Franchise

This has the earmarks of a hybrid animated feature.

... Disney has hired Jon Turteltaub to direct a feature based on the venerable family film ride "Small World", [the Disneyland attraction] with the catchy tune.

Jared Stern pitched Small World and will write the script. He, Turteltaub and The Lego Movie‘s Dan Lin will be the producers. This one will take awhile to come together but it is envisioned as a potential franchise for the studio. ...

"Family film ride"? Aren't we getting a little ahead of ourselves? ...

I would love to see what the plot line is on this baby. But if Warners can make a movie based on Legos and get themselves a hit, Diz Co. should be able to conjure something with "Small World."

And look on the bright side. If they can't create a blockbuster, maybe we won't have to endure eight sequels.