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| 2014 San Diego Comic-Con schedule highlights
by James R Whitson, July 23, 2014
It’s San Diego Comic-Con time again, and Lord Akiyama from the Animated Views Forum has compiled some highlights from the schedule for our readers.
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| Planes: Fire & Rescue
by James R Whitson, July 21, 2014
With a more interesting subject and setting, and a wider canvas, Planes: Fire & Rescue is better than its predecessor — but it isn’t quite a first-class upgrade.
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| Less is more, and more animated news is good news!
by James R Whitson, July 4, 2014
In order to bring you the latest happenings in the animation world in a more timely manner, we’re switching our news posts to a headline only format to get more links to you in less time.
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| How To Train Your Dragon 2
by James R Whitson, June 16, 2014
Though it doesn’t quite reach the same heights, How To Train Your Dragon 2 is a worthy followup to the original. And it makes us yearn for DreamWorks to stop coasting and train themselves to fly higher.
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| Son Of Batman
by Randall Cyrenne, May 27, 2014
Talia al Ghul has a surprise for Batman, in the form of an arrogant but accomplished ten-year-old. It’s a great premise, but the presentation has some problems in terms of believability and basic taste.
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| Green Lantern: The Animated Series
by Randall Cyrenne, May 5, 2014
The film was a bust, but it did lead to the production of what turned out to be a very fine cartoon show. Sleek CGI animation, strong scripts, and intriguing characters add to an already great sci-fi concept, and make the show impressive.
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| The Pirate Fairy
by Randall Cyrenne, April 28, 2014
This fun family film keeps up the quality of the Fairies franchise, serving as a clever prequel to Peter Pan, while in some ways almost being a super-hero film for little girls.
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| Rio 2
by James R Whitson, April 17, 2014
Rio 2 is the type of film that needs to become an endangered species in Hollywood — a vapid, unoriginal movie that will appeal only to young children who aren’t familiar with all the cliches and stereotypes.
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| The Venture Bros.: The Fifth Season
by Randall Cyrenne, March 27, 2014
The latest season of the [adult swim] fan favorite sees the rebirth and fall of SPHINX, The Monarch gain his revenge on Doctor Venture (or so he says), and the recently graduated Venture Bros. clumsily finding their way in the world, even as family secrets come to light.
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| Adventure Time: The Complete Third Season
by Randall Cyrenne, March 17, 2014
The third season of the hit show keeps the strange stuff, while developing relationships a little further. Above all, it stays entertaining and creative in a way that can captivate both kids and adults.
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| Mr. Peabody and Sherman
by James R Whitson, March 11, 2014
Mr. Peabody and Sherman’s focus on family is a nice change from the classic series, but the lack of humor and a good story make it improbable you’ll enjoy the film.
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| Justice League: War
by Randall Cyrenne, March 2, 2014
A younger version of the Justice League comes together as it battles Darkseid, not to mention a stale script and unappealing characterization. There are kernels of goodness here, though, as well as a nice set of bonus features.
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| Oscar Night 2014
by James R Whitson, March 2, 2014
Tonight’s the night! The Oscar winners will be revealed this evening. Join us during a live chat, find out who will win our contest, and see the consensus picks from our readers.
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Rankin-Bass’ Hobbit and Return of the King arrive on Deluxe Edition DVDs
via Twitch, posted by Josh, July 23, 2014
New Yorker makes animator profiles available for free
via Cartoon Brew, posted by Josh, July 23, 2014
First official The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies poster shows Smaug in action
via The Hobbit, posted by Dacey, July 23, 2014
Pirates 5 to set sail on July 7th, 2017
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 23, 2014
After success of The Nut Job, Canada’s ToonBox expands operations to Los Angeles
via Kidscreen, posted by James, July 23, 2014
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Sony Pictures Animation to make live-action/animated hybrid Manimal
via Entertainment Weekly, posted by James, July 23, 2014
Frozen villain Prince Hans is also coming to Once Upon a Time
via YouTube, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
PBS and American Experience announce 4-hour Walt Disney documentary for fall 2015
via PBS, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Maleficent passes $700 million mark worldwide
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Take a look at Mondo’s awesome (and expensive) Iron Giant action figure
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Will low ratings cause The Legend of Korra to be prematurely cancelled?
