Disney vs Dreamworks

[Gaumont]

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DreamWorks blinked.

Even though the studio had publically announced plans to release its new CGI animated movie SHARKSLAYER on November 5, 2004, Walt Disney Pictures decided it wanted a showdown. After DreamWorks took out ads staking the 11/05/04 release date for its movie, Disney counterattacked by proclaiming its intention to release its new CGI toon THE INVINCIBLES on the same day. Suddenly that Friday in November had shaped up to be another battle in the DreamWorks/Disney cartoon rivalry war.

But things have changed. DreamWorks has decided to shift the release of SHARKSLAYER from November 5 to October 1, 2004, leaving plenty of breathing room between films. Surely Disney wouldn't dare changing the date of THE INCREDIBLES now, would they?

In other news, DreamWorks has also announced its intentions to find a new title for SHARKSLAYER. Studio execs now feel that the "slayer" portion of the title doesn't best represent the film's comedic angle and so a new moniker is being devised. The film's new title should be announced in a week or two.

From Cinescape

[Rufus]

Ahh, the CGI animation battle continues .. interesting news.. guess we'll have to wait to see if Disney retaliates with another release date change. Nothing like a good healthy competition to spur creative juices though, I suppose!

[Gaumont]

competition is good yes, but I dont really think there is any need for them to go head to hea don the same day. There isent so many CGI movies commin gout that it fills the year.

[editman]

Well at least it's not a direct competition. or else Finding Nemo will be heading on with Sharkslayer (or whatever it's called now.)

Let's hope Dreamworks won't put out a CGI animation film about some aged superheroes...