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It is worth noting that those movies were released direct to video, which means they were not intended for general audiences, only for those who were fans of the first movie. A more fair gauge would be Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, or Cars 2.

Return of Jaffar is comparable to Aladdin. Forty Thieves wasn't bad either.

Sequels are generally not as good at the original, but let's be fair here. I don't think anyone's complaining about The Empire Strikes Back. "Sequel" doesn't have to mean "bad," and Disney can be behind a great movie (especially if someone else is actually helming it).

It's not like one can say Disney is the home of bad sequels. They're batting well above the industry average. Even Back to the Future, considered one of the greatest trilogies, has some weak sequels. Nolan's Batman is one of the only franchises in recent memory with critically acclaimed sequels.

But Disney has been doing fine with comprable, big budget productions like Narnia or Pirates of the Caribbean. I'm not saying The Dark Knight has anything to worry about, but those had fine sequels. While I understand thinking Pixar is its own thing, Toy Story 3 was made post-merger, and it was beautiful. They knew they needed to make a film for the people that loved the first two, and boy did they deliver. With all the new Marvel content they've got, I'm not sure they even need to do random sequels anymore.

Considering Joss is sticking around for Avengers 2, I think it's clear Disney knows these big projects deserve big talent that can tell an authentic franchise story. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say he was the most qualified person for the job, and Disney execs knew to choose him.

As far as Nolan directing Star Wars, I think it would be tough. He has no fantasy background, and his humor style doesn't really fit. In addition, he seems to be chasing that Best Director award, so I doubt another trilogy is in his future. That said, he could certainly direct the right script.

Quote from: soul seeker on November 01, 2012, 12:41:34 AM

IMO, Pixar is not worth counting as "Disney" movies...to me they are in a class of themselves.

You're missing the point. Disney acquired Pixar, but did not interfere with their work.

Actually if you look closely, Mickey makes a cameo appearance in every Pixar and Marvel movie.

 Ok, heard on the Radio, that not only will there be a episode seven, but an eight and nine! Ok, but honestly, I looked it up on utube, and saw the fan trailer and it didnt look as horrible as I thought. My original thought was that the story of Luke would continue but it is 7,000 years after he died!

Quote from: hi123 on November 01, 2012, 06:43:58 PM

Ok, heard on the Radio, that not only will there be a episode seven, but an eight and nine! Ok, but honestly, I looked it up on utube, and saw the fan trailer and it didnt look as horrible as I thought. My original thought was that the story of Luke would continue but it is 7,000 years after he died!

That is a fan trailer, there have been no details on the new movie yet. Not even a leak or real rumor.

Closest thing I've got to a leak - the LA Times is indicating that the new movies will be based on original ideas, i.e. nothing seen in any of the books (so no Thrawn trilogy).  Question remains, of course, as to how the material from the EU (Expanded Universe, including books, comics, video games, etc.) will be treated by these new movies.

Well I bought Disney stock for a 5 year or so investment so I pray it works out. 

Kirk

Nolan's Batman is one of the only franchises in recent memory with critically acclaimed sequels.

Just had to take this opportunity to give a shout out to Lord of the Rings