WALL-E (Pixar's 2008 Film) - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

Voxxyn · 04-02-2007, 06:31 AM

After seeing the Ratatouille thread and the discussion contrasting Pixar and DreamWorks' filmmaking philosophies, I felt that this thread would at least be somewhat relevant.

Wall-E will be the upcoming ninth feature film from Pixar, currently scheduled to be released on June 27, 2008. It is being directed by Andrew Stanton, who previously helmed 2003's Academy Award-winning Finding Nemo. It will be Pixar's first sci-fi/space film. It is set on a distant future centuries from now, and will be about a robot with the same name as the film's title.

That's as generic a summary for the film I can personally give. A few weeks ago, while lurking some film message boards, I found a link to a popular Disney-related site containing what is apparently a summary of the first third of the film. It is very spoilery -- and if it's true, it will be a major departure and risk for Pixar.

As you will see from the user comments on that site, there are some strong feelings on both sides about this movie and it's implications for Pixar. I've repeatedly seen people praise Pixar for being genuine artists and storytellers instead of commercially-minded manufacturers; needless to say, Wall-E could potentially take that artistry to an unprecedented new high if done right. Of course, if something goes wrong in it's development, it could become a laughingstock...

I know this film is still over a year away, but I want to see what everyone else's thoughts are. I personally have high faith and hopes, just like I do with every new Pixar release.

04-02-2007, 06:31 AM	#1
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	WALL-E (Pixar's 2008 Film) After seeing the Ratatouille thread and the discussion contrasting Pixar and DreamWorks' filmmaking philosophies, I felt that this thread would at least be somewhat relevant. Wall-E will be the upcoming ninth feature film from Pixar, currently scheduled to be released on June 27, 2008. It is being directed by Andrew Stanton, who previously helmed 2003's Academy Award-winning Finding Nemo. It will be Pixar's first sci-fi/space film. It is set on a distant future centuries from now, and will be about a robot with the same name as the film's title. That's as generic a summary for the film I can personally give. A few weeks ago, while lurking some film message boards, I found a link to a popular Disney-related site containing what is apparently a summary of the first third of the film. It is very spoilery -- and if it's true, it will be a major departure and risk for Pixar. As you will see from the user comments on that site, there are some strong feelings on both sides about this movie and it's implications for Pixar. I've repeatedly seen people praise Pixar for being genuine artists and storytellers instead of commercially-minded manufacturers; needless to say, Wall-E could potentially take that artistry to an unprecedented new high if done right. Of course, if something goes wrong in it's development, it could become a laughingstock... I know this film is still over a year away, but I want to see what everyone else's thoughts are. I personally have high faith and hopes, just like I do with every new Pixar release.