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DeGeneres joins Dog Show cast

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actress Ellen DeGeneres will be lending her voice talents to Dog Show, an animation pitch recently picked up by Warner Bros. Also providing voice work for the in production film are Robert Downey Jr. and Tina Fey. The movie, written by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, will center around a […]

Eric Brevig to direct Yogi Bear feature

ComingSoon reports that the upcoming live-action adaption of Yogi Bear will be helmed by Eric Brevig, director of the most recent Journey to the Center of the Earth film. Writing the screenplay will be the executive producers of That 70’s Show, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia. The Yogi Bear movie, which is planned to be […]

New Monsters Vs Aliens Poster

A French one-sheet for the upcoming DreamWorks comedy Monsters Vs Aliens can be viewed at Internet Movie Poster Awards. The first DreamWorks film intended for 3D, Monsters Vs Aliens will hit theaters on March 27th. Thanks to “CGIFanatic” over at the Animated News & Views Forum for the heads up!

Shrek Goes Fourth plot description?

ComingSoon has posted what could be the storyline for Shrek Goes Fourth, the next installment of DreamWork’s Shrek film franchise. The plot description includes Shrek signing a deal with Rumplestiltskin, after which the ogre finds himself in an alternate version of Far Far Away. The sequel has a planned release date of May 21, 2010.

Coraline opens

Henry Selick’s new stop-motion feature Coraline opens in both traditional and 3D theaters today. Based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, Coraline is currently fairing extremely well with film critics, earning an 88% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer calls it “a visually stunning family-oriented fantasy that will simultaneously enchant kids and […]

New Monsters Vs Aliens poster

A new one-sheet for the upcoming Dreamwork’s comedy Monsters Vs Aliens can be viewed on Yahoo! Movies. Monsters Vs Aliens is set to hit traditional and 3-D compatible theaters on March 27.

Dan Fogler joins Mars Needs Moms! cast

According to ComingSoon, actor Dan Fogler has joined the cast of Mars Needs Moms!, Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming motion capture film. Based on Bloom County creator Berkeley Breathed’s novel of the same name, Mars Needs Moms! tells the story of a young boy who must rescue his mother after she is kidnapped by aliens.

New Coraline trailer

A new trailer for Coraline created exclusively for the internet can be viewed in standard format as well as HD on Trailer Addicts. Henry Selick’s big screen adaption of Neil Gaiman’s children’s novel opens in traditional and 3-D equipped theaters on February 6th.

Third Monsters Vs Aliens featurette

A third featurette for the upcoming animated comedy Monsters Vs Aliens can be viewed on Comingsoon’s website. To watch the video, scroll down to the section of the page that reads “Featurette 3 (1.20.09)”. Monsters Vs Aliens stars the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Kiefer […]

Astro Boy and the economy; Tusker in production

An in-depth article focusing on how the current economic crisis has impacted Imagi Studio’s Astro Boy can be read at Forbes.com. The story details how the big-screen adaption of the classic cartoon character almost was halted during production due to major money problems, only recovering at the very last second. Interestingly, the post also mentions […]

Monsters Vs Aliens stills

Several new stills from DreamWork’s Monsters Vs Aliens have hit the net, and can be seen on Yahoo! Movies. Along with images from the film are several character posters, which feature both the heroes and villains of the upcoming sci-fi comedy. Monsters Vs Aliens opens in theaters on March 27th. Thanks to “CGIFanatic” over at […]

Planet 51 trailer

A new trailer for the upcoming science fiction comedy Planet 51 can be viewed in high definition on Moviefone. Telling the story of an astronaut who lands on an alien world, Planet 51 features the voice talents of Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman, and John Cleese. The CGI flick […]

Hulk Vs featurette, clip

Superhero Hype! currently features two videos concerning the upcoming Marvel Animated Features DVD release, Hulk Vs. The first is a featurette which provides an exclusive first look at Hulk Vs. Thor and Hulk Vs. Wolverine, the two films to be included on the DVD set. The second is a clip from the latter of the […]

Golden Tomato Award winners

The winners of Rotten Tomatoes’ Golden Tomato Award have been listed here. With a 96% fresh rating, Pixar’s Wall-E came in at number one on a list of best reviewed wide releases, with two other animated titles also making the top ten — Kung Fu Panda at number six with an 88% rating, and Bolt […]

Andrew Stanton on John Carter Of Mars

An interview with Wall-E‘s director Andrew Stanton on his current project, John Carter Of Mars, can be read at Sci-Fi Wire. In the article, Stanton discusses what it’s like to be working on the big-screen adaption of the science fiction classic. He also mentions how far in development the film is, stating, “I’m on my […]

Images and plot descriptions from upcoming animated films

Among a batch of descriptions and stills from upcoming 2009 films on the website of The Los Angeles Times are several images from animated films yet to be released. Included are The Princess And The Frog, $9.99, Monsters Vs Aliens, Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs, Coraline, and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs.

