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Cats (Amblimation)

**Note:** Please, do not add "Illumination Films" in the category box, because this was BEFORE that studio was even thought of!

Throughout the 1980s to 1990s, Amblimation planned on making an animated adaptation of one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musicals called *Cats*, based on the book, *Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats*. It was scheduled for a release in 1997 and was to be directed by Steven Spielberg,

## Plot

The plot would presumably be the same as the musical, but with extra musicals written exclusively for the film.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Balto* was a box office failure in theaters in 1995, losing to Pixar's first movie *Toy Story* at the box office.
2. The failure of *Balto* caused Amblimation to cease its operations.

## Results

* The Amblimation version was permanently cancelled.
* Twenty two years later, Universal Pictures made a live-action film based on *Cats* in 2019. However, the film received nearly universally negative reception from critics and audiences alike and was a box-office failure.
* After Amblimation ceased production, Steven Spielberg decided to continue his career at DreamWorks among with other studios.
Aladdin and His Lamp

In 1941, after hearing the success of Disney's *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*, Universal's first animation studio Walter Lantz Productions was given $750,000 to produce their first feature film called *Aladdin and His Lamp*, which was based on the famous tales of Aladdin. It was set to star the voices of comedy duo Abbott and Costello, and Frank Churchill was set to compose the musical score.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Walter Lantz cancelled the project in light of the cut-off of the overseas market and
2. The Fleischer Studios' film *Mr. Bug Goes to Town* failed at the box office.

## Results

* Disney made *Aladdin* in 1992 and was a critical and commercial success.
* Universal's version was permanently cancelled.
Charlotte's Web 3

***Charlotte's Web 3*** was a proposed animated sequel to *Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure* and was a third installment to the *Charlotte's Web* franchise.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure* was panned by critics, fans and audiences.
2. Many fans of the book were offended about how Paramount and Universal kept using Charlotte's name in the *Charlotte's Web* sequel titles since Charlotte died at the end of the original story.

## Result

1. Paramount and Nickelodeon announced a live action *Charlotte's Web* film which was released in 2006.
Boo 3! A Madea Halloween

***Boo 3! A Madea Halloween*** was a proposed sequel to *Boo 2! A Madea Halloween* and *Boo! A Madea Halloween*. It was planned to be released on October 31, 2022, just in time for Halloween. The thrid film was also planned to be the thirteenth *Madea* film.

## Plot

The story would take place after the events of *Boo 2! A Madea Halloween*.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Boo 2! A Madea Halloween* received negative reviews from critics & bombed at the box office.
2. Some say a sequel would make it worse.

## Result

* *Boo! A Madea Halloween* & *Boo 2! A Madea Halloween* are the only two Madea films centered around Halloween Time.
* The third film was cancelled forever.
Calling All Robots

***Calling All Robots*** was going to be a 3D computer-animated motion-capture sci-fi adventure film by Walt Disney Pictures and ImageMovers Digital. The film was going to be directed by Michael Dougherty.

## Plot

In a world where giant monsters have been in conflict with humanity since 1958, Ray, a young boy seeking to avenge his father, seeks to become part of the giant robot program that defend humanity, even though his paternal grandfather warns him not to become bloodthirsty against the beasts.

Eventually, Ray and his new friend Yuriko discover that the rise in monster attacks was manipulated by General Parker, the narcissistic General in charge of the robot program, as a means of becoming a war hero and the monsters' aggression was manipulated by tracker tags invented by Parker.

Soon, Ray and Yuriko seek out to expose Parker and allow humans and monsters to peacefully co-exist.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Disney and ImageMovers decided to close ImageMovers Digital. after production on *Mars Needs Moms* was finished.
2. In 2010, the Academy enacted a new rule regarding the motion capture technique employed in films such as *A Christmas Carol* (2009) and *The Adventures of Tintin* (2011), each directed by Academy Award for Best Director winners Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg, and how they might not be eligible in this category in the future. This rule was possibly made to prevent nominations of live-action films that rely heavily on motion capture, such as *Avatar* (2009). This prevented motion capture animated films from being Oscar baited.

## Trivia

* Parts of the plot were used in *Pacific Rim*.
Bab3

In 2000, Universal Pictures announced a third installment in the *Babe* series. It was intended to be released in 2002 for a summer release.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Babe: Pig in the City* was neither critically nor commercially as successful as its predecessor.

## Result

* *Babe* remains as a duology
* The third installment was cancelled forever.
Calvin & Hobbes

***Calvin & Hobbes*** was a planned film based on Bill Watterson's comic strip of the same name. Several filmmakers including Jim Henson, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas had expressed interest in making the film.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Bill Watterson had refused offers from the filmmakers, because he has no interest in an adaptation of his work, stating that he prefers work in art form. He also said that books are typically better than their adaptations.

## Results

* As of 2021, there are currently no plans for a *Calvin & Hobbes* movie or TV show. It remains as a book series.

