The Panda Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 So I guess I'm the only one happy about this news then? Animation has been great to Suess for the most part, and the only reason Lorax was disappointing to me was because it got way too heavy handed with its political message. Thankfully that won't be an issue for this though. And yes the original animated one is a classic, but let's be honest its showing its age at this point. An update would be nice if they do it well. The Lorax was trash, Horton Hears a Who was the only tolerable Seuss adaption (besides the classic animated Grinch), I just don't believe you can turn Seuss' thin children's book into full fledged movies without compromising the original story's charm. The only Seuss related thing I think could be a decent movie is Seussical, and that's more of a homage to Seuss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAR Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Like I said the only acceptable version of this story was animated by Chuck Jones, narrated by Boris Karloff and sung by Thurl Ravenscroft 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrek Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Are you fucking kidding me? Hollywood you continue to astound me. This is fucking ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letsuseournoggin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think people are allowing their anger for this film to drive what they think of its box office. Like it or not, how does this not kill at the box office? It's the Grinch, which made a shit load of money 14 years ago, it was surprisingly well received (I can't even begin to understand how - it was trash) and this new one will be 17 years apart which is more than enough time for folks to want another one and it will be marketed to a new generation of kids. The only con is having to compete with Pixar within days of release which admittedly could kill it, but this is an established brand and come on... it's an animated Christmas movie being released during the holidays. I don't see how this doesn't succeed with flying colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I think people are allowing their anger for this film to drive what they think of its box office. Like it or not, how does this not kill at the box office? It's the Grinch, which made a shit load of money 14 years ago, it was surprisingly well received (I can't even begin to understand how - it was trash) and this new one will be 17 years apart which is more than enough time for folks to want another one and it will be marketed to a new generation of kids. The only con is having to compete with Pixar within days of release which admittedly could kill it, but this is an established brand and come on... it's an animated Christmas movie being released during the holidays. I don't see how this doesn't succeed with flying colors. The fact that it'll likely make bank only fuels my anger further. They know they can get away with making a shitty film, so why try to make a good one? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letsuseournoggin Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The fact that it'll likely make bank only fuels my anger further. They know they can get away with making a shitty film, so why try to make a good one? Oh I agree with you. I don't care to see this either, but unfortunately the masses will eat it up. Think of it. All the parents who grew up with the original animated version tried to show their kids that film and kids nowadays don't see CGI and get bored so quickly. So now those parents will try to show their kid their beloved classic with a new twist that will keep those little fuckers in a seat for more than 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Disney Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Like I said the only acceptable version of this story was animated by Chuck Jones, narrated by Boris Karloff and sung by Thurl Ravenscroft Preach on, Brother DAR! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intensive Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Is this going to be animated? Wow. Bad. So bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AniNate Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Not that it'd be any better in live action Edited January 17, 2014 by tribefan695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickvD Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I somehow missed this when it was first announced. Literally no one wants this. And it's not going to make the kind of money the Jim Carrey version made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lab276 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is so far in the future, I don't even care. Not sure why some of you are so hostile though, it's just what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blankments Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I honestly don't even see why the Jim Carrey one was made, let alone this one. The Chuck Jones special is the perfect Christmas special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
department store basement Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 According to Deadline, The Grinch has been moved a week earlier to Nov. 10, 2017. http://deadline.com/2016/04/despicable-me-3-release-date-dr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas-universal-665013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonwo Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Given it was scheduled not only against JL but a week before Coco, I think it was a wise move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayumanggi Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Hollywood has certainly taken notice of JUSTICE LEAGUE (11/17/17), as Universal moved their animated GRINCH from 11/17 to 11/10.— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) April 6, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinaTakla Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 very excited for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAJK Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 My second or third most anticipated movie for next year. Don't understand the hate for Rin Howard's film, it's one of my all-time favourites. Anyways very early predict just based on the release date and the brand OW - 60M DOM: 237M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grim22 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 3 major animated movies in 4 weeks next November. My Little Pony, Grinch and Coco. Add to that 2 superhero movies as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 ...do they seriously think sandwiching this between My Little Pony and a Pixar release is a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robot308 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 10 minutes ago, Sal said: ...do they seriously think sandwiching this between My Little Pony and a Pixar release is a good idea? Yes. My Little Pony is going to move to December Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