via Inquistr, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Comic-Con poster for Jurassic World
via IMP Awards, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Why Frozen was such a big box-office hit in Japan
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Laika uses 3D printing to create stop motion characters
via 3DPrint.com, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Disney’s five year plan for Frozen franchise
via Jim Hill Media, posted by James, July 22, 2014
A look back at animated commercials in the 70′s
via Cartoon Research, posted by James, July 22, 2014
Remastered editions of Rankin/Bass’ The Hobbit and The Return of the King coming on July 22nd (sadly, not on Blu-Ray)
via TheOneRing.Net, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
FXX to have biggest Simpsons marathon ever by airing all 552 episodes before they become available online
via The Verge, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Comic-Con trailer for Star Wars Rebels makes its way online early
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 22, 2014
Paramount takes worldwide distribution on Spain’s Tad sequel and Capture The Flag
via Deadline.com, posted by Josh, July 22, 2014
Origin Digital Studios aims to build working model for VFX work
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by Josh, July 22, 2014
Women In Animation nonprofit organization launches mentoring program
via Animation Scoop, posted by Josh, July 22, 2014
More than 250 artists reimagine episode of Sailor Moon
via Huffington Post, posted by Josh, July 22, 2014
Man gets world record for enormous Simpsons tattoo
via Metro, posted by Dacey, July 21, 2014
New TMNT poster revealed, along with “Ninja Rap”
by Dacey, July 21, 2014
Comic-Con poster for Toy Story That Time Forgot
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 21, 2014
Real-life Krusty Krab restaurant to open in the West Bank
via THR, posted by Dacey, July 21, 2014
New DreamWorks Press unit gears up for fall book launch
via Publishers Weekly, posted by James, July 21, 2014
The man behind the Looney Tunes
via The Wall Street Journal, posted by James, July 21, 2014
DreamWorks Animation celebrates 20th anniversary at Hollywood Bowl
via Westside Today, posted by James, July 21, 2014
Disney Channel stars cover Frozen tune Do You Want To Build A Snowman?
via Stitch Kingdom, posted by Josh, July 20, 2014
Hank Azaria to lead voice cast of Seth MacFarlane’s Bordertown series
via Deadline.com, posted by Josh, July 20, 2014
Weird Al gets animated in stop-motion Lame Claim To Fame music video
via Huffington Post, posted by Josh, July 20, 2014
Kellie Pickler lends voice to VeggieTales’ Beauty & The Beet
via Country Weekly, posted by Josh, July 20, 2014
Book of Life unveils five international character posters
via JPosters.com.ar, posted by Josh, July 20, 2014
Apes rule again as Planes lands in third place
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 20, 2014
Legendary actor James Garner, the voice of Rourke in Atlantis: The Lost Empire, passes away
via IMDB, posted by Dacey, July 20, 2014
Planes director and producer discuss future of franchise
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 19, 2014
Frozen ends domestic theatrical run as 19th biggest movie of all time
by Dacey, July 19, 2014
Purge 2 keeps Planes stuck at airport
via THR, posted by Dacey, July 19, 2014
Julie Bowen talks her role in Planes: Fire and Rescue
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 18, 2014
Still more Boxtrolls posters
via Collider, posted by Dacey, July 18, 2014
Solid ratings for Disney’s The 7D
via AWN, posted by Dacey, July 18, 2014
Another new Boxtrolls poster
via IMP Awards, posted by Dacey, July 18, 2014
Director Jonathan Liebesman discusses origins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 18, 2014
Planes: Fire And Rescue opens
via Animated Views, posted by James, July 18, 2014
Dane Cook discusses being more involved with Planes 2
via News & Observer, posted by James, July 18, 2014
Planes 2 ticket: To 3D or not to 3D
via Cinema Blend, posted by James, July 18, 2014
Skyfall’s Ben Whishaw is the new voice of Paddington
via Empire, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
International poster shows Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in action
via IMP Awards, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Elsa from Once Upon a Time revealed in image from show’s set
via People's Choice Awards, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Disney’s The Haunted Mansion to become a cartoon series
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Comic-Con poster for The Boxtrolls revealed
via ComingSoon, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Frozen’s storyline on Once Upon a Time will take up first half of show’s fourth season
via EW, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Harry Potter’s Jason Isaacs to voice main Star Wars Rebels villain
via EW, posted by Dacey, July 17, 2014
Planes: Fire & Rescue stars and director discuss film, honor firefighters at premiere
via The Hollywood Reporter, posted by James, July 17, 2014
Photos from Planes 2 premiere
via Comicbook.com, posted by James, July 17, 2014
Once Upon A Time possibly getting Frozen spinoff; Lasseter visits show’s set
via E! Online, posted by Josh, July 17, 2014
Cuba’s first CG feature, Tom Little & The Magic Mirror, opens Sunday
via Cartoon Brew, posted by Josh, July 17, 2014
Stitch, Tinker Bell join Disney Infinity 2.0 cast
via Stitch Kingdom, posted by Josh, July 17, 2014
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