Should Pixar Studios Remake Classics? - Blu-ray Forum

Simba1983 · 02-26-2008, 05:25 PM

I finally got around to watching Ratatouille, [I know, I'm old], the other night, and was completely amazed at how real the water looked when he was going down the sewer. How would you feel if Pixar Animation redid classic animation in the likes of Disney and throughout, instead of purchasing the same movie every year? e.g. the golden, platinum, 2-disc-buy-it-now-before-it-goes-back-in-the-disney-vault editions?

Suffice to say, it "may" not be deemed a classic anymore without the same animation, however, if the likes of same waters were to be applied to say, The Little Mermaid, then one could put the updated movie and the classic movie on the same Blu-ray disk.

As with the Platinum Editions, they always show the comparisons side by side in the DVD commercials, however, how much sharper could one "really" make it for a Blu-Platinum-ray edition?

Dispite the fact that Ferngully isn't Disney owned, I'd actually think it'd be rather cool to see that colorful sewer water (laughs) falling onto the leaves. I'm by no means bashing Disney, however, it's the same version, and there's like 25 versions for each film now. It's like The Land Before Time all over again.

2-Disc Blu-ray Diamond Edition: Lion King. I'd buy that.

Rustmonsteru · 02-26-2008, 05:27 PM

I'm not a fan of revisionism in any form.

Armodka · 02-26-2008, 05:29 PM

absolutely no way in any form should pixar remake old classics. that would be horrible.

Joe Cain · 02-26-2008, 05:34 PM

I'd much rather Pixar focus on new stories for new films of their own, thanks.

stockstar1138 · 02-26-2008, 05:34 PM

pixar seems to overexagerate characteristics in humans (big eyes, big head, big chin, big hair, etc.) so disney movies that deal with humans mainly is a BIG, BIG NO!

However, if they did the job right I wouldn't mind seeing some pixar remakes of things like Fifo, Great Mouse Detective, etc. They should leave Lion King alone though, don't mess with a classic.

stockstar1138 · 02-26-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

pixar seems to overexagerate characteristics in humans (big eyes, big head, big chin, big hair, etc.) so disney movies that deal with humans mainly is a BIG, BIG NO!

However, if they did the job right I wouldn't mind seeing some pixar remakes of things like Fifo, Great Mouse Detective, etc. They should leave Lion King alone though, don't mess with a classic.

sorry, that should be fievel goes west. freudian slip, had accounting class earlier this morning. lol.

Chaka · 02-26-2008, 05:46 PM

Did you miss this thread?

Shit storm starts after post #38

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=38378&page=2

And no, I don't think they should remake any of the Classics.

The Big Blue · 02-26-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Cain

I'd much rather Pixar focus on new stories for new films of their own, thanks.

tmok2000 · 02-26-2008, 06:11 PM

No, they should not remake classics. They should give us Finding Nemo and Toy Story on Blu-ray first.

Love Pixar, especially Cars.

nomad2010 · 02-26-2008, 06:52 PM

No way on the face of the earth should Pixar ever touch the classics. Pixar may have had some great movies but if they are ever going to remake classics they need to be live action because that is where the money is at. Plus they have more creative freedom. With Pixar it's just animation once again and it will be the same story. Real people could bring real depth to the stories.

Spankey · 02-26-2008, 06:58 PM

A computerized version of the Mona Lisa is not the Mona Lisa. Remaking films, especially animation, is not creating new art. The answer to the question is NO!

chasarms · 02-26-2008, 07:19 PM

I would be surprised if there was significant market interest for this.

I think a fair analogy is "should [insert whoever you think is the best modern pop/rock band on the planet] re-record The Beatles White Album? We know have much better recording equipment and sound reproduction abilities.

There would be some interest, but it would never be perceived as comparable or equivalent.

Those films stand alone. They are timeless because of the characters, the stories, and because of the whole Disney mojo. Not because of the quality of the animation, which is pretty amazing itself for what it is.

GORT · 02-26-2008, 07:37 PM

NO Worst idea in the last 4 billion years that is why they are classics the frame by frame cell animaton is what makes those movies what they are. It would be like remaking the old warner loony toons it just would not be the same

stockstar1138 · 02-26-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FEP3108

NO Worst idea in the last 4 billion years that is why they are classics the frame by frame cell animaton is what makes those movies what they are. It would be like remaking the old warner loony toons it just would not be the same

its not like the classics would go away though. however, they could add a whole new level of realism by doing them in 3d.

i think SOME movies would really benefit from this. i would have a problem with them doing remakes of things like cinderella, beauty and the beast, sleeping beauty etc., but i could see something like robin hood being kind of cool

WickyWoo · 02-26-2008, 07:47 PM

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its not like the classics would go away though

If Disney has proven anything time and again, it's that their version becomes the "real" version

How many people know how the Little Mermaid really ends?

richard lichtenfelt · 02-26-2008, 07:53 PM

If it would be profitable enough they should.

camper · 02-26-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WickyWoo

How many people know how the Little Mermaid really ends?

Well, they couldn't really release a film like THAT.

Seriously, Pixar should make new movies. If they want to 'redo' anything, then redo colors/textures in their older stuff like Toy Story or A Bug's Life to make them fuller or more detailed. Even then, they wouldn't need to tweak much.

