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Archive for January, 2007
Underdog pics
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
A bounty of Underdog promotional images has been spread across the web. The pics may be seen at Coming Soon, IESB.net, Latino Review and MovieWeb, with each site possessing two of the photos. From Walt Disney Pictures, the live-action adaptation of…
Tad Stones talks Hellboy: Sword of Storms
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
With IGN, Tad Stones elaborates on helming Hellboy: Sword of Storms, comparing and contrasting the film with other Hellboy projects. In addition, Stones briefly speaks about his involvement with such Disney series as Chip ‘N’ Dale Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck and Duck…
Ratatouille video game images
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
Upcoming Pixar points to Nintendo Power, where one can see three screen grabs from the Ratatouille video game. Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille will be available in game form for such Nintendo systems as Wii, Game Boy Advance and DS later this year.
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Interview: John Knoll of ILM
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
IESB.net chats with John Knoll, a visual effects supervisor for Industrial Light and Magic. Knoll has been nominated for an Academy Award four times, with his most recent nomination being for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. At this…
Tom & Jerry – Spotlight Collection disc replacement info
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
On the first disc of Tom & Jerry – Spotlight Collection, Volume 1, many consumers found that certain episodes contained an alternate picture/audio track. Now, Warner Bros. has issued information regarding the replacement of that disc, which can be read…
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
USA Today spotlights the upcoming Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres, with Aqua Teen creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis reflecting on the movie’s conception. Humorously, the article describes the project as, “Imagine if John Waters, Ed Wood and…
Become an M&M
by Josh, January 31, 2007 | Category: News
An interesting activity has hit the web for anyone who has ever wondered, “What would I look like as candy?” Become an M&M allows visitors to create M&M incarnations of themselves, which they can then place in the site’s animated…
DreamWorks/Aardman deal is flushed away
by Ben Simon, January 31, 2007 | Category: Tooning In
The long, long story of the DreamWorks/Aardman breakup.
DreamWorks, Aardman split official
by James, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
The rumors have been confirmed as DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Animation announced today that they have decided to discontinue their relationship with each other. The two companies teamed up to produce the films Chicken Run, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse…
Robinsons roundup
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
According to Advertising Age, movie studios are mostly keeping away from Super Bowl XLI, with just a handful of film ads to be featured. Thus, the only animated title to be included in the lineup will be Disney’s Meet the…
Orville Redenbacher resurrected in new ad
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
ConAgra Foods and Digital Domain have provided a Flash version of the latest advertisement for Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn. Directed by David Fincher, the ad places Redenbacher into the present, courtesy of computer animation. More information on the television…
Disney DVD: Small World, Einsteins, Dinosaurs, Scrubs
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
Ultimate Disney has the latest on some Disney titles coming to DVD. For instance, the site offers the fact sheet for the second and final wave of Walt Disney’s It’s a Small World of Fun!. Likewise, a press release for…
Bridge to Terebithia production artwork
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
Ain’t It Cool News has collected an assortment of production artwork for the Disney/Walden Media adaptation of Bridge to Terebithia. The images reveal the designs of the creatures brought to life through the film’s visual effects.
Redstone considered Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
The IMDB Studio Briefing indicates that the day Viacom Chairman Sumner Redstone fired CEO Tom Freston, DreamWorks cofounder David Geffen called Redstone to recommend fellow cofounder Jeffrey Katzenberg as Freston’s replacement. In addition, Geffen also suggested that Viacom buy DreamWorks…
Fox prepares for another Ice Age
by Josh, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
The successful Ice Age franchise is looking to continue with a third chapter, indicates Variety via Moviehole. Word has yet to arrive on the film’s storyline.
