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Archive for September, 2004
International poster for Shark Tale revealed
by Josh, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
The Internet Movie Poster Awards features a new international poster for Shark Tale, which opens in U.S. theaters tomorrow.
Ten questions with Hammer of the Venture Bros.
by Josh, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
IGN FilmForce has ten questions with Doc Hammer, co-writer, designer, and editor of the Venture Bros.
French animator Chomet sets up in Scotland
by Josh, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
The Internet Movie Database reveals that French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, producer of The Triplets of Belleville in Canada, plans to produce three more animated films in Scotland, according to Thursday’s edition of Britain’s Guardian newspaper. Producer Sylvain Chomet’s studio “could…
Stars take on voice acting
by Josh, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
ABC News has the article “Shark Showcases Celebrity Talent”, which discusses the perks that attract celebrities to voice characters in animated films.
Aladdin DVD preview screen shots: Part X
by Christian, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
Five storyboard images from the scene “Aladdin in the Lap of Luxury” which was deleted from Disney’s theatrical release of Aladdin but included as a bonus feature on the upcoming 2-disc Platinum Edition release can be found here:
Wild Brain for Opus
by Paolo, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
Miramax Films has picked Wild Brain to develop their CG feature Opus, which Craig Mazin (Scary Movie 3) will adapt from the Pulitzer Prize-winning comic strip, Bloom County, created by Berkeley Breathed.
Ghost In the Shell: Innocence Breaks B.O. Records
by Paolo, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
According to BCDB, Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence continues breaking records for an anime film at the U.S. box office. Mamoru Oshii’s long-awaited sequel surpassed last Monday, after only 11 days in theaters, the entire gross of the first Ghost…
CINEME 2004 Official Winners
by Paolo, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
Here is the list of the winners of the 2004 CINEME Animation Film Festival, held in Chicago September 24th-26th:
Madagascar Trailer Online
by Paolo, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
The Dreamworks website has the trailer for their upcoming CG comedy, Madagascar. The trailer will appear in front of Shark Tale when it opens this Friday. Madagascar features the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron…
Robots debut!
by Ben, September 30, 2004 | Category: News
As sent in by many readers of Animated News (thanks!), {{link http://movies.yahoo.com/movies/feature/robots.html Yahoo Movies has debuted the trailer for Robots}}, director Chris Wedge’s highly anticipated follow up to Ice Age, again produced at Blue Sky Studios for 20th Century Fox.…
Vitti tapped for Ice Age 2 and The Simpsons?
by MusicFan, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
According to Variety, TV writer Jon Vitti has been tapped to pen Ice Age 2 and the feature film adaptation of The Simpsons. Vitti was previously a writer on multiple animated series including The Simpsons and was a story consultant on Ice…
Interview with Sky Captain's Conran and Avnet
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow director Kerry Conran and producer Jon Avnet speak to Dark Horizons about the making of their new film. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is now playing in theaters and opens in…
Andrew Adamson to pass on directing Shrek 3
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
IGN FilmForce reports that Andrew Adamson, who helmed the first two Shrek films, has chosen not to direct Shrek 3, due to his working on The Chronicles of Narnia. Shrek 3 is scheduled to be released in 2006.
Aladdin DVD preview screen shots: Part IX
by Christian, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Following are six images from the “Inside the Genie’s Lamp” bonus feature on Disc 2 of the soon-to-be-released Platinum Edition of Disney’s Aladdin:
Chronicles of Narnia official logo revealed
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Dark Horizons reveals the official logo for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The logo debuted at this past weekend’s Armageddon Expo in Wellington. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe…
Eleven new Incredible posters
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Inland Empire Strikes Back has eleven new posters for The Incredibles, flying into theaters on November 5, 2004.
Video clip: America's Kim Jong II performs
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
One can witness the musical stylings of Kim Jong II in a new Team America: World Police video clip at Latino Review. Team America: World Police invades theaters on October 15, 2004. [warning: the musical stylings of Kim Jong II…
Ten new Spongebob Squarepants Movie pics
by Josh, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Latino Review features ten new pictures from The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. The PG-rated comedy will float into theaters on November 19, 2004.
Dreamworks Files for IPO with SEC
by Paolo, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
The computer animation arm of Dreamworks SKG has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a $650 million initial public offering, applying to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DWA” (DreamWorks Animation). In a…
Nintendo eyes entering animated-film business
by Paolo, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Nintendo Co. intends to enter the animated-film business, Hiroshi Yamauchi, an adviser to the video game maker, said Wednesday. At a press conference, Yamauchi said that he plans to make a proposal for the project to create an animated film…
Disney Says Deal With Pixar 'Unlikely'
by Paolo, September 29, 2004 | Category: News
Walt Disney Co. president and chief operating officer Robert Iger said it is “unlikely” Disney will strike a new distribution deal with Pixar Animation Studios, according to a report on CNBC.
Simpson and Lachey's Whole New World video now online; Aiken's Proud at #5 on the chart
by Josh, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
AOL Music debuts the new music video for Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson’s version of A Whole New World, featured on the Aladdin Platinum Edition DVD that will hit stores next Tuesday. Alternate Link.
In related news, Clay Aiken’s version…
Happy Feet: Animated musical in progress
by Christian, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
The Sunday Herald Online makes a passing mention of an upcoming animated musical entitled Happy Feet which will feature voice work by Nicole Kidman, Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy (voice of Hank’s niece Luanne in King Of The Hill), and Hugh…
New Incredible television spot
by Josh, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
MTV.com has “Inside the super-secret files: Violet”, the new television spot for The Incredibles.
Aladdin DVD preview screen shots: Part VIII
by Christian, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
Six storyboard images from the “Humiliate the Boy” musical sequence which was deleted from Disney’s theatrical release of Aladdin but included as a bonus feature on the upcoming 2-disc Platinum Edition release can be found here:
ASIFA-Hollywood Shark Tale Screening
by Christian, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
If you’ve been considering joining ASIFA-Hollywood but have yet to take the plunge (pun intended?) then look no further, because ASIFA-Hollywood members will soon be treated to a free screening of DreamWork’s Shark Tale.
Ultimate Disney reviews Aladdin
by Christian, September 28, 2004 | Category: News
Luke at Ultimate Disney has posted his extensive, in-depth review of the upcoming Aladdin DVD. He summarizes his review by saying, “The film is one of Disney’s finest, its audio/video presentation is flawless, and the bountiful collection of DVD extras…
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe updates
by Ben, September 27, 2004 | Category: News
Ain’t It Cool News has some very interesting {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18496 recent update reports}} on the making of The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, Disney’s attempt to mount a series that will rival the Lord Of…
Shark Tale game ready to roll
by Ben, September 27, 2004 | Category: News
The Shark Tale video game’s {{link http://www.sharktalethegame.com official site}} has been updated with new interactive features. The game is hitting retail outlets later this week and will be available on PS2, Xbox and Gamecube consoles, PC and Gameboy Advance. Check out…
Return Of The King: extended announced
by Ben, September 27, 2004 | Category: News
New Line Cinema has at last made official an announcement that the extended edition of Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning epic fantasy The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King is {{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4927&n=1&burl= coming to DVD this December}}. DVD Answers has…
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