Few companies throughout the history of the world have been so shameless in their pursuit of the almighty dollar as the Walt Disney Company. After breaking the mold in 1934, Disney has never shied away from creative marketing and release strategies to wring every last dollar out of its most beloved pieces of intellectual property. Each week, we’ll look at the House of Mouse’s various sequels, prequels, spin-offs and various misadventures relegated from the silver screen to the small screen. Is there any artistic merit to be found? Or was each film mostly conceived as an excuse to print more money? Join me as we search for the answers from the wonderful world of Di$ney.

Why does this exist?

Phil Collins.

What’s going on here?

Phil Collins.

How much of the original is preserved?

Phil Collins.

Does this ruin the original film?

Phil Collins.

  • Next Time: A sequel to a movie that I’ve never completely seen, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.