D23 Insights and Animation Trends

In this chapter, the speakers analyze recent announcements from the D23 event, particularly focusing on sequels to beloved franchises like Toy Story and Avatar. They humorously critique the trend of live-action adaptations of animated classics and question their necessity, while making playful predictions about upcoming films' box office performances. The discussion highlights the creative challenges in Hollywood, emphasizing the growing reliance on sequels over original content in animated storytelling.