I’m not putting much credence into that article. I want to see that ‘interview’ Stanton had with the Los Angeles Times.
I believe that over-denial is simply a reflection of your wish that the film doesn’t get made, which is valid, but I don’t see any serious indication that this was an hoax by the paper.
It’s not like it was said by a tabloid. It was a full length article with Stanton where he was talking about John Carter and he mentioned the development of the Nemo sequel.
If Stanton is directing it again, that’s enough reason for me to have faith in it.
I cannot believe they are making a sequel. Honestly, Finding Nemo is fine without a sequel. You can’t lose Nemo twice! Its bad parenting!
I don’t know what to think of this. I think it could work if it isn’t ‘Finding’ Nemo, per say.
Watch Marlin and Dory get married on the opening scene. If that happens I might walk out just then. 
A sequel just means this will be set in the same universe. It doesn’t mean the plot will repeat itself (like The Hangover II did)
I guess that it is unlikely that Marlin will lose Nemo again, but if it happens, I may walk out of the cinema.
I must admit I thought this was another prank.
Apparently it’s real, though.
I guess there’s no much we can say at this time, though I have a feeling that I know what kind of comments this board will get soon
We all knew this was coming, but I’m not sold on the idea at the moment. I doubt it’ll come in 2015, though. Maybe they are just fooling with us. A Nemo sequel seemed inevitable since Disney/Circle 7 began working on one.
I was never a huge fan of Finding Nemo, and when I read about this, my first thought was how happy I am that it’s coming out the same year as an original movie from Pixar. Then I thought about Dora, and I thought that this could be a movie dripping with heart.
I don’t know if this is some April Fools conspiracy between Ellen and Pixar, but I wouldn’t mind if it’s true seeing Nemo is one of my favourite films (although it ended perfectly on its own).
I’m sorry. I wanna like this news. But I can’t. This is completely ridiculous. I hope this is just a late April Fool’s joke because this is absurd. I’m sorry, this is the first time in a long time that I am extremely disappointed and upset with Pixar. Just usasdmaes0-fuwywsafsanmcs[oiq.qwf
Sequels pay for the risky ambitious projects that Pixar is cooking up like Day of the Dead and The Inside Out. It’s not inexplicable, making money gives you independence in the film industry. Monsters University is going to help pay off The Good Dinosaur and The Inside Out. Like wise, Finding Dory will help pay off Day of the Dead. It’s just how things work. Nobody seemed to be kvetching about Pixar spinning into a black hole when they made the two Toy Story sequels. They’ve made three sequels and have two coming down the pipeline. What’s the big deal?
I think it’s cos some people feel that Pixar is the last great bastion of the animation industry and that sequels are an “easy way out” creatively. While most would think it is true for the former (although I personally would include Studio Ghibli), it doesn’t mean that the studio is invincible to market forces and economic constraints, as big a money-raker it is. As for the latter, some sequels have been better than the first. It’s just that it takes more effort to make an original property since a studio has to make assets from scratch, whereas sequels allow it to recycle old assets and hire the same voice actors.
The big deal is that NEMO DOESN’T NEED A SEQUEL. It’s a way different story than the TS sequels or Monsters U. This is obviously being made to make up for what Andrew lost Disney with John Carter. I’ve said it since the first rumblings. THIS IS WHOLLY UNNECESSARY. Sorry for yelling, I’m just really fired up about this.
I’m excited for Finding Dori! Oh man I love how cute she is!
I something feel that people go head over heels about the word “need” when talking about sequels.
Most films indeed don’t “need” a sequel, unless they can’t stand alone. Films like The Empire Strikes Back , Back to the Future Part II, or every Harry Potter (except, arguably, the first), are the only ones in “need” of sequel.
Then there are those films whose endings that can stand alone by themselves without “need” of any further story. I believe this is the case for every Pixar film with a sequel to date. Toy Story, Cars or Monsters, Inc. could stand alone perfectly well. They didn’t “need” a sequel, but, most importantly, they aren’t necessarily hurt by one. They can continue or stop where they are.
Of course, there is a third case, when the ending of the original pretty much negates the possibility of a well structured sequel. So, a film like Up, Jaws(which of course ended up having it’s share of sequels! ) or Toy Story 3 (for my eyes), are so perfectly closed up that continuing them is a indeed a worrying prospect.
So, being honest, where does Finding Nemo fit? Pretty much in the same category than the other Pixar films that have had sequels. I see no difference. The film closed up perfectly well, but it didn’t close up the UNIVERSE. The lives of these characters continue forward and we can witness them without the original film being hurt (unless the film is bad, but that’s completely another question).
So yes, I agree that the film is “unnecessary”, but aren’t pretty much all films “unnecessary”, sequels or not? If they have a nice product to make why should we care if it’s set in a new universe or in one that we already know, but which quality is enough to make us feel confident?
I say we relax for about a year, when information will start coming and then we will know if we should be worrying actively.
When this film was first announced a couple months ago, I was extremely annoyed and disappointed (especially since it seemed like Andrew was trying to make up for the huge loss that was John Carter). It did feel like an unnecessary cash grab. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little interested about it. And after reading the official announcements being released today, I’m still nervous, but I’m starting to feel excited. Because I do love Finding Nemo. A lot. It doesn’t need a sequel, but I love that world and do think there is potential for story. Especially since the focus is on Dory now.
I’m really glad that the focus is on Dory, which keeps it from being a rehash of Marlin and Nemo’s adventure. That being said, I hope Marlin continues to be a big part of the story because I love the friendship he has with Dory. And as a Californian, I’m really excited that part of it will be taking place along the California coast!!! The best part about this is that Andrew is directing again from beginning to end (no switching directors mid-project, which was probably what caused all of the story problems for Cars 2 and Brave). And hopefully they can get most of the cast back as well as Thomas Newman. It wouldn’t be the same without his score.
What really makes me feel good about this is the amount of unbridled enthusiasm Ellen has for this project. She’s been wanting this for years. I just love it when actors are this excited for an animated film. It goes against the whole “animation is a genre for children” crap.
This is a video of the announcement of the film on her show: youtube.com/watch?v=_JJmDavBXrw
Just watch her. All of that energy and enthusiasm is infectious. And she has nothing but good things to say about the film. I am honestly starting to get excited for this!