The audience for dramas has always been there in the summer. It was there for us when we opened 'Dead Poets Society.' But it's always been about having the nerve to program dramas into summer. But at least on paper, next summer looks to be more diverse.

The audience is there, and it's stronger than ever. It's what we live on, it's our bread and butter. But we have started to re-emphasize the brand in a major way.

Ed and John are the Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth of animation. They both possess the balance that is needed, John being the creative fountain and Ed being not only the technological genius but a managerial one as well.

It's a great way to tell a story,

Alan is a true Disney legend, and his music has enriched so many of our films.

Animation films are such a driving part of our company. We just said, 'Wow, this is where it all starts, and this is what we've got do.' It hit home for Bob.

We talked about everything. We talked about cars, we talked about the trip that John took down Route 66.

This was a three-way leap of faith, frankly.

We're all excited about the prospects of the future and seeing where it all goes,

We couldn't be more excited about working again with Mel and his team. This is one of the most original and unique scripts we've ever had the opportunity to read recently, and we plan for this to be an anchor of our summer schedule.