well technically it isn't but it all goes back to how much money they think they can make off it. for every incredibles there are a couple other animated films that fail. also, if they go all out with the CG and 3d technology it very well could end up being more expensive or just as expensive and i just dont think they believe they can make as much off of them as they could off a live-action movie.

i'd like to see one of these studios take the risk though because the straight to dvd movies are getting really good...if they just stepped their game up a lil' they could make a good feature to release in theatres. there's already a huge audience for these movies.