Apparently, if you want to create successful animated movies the best plot line is to kill off the mother as early as you can in the movie. Don't worry about the censors as they will classify your work as "Universal"; suitable for all.
Just look at the evidence:-
Ice Age. (Mother drowned in icy water after being attacked by sabre toothed tigers)
Brother Bear. (Mother bear killed by hunters)
Finding Nemo. (Mother fish eaten alive by a really vicious looking barracuda thing)
I rest my case.
Remember, these films are fun for all the family and especially great for children of a nervous
disposition.
Please, can someone give the studios a new plot, this one is getting a bit thin.