## Trivia

* Robot Chicken did a parody of *Calvin & Hobbes* which is currently the only media adaptation of the series.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019 film)

On November 13, 2017, was announced a film adaptation of the Nickelodeon's series *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*, was going be made by Paramount Players and Nickelodeon Movies, with a release date for October 11, 2019. The film was going to be written by *It (2017)* writer Gary Dauberman, produced by Matt Kaplan and directed by D.J. Caruso.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Paramount removed the film from their schedule's release in February 27, 2019.

## Results

* The film was permanently cancelled.
* A miniseries revival was made instead and premiered on the date originally the film was going to be released on theaters, October 11, 2019 on Nickelodeon and it was renewed for a second season in 2020.
Chickenhare (Sony Pictures Animation version)

In July 2011, it was announced that Sony Pictures Animation and Dark Horse Comics were adapting the *Chickenhare* series into an animated feature film. In October 2012, Grine wrote on the official *Chickenhare* Facebook page: "Read the screenplay last night. It's quite a bit different from the source material, but that doesn't mean it wasn't terrific! I honestly enjoyed it. Now let's hope it stays on course!" In June 2013, he wrote: "Finally got to read the 2nd draft of the Chickenhare screenplay. Man, if this thing makes it to the big screen, you guys in are in for a treat! It's SO full of adventure and laughs I almost can't believe it. Let's all cross our fingers."

## Plot

* The plot would be the same as the novel.

## Why It Was Cancelled

* Grine wrote on his Twitter account that the film had been cancelled.

## Results

* nWave Pictures brought the film back into production, ironically, Sony Pictures will be handling the distribution internationally
* The Sony Pictures Animation version was permanently scrapped

## Refrences

https://www.sonypictures.com/corp/press\_releases/2011/07\_11/07202011\_chickenhare.html
Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian

In the early to mid-1990s, Tim Burton was hired to direct a sequel to the 1988 film *Beetlejuice* titled ***Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian*** with Michael Keaton returning as the title character.

## Plot

The plot set events of the first film beetlejuice go to vacation Hawaii rest of the plot is unknown this point

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The writers didn't care for the idea for a *Beetlejuice* sequel.
2. Kevin Smith was sent the script and said "Really? Didn't we have all we had to say with the first one?"

## Results

* *Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian* was permanently cancelled.
* *Beetlejuice* is a stand-alone film.
* A new sequel is in development.
Army Ants

In the 1980s, Disney considered making a film about ants protecting their colony in military style.

## Results

* The idea of a film about anthropomorphic ants would eventually be used in *Antz* and *A Bug's Life*, both films coming out 10 years after this idea was thought of.
* *Army Ants* was permanently cancelled.
Black Widow (Lionsgate version)

In 2006, Lionsgate was going to make a Black Widow film based on the Marvel character of the same name. The film was going to have an R rating and the script was going to be written by David Hayter, who had previously wrote *X-Men* and *X2*.

## Cast

Charlize Theron as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow

## Why It Was Cancelled

* Due to solo female action films Bloodrayne, Ultraviolet, and AEON Flux being massive flops, Lionsgate started to become disinterested in the project.
* The rights to Black Widow reverted back to Marvel.

## Results

* The film was cancelled.
* In 2010, Black Widow made her film debut in Iron Man 2, a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In 2021, Black Widow had her own solo movie.

## References

* https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/black-widow-movie-you-never-saw/
Alexander the Grape

***Alexander the Grape*** is an unfinished animated short film written and produced by Jim Henson in 1965. The title is a pun on Alexander the Great.

The film tells the story of Alexander, an "itty-bitty" grape who lived in the middle of a bunch of grapes in a fruit store. Feeling threatened by Freddy the Fierce, a towering watermelon, Alexander wishes to be a watermelon himself. He goes to the library and studies to reach his aspiration, and after transforming into several larger fruits, he finally becomes a watermelon. Alexander returns to the grocery store to square off with Freddy, but just before their duel, a lady takes Freddy away for dessert. Alexander is left to realize that life as a watermelon is far lonelier than life as a grape in a bunch. He turns back into a tiny grape again, and the story ends happily with Alexander aging to a ripe old raisin.

Henson started developing the film after experimenting with cutout animation in *Time Piece*. He wrote the script, drew storyboards and commissioned Billy Mure to write the music. The audio for the short was recorded in November of 1965. It featured the voices of Jerry Juhl as Alexander, and Henson as Freddy the Fierce.

Although Jim Henson never completed the film, in 2009, the Henson Company Archives rediscovered the audio tracks and animated footage that had been finished. The resulting film filled the missing visuals with Henson's original storyboards, and was first publicly shown in March 2011 at an event promoting *A Tale of Sand*. The archival reconstruction of the short was later posted on the Henson Company's YouTube Channel in November 2011. The short was subsequently released on the streaming service FilmStruck in 2017, and then on Fandor in 2018.

## External links

* Falk, Karen. "Jim Henson's Red Book", 11/24/1965 – Recorded “Alexander the Grape”
Cats Don't Dance (Michael Jackson version)

**Note:** Please **do not** add “Michael Jackson died in June 2009” because this was **before his death** happened.

Before Scott Bakula was cast in the 1997 film *Cats Don't Dance*, Michael Jackson was going to be cast as the lead role, Daniel "Danny" cat, as well as to be the composer of the music and choreography.

