title is "everyone is bummed out" and literally in the article even the animators aren't "bummed out", but "disappointed"... especially cringe because given the full quote it is clear that the writer asked a leading question as to whether they were disappointed. like, fuck, man, why even bother having sources?
Similar to UK numbers. Now that I know there's possibly an every improving chance that I'm not going to killed from this Pandemic, now maybe we can look closer at long Covid, which isn't reflected in those numbers.
Note: 2nd jab nearly 3 months ago in a country running seriously behind. Probably get boosted soon if the health centers are giving us the thumbs up for it.
"Long COVID" isn't really understood yet. There's some evidence for it being caused by tiny blood clots. That's still a maybe. As understanding improves, so will treatment. There are things that can be done about tiny blood clots.
The tiny snippets below, taken from the article, are all you need to know without reading the full article.
> …was intended for theatrical release March 11. Disney said those plans were disrupted by another surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise of the Omicron variant. (Chapek has repeatedly said that flexibility is key during these complicated times.)
> Disappointment, not outrage, is a more apt description.
> some are questioning whether Chapek and his team are diminishing the storied animation company.
> Many wonder whether Pixar animators are seeing red over the Jan. 7 announcement. According to several sources with close ties to Pixar, that’s not the case.
What a bad article. It seems to be mostly mostly the author's own opinion, with only a bit of gossip from a few unknown sources that actually contradict that opinion. "Many wonder" if this publication has any standards at all.
I'm not. I love getting to watch new movies from my couch.
If anything, I'm disappointed that the forthcoming, nearly 3 hours long(!) Batman movie will premiere in theaters. I'm not going to sit through a 3 hour movie in a theater.
I had the realization when, while in high school, I got talked into seeing Dances with Wolves. Way too much Kevin Costner and itt just was not fun to sit there that long.
We’re in the midst of a once in a century pandemic. The best movie theater in Seattle has been closed since the beginning of 2020 and may never reopen. I have way better food, and far cheaper drinks at home. I don’t have to pay ridiculous amounts of money to park. I don’t have to wear a KN-95 mask to feel safe. I can pet my dog while I watch the movie. I can rewatch scenes when I feel like missed something delightfully subtle, like I just did earlier tonight with Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. I can pause the movie to go use the bathroom whenever I want to.
Sure, there are plenty of movies that benefit from a fantastic theater experience. But I’m not going to get that right now, especially in the city I live in. Maybe I’m just an old man yelling at clouds, or maybe it just isn’t ever worth going to a theater to watch Hangover, Part 3 or whatever.
Go watch The Batman in a theater if you want to. I’m not telling you how to live your life.
Not sure if you are being sarcastic but big screen TVs are affordable, no need to sell a kidney to get a decent OLED TV. Also if you regularly watch movies I can argue its cheaper to buy the equipment than pay the ticket prices, especially if you have a family.
Everyone in this thread is saying they’re happy it’s going to streaming and not theaters. Well, cool, but it was going to be streaming at some point but now we have less options. Some of us like going to the theaters.
There's often still a market for an interest when it goes from mainstream to niche. And maybe theaters will get a resurgence like vinyl in 30 years.
Meanwhile, I've seen one movie in the theater in the last 20 years and didn't find it enhanced the experience, so I'm glad for quicker streaming releases.
Hopefully this is a sign of things to come. I look forward to the day when my grandchildren ask me if there really used to be buildings that showed movies to the public.
Disney Animation's Encanto performed weakly at the US box office but has been a huge hit for Disney+ since its release on the streaming platform December 24th. This performance more than some attempt to harm the Pixar brand, which makes absolutely no business sense, is likely behind the decision.
Why do adults in America care so much about kids’ movies anyway?
I’ve seen many Pixar movies. They’re objectively fine. I appreciate the technical achievements of wringing out the best from whatever Renderman version they were made with. The storylines are competent takes on the eternal theme of “family and friends are important”. Sometimes there’s a good silent short film within the predictable plot.
But are they movies I’d voluntarily watch again on my own? No. I’ve seen all the Toy Stories and can barely remember the characters. It’s so formulaic, nothing leaves an impression.
It’s odd that grown-ups are so affected by these entertainment products.
Sure, kids do enjoy them but Pixar movies aren't kids's movies, far from it. Have you seen Wall-E? That's a thinly veiled social critic and it's getting more relevant everyday. Toy Story has a darker side, considering Sid's troubled mental health. You only to take a _little_ distance from the stories being told to realize what they're really about. Without being "deep", they're layered movies. They can be re-watched many times with renewed enjoyment and they age well.
Plus, the constant technical excellence exhibited by every Pixar movie puts them in a league well above all the crap produced by Disney.
Yes. It’s clearly a cultural difference because I grew up in an environment where it would be strange for adults to get worked up about a children’s movie. In America, this line doesn’t really seem to exist (anymore?)
eh, sweeping generalizations lack substance, but all animation (even baby animation) is made by adults.
Pixar's films might not reach the highest of highs, but due in large part to the consistency of their films, they are by many metrics the best animation studio in the world.
Forgetfulness is often the consequence of boredom or old age. To subject oneself to much of the same tedium with the expectation of novelty is utterly baffling. To erroneously extrapolate this experience to the general population, doubly so.
The theatre experience is hot garbage, especially when kids are involved. I don't enjoy paying for a movie to be over charged, wait for ages and have other people compete against the audio of the movie.
I'd rather have the movie stop at my convience, be available when I want it, for as many viewings as I want, with access to whatever food I have at the time.
