The Little Mermaid 3D Release Cancelled

[Donald Duck]

While The Lion King made almost a hundred million when it was converted to 3D and released in theaters, subsequent 3D conversions of animated Disney classics have been disappointing, in terms of revenue. Even Pixar isn't safe; Monsters, Inc. was evidently very disappointing.

So, The Little Mermaid's 3D conversion has been cancelled.

I think we can manage, though.

Source: www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/article/1315149--disney-drops-little-mermaid-re-release-as-3d-sales-disappoint?_r=true

[Quackerjack]

I just don't think 3D is any great shakes.

I did see one hand-drawn in 3D, just to see what it looked like. It was okay, but nothing to pay extra for.

[Donald Duck]

I think 3D only works if it enhances the film, which I have seen happen on a few occasions, Coraline probably being the best example. But most of the time it's just a gimmick. The Lion King gained nothing from the treatment. All it got were muted colors (because of the lenses) and bulging muzzles. lol

I love watching Disney classics in theatrical re-releases, but I confess I have not attended the 3D converted ones.

Edit: That's another thing. So far, the 3D conversions were either CGI films or animated films using CAPS. Because Mermaid is mostly hand-painted, I have a sinking sensation (derp) that it would have looked even more off-putting. That's not to knock on hand-painted goodness, but I just feel that Mermaid would have looked the most out of place with the conversion.

So, again, I'm not gonna lose sleep over this.