## Plot

The plot would presumably be the same as the 1997 version that was released.

## Why this Version Was Cancelled

1. Michael Jackson dropped out of the project for unknown reasons, and had ceased to be generally involved in the film.

## Results

* Michael Jackson was later replaced with Scott Bakula as the voice of Danny.
* *Cats Don't Dance* was released without Michael Jackson starring.
* The Michael Jackson version of *Cats Don't Dance* was permanently cancelled.

## Gallery

Early concept art (a scrapped design) for Daniel "Danny" cat by Mark Dindal (during the previous version.)
## References

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1. ↑ https://lostmediawiki.com/Cats\_Don%27t\_Dance\_(lost\_original\_Michael\_Jackson\_version\_of\_animated\_film;\_1993-1996)
2. ↑ https://lostmediawiki.com/Cats\_Don%27t\_Dance\_(lost\_original\_Michael\_Jackson\_version\_of\_animated\_film;\_1993-1996)
BirdBox(Universal version)

The film rights to Death Shall Be Your Eyes were considered for purchase by Universal Studios in 2013, prior to the book's release. Scott Stuber and Chris Morgan were initially supposed to produce the film, with Andy Muschietti (It, The Mother) as director and Eric Heisserer in negotiations to write the screenplay.

## Plot

The plot would have been the same as the book or the final Netflix version.

## Why It was Cancelled

* Netflix has acquired the rights to the book

## Results

1. The film was presented at the AFI Fest on November 12, 2018 and distributed in some US and British cinemas from December 13, then worldwide on Netflix starting from December 21.
Bitsy

The story focused on the eponymous elephant who leaves India to try to make it in Hollywood, and ends up working in a used-car lot and falling in love. Veteran story artists Joe Grant and Burny Mattinson developed the first act through storyboards, but following a twenty-minute pitch meeting, the executives were reluctant to approve the pitch.
Alienology

In October 2012, it was reported that Carlos Saldanha, the director of the *Ice Age* and *Rio* films, was developing for 20th Century Fox and Blue Sky Studios an animated feature film based on *Alienology: The Complete Book of Extraterrestrials*

## Plot

The plot would've been the same as the book.

## Results

* The *Alienology* film was cancelled forever.
* As of 2018, it was announced that Paramount Pictures is in the process of developing a film franchise centered around all 13 *Ology* books, by setting up a writer's room currently consisting of Jeff Pinkner, Michael Chabon, Lindsey Beer, Joe Robert Cole, Nicole Perlman and Christina Hodson. The vision for the franchise is the hope that each of the writers will embrace the books by working with visual artists to create treatments that will eventually evolve into seven movie scripts with interconnected stories. Paramount also announced that Akiva Goldsman will act as overseer and producer of the franchise.
Alvin and the Chipmunks (Universal Pictures version)

In June 1997, director Robert Zemeckis was slated to direct a live-action adaptation of *Alvin and the Chipmunks*.

## Plot

The plot would have been the same as the 2007 film, but it is all live action.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. In September 2000, the estate of Ross Bagdasarian Sr. filed suit against Universal Pictures.

## Result

* A live action/CGI film was ultimately released by 20th Century Fox in 2007.
Adventure Quest

***Adventure Quest*** was a planned Disney Channel Original Movie that never happened.

## Development

Disney had purchased a pitch from a graduate of the Disney/ABC writing fellowship program to develop into an original movie with Ashley Tisdale and Jessica Rhoades executive producing. It comes from writer Jennifer Derwingson, and Matt Horwitz packed the deal to compose the film.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The reasons are currently unknown. However, it could be that *My Babysitter's a Vampire* was so successful that this film didn't need to be finished.

## References

1. ↑ https://variety.com/2011/tv/news/disney-channel-buys-pitch-renews-vampire-1118046343/
Basic Instinct 3

**Note:** I disabled the comments due to immature comments like "There should be more lesbians in this film." That is unacceptable!

***Basic Instinct 3*** is a cancelled third installment in the *Basic Instinct* franchise. It was going to have Sharon Stone return.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Basic Instinct 2* was a critical and box office failure.
2. Sharon Stone went on to do other projects after the double failure of the second film.

## Results

* The film was permanently cancelled.
* The *Basic Instinct* series has two films.
* Despite the cancellation and early refusal, Sharon Stone later decided to reprise her role in the unmade third film.
Casino Royale (Quentin Tarantino)

After filming *Kill Bill Vol. 2* in 2004, Quentin Tarantino expressed his interest in directing his own adaptation of the James Bond novel ***Casino Royale***, which would have been shot in black and white and would have featured Pierce Brosnan coming back as Bond and Uma Thurman playing the role of Bond girl Vesper Lynd.

## Plot

The film would have followed the plot of the novel, but unlike the 2006 film, the Quentin Tarantino version would have been set in the 1950's and 1960's.