Up sneak peak

A sneak peak for Up that has been airing on Disney Channel can now be viewed at Coming Soon. The video features director Pete Docter discussing Carl Fredricksen and Russell, the leading characters from the upcoming film. The clip also contains some new footage from the movie. Up opens in theaters on May 29th.

More Penguins for Nick

Animation World Network reports that Nickelodeon has greenlit 26 more episodes of The Penguins Of Madagascar, a CGI series featuring the comedic arctic birds from the Madagascar films. The addition of 26 more episodes brings the total order to 52 for the new show. The Penguins Of Madagascar will premier on Saturday, March 28 at […]

New Christmas Carol poster

A photograph of a new poster for Robert Zemeckis’ motion-capture film A Christmas Carol can be seen at MarketSaw 3D. The one-sheet features a look at the character of Scrooge, who will be played by Jim Carrey. Carrey is also set to portray six other characters in the upcoming Disney movie, which will be screen […]

Monsters Vs Aliens to get 3D Super Bowl promo

The Associated Press reports that a 3D advertisement for DreamWork’s upcoming Monsters Vs Aliens will be aired during the Super Bowl. The 90-second sneak preview will have the largest audience of any 3D telecast, with Jeffery Katzenberg pegging it as “perhaps the biggest media-advertising event in history.” About 150 million pairs of 3D glasses will […]

New Astro Boy images

Several new images from the big screen adaption of Astro Boy can be viewed at Latino Review. Several characters shots are featured on the site, as well as a small handful of concept art. Astro Boy blasts into theaters on October 23rd, 2009.

New Up image

An exclusive screen shot from Disney/Pixar’s new film Up can be viewed at Empire Movie News. The still features the movie’s two protagonists amidst a South American backdrop. Up hits theaters on May 29, 2009.

Exclusive Monsters Vs Aliens trailer

A second trailer for the upcoming sc-fi comedy Monsters Vs Aliens can be found in HD as well as standard definition on MSN. The new DreamWorks film, which opens in theaters on March 27 of next year, features the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Kiefer Sutherland, and Stephen Colbert. […]

Extended Up clip

A new clip from Disney/Pixar’s Up can be viewed on the film’s official website by clicking on the house that appears once the page loads. The video is an extension of the scene played out in the movie’s teaser trailer, which can be seen here. Up, which opens in theaters on May 29th of next […]

First look at Meatballs

Film School Rejects has posted an exclusive first look at Sony’s upcoming animated feature, Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. The site features a new still from the film, which shows two of the protagonists from the movie. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs hits theaters on September 18th, 2009.

Behind the scenes of Monsters Vs Aliens

Latino Review has posted a behind-the-scenes featurette with the cast of the upcoming sci-fi comedy, Monsters Vs Aliens. A spoof on B-movies of the 1950’s, the film includes the voice talents of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett, Seth Rogen, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert, Kiefer Sutherland, and Paul Rudd. Monsters Vs Aliens hits traditional and […]

Bolt features strong legs

According to Box Office Mojo, Disney’s latest animated flick Bolt earned $26,581,002 this past weekend, $35,7874 more than it’s opening weekend intake of $26,223,128. Bolt‘s earnings also bumped it up to number two at the box office, ahead of Twilight and Quantum of Solace, which both fared better than the CGI comedy at the time […]

First Astro Boy teaser online

A brand new teaser trailer for the big-screen adaption of Astro Boy has hit the net. The trailer, which can be seen on MovieFone, is available to view in high definition, as well as standard format. Astro Boy stars the voice talents of Freddie Highmore and hits theaters on October 23rd, 2009.

New Coraline trailer

A new theatrical trailer for Henry Selick’s stop-motion animated Coraline can be viewed at Yahoo Movies. Based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, Coraline opens in theaters on February 6th, 2009.

Two exclusive Bolt articles

Two exclusive interviews concerning Bolt can both be read at ComingSoon. The first features John Lasseter’s thoughts on the new film, as well as the differences between Pixar and Disney’s creative process and output. The second of the two features a video interview with John Travolta, Miley Cyrus and Mark Walton, all of whom lent […]