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Archive for March, 2007
Walt Disney Treasures Wave 7 Announced
by Christian, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
Breaking News: A seventh wave of the popular Walt Disney Treasures DVD sets has just been announced by Walt Disney Home Entertainment. The official press release follows:
Meet the Robinsons opens
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
Hitting approximately 3,413 theaters this weekend, Disney’s Meet the Robinsons is generally earning praise among critics. “Meet the Robinsons is a visually impressive children’s animated film marked by a story of considerable depth,” summarizes the consensus of Rotten Tomatoes.
Still, even with…
Shrek fun not so Far, Far Away
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
Shrek.com is now open for business. Self-described as “a place for all things Shrek,” the site includes a multitude of activities concerning the three movies and upcoming Holiday special starring the famous ogre. Fans of the franchise may also wish…
RIP Disney direct-to-video sequels?
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
In a three-page piece, Animation World Magazine contemplates the end of Disney direct-to-video sequels, reminiscing on the numerous follow-up titles released throughout the years. DisneyToon Studios head Sharon Morrill, as well as directors Frank Nissen (Cinderella III: A Twist in Time)…
Surf's Up full trailer
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
The full trailer for Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up is now available to view at Moviefone, in standard and HD QuickTime formats. The film’s teaser trailer may still be seen at Apple.com.
Sneak peek at Miyazaki's Ponyo on a Cliff
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
During a recent interview, master anime director Hayao Miyazaki provided more information regarding Ponyo on a Cliff. As pointed out by Twitch, artwork from the film may be seen in videos of the discussion, hosted at Ghibli World and Nausicaa.net.…
Meet the Robinsons roundup #3
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
Yahoo! Movies/Reuters considers the fine-tuning John Lasseter, Disney Feature Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, did on Meet the Robinsons, and how much effect that involvement will have on the film’s critical and financial reception. In other Robinsons headlines, Coming Soon speaks with…
Canadian NFB moves into Hothouse
by Josh, March 30, 2007 | Category: News
The National Film Board of Canada has opened the doors to Hothouse. This exciting venture includes a podcast series that follows eight emerging filmmakers as they create their first professional animated film via the NFB Animation Studio’s Hothouse Program. Mentoring…
DVD details: Arthur & the Invisibles
by Josh, March 29, 2007 | Category: News
DVD Active has the lowdown on what consumers may expect from the Arthur & the Invisibles DVD, to be released on May 15. “Extras will include a ‘Voices of Arthur‘ featurette, a ‘Visual Effects of Arthur‘ featurette, the Quest for Love music…
Meet the Robinsons roundup #2
by Josh, March 29, 2007 | Category: News
In preparation for the film’s nationwide debut tomorrow, numerous sites are providing contests for Meet the Robinsons. One may enter to win prizes at A Girl’s World, Cinema Confidential, MoviesOnline, MovieWeb and Teen Hollywood. Concurrently, photos from the movie’s Hollywood…
Katzenberg, Poehler talk Shrek the Third
by Josh, March 29, 2007 | Category: News
According to Reuters via Yahoo! Movies, DreamWorks Animation Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg feels confident that Shrek the Third will do well against fellow third installments Spider-Man 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. “We are the only family film, the…
Cusack, Hayes meet Igor
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
The Hollywood Reporter writes that John Cusack has replaced Christian Slater as the voice of the title character in Exodus Film Group’s Igor. Concurrently, Sean Hayes has taken the role of Brian the Brain, described as “a brain in a jar…
EXCLUSIVE! Lamb, Gagner talk A World of Barriers
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
With Animated Views, Visual Resource’s president, Kellyann Lamb, and art director, Scott Gagner, elaborate on the making of the Adobe promotional video A World of Barriers. Specifically, the interview refers to the concept behind the film, from its 1950s style…
Disney to revisit South?