## Cast

* Pierce Brosnan as James Bond

* Uma Thurman as Vesper Lynd

* Samuel L. Jackson as Felix Leiter

Rest of the cast is unknown.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Although Pierce Brosnan was interested in making the film, he didn't return since he was considered too old for the role at the time the film was being developed.
2. EON Productions decided to make the film since Quentin Tarantino doesn't own the rights to produce James Bond films.
3. EON didn't like Tarantino's original idea to set the film in the 1950's and 1960's. Instead, a *Casino Royale* adaptation set in modern day was picked.
4. EON Productions and Sony Pictures decided to reboot the James Bond film franchise and the producers wanted a younger actor to play Bond, resulting in the casting of Daniel Craig.

## Results

* The Quentin Tarantino version of *Casino Royale* was permanently cancelled.
* A new film adaptation of *Casino Royale* directed by Martin Campbell and starring Daniel Craig as James Bond was released in 2006, which served as a reboot of the James Bond film franchise. The film became a box office and critical success.

## References

1. ↑ What Quentin Tarantino's Casino Royale Would Have Looked Like (& Why It Didn't Happen)
Blue Moose (film)

In 1996, Warner Brothers announced plans for an animated feature film adaptation of *Blue Moose* by children's book author Daniel Pinkwater.

## Plot

A cook named Mr. Breton (set to be voiced by Fred Melamed) gets help from a rare blue moose (set to be voiced by Rick Moranis) to make his restaurant even better.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. *Quest for Camelot* underperformed at the box office in 1998.

## Results

* Warner Bros. decided to make *Quest for Camelot* as their next movie instead.
* The film was permanently cancelled.
* *Blue Moose* remained as a children's book.
Call of Duty

A film based off of the first-person shooter franchise, ***Call of Duty*** was announced in 2015 with the intent of creating a *Call of Duty* cinematic universe. This film was planned to be released in either 2018 or 2019.

## Plot

As little information regarding the film exists, the plot remains unknown. It is, however, fair to assume that the film's plot may have been based off of one of the games, such as the *Modern Warfare* and *Black Ops* series.

## Development

Stefano Sollima was announced as the film's director, with Scott Silver writing the script.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The exact reason as to why the film was cancelled is unknown. However, in an interview in 2020, Stefano Sollima stated that films were "no longer a priority for Activision".

## Result

* The film goes unmade, with Activision focusing their attention on their free to play battle-royale video game, *Call of Duty: Warzone*.

## References

https://charlieintel.com/activision-blizzard-developing-a-call-of-duty-movie-to-release-in-20182019/

https://www.badtaste.it/cinema/video/stefano-sollima-sul-film-di-call-of-duty-non-e-piu-una-priorita-di-activision-excl/
Bukowski

***Note**: This film is not to be confused with the 1973 documentary film of the **same name**, which was also about Charles Bukowski. Also, please do* not *add "Franklin Ruehl died in November 2015." because this was before his death.*

***Bukowski*** was a biographical drama film about author and poet Charles Bukowski based on his semi-autobiographical novel *Ham on Rye*. It was going to be directed and written by actor James Franco and produced by Franco and Vince Jolivette's production company Rabbit Bandini Productions. Josh Peck was attached to star as Charles Bukowski. Production began in 2013 and the film was originally scheduled to be released in 2014 or sometime in the 2010s.

## Plot

According to IMDb, the film would have focused on Charles Bukowski's formative years from childhood to high school and his struggles with an abusive father, disfiguring acne, alcohol addiction, and his initial attempts at writing.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. A lawsuit involving the film rights for Charles Bukowski's novel *Ham on Rye* halted the film's production.

## Result

* The film was shelved permanently, and it will likely never be released.
Carpe Demon

In February 2005, Columbus was set to direct and produce the film adaptation of Julie Kenner‘s novel *Carpe Demon* with Dan and Kevin Hageman writing the script and Warner Bros. distributing. In May 2010, 1492 Pictures and CJ Entertainment were set to co-produce the movie without Warner Bros. and Columbus taking over writing duties from the Hageman Brothers instead of directing the movie.
Back To The Outback (Jennifer Aniston version)

**Note:** Do **not** mention the fact that "Isla Fisher now voices Maddie" because this was **before** Isla FIsher was even **casted** as the inland taipan character.

Before Isla Fisher was cast in *Back To The Outback*, Jennifer Aniston was planned to originally become Maddie's voice.

## Development

Jennifer Aniston was originally going to be cast for Maddie, but this version was scrapped.

## Plot

The plot would be basically the same as the 2021 Netflix film.

## Why Jennifer Aniston Was Took Off From The Role

1. Harry Cripps only cancelled this idea because he thought Isla Fisher was a better fit for the role as Isla has a more calm voice.
2. It would be more authentic for an Australian actress to play the role.

## Results

* Isla Fisher later replaced Jennifer Aniston as the voice of Maddie.
* *Back To The Outback* was released without Jennifer Aniston starring.
* The Jennifer Aniston version was permanently cancelled.

