Disney cancels 'Narnia' series

Tom Morrow · 12-24-2008, 06:03 AM

Disney cancels 'Narnia' series, Walden seeking new partner

Disney jumps ship on next 'Narnia'

Reuters
'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader' will have to sail without Disney. The third entry in the series, based on the classic books by C.S. Lewis, was in preproduction and set for a spring shoot for a planned May 2010 release.

The studio said Tuesday that for budgetary and logistical reasons it will not exercise its option to co-produce and co-finance the next Narnia movie with producer Walden Media. The development puts the participation of the talent attached in doubt.

Walden has a strong relationship with the Lewis estate and will shop "Treader" in hopes of finding a new partner. The most likely candidate at this stage is Fox, which markets and distributes Walden fare under the Fox Walden banner.
by Borys Kit, Hollywood Reporter

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Executioner · 12-24-2008, 06:15 AM

Wow... I really don't know what to say to that. Disney seems to be really looking at spending and saving right now for sure. Although I think this is not the best move for them I really hope they made a wise decision.
So far no company has made all 7 books into a series. All of them seem to end at the Dawn Treader which really is sad. Hopefully Fox will pick up on this and finish the series.

AraBrokenDreamer · 12-24-2008, 06:43 AM

Well, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe were the most popular two of the books, I think, and with the lack of success Prince Caspian had compared to LWW, I don't blame them for it. It's a hard sell, it's hard to produce, and they have bigger and better fish to fry at the moment. It's a recession, it's the time you cut your losses while you can. With all the films they have slated for the next five years, I don't blame them for lightening the load.

-Ara

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gurugriff100 · 12-24-2008, 08:42 AM

Would This Effect The Movies

austen · 12-24-2008, 08:56 AM

This stinks! I think they made a mistake.

AraBrokenDreamer · 12-24-2008, 08:56 AM

Most likely, guru. Disney means that unless another huge studio backs them, they're not going to be able to make it as nice as before, meaning the same talent might not come back because they might not get as much money.

-Ara

believeinmagic4ever · 12-24-2008, 11:54 AM

I don't exactly know what to say to that. I haven't seen Prince Caspian so I can't exactly say anything. I like LWW though, but I honestly can't say a thing about this.

stevo505 · 12-24-2008, 01:06 PM

I agree, believe. I have only seen the first movie in the series but didn't have an interest in Prince Caspian. Oh well, I hope the series can be continued for the Narnia fans though.

TowerGal_13 · 12-24-2008, 01:14 PM

Epic Fail. Dont Leave Narnia!!! Disney you ohhhh! T_T

disneylover · 12-24-2008, 01:28 PM

I'm sad to hear this. I really enjoyed both movies and thought they were beautifully made. Hopefully whoever steps in will do as nice of a job.

TowerGal_13 · 12-24-2008, 02:12 PM

You know what this means?! No more awesome Disney Narnia Merchandise!!! T_T pins.... shirts.... anything!!! do they ever plan to come back?!

bm2506 · 12-24-2008, 05:26 PM

[QUOTE][QUOTE]This year, "Prince Caspian" grossed just $419 million.[QUOTE]

Well sorry for their suffering I bought the movie and whoever Walden gets it will still be good I will still watch it

monkey4057 · 12-24-2008, 11:14 PM

I actually don't mind. A question floating in my mind was how long until they pulled a Harry and made the movies PG13 (maybe now lol)

PinkLavaLamp · 12-24-2008, 11:23 PM

Honestly I'm not surprised. PC was okay in my oppinion but it wasn't as good was LWW. I think PC's biggest problem was how big the changes in Narnia were after the kids left. Things like that are hard to sell and with only two of the main characters returning in book 3, those who haven't read the books may not be interested.

tomserwin · 12-25-2008, 01:29 AM

Well, I'm oddly content with this decision. If Disney needs to cut back and save money then I'm glad they are choosing to drop Narnia instead of more important things (ie DLR).

