Monsters Inc 2!

mickeysgirlz · 07-31-2009

Disney Buys Domain Names For Monsters Inc 2, The Tiger King and World War Robot

Posted on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta

If you read the Friday morning edition of the Hollywood trade newspaper Variety, you will notice a story about Jerry Bruckheimer acquiring the big screen rights to IDW Publishing’s graphic novel World War Robot. But if you had looked at the recent domain records that Disney had purchased: WORLDWARROBOT-MOVIE.COM, WORLDWARROBOTMOVIE.COM, or WORLDWARROBOTTHEMOVIE.COM, you would have known about this announcement before it happened.

Jim Hill noticed that the mouse house went on a domain buying spree yesterday (July 29th), snapping up a bunch of Internet addresses for possible upcoming projects. So which projects were on the purchase list? Details after the jump.

Among the new domains purchased was MONSTERS2.com, the possible future location for the highly rumored sequel to Pixar’s Monsters Inc. At a recent licensing fair, Disney officials supposedly told attendees behind closed doors that Pete Doctor would be following Up with Monsters, Inc 2. We asked Disney head John Lasseter about the rumors last weekend at Comic-Con, but as expected, he wouldn’t comment. The domain purchase seems to be an admission by Disney that they are developing a sequel, or at very least — thinking about it.

Another interesting purchase was the domain TheTigerKingMovie.com, which we can only assume is a spin-off based on The Lion King. With the word “Movie” in the domain name, we know it is a feature film — but we don’t know if it is a new animated feature film or a direct-to-dvd production. Some of you might remember that when John Lasseter became Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios when the Mouse purchased Pixar in January of 2006, he was quick to kill many of the company’s direct-to-dvd sequels and spin-offs, because he believed the productions hurt the studio’s brand. The Aristocats 2, Chicken Little 2 : The Ugly Duckling Story, Meet the Robinsons 2: First Date, and Disney’s Dwarfs were among the productions which were trashed. I find it hard to believe that Lasseter would approve of a Lions King spin-off titled The Tiger King, unless it was for theatrical release. But you never know?

World War Robots

As for World War Robots, which was mentioned above, the 48-page book was published in August 2008, and is out of print. Here is the official plot synopsis from the book:

Award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood (Popbot, Zombies Vs. Robots) has handled his share of robots over the years. And now, he presents total robot war! In World War Robot, a dwindling band of humans and robots face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it - on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars, too! Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black humor and political intrigue are the order of the day in this oversize, standalone epic courtesy of Wood.

Link: Disney Buys Domain Names For Monsters Inc 2, The Tiger King and World War Robot | /Film

lovemysons · 07-31-2009

Oh boy!! I really liked Monsters Inc.

**ddoll** · 07-31-2009

That's exciting! I'm a big fan of Monsters Inc too.

And I agree with the direct to DVD features hurting the brand name. They were not up to par.

Peppertink · 07-31-2009

Very cool!!!! Can't wait for the next Monsters Inc. adventure:)

**Dopey** · 07-31-2009

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Originally Posted by lovemysons

Oh boy!! I really liked Monsters Inc.

Me too, I hope I won't be disappointed like I was with Toy Story 2
*ducking the tomatoes*

dznygrl · 07-31-2009

Yay, I love Monsters and so does DD! I would be totally game for a sequel!

Dopey...what did you dislike about Toy Story 2?

**Dopey** · 07-31-2009

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Originally Posted by dznygrl

Yay, I love Monsters and so does DD! I would be totally game for a sequel!

Dopey...what did you dislike about Toy Story 2?

Everything. I watched it once when it came out in the theater. It's too long ago for me to pull out instances. I didn't like the whole thing and I may even have left before the movie was over

Tiggerific · 07-31-2009

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Originally Posted by Dopey

Everything. I watched it once when it came out in the theater. It's too long ago for me to pull out instances. I didn't like the whole thing and I may even have left before the movie was over

Really?!? I **love** Pixar films, not sure they have really made a bad one yet. Monsters, Inc. is one of the best. John Lasseter is one of the main reasons behind such consistently great films (and shorts), so I suspect the projects he scrapped were not of high quality and this tiger king must be.

pixeemom · 07-31-2009

Oh i am so excited for this, i can't wait for that and TS3, i really would love to see another Incrediables as well.