"The Management of This Theatre Has a Request"
by Christian, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
Available in High-res, Medium, and Low quality QuickTime formats, this animated public service announcement, featuring Frankie and the Frogs from Disney’s Meet the Robinsons, instructs moviegoers in proper theater etiquette
Academy to screen short nominees
by Christian, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
On February 20 the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be screening all 10 nominated live action and animated shorts up for an Oscar this year. Check out Toon Zone for information on how to get tickets to…
Afternoon of Remembrance
by Christian, January 30, 2007 | Category: News
This coming Saturday, February 3rd, The Animation Guild, ASIFA Hollywood and Women In Animation will pay tribute to those from the animation community who passed away in 2006. The meeting will be held beginning at 1pm at the Hollywood Heritage…
Treasures saved?; Number one Night; Iron Man reviewed!
by Ben Simon, January 29, 2007 | Category: Tooning In
Walt Disney Treasures back on schedule? Plus site updates.
Robinsons Disney Digital 3-D poster
by Josh, January 29, 2007 | Category: News
The one-sheet for the Disney Digital 3-D presentation of Meet the Robinsons has been discovered at eBay, enclosed within an ad for the film’s El Capitan debut. With regular and Disney Digital 3-D screenings, Meet the Robinsons will open in theaters on…
DreamWorks Animation in the future
by Josh, January 29, 2007 | Category: News
DreamWorks Animation is retooling the way it creates films, in an effort to secure long-term success. Adding a year to the production of its films, the company is also eyeing several of its upcoming features for sequel potential. Thus, DreamWorks…
Shrek the Third TV spot
by Josh, January 29, 2007 | Category: News
iKlipz broadcasts the television spot for Shrek the Third that debuted during this year’s American Idol. Clocking in at just over one minute, the ad declares, “In 115 days, the wait is ‘ogre’”.
Muppet mocumentary mini-series in development?
by Josh, January 29, 2007 | Category: News
TV Series Finale provides the full details on a brand-new Muppet project currently in consideration. With a mocumentary style similar to The Office, the mini-series would follow Kermit as he tries to gather the ol’ gang for a new Muppet…
IGN vists Imagi Entertainment
by Josh, January 29, 2007 | Category: News
Last week, it was noticed that Coming Soon recently visited the headquarters of Imagi Entertainment, where the site took a sneak peek at the upcoming TMNT. Now, IGN has posted a two-part report, describing the trip to Imagi that it…
The Invincible Iron Man
by Randall Cyrenne, January 28, 2007 | Category: DVD
The third movie in the Marvel Comics/Lionsgate deal lies in-between the two Avengers films in terms of quality. Hard-nosed comic book continuity buffs may not appreciate the new take on their hero, but the East-meets-West storyline does offer some neat contrasts.
Don't bury Walt Disney Treasures just yet
by Christian, January 27, 2007 | Category: News
From Digital Bits: “I’ve got GREAT news for you Disney fans. I’ve just confirmed this morning with Buena Vista Home Entertainment that their much loved Walt Disney Treasures line of DVDs has NOT been cancelled. In fact, I’m told that…
Disney Parks unveils "Year of a Million Dreams" campaign
by Josh, January 26, 2007 | Category: News
Today, Disney Parks revealed its new “Year of a Million Dreams” campaign, in which random park guests shall be awarded prizes such as being sheriff for a day at Frontierland and staying a night in Cinderella’s castle. To help market…
Two Happy Feet
by Josh, January 26, 2007 | Category: News
After the critical acclaim and financial success found with Happy Feet, George Miller is ready to take on the dancing penguins again, says The Age. The director admits that he is already considering ideas for Happy Feet 2, though he…
Munroe, Gray talk Turtles
by Josh, January 26, 2007 | Category: News
Coming Soon recently visited the headquarters of Imagi Entertainment, where TMNT is currently being completed. During the trip, the site spoke with the film’s writer/director Kevin Munroe and producer Tom Gray. Points raised in the interview include the rating of TMNT,…
Animated Trek; store deals, and Cinderella's new director!
by Ben Simon, January 25, 2007 | Category: Tooning In
Star Trek: Animated reviewed, and Frank Nissen talks Cinderella III.
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