## Trivia

* In Jennifer Aniston's version, Maddie would of had a more pubertic voice, instead of the one she holds today by Isla Fisher.
* Besides Jennifer Aniston. Jodi Benson, Sarah Vowell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jessalyn Gilsig, Julianne Moore, Kate Winslet, Rebecca Romijn, Marcia Cross, Joan Cusack, and Meg Ryan were all considered to voice Maddie before Isla Fisher was cast.
* It would have been Jennifer Anniston's third animated film and first non-Warner Brothers animated film after *The Iron Giant* (1999) and *Storks* (2016).

## References

* https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Maddie\_the\_Inland\_Taipan
Clifford the Big Red Dog (Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment film)

In May 2012, it was reported that Illumination Entertainment & Universal Pictures would make a live-action/animated feature film based on the *Clifford the Big Red Dog* book series. Matt Lopez had been hired to write the script, while Chris Meledandri and Deborah Forte would produce the film

## Plot

The plot would have been based on scenes from the book series.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Illumination did not want to make any more live-action/CGI films after the negative reviews of *Hop*.
2. On July 2013, it was reported that Illumination had dropped the project.

## Result

* In 2016, Paramount Pictures purchased the rights to develop a live-action/animated hybrid *Clifford the Big Red Dog* movie, which eventually released on November 10, 2021, following a number of delays due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Astro Boy (Sony Pictures Animation version)

***Astro Boy*** was originally going to be made by Sony Pictures Animation after the creation of the company and Sony Pictures Entertainment rejected it.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The cancellation reasons are currently unknown.

## Results

* Sony Pictures Animation's version of *Astro Boy* was cancelled.
* Imagi Studios remade the film and when it was released in 2009, it received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The film failed at the box office resulting in the closure of Imagi Animation Studios.
* Apple Original Films and ON Animation Studios announced a CGI animated reboot titled *Astro Boy: Robot Mayhem* was released in 2024 on Apple TV+.
* New Line Cinema announced a live-action *Astro Boy* film. But it’s unknown would star in the film
BioShock (Universal Pictures version)

In May 2008, Take-Two Interactive announced a deal with Universal Pictures to partner for a *BioShock* movie.

## Plot

The plot would have followed the story from the games.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The budget was too expensive for Universal Pictures to handle.
2. Gore Verbinski tried to push the film to an R rating, but Universal Pictures wanted the film to be rated PG-13.
3. Ken Levine and 2K Games did not feel that the new director was a good choice to direct.

## Results

* The Universal Pictures version was permanently cancelled.
* In 2022, Netflix announced a new film adaptation of *BioShock* with Vertigo Entertainment and 2K producing. Francis Lawrence is set to direct and produce and Michael Green will write the screenplay.
Artemis Fowl sequels

After the release of the 2020 film *Artemis Fowl*, there were plans to make sequels to the film. They were supposed to be based on the seven remaining novels in the book series, from *Artemis Fowl and the Arctic Incident* to *Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian*. However, the projects did not come to fruition.

## Plot

The plots for the sequels are unknown, but they were supposed to be based on the seven remaining novels and follow the events of the 2020 film.

## Why They Were Cancelled

1. The first film received negative reviews from critics, audiences, and fans of the book series alike.
2. The film received controversy for the castings of Captain Holly Short and Dom Butler. Lara McDonnell's casting as Short brought accusations of whitewashing, given the character in the book series is described as having dark nut-brown skin of a coffee complexion. Similarly, Nonso Anozie's casting as Butler was criticized, as the books describe him as a Eurasian who can pass as Japanese and Russian; and because the character's physical description of terrifying anyone in his presence, combined with his backstory of his family having served the Fowl family for centuries, was seen with Anozie's casting as embodying several stereotypes of African Americans and Africans, in particular the "scary black man" and "black servant" tropes.
3. The first film was later removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, along with other original movies, shows, and specials that were on Disney+ and Hulu, effectively cancelling any lingering chances of possible sequels to the film.

## Results

* The sequels were permanently cancelled.
* *Artemis Fowl* (2020) is a stand-alone film.

## Trivia

* Due to the first film's removal from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, the film was thought to have fallen into obscurity due to the film not having a physical release and for a while, not being available to purchase or rent on any digital stores. However, the film was released on digital retail platforms on September 26, 2023, alongside some other films that were removed from Disney+.

## References

1. https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/artemis-fowl-review-disney-plus-1234631330/
2. https://www.cbr.com/artemis-fowl-movie-review/
3. https://www.theringer.com/movies/2020/6/15/21291258/artemis-fowl-disney-plus-how-to-mess-up-a-young-adult-fantasy-adaptation
4. https://collider.com/movies-based-on-childrens-media-that-failed/
5. https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2020/06/14/artemis-fowl-hollywood-keeps-making-the-same-franchise-killing-mistake/?sh=60b8aaa74667
6. https://deadline.com/2023/05/disney-remove-series-streaming-disney-plus-hulu-big-shot-willow-y-dollface-turner-hooch-pistol-1235372512/
7. https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/19/23729642/disney-plus-hulu-remove-pull-shows-willow-streaming-bob-iger
8. https://popculture.com/streaming/news/disney-plus-artemis-fowl-removed-worst-movies-ever/
9. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/disney-remove-streaming-content-follows-181340112.html
10. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/heres-full-list-tv-shows-161500004.html
2013

***2013*** was a planned sequel to the 2009 science fiction disaster film 2012.

## Plot

It would've been about the survivors of the supposed 2012 disaster in the film and how they will build a new world and what will it look like.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. John Cusack decided to act in other movies instead of coming back as Jackson Curtis.
2. There was no budget for the sequel.

