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In January 2004, Pixar announced they would not be renewing their agreement with Disney, due to rising tensions between the two companies. While Pixar left to find different distributors, Disney bought the rights to the Pixar characters and created '''Circle 7 Animation'''. The company was formed to make direct-to-video sequels of Pixar’s movies. Circle 7 Animation had 3 films in production. However, they didn’t get very far in production with their projects, as Michael Eisner (then-CEO of Disney) was kicked out, and Pixar was bought by Disney for approximately $7.4 billion. Thus, Circle 7 Animation was shut down on May 26th, 2006. | In January 2004, Pixar announced they would not be renewing their agreement with Disney, due to rising tensions between the two companies. While Pixar left to find different distributors, Disney bought the rights to the Pixar characters and created '''Circle 7 Animation'''.<ref>[http://animatedviews.com/2012/bob-hilgenberg-and-rob-muir-on-the-rise-and-fall-of-disneys-circle-7-animation/ Animated Views' article on the history of Circle 7 Animation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref><ref>[http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2005/08/08/655.aspx Jim Hill Media's article on Circle 7 Animation's formation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> The company was formed to make direct-to-video sequels of Pixar’s movies.<ref>[http://www.slashfilm.com/secret-history-disneys-circle-7-animation-studio-originally-created-sequels-pixar-films/ Slash Film's article on the history of Circle 7 Animation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> Circle 7 Animation had 3 films in production.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2005/mar/16/business/fi-animate16 Los Angeles Times article on the forming of Circle 7 Animation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> However, they didn’t get very far in production with their projects, as Michael Eisner (then-CEO of Disney) was kicked out, and Pixar was bought by Disney for approximately $7.4 billion. Thus, Circle 7 Animation was shut down on May 26th, 2006.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2006/mar/21/business/fi-pixarent21 Los Angeles Times' first article on the closing of Circle 7 Animation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> When the studio closed, Circle 7 Animation had 168 employees.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jan/26/business/fi-pixarent26 Los Angeles Times' second article on the closing of Circle 7 Animation.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> | ||
==Cancelled Projects== | ==Cancelled Projects== | ||
===''Toy Story 3''=== | ===''Toy Story 3''=== | ||
Not to be confused with Pixar’s 2010 sequel film of the same name, Circle 7's ''Toy Story 3'' focused on a malfunctioning Buzz Lightyear who is shipped off back to the original Buzz Lightyear factory in Taiwan. But as it turns out, the Buzz Lightyear brand has been recalled, so Woody and the gang ship themselves to Taiwan to rescue Buzz. | Not to be confused with Pixar’s 2010 sequel film of the same name, Circle 7's ''Toy Story 3'' focused on a malfunctioning Buzz Lightyear who is shipped off back to the original Buzz Lightyear factory in Taiwan. But as it turns out, the Buzz Lightyear brand has been recalled, so Woody and the gang ship themselves to Taiwan to rescue Buzz.<ref>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/thank-god-this-version-of-toy-story-3-never-saw-the-lig-1676064012 I09's article on Circle 7 Animation's version of ''Toy Story 3''.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> | ||
In an earlier draft, written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner (of | In an earlier draft, written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner (of [[Disney's Teacher's Pet (found animated series; 2000-2002)|Disney's ''Teacher’s Pet'']] fame) involved Andy visiting his grandmother’s house, with Woody and the gang end up getting involved in a murder mystery case.<ref>[http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/a-look-at-the-toy-story-3-you-didnt-see Joblo's article on Circle 7 Animation's version of ''Toy Story 3''.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> | ||
===''Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise''=== | ===''Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise''=== | ||
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan enter Boo’s door to celebrate Boo’s birthday. However, Boo has moved, so Mike and Sulley go on a mission in the human world to search for Boo. | Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan enter Boo’s door to celebrate Boo’s birthday. However, Boo has moved, so Mike and Sulley go on a mission in the human world to search for Boo.<ref>[https://io9.gizmodo.com/instead-of-monsters-university-we-could-have-had-a-mons-545915494 I09's article on ''Monsters Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise''.] Retrieved 17 Jun '18</ref> | ||
Years later Pixar started production on a prequel film to ''Monsters, Inc.'' entitled ''Monsters University'' and although it's been theorized/rumoured that ''Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise'' was reworked into ''Monsters University'' there has been no concrete proof that this was the case. | Years later Pixar started production on a prequel film to ''Monsters, Inc.'' entitled ''Monsters University'' and although it's been theorized/rumoured that ''Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise'' was reworked into ''Monsters University'', but there has been no concrete proof that this was the case. | ||
===''Finding Nemo 2''=== | ===''Finding Nemo 2''=== | ||
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Toy Story 3 concept art.jpg|More concept art from ''Toy Story 3''. | Toy Story 3 concept art.jpg|More concept art from ''Toy Story 3''. | ||
toy story 3.jpg|Another piece of concept art from ''Toy Story 3''. | toy story 3.jpg|Another piece of concept art from ''Toy Story 3''. | ||
Scaradise 1.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 1.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 1) | ||
Scaradise 2.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 2.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 2) | ||
Scaradise 3.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 3.jpg|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 3) | ||
Scaradise 4.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 4.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 4) | ||
Scaradise 5.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 5.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 5) | ||
Scaradise 6.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. ( | Scaradise 6.png|''Scaradise'' concept art. (part 6) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_7_Animation The Wikipedia page on Circle 7 Animation.] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_7_Animation The Wikipedia page on Circle 7 Animation.] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_and_Cheri_Steinkellner The Wikipedia page on Bill and Cheri Steinkellner.] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_and_Cheri_Steinkellner The Wikipedia page on Bill and Cheri Steinkellner.] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Lost animation]] | [[Category:Lost animation]] | ||
Revision as of 19:07, 13 December 2019
Circle 7 Animation logo.
