A sequel, titled Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, is now set for release on October 18th of this year. Interestingly, that isn’t stopping Disney from producing an actual sequel. What’s continued to make Disney such a massive success over the years is that their ability to turn out kid’s movies that also appeal to adults. The story will follow that of Artemis Fowl II, who sets out to rescue his father and uncover the existence of fairies with the assistance of his bodyguard.

Of course, we also can't forget about the biggest film franchise of all time, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe is also a property of Walt Disney. The film would follow the toys as they left for Asia to find Buzz’s manufacturer. That being said, many of the concepts and characters were said to have made their way over into the 1977 film. The film is directed by Niki Caro, and it will find Liu Yifei taking on the title role.

Whether or not that’s a good thing is certainly debatable, especially since modern Disney very much has an identity of its own, but it’s a trait that does make the movie appealing to longtime fans. Funny enough, it’s almost guaranteed to do better than the live action Hunchback if only because it’s a film that’ll inherently translate better from animation. The film was originally to have been directed by Aaron Blaise and Robert Walker (directors of Brother Bear), and produced by Chuck Williams. Based on the award-winning children’s novel of the same name, The One and Only Ivan is a CGI/ live-action film that is currently in development at Disney. Such was the case with Disney when Jeffrey Katzenberg left the studio in 1994 to co-found Dreamworks. This does happen, of course, but keep in mind that Disney isn’t opposed to swapping writers in and out due to creative differences. During WWII, “gremlins” were what the British Air Ministry referred to when something went wrong with their planes. Still, he commits to attend the meeting. Typically it takes four or five years, though in some cases it can take ten years (see Tangled's complicated development cycle) or even longer (look up the multi-decade saga of Richard Williams trying to complete The Thief and the Cobbler if you want a good cry). Yes. There once was a time where Disney was actually going to adapt a Discworld novel. Also Disney discontinued direct-to-DVD sequels in 2007. Against all odds, Disney actually did pick the film back up, but both directors were replaced. The film will be produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich – both of whom are currently serving as producers on Aladdin. Against all odds, Disney actually did pick the film back up, but both directors were replaced. Who says us humans are the only ones who get to stick around? Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. In 1937, Walt Disney released the first feature-length animated film in the English-speaking world.

Some of these unfinished films we know scarcely anything about, while for others a wealth of details, concept art and, in rare cases, even test animation footage gets made available to the curious public. Forgoing the stop motion animation in favor of traditional CG, Disney was all set on producing the sequel, but Tim Burton wasn’t too keen. Even with Gunn back, it'll be quite some time before the Guardians are back in action, and Gunn's original script may very well need to be revised as a result. The Nightmare Before Christmas 2 is the rare cancellation as it’s one of the few on this list that Disney REALLY wanted to produce. Being one of the most beloved Disney animated movies of all time, The Lion King is easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The story is nothingness, but the combination of Beatles music and beautiful pop-art animation make it a classic.

Pitched in 2001, the movie wasn’t greenlit due to Disney executives fearing that audiences would neither understand or appreciate the satirical tone. This isn't the Mulan you're familiar with. The film follows a riverboat captain who embarks on a mission with a scientist and her brother to track down a tree that has magical powers. Maybe. 10 Movies To Watch If You Liked The X-Men Series, 19 Canceled Disney Movies We Wish Got Made (And 1 We're Glad Didn't), 5 Reasons Doctor Doom Has The Best Armor In The Marvel Universe (& 5 Iron Man Does), Food Wars! It very nearly wasn’t the genesis of Walt Disney’s animated career, however. Williams decided he was more interested in joining the production of Big Hero 6. This fact added intrigue to the Disney project, King of Elves. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Not only did it have actual directors attached, the movie had a legitimate release date ready: Christmas 2012. Based on the book series by Ben Lucien Burman. The next day Shadrach tells Phineas that he is king, and by the end of the day the local community has all heard this news. A book written to promote the film, however, did end up becoming Dahl's first published children's book. Another prequel script titled Who Discovered Roger Rabbit? He regularly appears on panels at the Anime Boston and Arisia conventions. Although a Pixar movie, it’s important to remember that Disney and Pixar are one and the same now, to the point where both utilize very similar art styles. With a projected release date of July 9, 2021, not much is known about the movie to date, though Jonathan Kasdan is working on the script. Original show creators Jeff "Swampy" Marsh and Dan Povenmire were teaming up with Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3 screenwriter Michael Arndt for the script. So which Disney movies are you most looking forward to? While we could discuss the fact that Disney World could very well justifiably annex itself from Florida, we’re here to discuss what we all know and love Disney for: movies. Unfortunately, MGM was in the process of producing their own adaptation of the film which resulted in Disney needing to scrap the project.

Given how Disney animated films can get revived after long periods of Development Hell, we wouldn't even be too shocked if a couple of these end up actually being made sometime in the future. For every Disney classic, there are two movies that were ultimately scrapped during production. Time will tell if this sequel will actually release, but all signs do point to Disney, at the very least, intending to make a real sequel this time around. While this sounds like the making of another hit – especially considering that Ron Clements and John Musker (Little Mermaid, Aladdin) were on board as directors – Fraidy Cat was eventually scrapped. Disney Animation next has Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 which opens Nov. 21, 2018 and Frozen 2 for Nov. 27, 2019.

101 Dalmatians’ resident villain. Posted on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 by Brendon Connelly. The cancellation speaks for itself. Mouse, and the other young animals from the circus getting lost in the Big Apple. But that still means we have no idea what the plot of Vol. That being said, there have reportedly been talks of a reboot, which would find Jared Leto starring in the film. Hidden in the Disney theme parks is a reference to a movie that never actually got made.

Alongside Ivan lives the elephant Stella and the stray dog Bob. Not the sequel to Big we were all hoping for.

But despite an intriguing setting of Spain during the Age of Exploration, the studio just couldn’t make the story work and decided to cancel the film. The Toy Story 3 we all know and love is not the Toy Story 3 Pixar had originally envisioned. Let that sink in. The film is loosly based on the short story by Phillip K. Dick. The original draft heavily featured Buzz Lightyear in the lead role. This is likely why it took a number of years for Frozen 2 to be officially announced. Onward is Pixar’s latest production under Disney Studios and it imagines a world where humans don’t exist. With the trolls routed, Shadrach expresses a desire to return to his life as a gas station attendant, and the elves respect this. It's hard to believe this film almost opened alongside Frozen. While animated movies may still be what Disney is best known for, they’ve enjoyed their fair share of success in live-action as well. Based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, Jungle Cruise is an upcoming action-adventure film that’s set during the 1930s Depression. Buzz is Buzz, but he is not the only Buzz. The premise was a creative one: a cat afraid of everything gets caught up in an adventure inspired by the thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock. The first idea, Toon Platoon, was canned because Steven Spielberg couldn't bring himself to produce a WWII-themed comedy after  Schindler's List.