**Dopey** · 08-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Tiggerific

Really?!? I **love** Pixar films, not sure they have really made a bad one yet. Monsters, Inc. is one of the best. John Lasseter is one of the main reasons behind such consistently great films (and shorts), so I suspect the projects he scrapped were not of high quality and this tiger king must be.

yes, yes, I didn't say I hated Pixar movies. I love Monsters, Inc. I said and I hope that it was a good one. The shorts are spectacular, I think. I hated TS2 - that's all

asp8tis · 08-01-2009

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Originally Posted by pixeemom

Oh i am so excited for this, i can't wait for that and TS3, i really would love to see another Incrediables as well.

I'd love to see another Incredibles, too. The way that movie ended definitely led right into a sequel!

pixeemom · 08-01-2009

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Originally Posted by asp8tis

I'd love to see another Incredibles, too. The way that movie ended definitely led right into a sequel!

oh yes most def.!!!!

dznygrl · 08-01-2009

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Originally Posted by Dopey

Everything. I watched it once when it came out in the theater. It's too long ago for me to pull out instances. I didn't like the whole thing and I may even have left before the movie was over

Hmmm. I remember liking TS2, but it's honestly been too long since I watched it...I barely remember anything about it. I need to watch it again!

I think I have to like it though, seeing as how one of the characters I helped at Disneyland was Jessie the cowgirl. I kinda feel obligated to like it, ya know?

princesslindsey · 08-01-2009

OOhhh! Love Monsters Inc...can't wait!

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,321	Monsters Inc 2! Disney Buys Domain Names For Monsters Inc 2, The Tiger King and World War Robot Posted on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 by Peter Sciretta If you read the Friday morning edition of the Hollywood trade newspaper Variety, you will notice a story about Jerry Bruckheimer acquiring the big screen rights to IDW Publishing’s graphic novel World War Robot. But if you had looked at the recent domain records that Disney had purchased: WORLDWARROBOT-MOVIE.COM, WORLDWARROBOTMOVIE.COM, or WORLDWARROBOTTHEMOVIE.COM, you would have known about this announcement before it happened. Jim Hill noticed that the mouse house went on a domain buying spree yesterday (July 29th), snapping up a bunch of Internet addresses for possible upcoming projects. So which projects were on the purchase list? Details after the jump. Among the new domains purchased was MONSTERS2.com, the possible future location for the highly rumored sequel to Pixar’s Monsters Inc. At a recent licensing fair, Disney officials supposedly told attendees behind closed doors that Pete Doctor would be following Up with Monsters, Inc 2. We asked Disney head John Lasseter about the rumors last weekend at Comic-Con, but as expected, he wouldn’t comment. The domain purchase seems to be an admission by Disney that they are developing a sequel, or at very least — thinking about it. Another interesting purchase was the domain TheTigerKingMovie.com, which we can only assume is a spin-off based on The Lion King. With the word “Movie” in the domain name, we know it is a feature film — but we don’t know if it is a new animated feature film or a direct-to-dvd production. Some of you might remember that when John Lasseter became Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios when the Mouse purchased Pixar in January of 2006, he was quick to kill many of the company’s direct-to-dvd sequels and spin-offs, because he believed the productions hurt the studio’s brand. The Aristocats 2, Chicken Little 2 : The Ugly Duckling Story, Meet the Robinsons 2: First Date, and Disney’s Dwarfs were among the productions which were trashed. I find it hard to believe that Lasseter would approve of a Lions King spin-off titled The Tiger King, unless it was for theatrical release. But you never know? World War Robots As for World War Robots, which was mentioned above, the 48-page book was published in August 2008, and is out of print. Here is the official plot synopsis from the book: Award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood (Popbot, Zombies Vs. Robots) has handled his share of robots over the years. And now, he presents total robot war! In World War Robot, a dwindling band of humans and robots face off in a battle that will likely end humanity as we know it - on Earth, on the Moon, and on Mars, too! Badass battles, really intense human/robot drama, and even a little black humor and political intrigue are the order of the day in this oversize, standalone epic courtesy of Wood. Link: Disney Buys Domain Names For Monsters Inc 2, The Tiger King and World War Robot \| /Film __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 20 days 6 hours 36 minutes

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