~Camper

GORT · 02-26-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstar1138

its not like the classics would go away though. however, they could add a whole new level of realism by doing them in 3d.

i think SOME movies would really benefit from this. i would have a problem with them doing remakes of things like cinderella, beauty and the beast, sleeping beauty etc., but i could see something like robin hood being kind of cool

I agree with you there

EricJ · 02-26-2008, 08:05 PM

Um, I guess we're innocently trying to cash in on that idiot from the other thread--
In which it was already pointed out that one of the good things about having John Lasseter running Disney is that he'd be the LAST person on planet Earth to try it.

JadedRaverLA · 02-26-2008, 08:06 PM

Please, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO!!!!

There's a reason classic films are called CLASSICS. Why in the world would anyone want Pixar to start butchering them. I loved Ratatouille... and I'm looking forward to Wall-E... but Disney's Snow White IS Snow White... they're version of The Little Mermaid IS The Little Mermaid (and their ending now IS the accepted ending), etc. Having Pixar go in and have computers redo the work of exceptionally talented animators is a blasphemy.

They do some great work... let them stick to new story ideas -- and not ruin existing masterpieces.

02-26-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
Simba1983 Member Member since:Apr 2007	Should Pixar Studios Remake Classics? I finally got around to watching Ratatouille, [I know, I'm old], the other night, and was completely amazed at how real the water looked when he was going down the sewer. How would you feel if Pixar Animation redid classic animation in the likes of Disney and throughout, instead of purchasing the same movie every year? e.g. the golden, platinum, 2-disc-buy-it-now-before-it-goes-back-in-the-disney-vault editions? Suffice to say, it "may" not be deemed a classic anymore without the same animation, however, if the likes of same waters were to be applied to say, The Little Mermaid, then one could put the updated movie and the classic movie on the same Blu-ray disk. As with the Platinum Editions, they always show the comparisons side by side in the DVD commercials, however, how much sharper could one "really" make it for a Blu-Platinum-ray edition? Dispite the fact that Ferngully isn't Disney owned, I'd actually think it'd be rather cool to see that colorful sewer water (laughs) falling onto the leaves. I'm by no means bashing Disney, however, it's the same version, and there's like 25 versions for each film now. It's like The Land Before Time all over again. 2-Disc Blu-ray Diamond Edition: Lion King. I'd buy that.

02-26-2008, 07:37 PM	#13
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	NO Worst idea in the last 4 billion years that is why they are classics the frame by frame cell animaton is what makes those movies what they are. It would be like remaking the old warner loony toons it just would not be the same Last edited by GORT; 02-26-2008 at 07:40 PM.

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02-26-2008, 05:27 PM	#2
Rustmonsteru Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007	I'm not a fan of revisionism in any form.

02-26-2008, 05:29 PM	#3
Armodka Member Member since:Aug 2007	absolutely no way in any form should pixar remake old classics. that would be horrible.

02-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#4
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	I'd much rather Pixar focus on new stories for new films of their own, thanks.

02-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	pixar seems to overexagerate characteristics in humans (big eyes, big head, big chin, big hair, etc.) so disney movies that deal with humans mainly is a BIG, BIG NO! However, if they did the job right I wouldn't mind seeing some pixar remakes of things like Fifo, Great Mouse Detective, etc. They should leave Lion King alone though, don't mess with a classic.

02-26-2008, 05:46 PM	#7
Chaka Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Huntington Beach, CA Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Did you miss this thread? Shit storm starts after post #38 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=38378&page=2 And no, I don't think they should remake any of the Classics.

02-26-2008, 06:11 PM	#9
tmok2000 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	No, they should not remake classics. They should give us Finding Nemo and Toy Story on Blu-ray first. Love Pixar, especially Cars.

02-26-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
nomad2010 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:237	No way on the face of the earth should Pixar ever touch the classics. Pixar may have had some great movies but if they are ever going to remake classics they need to be live action because that is where the money is at. Plus they have more creative freedom. With Pixar it's just animation once again and it will be the same story. Real people could bring real depth to the stories.

02-26-2008, 06:58 PM	#11
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	A computerized version of the Mona Lisa is not the Mona Lisa. Remaking films, especially animation, is not creating new art. The answer to the question is NO!

02-26-2008, 07:19 PM	#12
chasarms Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray reviews: 1	I would be surprised if there was significant market interest for this. I think a fair analogy is "should [insert whoever you think is the best modern pop/rock band on the planet] re-record The Beatles White Album? We know have much better recording equipment and sound reproduction abilities. There would be some interest, but it would never be perceived as comparable or equivalent. Those films stand alone. They are timeless because of the characters, the stories, and because of the whole Disney mojo. Not because of the quality of the animation, which is pretty amazing itself for what it is.

02-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#16
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	If it would be profitable enough they should.

02-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#19
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	Um, I guess we're innocently trying to cash in on that idiot from the other thread-- In which it was already pointed out that one of the good things about having John Lasseter running Disney is that he'd be the LAST person on planet Earth to try it.

02-26-2008, 08:06 PM	#20
JadedRaverLA Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:2	Please, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, NO!!!! There's a reason classic films are called CLASSICS. Why in the world would anyone want Pixar to start butchering them. I loved Ratatouille... and I'm looking forward to Wall-E... but Disney's Snow White IS Snow White... they're version of The Little Mermaid IS The Little Mermaid (and their ending now IS the accepted ending), etc. Having Pixar go in and have computers redo the work of exceptionally talented animators is a blasphemy. They do some great work... let them stick to new story ideas -- and not ruin existing masterpieces.

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