←back to thread

236 points inesranzo | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0s | source
Show context
giancarlostoro ◴[] No.46231943[source]
This will not end well for Disney, there were certain historical characters removed from Sora 2 because people kept making racist videos that are hard to censor, and it became increasingly unhinged. This feels like another circular investment where Disney is hoping to make money back I'm sure. On the other hand, assuming they do the freemium stuff, I look forward to making a few videos of my daughters favorite Disney princesses "talking" to her.
replies(21): >>46231963 #>>46232027 #>>46232049 #>>46232134 #>>46232217 #>>46232316 #>>46232450 #>>46232484 #>>46232594 #>>46232634 #>>46232732 #>>46232770 #>>46232998 #>>46233138 #>>46233293 #>>46233477 #>>46234040 #>>46234843 #>>46235615 #>>46235942 #>>46236727 #
podgietaru ◴[] No.46232634[source]
I actually straight up don't think they give a shit anymore.

I think decorum works in an environment where decorum is the norm, but we have entered a political moment where that is no longer the case. And I think that this kind of thing bleeds so heavily into culture that they no longer give a shit about having their characters next to it.

They have enough plausible deniability; they did not create the content. I think that's enough for them, in this moment.

replies(6): >>46232863 #>>46233453 #>>46233511 #>>46234688 #>>46234886 #>>46241806 #
afavour ◴[] No.46233511{3}[source]
When I became a parent I was really surprised at how much crap Disney puts out. My previous exposure had just been their blockbuster movies which showed a close attention to detail. But you scratch under the surface and it's an endless pile of awful quality clothing, crappy lunchboxes, that kind of thing. To the point where you assume it's an unauthorized rip off until you discover they license to anyone.

And to say nothing of the shoddy quality of their TV shows. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse's lazy CG animation and unimaginative storytelling is shocking given Mickey is supposed to be their signature character. They just don't care. And I think it does have an impact: my kids tired of Clubhouse very quickly and have little connection to Mickey and friends. Compare that to say, Dreamworks’ Gabby’s Dollhouse which they loved.

Disney is propped up by its tentpole features but their bench is incredibly weak. There are only so many Blueys you can buy to make up the difference.

replies(11): >>46233578 #>>46233622 #>>46234432 #>>46234699 #>>46234946 #>>46235081 #>>46235477 #>>46235538 #>>46236137 #>>46237541 #>>46237699 #
throw0101d ◴[] No.46234432{4}[source]
> And to say nothing of the shoddy quality of their TV shows. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse's lazy CG animation and unimaginative storytelling is shocking given Mickey is supposed to be their signature character.

≤4-year-olds do not care: there's bright colours and motion, and some semblance of story. The point is not to give some kind of lesson, but to distract/entertain (and probably release dopamine). See also Paw Patrol, Spidey Amazing Friends, PJ Masks, etc. None of these seem to have made any attempt at having a 'layer' that appeals to adults.

In some ways I equate this animation style with the algorithmic social media system: meant for 'quick hits'.

Contrast with (e.g.) Bluey.

replies(3): >>46234985 #>>46238463 #>>46238884 #
dylan604 ◴[] No.46234985{5}[source]
Bluey is just one show. Disney has an entire network and platform to fill with content. There's not a lot of producers making Bluey level content, yet the vacuum still needs to be filled. Bluey level content also costs more to create than the one step above AI slop to fill that void. Just like not every song on an album will be a banger, there will always be fluff/fill/padding.
replies(3): >>46235703 #>>46237174 #>>46237727 #
1. tietjens ◴[] No.46235703{6}[source]
It’s in too short supply. That level of humor, thoughtfulness, just human care put me into a show parents and kids can relate to.