You're totally right about mass-market entertainment, but none of that is true for art, and unfortunately, people like you going to the movie theaters to watch Fast and Furious 46 is what subsidizes an industry of people who actually care, trying to make beautiful art for people that aren't trying to OD on visual Xanax in the comfort of their blankey.
Sing 2 mid-week, daytime is well worth it. It is worth ist because not many people actually show up, but for those who do, it is a great experience right now. No crowds, no drama, plenty of space, and a great movie.
Personally I love the direct to streaming option, but having it in the actual theatre for at least a while is also great.
It's worth noting this is a film industry publication and the "everyone" they're talking about are the people who worked on the movie.
Having a credit on a theatrically released feature film is a big deal. If that gets demoted to a "straight-to-streaming" film it's not going to carry as much cachet, even if it is the same movie and it's just as good. Feature films are the top of the food chain and direct release to streaming feels like the old straight-to-video or made-for-TV movies. I imagine this matters a lot if you work in the industry.
Am I the only one who's more interested in the movie itself, rather than which medium it'll be available in?
Admittedly, Toronto, red pandas and early aughts pop culture are all topics that fall very close to my heart, but even without that, I've enjoyed Pixar movies enormously.
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[ 2.6 ms ] story [ 121 ms ] threadI think bummed out is closer to disappointment than outrage.
https://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/bumme...
Or The Expendables? (a movie in the "Jason Statham drives a car and kills people" genre)
> a sad coward like yourself
Personal attacks are against HN rules
[1] https://www.statista.com/statistics/1191568/reported-deaths-...
Note: 2nd jab nearly 3 months ago in a country running seriously behind. Probably get boosted soon if the health centers are giving us the thumbs up for it.
ETA: So, I'm still avoiding people. ;)
> …was intended for theatrical release March 11. Disney said those plans were disrupted by another surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise of the Omicron variant. (Chapek has repeatedly said that flexibility is key during these complicated times.)
> Disappointment, not outrage, is a more apt description.
> Many wonder whether Pixar animators are seeing red over the Jan. 7 announcement. According to several sources with close ties to Pixar, that’s not the case.
What a bad article. It seems to be mostly mostly the author's own opinion, with only a bit of gossip from a few unknown sources that actually contradict that opinion. "Many wonder" if this publication has any standards at all.
If anything, I'm disappointed that the forthcoming, nearly 3 hours long(!) Batman movie will premiere in theaters. I'm not going to sit through a 3 hour movie in a theater.
The more length over that you see, the less likely the narrative winds up being any good.
Man yells at clouds vibes here
Checks out ;)
We’re in the midst of a once in a century pandemic. The best movie theater in Seattle has been closed since the beginning of 2020 and may never reopen. I have way better food, and far cheaper drinks at home. I don’t have to pay ridiculous amounts of money to park. I don’t have to wear a KN-95 mask to feel safe. I can pet my dog while I watch the movie. I can rewatch scenes when I feel like missed something delightfully subtle, like I just did earlier tonight with Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch. I can pause the movie to go use the bathroom whenever I want to.
Sure, there are plenty of movies that benefit from a fantastic theater experience. But I’m not going to get that right now, especially in the city I live in. Maybe I’m just an old man yelling at clouds, or maybe it just isn’t ever worth going to a theater to watch Hangover, Part 3 or whatever.
Go watch The Batman in a theater if you want to. I’m not telling you how to live your life.
Yeah I can see cinemas are only for the peasants now who can't afford a proper home entertainment system
Release it to theaters for the sake of doing it?
I don’t even go to the theater ever… I don’t think of the content I watch as diminished.
It doesn’t seem like anyone in the article thinks it is either.
Meanwhile, I've seen one movie in the theater in the last 20 years and didn't find it enhanced the experience, so I'm glad for quicker streaming releases.
I love going to theme theaters. Dinner and a show is a big and amazing thing with regular assigned seats and 21+, so no screaming kids.
I continue to watch movies in these :)
When Omicron goes away, I’ll be returning
I’m sure we are going to like red panda also. My son is 5 and hasn’t been to a movie theater yet.
I’ve seen many Pixar movies. They’re objectively fine. I appreciate the technical achievements of wringing out the best from whatever Renderman version they were made with. The storylines are competent takes on the eternal theme of “family and friends are important”. Sometimes there’s a good silent short film within the predictable plot.
But are they movies I’d voluntarily watch again on my own? No. I’ve seen all the Toy Stories and can barely remember the characters. It’s so formulaic, nothing leaves an impression.
It’s odd that grown-ups are so affected by these entertainment products.
Plus, the constant technical excellence exhibited by every Pixar movie puts them in a league well above all the crap produced by Disney.
Pixar's films might not reach the highest of highs, but due in large part to the consistency of their films, they are by many metrics the best animation studio in the world.
Forgetfulness is often the consequence of boredom or old age. To subject oneself to much of the same tedium with the expectation of novelty is utterly baffling. To erroneously extrapolate this experience to the general population, doubly so.
I'd rather have the movie stop at my convience, be available when I want it, for as many viewings as I want, with access to whatever food I have at the time.
Art gets made by artists, out of necessity, not because of a paycheck.
Having a credit on a theatrically released feature film is a big deal. If that gets demoted to a "straight-to-streaming" film it's not going to carry as much cachet, even if it is the same movie and it's just as good. Feature films are the top of the food chain and direct release to streaming feels like the old straight-to-video or made-for-TV movies. I imagine this matters a lot if you work in the industry.
Admittedly, Toronto, red pandas and early aughts pop culture are all topics that fall very close to my heart, but even without that, I've enjoyed Pixar movies enormously.
Furthermore people who actually have ADHD Would probably appreciate it even more.