and Tigger, too
Disney is bastardizing updating A.A. Milne’s classic character Winnie the Pooh by giving him a female sidekick. The new character, described as a 6-year-old tomboy, will replace Christopher Robin in a new animated series.
I have never been a huge fan of Disney’s representation of the characters in the first place. The bright colors seem harsh compared to the sweet, simple drawings that illustrated the original stories.
Honestly, though, I have a hard time understanding why this latest announcement is sparking much interest — throughout the history of the company, Disney has proven its desire to tweak traditional narratives to serve specific agendas. The happily-ever-after version of The Little Mermaid springs to mind, as do countless other Disney-produced animated features.
Neo-Pooh is slated to hit the television in 2007. Read the dirty details right here.
December 10th, 2005 at 5:11 am
I liked: “but the feeling was these timeless characters really needed a breath of fresh air”.
December 18th, 2005 at 6:46 pm
WTF?
so very lame.
the over-sized pooh bear on my bed is glaring at me with a decidedly unhappy look.