Cels Forum

Dear Forum,

Oooo, here is another dumb question (in my continuing series
of dumb questions).  Why do some studios hold on to their
cels and never release them?  Are they afraid of forgeries?
Do they want to keep an archive of them for future projects
(like Disney does)?  Do they give them away to their
business associates, friends, family, and other promotional
events?  Or (dare I mention this) do they just throw them
away?  What's the reasoning behind studios keeping cels
(like Utena, Sakura Wars, Pokemon, etc.)?  Is there any
explanation?  Any information would be appreciated.  Thanks.


Sincerely,

Sonia