Status: Partially Lost
In January 2004, Pixar announced they would not be renewing their agreement with Disney, due to rising tensions between the two companies. While Pixar left to find different distributors, Disney bought the rights to the Pixar characters and created Circle 7 Animation.[1][2] The company was formed to make direct-to-video sequels of Pixar’s movies.[3] Circle 7 Animation had 3 films in production.[4] However, they didn’t get very far in production with their projects, as Michael Eisner (then-CEO of Disney) was kicked out, and Pixar was bought by Disney for approximately $7.4 billion. Thus, Circle 7 Animation was shut down on May 26th, 2006.[5] When the studio closed, Circle 7 Animation had 168 employees.[6]
Cancelled Projects
Toy Story 3
Not to be confused with Pixar’s 2010 sequel film of the same name, Circle 7's Toy Story 3 focused on a malfunctioning Buzz Lightyear who is shipped off back to the original Buzz Lightyear factory in Taiwan. But as it turns out, the Buzz Lightyear brand has been recalled, so Woody and the gang ship themselves to Taiwan to rescue Buzz.[7]
In an earlier draft, written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner (of Disney's Teacher’s Pet fame) involved Andy visiting his grandmother’s house, with Woody and the gang end up getting involved in a murder mystery case.[8]
Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise
Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan enter Boo’s door to celebrate Boo’s birthday. However, Boo has moved, so Mike and Sulley go on a mission in the human world to search for Boo.[9]
Years later Pixar started production on a prequel film to Monsters, Inc. entitled Monsters University and although it's been theorized/rumoured that Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise was reworked into Monsters University, but there has been no concrete proof that this was the case.
Finding Nemo 2
Not to be confused with Pixar's 2016 sequel film Finding Dory, Finding Nemo 2 focused on Nemo reuniting with his long lost brother named "Remy." Marlin (Nemo and Remy's father) then gets captured and sent to an aquarium named "PLANET BLUE," so now Nemo, Dory and Remy have to go save him. Although there's plenty of concept art that exist for Circle 7's other projects, no concept art has been released of this project.
Availability
Very little video footage of these projects was ever released, most likely because Circle 7 Animation was shut down before they could produce any more video material. The only images to have surfaced of these projects are multiple pieces of concept art. It is unknown if Disney still has these scripts, as Pixar has stated that they will never look at the scripts.
Findings
On October 13th, 2018, Lost Media Wiki user Veggiefinder found the entire script for Circle 7's Finding Nemo 2 on the official Raindance Film Festival website.[10]
On October 14th, 2018, a day after the Finding Nemo 2 finding, Lost Media Wiki user Veggiefinder Discovered that an early "REVISED DRAFT" for Toy Story 3 dated December 8th, 2004, was available to purchase on scriptcity.com, a site for buying and selling Hollywood scripts and stageplays for $15.[11] The listing remained unnoticed until September 5th, 2019, Lost Media Wiki user YoshiKiller2S discovered the listing. Yoshi quickly purchase the script and has since shared it with the public.[12]
On December 10th, 2019, Lost Media Wiki user YoshiKiller2S contacted former Circle 7 Animation screenwriter Jim Herzfeld and inquired about him possibly sharing the "Taiwan Recall" draft of Toy Story 3. Jim Herzfeld quickly responded and gladly shared the script with YoshiKiller, Yoshi later made the draft public a day later.[13]
Videos
Gallery
Teaser poster for the scrapped Toy Story 3.
Rough animation still of Toy Story 3.
Concept art of the factory from Toy Story 3.
Concept art from Toy Story 3.
More concept art from Toy Story 3.
Another piece of concept art from Toy Story 3.
Scaradise concept art. (part 1)
Scaradise concept art. (part 2)
Scaradise concept art. (part 3)
Scaradise concept art. (part 4)
Scaradise concept art. (part 5)
Scaradise concept art. (part 6)
External Links
References
- ↑ Animated Views' article on the history of Circle 7 Animation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Jim Hill Media's article on Circle 7 Animation's formation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Slash Film's article on the history of Circle 7 Animation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Los Angeles Times article on the forming of Circle 7 Animation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Los Angeles Times' first article on the closing of Circle 7 Animation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Los Angeles Times' second article on the closing of Circle 7 Animation. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ I09's article on Circle 7 Animation's version of Toy Story 3. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ Joblo's article on Circle 7 Animation's version of Toy Story 3. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ I09's article on Monsters Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise. Retrieved 17 Jun '18
- ↑ The entire script for Finding Nemo 2. Retrieved 07 Sept '19
- ↑ Listing for the script on scriptcity.com. Retrieved 10 May '19
- ↑ Google Drive link to the early draft to Circle 7's Toy Story 3 (provided by YoshiKiller2S). Retrieved 05 Sept '19
- ↑ Google Drive link to the "Recall" draft to Circle 7's Toy Story 3 (provided by YoshiKiller2S). Retrieved 11 Dec '19