Published 16:14 IST, February 10th 2021

News of 'Nimona' movie cancelled by Disney upsets netizens; see tweets

Blue Sky Studios' Nimona movie was shut down by Disney in less than a year from the animated film's release date. Thus, fans express disappointment on Twitter

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Ardent fans of American cartoonist and comics writer elle Stevenson of  She-Ra and Princesses of Power fame were left disappointed after Disney anunced shutting down Blue Sky Studios, which also les to cancelling ir much-awaited animated film Nimona.  film, which has been in development since 2015, was shelved just a year before its release date. For unversed, Nimona movie was slated to hit silver screen in January 2022.

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Disney's Nimona movie cancelled by Disney in less than a year before its release

After news of Disney cancelling  elle Stevenson aptation in less than one year from Nimona movie's release broke internet, elle took to her Twitter handle to express being disheartened and thanked fans for showering Nimona with los of "care" and "joy".  Eisner Award winner tweeted writing, "S day. Thanks for well wishes, and sending so much love to everyone at Blue Sky. Forever grateful for all care and joy you poured into Nimona". As soon as her tweet surfaced on micro-blogging platform, fans flocked to comment section of her tweet to express ir disappointment about same.

Check out elle Stevenson's tweet below:

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If grapevines are to be believed, Blue Sky's Nimona was around 75% complete and fans are hoping for ar studio to step in and make venture reach fruition. After elle tweeted heartbreaking news about Nimona being axed by Disney, collaborator & American author-screenwriter Pamela Ribon also reacted to news and writing, "Blue Sky was filled with funny, talented, passionate, creative artists who welcomed you in as family. I'm so s you won't get to see NIMONA. We were doing something pretty great."

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Ever since news about Disney shutting down Nimona did rounds on social media, netizens have expressed being upset by same on Twitter. While rewned writer David Peterson "I’m so sorry, elle. When plug was pulled on Mouse Guard, I felt crushed and lost for a while. Nimona & mice deserved better", ar user , "I’m hoping re is someone else who can pick up project. 10 months from completion before cancellation is absurdly ridiculous". 

Check out some more reactions by fans below:

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16:14 IST, February 10th 2021