The Book of Life (DreamWorks)

The original version of The Book of Life was picked up by Dreamworks.

Plot
The plot would have been the same as the original.

Why It Was Cancelled

 * 1) Dreamworks decided not to continue with the project due to "creative differences" with the director.
 * 2) Reel FX Animation Studios bought the license to the movie in which the movie debuted in 2014.

Results

 * The film was eventually made at Reel FX Creative Studios and was released in Fall 2014 and received critical praise.