story 4......2017 (1 Viewer)

John Lasseter will directhttp://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/John_Lasseter_to_direct_Toy_Story_4.htm

Just like every other time they've announced a new TS movie, I get worried because the last one was so good that I don't want to see them go back to the well one time too many. Of course, they've managed to pull it off each time so my hopes are high for this one.

TravisR said:

Just like every other time they've announced a new TS movie, I get worried because the last one was so good that I don't want to see them go back to the well one time too many. Of course, they've managed to pull it off each time so my hopes are high for this one.

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At first, I read the headline and thought, "Oh, lord, are they STILL quoting that one rushed reporter-blowoff Tom Hanks threw on his way out of the Golden Globes two years ago??"

But, no, looks like this one is Bob Iger's idea more than John Lasseter's. Although, to be fair, so was Cars 2.

I'm in. The other three are great.

Hesitant but they might be able to redeem themselves after that depressing disaster that TS 3.

Don't forget that Dec 2 2014 they are having a Christmas special.
"Toy Story That Time Forgot"

Pixar being bought by Disney has been the worst thing possible for the company from a creative standpoint. Financially, it has been a massive win for all of the main principals of the company.

"Toy Story 3" had me bawling like a baby - I had to wear my sunglasses exiting the theater because I was a MESS. I can't imagine how they'll top the third but will keep an open mind.

Edwin-S said:

Pixar being bought by Disney has been the worst thing possible for the company from a creative standpoint. Financially, it has been a massive win for all of the main principals of the company.

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It's worked out rather well for Disney, too, unless you'd rather watch Chicken Little and Home on the Range over Wreck-It Ralph and Big Hero 6.

(As for Iger proposing his own initiatives for Pixar sequels, yes, we fans occasionally wish he'd shut up, too, but working for Disney, you can't punch the boss. Much.)

Wow.

I guess it's no surprise considering how Pixar has been operating in recent years. I just wish they would crank out more new stories.

But no one was more surprised than me at how good TS2 and (to a slightly lesser extent) TS3 were.

Its not just the worry each time a Toy Story film is announced that it won't be as good as the last anymore. Not only has every film been great, they equally have a perfect trilogy that has come to a natural close narratively and Im not sure where else they can take it without it seemingly repeating themes from the others. This one, unlike the others, feels like a cash-in.

That said, Pixar know that this particular franchise is their golden jewel of their output and with the same voice talent and creative team behind it, I would hope they will come up with something great. They haven't failed yet with these particular films.

I'm sure that TS4 will be a good film but enough is enough. I agree that TS3 wrapped everything up perfectly. Best to leave it there Disney! Totally a cash-grab IMO.

Simon Massey said:

Its not just the worry each time a Toy Story film is announced that it won't be as good as the last anymore. Not only has every film been great, they equally have a perfect trilogy that has come to a natural close narratively and Im not sure where else they can take it without it seemingly repeating themes from the others. This one, unlike the others, feels like a cash-in.

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Also, although the sequels they had to make (TS3, Monsters, Dory), to clean up Eisner's old Circle 7 Studios mess, had fans wailing and tearing their hair that "Oh no, they're making sequels now!...They've become a REGULAR STUDIO, like all the others! ", even then, it was clear they didn't want to make "regular" sequels unless they had an unusual enough story to make it a distinctive enough film on its own:
We didn't expect Andy to grow up in TS3 (or at least
we didn't think the Monsters sequel would be a prequel, and well, we sorta thought the Nemo sequel would have Nemo in it. Even the idea of a Cars spy caper seemed, um....original at the time compared to the first film, and we at least can't blame them for that.
(And okay, show of hands, how many naive dopes still think "Well, the Incredibles ended with the Underminer, so he's going to be the villain in the next one!" )

Have to admit, Iger's socked them with a real impossible stumper of a brain-challenger on this one, seeing as how they did their hardest to make TS3 the perfect Final film--like the old saying goes, the worst entry in the trilogy is the fourth one--but have a feeling they're wondering what they can do with Bonnie as a main character...

classicmovieguy said:

"Toy Story 3" had me bawling like a baby - I had to wear my sunglasses exiting the theater because I was a MESS. I can't imagine how they'll top the third but will keep an open mind.

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Me too....my kids still make fun of me every time someone mentions the Toy Story franchise.

My celebrated crying moment (the only time I've ever cried in a theater) came during TS2's When She Loved Me (Sarah MacLachlan).

In fact, if you read the 'Father of the Bride" link in my sig...you'll read all about it.

That scene completely trashed me emotionally too Mike! I still weep when I watch it.

dpippel said:

That scene completely trashed me emotionally too Mike! I still weep when I watch it.

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Our daughter (born 1986) just happened to be making that (sometimes difficult) transition from little girl to teenager at exactly that time (TS2 came out in 1999). I can't get through it without being reamed emotionally. Which is why I just HAD to select it as the song for our Father-Daughter dance at her wedding.

atfree said:

Me too....my kids still make fun of me every time someone mentions the Toy Story franchise.

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I saw TS3 with a hard hearted, cynical buddy and I got lucky because I only teared up during the incinerator scene so by the end of the movie, I was OK and he didn't catch me.

Ejanss said:

(As for Iger proposing his own initiatives for Pixar sequels, yes, we fans occasionally wish he'd shut up, too, but working for Disney, you can't punch the boss. Much.)

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You can do the next best thing. Or better yet, you can remind him of Hunchback II.

TravisR said:

Just like every other time they've announced a new TS movie, I get worried because the last one was so good that I don't want to see them go back to the well one time too many. Of course, they've managed to pull it off each time so my hopes are high for this one.

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My concern is that they produced, IMHO, the perfect trilogy with the perfect ending. The story is complete. How can they possibly add to it without it being disappointing? I worry tHat they are going to the well one time too many.

Alf S said:

Hesitant but they might be able to redeem themselves after that depressing disaster that TS 3.

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Are you serious? I'm not sure. Different strokes and all that, but a disaster? Surely you jest?