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
The Associated Press via Yahoo! Movies considers the chance of Disney re-releasing Song of the South in the near future. In addition to explaining why the film could be considered offensive, the piece also summarizes reasons as to why the Song may…
U.S. box office actuals: March 23-25, 2007
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
Courtesy of Box Office Mojo:
1) TMNT with $24,255,205, averaging $7,799 over 3,110 theaters (1st week)
23) Happy Feet with $395,313, averaging $976 over 405 theaters ($197,207,309 total; 19th week)
59) Arthur and the Invisibles with $22,218, averaging $383 over 58 theaters ($14,929,879…
TMNT revives Turtles franchise
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
The LA Daily News examines the succesful box office performance of TMNT last weekend. Grossing approximately $24.25 million in its debut, the film is the latest in a line of projects to revive important franchises. In the meantime, it appears that the…
ComingSoon.net previews Surf's Up
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
Courtesy of Sony Pictures, Coming Soon was recently treated to an exclusive look at Surf’s Up. With the festivities being held at special luaus in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the site was able to chat with Surf’s Up stars Shia…
Hunger Force creators talk Boston bomb scare
by Josh, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
With SCI FI Wire, Aqua Teen Hunger Force creators Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis confirm that they are not allowed to speak on the infamous publicity stunt held for their show’s big screen venture. Occurring on January 31, 2007, the ploy…
Sanders awakens to dream job at DreamWorks
by Christian, March 28, 2007 | Category: News
Variety reports that jilted Disney director Chris Sanders, who received a rude awakening when he was kicked off his own American Dog project, has been selected by DreamWorks Animation to direct Crood Awakenings, a cartoon caveman culture clash comedy due for…
New first for Dragon's Lair
by Christian, March 27, 2007 | Category: News
Coming Soon reveals that the classic 1983 Don Bluth videogame Dragon’s Lair, the first arcade game to incorporate full scenes of hand-drawn animation, will now become “the first game title ever to be released for the Blu-ray Disc High Definition…
Spiderbunny
by Christian, March 27, 2007 | Category: News
The latest installment of Jennifer Shiman’s animated parodies of classic movies performed by bunnies has been released for viewing online by Starz Entertainment. View Spiderman Now
Kellyann Lamb, Scott Gagner on A World of Barriers
by Josh Armstrong, March 27, 2007 | Category: Filmmakers
Animated Views speaks with Kellyann Lamb and Scott Gagner of Visual Resource, regarding their promotional video A World of Barriers for Adobe.
From the Red Carpet: World Premiere of Meet the Robinsons
by Christian, March 27, 2007 | Category: News
On Sunday, Walt Disney Pictures held the world premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next CG-animated film Meet the Robinsons. o-meon was there talking with director Steve Anderson, Disney Animation President Ed Catmull, and the stars about their experiences bringing…
Cowabunga!
by Ben Simon, March 26, 2007 | Category: Tooning In
Turtles rule the box-office!
Stop-Mo Expo
by Christian, March 26, 2007 | Category: News
Reminding people that hand-drawn and computer-generated are not the only two types of animation, ASIFA-Hollywood will be hosting a Stop-Mo Expo on April 21 at Woodbury University. Organized primarily by ASIFA-Hollywood’s intrepid blogger, Larry Loc, the expo will feature special…
Jungle Book Platinum Edition cover art, extras
by Josh, March 23, 2007 | Category: News
Details for the Jungle Book Platinum Edition DVD have arrived, as posted by Ultimate Disney. Scheduled for an October 2nd release, the two-disc set will celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary. “Extras will include deleted songs (including a never before heard version…
TMNT opens
by James, March 23, 2007 | Category: News
Warner Bros.’ TMNT opens today in 3,110 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. The critics aren’t shelling out much praise for the film – currently at 25% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer. Entertainment Weekly says the film “is missing the goofy excitement…
Greg P. talks about John K.; more Filmation cartoons coming
by Randall Cyrenne, March 22, 2007 | Category: Tooning In
Batman and Superman shows announced from Filmation on DVD!
EXCLUSIVE! Raketu CEO Parker on John K. collaboration
by Josh, March 22, 2007 | Category: News
Last week, a press release announced that Raketu Communications Inc. had teamed with Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi for an exciting new marketing campaign. Today, Animated Views speaks with Greg Parker, CEO and Founder of Raketu, about his company’s latest…
Digital 3D – Everybody's Doin' It!
by Christian, March 22, 2007 | Category: News
The March 30 release of Meet the Robinsons in Disney Digital 3D on over 600 screens, is seven times the number of screens that ran Disney’s Chicken Little in 3D. In New York City, Meet the Robinsons will only be seen in 3D.…
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