## Results

* *2013* was permanently cancelled.
* It was presumably planned to be a series on ABC, but it didn't happen either.
* *2012* is a stand-alone film.

## References

* A Miraheze page for 2013 on the Awful Movies Wiki.
Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 3 (Sony Pictures Animation)

Note: Don't Add James Caan died, because this movie was planned before his death.

***Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 3*** was a proposed sequel to *Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2.* It would have been a future installment in the *Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs* franchise and would have been made by Sony Pictures Animation.[1]

## Plot

The plot would be set after the events of the second film.

## Why It was Cancelled

1. The third film hasn't been confirmed or greenlighted.
2. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the people are no longer directors anymore. Because Mike Mitchell is a director instead.

## Results

* *Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs* received a prequel series on Cartoon Network.
* The *Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs* film franchise ended up being a duology.
* The third film remained as a third installment of the book series.
Bad Boys 3 (former version of Bad Boys for Life)

Michael Bay, the director of the first two *Bad Boys* films, stated in June 2008 that he might direct *Bad Boys 3*, but that the greatest obstacle would be cost considering both Will Smith and himself demanded some of the highest salaries in the film industry. By August 2009, Columbia Pictures had hired Peter Craig to write a script for the sequel. In February 2011, Martin Lawrence stated that the film was in development.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Bbudgetary constraints led to stalled efforts.

## Results

* The project was eventually finalized and green-lit in October 2018, and filming began the following year, lasting from January to June 2019.
* It was re-titled to *Bad Boys for Life* & finally released in 2020 to well-received praise from critics.
Bee Movie 2

In 2016, on a Reddit AMA, a fan asked Jerry Seinfeld if he would star in a *Bee Movie* sequel.

## Plot

The plot is currently unknown, however it would be somewhat similar to the first *Bee Movie* film.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Jerry Seinfeld refused to star in a sequel to *Bee Movie* (mentioned earlier).
2. Dreamworks & Paramount had ran out of ideas to make the sequel.
3. His reply says “I considered it this spring for a solid six hours. There’s a fantastic energy now for some reason, on the internet particularly. Tumblr, people brought my attention to. I actually did consider it, but then I realized it would make *Bee Movie* 1 less iconic. But my kids want me to do it, a lot of people want me to do it. A lot of people that don’t know what animation is want me to do it. If you have any idea what animation is, you’d never do it.”
4. Bee Movie received mixed reviews from critics and was a box-office disappointment.

## Result

* The film was permanently cancelled.
* *Bee Movie* is a stand alone film so As its Game.
Amarillo Armadillo

***Amarillo Armadillo***, a comedic adventure written by Robert S. Kahn, follows an unlikely trio across 1920’s Texas in a humorous battle against Man and Mother Nature. Our story follows Montie, a hapless, ne’er-do-well British oil prospector, Oliver, a love-struck armadillo and Uriah, a cynical horned-toad as they attempt to find and rescue one of their own – Oliver’s true-love Arabella. In a roller-coaster ride of danger, near misses, and utter confusion, they face some of the wackiest characters to ever come out of Texas. Their adventure allows Montie & friends to conquer fears and obstacles none could have faced alone and, in the end, discover the true value of courage, friendship, and love.

Exodus Film Group announced the addition of two new projects in the studio’s lineup: The Hero of Color City and Amarillo Armadillo. The two new projects come as a response to the industry buzz surrounding Exodus’ first CGI film Igor, which is still in production and scheduled for a 2007 theatrical release. All three films came from Exodus’ $50 million film fund.

“We’re excited about moving forward with an all-animated film fund” said Exodus’ President John D. Eraklis. “In addition to the box office potential of these films, we believe that the licensing and merchandising aspect of our animation properties will be among their greatest strengths, and we fully intend to take advantage of these properties’ exceptionally well-suited presence in the ancillary market.”

“We’re very fortunate to have discovered these two additional animated projects,” added Howard. “Our focus continues to be about original, imaginative stories with clever writing and we’ve definitely found that with these projects.”

In addition to executive producing Igor, Howard is also producing the CG-animated/live action feature Pavlov’s Dog, a co-production between Howard’s Melwood Pictures and Exodus.

Kahn has worked in the entertainment industry for over 20 years: first as an agent, then in the cable industry and now a writer. He has sold and optioned numerous projects over the last several years and co-produced the award-winning short film An Eye For Talent.
Barbarella (remake)

In May 2007, it was announced that Rodríguez had signed on to direct a remake of *Barbarella* for a 2008 release. At the 2007 Comic-Con convention, actress Rosario Dawson announced that because of *Barbarella*, production of *Sin City: A Dame to Kill For* would be put on hold. She also announced that she would be playing an amazon in the Barbarella film. As of June 2008, plans to remake the film Barbarella with Rose McGowan as the lead have been delayed; the actress and director are instead remaking the film *Red Sonja*.
Angry Kid (film)

In an unknown year, it was announced that a feature-length film based on *Angry Kid* was in the works at Aardman Animations.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Angry Kid on Ending November 8, 2019 with a series on Aardman plan future that only not revived series fifth.

