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Pixar Making a 'Cars' Spin-Off Called 'Planes' for DVD?

By: Erik Davis on July 15, 2010 at 2:56PM Comments (7)

Awhile back, Pixar thought it might be a good idea to follow the Disney model and begin making some direct-to-DVD sequels and spin-offs for some of their films. The first movie they were going to make a direct-to-DVD sequel for was Toy Story 2, but then John Lasseter took over and changed things around a bit, putting the brakes on the whole direct-to-DVD plan and turning Toy Story 2 into a big-screen feature.

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Now, though, times have changed, and it seems Pixar's tone has changed too. Movieline reports that Pixar is currently developing a Cars spin-off called Planes that would eventually go straight-to-DVD. Why the change of heart? Well, Pixar seems to be embracing sequels a lot more than they used to these days, with Toy Story 3, Cars 2 and a sequel being planned for Monsters, Inc. With Cars 2 arriving in theaters next year, it's a smart move to use the hype around that film to then release a spin-off on DVD. Pixar knows the kids will devour the sucker, and so it's a win-win.
 
If we know Pixar, they'll probably set up the spin-off in Cars 2, and then release the Planes movie on DVD six months later to capitalize on the lucrative kiddie direct-to-DVD market. Question is: Can Pixar keep up the same high caliber of quality for a film that's going directly to DVD? Disney wasn't able to do it, churning out iffy sequels for The Lion King and Cinderella, to name a few), and so all eyes will be on Pixar to see if they can maintain their big-screen presence on the small screen.
 
Do you think they can do it, or does this just sound like a cheap way to make more money off a hot brand?

Tags: Pixar, Cars 2

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  • Jul 15th 2010 5:56PM

    lynnmovielover  said...

    Any time studios start cranking out direct-to-DVD features, the quality is always affected.

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  • Jul 15th 2010 11:37PM

    ThatGuyThatLovesMovies  said...

    I don't get where the get there profit from making direct to dvd movies, but I think it'll be great for kids. Kids don't need million dollar budgets to keep them entertained so, meh, if they fascinate there target audiance more power to them.

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  • Jul 16th 2010 6:57AM

     said...

    my son wants to see it already!

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  • Jul 16th 2010 8:53AM

     said...

    wait a sequel for Monster Inc.? how will that work out? the first movie ended just fine

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  • Jul 16th 2010 12:43PM

    PercyJackson_2themax  said...

    make a movie about vamps lol cartoon vamps...hmmm...

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  • Jul 20th 2010 8:31AM

    mman  said...

    THIS IS TERRIBLE! PIXAR IS BETTER THAN THIS! ONE OF THE REASONS PIXAR HAS BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL IS THAT IT SET ITSELF APART FROM DISNEY! THIS IS A BAD IDEA, DON'T GO THROUGH WITH IT, PIXAR!!

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  • Jul 20th 2010 8:34AM

    mman  said...

    I'm going to be leading a protest against this, if anyone would like to join, please reply below.

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