12-24-2008, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 2,196 Images: 70	Wow... I really don't know what to say to that. Disney seems to be really looking at spending and saving right now for sure. Although I think this is not the best move for them I really hope they made a wise decision. So far no company has made all 7 books into a series. All of them seem to end at the Dawn Treader which really is sad. Hopefully Fox will pick up on this and finish the series. __________________ A Different Kind Of Company A Different Kind Of Executioner
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AraBrokenDreamer People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sanctuary of Dreams Posts: 1,381 Images: 3	Well, the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe were the most popular two of the books, I think, and with the lack of success Prince Caspian had compared to LWW, I don't blame them for it. It's a hard sell, it's hard to produce, and they have bigger and better fish to fry at the moment. It's a recession, it's the time you cut your losses while you can. With all the films they have slated for the next five years, I don't blame them for lightening the load. -Ara -Ara __________________ Scripts are the soil of a film. The story is the seed, the actors are the water, and the crew are the sunlight, giving it the chance to bloom into a brilliant flower. "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. " -Walt Disney
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gurugriff100 Disneyland's #1 Fan People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Woodland,CA Posts: 1,070 Images: 9	Would This Effect The Movies __________________ Favorite Two Quotes Of Walt Disney "Disneyland is the star, everything else is in the supporting role. " -Walt Disney "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." -Walt Disney _____________________________ Best Trip To DLR. Spring Break '09 ________________________________ My Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Disneyland Trip 3 days 12 hours 53 minutes
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AraBrokenDreamer People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sanctuary of Dreams Posts: 1,381 Images: 3	Most likely, guru. Disney means that unless another huge studio backs them, they're not going to be able to make it as nice as before, meaning the same talent might not come back because they might not get as much money. -Ara __________________ Scripts are the soil of a film. The story is the seed, the actors are the water, and the crew are the sunlight, giving it the chance to bloom into a brilliant flower. "I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous. " -Walt Disney
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believeinmagic4ever Don't mess with the witch People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 560	I don't exactly know what to say to that. I haven't seen Prince Caspian so I can't exactly say anything. I like LWW though, but I honestly can't say a thing about this. __________________ "Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive. This facility makes it the most versatile and explicit means of communication yet devised for quick mass appreciation." -Walt Disney My Countdown Counting down to: Christmas Day!! :D 33 days 18 hours 53 minutes
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stevo505 Celebrate you! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,657 Images: 4	I agree, believe. I have only seen the first movie in the series but didn't have an interest in Prince Caspian. Oh well, I hope the series can be continued for the Narnia fans though. __________________ Wishing makes your dreams come true!
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TowerGal_13 Disneylander 4-ever People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Twilight Zone (On Vacation to Narnia) Posts: 915 Images: 20	Epic Fail. Dont Leave Narnia!!! Disney you ohhhh! T_T __________________ Perry The Platypus .... cooler than waffles (waffles are insanely cool)<-Look close! The Dole Whip said to me, EAT ME!! so I did :) Burp Much Love for Bumblebee And Optimus Prime "A Strawberry Avalanche Crashed Over Me."~Owl City <3 Edmund and Aslan are by far the best!!
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disneylover People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Martinez, CA (Bay Area) Posts: 600 Images: 9	I'm sad to hear this. I really enjoyed both movies and thought they were beautifully made. Hopefully whoever steps in will do as nice of a job. __________________ Here you leave today and enter the world of Yesterday, Tomorrow, and Fantasy. I was there July 17, 2005. My Countdown Counting down to: Taking my son to Disneyland for the first time!
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TowerGal_13 Disneylander 4-ever People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Twilight Zone (On Vacation to Narnia) Posts: 915 Images: 20	You know what this means?! No more awesome Disney Narnia Merchandise!!! T_T pins.... shirts.... anything!!! do they ever plan to come back?! __________________ Perry The Platypus .... cooler than waffles (waffles are insanely cool)<-Look close! The Dole Whip said to me, EAT ME!! so I did :) Burp Much Love for Bumblebee And Optimus Prime "A Strawberry Avalanche Crashed Over Me."~Owl City <3 Edmund and Aslan are by far the best!!
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bm2506 People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Wendover, NV Posts: 31 Images: 2	[QUOTE][QUOTE]This year, "Prince Caspian" grossed just $419 million.[QUOTE] Well sorry for their suffering I bought the movie and whoever Walden gets it will still be good I will still watch it
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monkey4057 Live from Yu Nork! People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cosmic Ray's Starlight Lounge Posts: 1,134	I actually don't mind. A question floating in my mind was how long until they pulled a Harry and made the movies PG13 (maybe now lol) __________________ I'm not the other anything. I'm me.
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PinkLavaLamp People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake County, UT Posts: 75	Honestly I'm not surprised. PC was okay in my oppinion but it wasn't as good was LWW. I think PC's biggest problem was how big the changes in Narnia were after the kids left. Things like that are hard to sell and with only two of the main characters returning in book 3, those who haven't read the books may not be interested. __________________ "Eat, drink and be mary. For tomorrow you may diet." - A fourtune cookie "COMBAT COLD-CUTS! WHHAAAA!!" My Countdown Counting down to: First trip to WDW! 344 days 17 hours 53 minutes
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tomserwin People who found this post helpful: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greegoil-Zbokk, Sector Two. Posts: 1,848 Images: 8	Well, I'm oddly content with this decision. If Disney needs to cut back and save money then I'm glad they are choosing to drop Narnia instead of more important things (ie DLR). __________________ *It's not very far from Sulphur to Sugarcane.* My Countdown Counting down to: Next trip to Disneyland. At Disenyland, making full benefit of my Annual Pass.
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