## Results

* He Made a Short TV Specials, Who Do I Think I Am? was Released in September 24, 2004 on BBC There.
Batgirl (film)

***Batgirl*** was a planned movie in the DC Extended Universe. Although filmed, the movie's release on streaming in late 2022 was cancelled and never to see the light of day.

## Plot

Intended to follow the events of *The Flash* following the reboot of the universe. Barbara Gordon, the daughter of police commissioner James Gordon, takes up the mantle of Batgirl and battles against career criminal and arsonist Garfield Lynns, a.k.a. Firefly. During this event she would have been mentored by Bruce Wayne/Batman, with Michael Keaton reprising the role.

## Cast

* Lesile Grace as Barbara Gordan/Batgirl
* Brendan Fraser as Garfield Lynns/Firefly
* Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman
* JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordan

## Why It Was Cancelled

* It did not fit into Warner Bros Discovery’s plans for James Gunn's new DC Universe on film.
* Warner Bros Discovery no longer wanted superhero movies to go straight to streaming.
* The film allegedly did not do well in test screenings with audiences (although some sources dispute this claim).
* Discovery Channel bought Warner Brothers from AT&T, the movie became an outdated AT&T project.
* Disruptions in filming and release schedules due to Coronavirus pandemic and behind the scenes issues at Warner Bros may have contributed to it. The Flash was intended to release prior to Batgirl (as the plotline saw the DCEU being rebooted) but this film was delayed, so if Batgirl was released it would have been prior to the Flash as that film wasn't released until 2023.

## Result

* The film, along with another WB Film "Scoob: Holiday Haunt" has been cancelled.
* There is a hashtag to revive and finish the project, which is called #SaveBatgirl.
Alien Nation (draft)

An earlier draft of the 1988 film *Alien Nation* was actually written by Cameron in 1987.

## Plot

The plot would have been the same as the final version.

## Result

* His name was not credited in the final cut of the film
* Rockne S. O'Bannon received solo credit of writing the script, which deviated much from earlier drafts.
Alien III (Vincent Ward)

***Alien III*** was an unfinished 1990 film for action, sci-fi horror film draft for a sequel to *Aliens* written by Ward and John John
Fasano.

## Plot

The film would've taken place where Ripley found herself in Arceon, the wooden planet with an Alien in it.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Twohy's proposed script was rejected, and was followed by the first draft of what would become the final shooting script.
2. The script wasn't finished.

## Result

* In 1992, 20th Century Fox released the new version of *Alien 3*, and it took place in Fiorina 161, a penal colony planet terrorized by an alien. The film was not well received by most critics, fans and audiences.
Alley of Dreams

***Alley of Dreams*** (or in spanish ***El Callejón de los Sueños***) it was to be an American-Mexican film made in mocap animation, produced between Imagination Films and Bashin Studios, distributed by Fantastic Films International and directed by Ricardo Goméz.

## Plot

During World War Two, Henry and Jeanette decide to send their children, Charles and Wilbour, to New York with a family member. However the children get lost and end up living in an alley with strange characters that teach them how to beat the dangers of the streets, the orphanage, the evil Craine and the horrifying Kid Catchers. The cold winter arrives and Christmas will give them the best present.

## Why Was It Cancelled?

* The reasons for its cancellation are unknown.
	+ But assuming they were going to release it in 2012, the year in which Imagination Films released their first feature film Zbaw and which went unnoticed by the public (due to its lack of promotion, criticism for its quality of animation and story), the producers decided not to release it at least for a while.
	+ However, little by little the production of the mocap animated films declined to the point where they were no longer profitable, which is why the film was never released commercially.

## Results

* Imagination Films worked in co-production with Nahuala Films and Clustertim to make the movie "K9 World Cup".
* The trailer is available on the Fantastic Films YouTube channel.
Antonius

***Antonius*** is a cancelled Disney film that would of been directed by Martin Meunier and was going to be a hand drawn film that would of taken place in Ancient Egypt. It was originally scheduled to release in 2002.

## Plot

A leopard from Ancient Egypt wants to become a freedom fighter. And wants to stop a ruthless emperor from taking over the empire.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The VP of Creative Affairs, Leo Chu, thought the idea wouldn't work.
2. It was probably scrapped after they realized Disney already had a similar leopard character in their 1999 film, *Tarzan*.

## References

1. https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/alternate-disney-movies.339326/page-2 - chat!
Bambi III

**Note:** Please, do not add "DisneyToon Studios shut down in 2018", because this was before that happened.

After the release of *Bambi II*, Brian Pemental, the director of the midquel film *Bambi II* was hired to direct a third installment in the Bambi franchise.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. John Lasseter halted all distribution of direct-to-DVD sequels after being appointed to head of Disney in 2006.

