Disney has done it again, and they've taken it to a whole new level. No, they have not created another animated musical masterpiece that will last for generations to come; they have, once again, created an embarrassing sequel to one of the most loved and cherished of all childhood movies: "Cinderella."

"Cinderella III: A Twist in Time" is sure to not only pale in comparison to the 1950 original but also to horrify anyone who views it. This straight-to-DVD sequel comes out Feb. 6, and an eight-minute preview can be seen on Disney's Web site. During these eight minutes, Disney gives audiences a sneak peek of a movie that manages to not only horribly embarrass the entire corporation but also to completely destroy the beloved original.

Although the live action series "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "The Princess Diaries" were wildly popular, Walt Disney Pictures has not produced a decent animated feature for years now. While the 2002 "Treasure Planet" was passable and "Lilo & Stitch," which came out in the same year, was well received, the most recent films to live up to the Walt Disney animated musical legacy were the 1999 "Tarzan" and the 1998 "Mulan."

For quite a while now, Disney has focused animation on poorly produced sequels that go straight to DVD. The "Aladdin" trilogy was mildly successful, but since then, each progressive sequel attempt has gotten worse and worse, culminating in the abomination that is "Cinderella III."

The tagline "What if the slipper didn't fit?" describes the seemingly compelling plot. Cinderella's evil stepmother, Lady Tremaine, steals the fairy godmother's magic wand and undoes the past, making the glass slipper fit evil stepsister Anastasia instead of Cinderella. As the movie unfolds, Prince Charming and Anastasia plan their wedding, while Cinderella tries to use her cunning to defeat her evil stepmother and win back her prince and, ultimately, her happily ever after.

Although it may seem that this plot (which admittedly seems more appropriate for fan fiction than a Walt Disney picture) raises interesting questions about fate and controlling one's own future, it instead produces reactions that seem more in line with hallucinogenic drugs than animated features.

The awkward plot is carried out through bad dialogue and is accompanied by awkward animation. At one point, it appears that Cinderella has lost her nose. Additionally, several scenes appear to be stolen from other Disney films like "Beauty and the Beast" and "Pocahontas." Personality-wise, none of the classic characters are true to themselves, and they frequently break character. The voice talents (if they may be called that) sound nothing like the originals and are particularly horrifying during the appalling musical number. The lyrics and tune are cheesy and somewhat reminiscent of the "Barbie" movies.

All in all, anyone who views the eight-minute preview will lose all respect for the Disney franchise. This movie is quite possibly the worst of the year. If the Disney animators can't produce an original animated film, perhaps after this travesty they will just keep their wacky ideas to themselves. While the original "Cinderella" from 1950 gave us unforgettable characters and classic songs like "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" and "So This is Love," the only thing "Cinderella III" will give anyone is nightmares.

All in all, this film deserves a hearty bibbidy-bobbidy-boooooooooo.