## Results

* The third *Bambi* film was permanently cancelled.
* There are only two *Bambi* films.
Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dune

Before David Lynch's *Dune* was released in theatres in 1984, Alejandro Jodorowsky was originally going to direct the film.

## Plot

It probably would have been the same as the 1984 film but with major changes.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. The studio apparently didn't have enough money to make the movie

## Results

* Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dune was cancelled.
* In 1984, David Lynch's *Dune* was released.
* The documentary about the film was released in 2013.
* Alejandro Jodorowsky hopes his movie still gets made but as an animated film.
* In October 2021, *Dune: Part One* starring Timothee Chalamet is officially released by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, becoming the critical and commercial success, leading Legendary green-lit Part Two as planning to released on October 2023.

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Alien (Original Version)

Before the 1979 hit film *Alien* was created, there were different versions such as; the original script by Dan O'Bannon, where the film would be called *Star Beast*, Ripley was going to be male, the original design of the Alien, etc.

## Plot

The original idea was similar to the final film, but with some differences; *Star Beast* was going to be the name of the movie from Dan O'Bannon's original script. Ripley was originally written to be played by a man. German actress and model Veruschka de Lehndorff was targeted for the role of the Alien. In the original designs by artist HR Giger, the original Alien design was similar to the final version, only it had eyes and no tail. Ripley and Dallas were going to have a sex scene together. The original ending ended with the Alien killing Ripley on the Narcissus and the Alien recording a message on the shuttle imitating Dallas' voice.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Due to creative differences, the ideas had to be changed: *Star Beast* was renamed *Alien*, Sigourney Weaver ended up being chosen to play Ripley, Bolaji Badejo was chosen for the role of the Alien and was They removed some recorded scenes that did not make it to the final version. But the infamous "Eggmorphing" scene was included in the Alien Director's Cut.
2. Studio executives didn't like Ridley Scott's original idea of the Alien killing Ripley at the end, as they thought it was a rather dark and depressing ending.

## Results

* This version of Alien was permanently cancelled.
* The final version of Alien was released in 1979 and was a huge success, spawning sequels, two prequels, two crossovers with the *Predator* franchise, a TV show to be released in 2024, and a Standalone film directed by Fede Alvarez for Hulu.
* Ripley would be later killed off in the third film.

## Trivia

https://avp.fandom.com/wiki/Alien\_deleted\_scenes
Bob the Builder (film)

In 2012, there were announcements that a ***Bob the Builder*** film was headed for the big screen. However, the news about the film disappeared and has not been mentioned since then. Dwayne Johnson was to star as the title character.

## Plot

The plot was to take place during World War II like *The Adventures of Thomas* and the machines were to be CGI and look different from the TV counterparts.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. While the cancellation reasons are unknown, Mattel may have shut down the project after they bought HiT Entertainment.

## Result

* The film was permanently cancelled.
* The only piece of evidence that exists is a trailer for the unmade film.

## References

1. ↑ [1]
2. ↑ The trailer
Birdy (2004 film)

**Birdy** was a planned 2004 American drama film that was to be directed by J.J. Abrams and star Matthew Modine and Nicholas Cage once again. It is a loose remake of the 1984 film of the same name which in turn, is based on William Wharton's 1978 novel of the same name. The film was also to be produced by TriStar Pictures, but was ultimately cancelled.
Casper 2

***Casper 2*** is a planned sequel to the 1995 film *Casper* with the original cast returning. The film was co-written by Simon Wells. The film was going to have Bill Pullman and Christina Ricci reprising their roles respectively. According to Wikipedia, it was scheduled for a 1996 release.

## Plot

The sequel shows Casper, the Ghostly Trio and the Harveys going on a new adventure into the outside world to meet new characters and face new villains.

## Why It Was Cancelled

1. Christina Ricci expressed no interest in returning.
2. The direct-to-DVD *Casper* films distributed by Universal (eg. *Casper's Haunted Christmas*) sold poorly.

## Results

* *Casper II* was permanently cancelled.
* Fox released a prequel titled *Casper: A Spirited Beginning*.
* An animated TV series titled *The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper* was made in 1996 by Universal and featured the original voice cast reprising their roles. However, Christina Ricci's character was voiced by Kath Soucie and Bill Pullman's character was voiced by Dan Castellaneta.
COLLECTED

The Coll3cted was a cancelled sequel for The Collector horror movie. It was shot only for 8 days and then team stopped to receive any response from the producer. The shooting process started in september 2019 and after 8 days was stopped.

Director, Marcus Dunstan said in the interview “*Well, we shot for eight days, and then it was shut down. I invested in this thing, I’d like to know what’s happening. We stopped hearing from anybody with the production. I know most of the props I brought there have been stolen. I would think that anybody else who invested in this movie that thinks that it’s happening, wouldn’t they like to know what’s happening? .. All calls and emails have gone unanswered. When you can’t get anyone on the phone and you don’t hear anything, at this point, I’m really pissed off.*“