Although both films have yet to see theatrical release, rumors are rife that this summer’s two big animated comedies, Home On The Range (opening April 2) and Shrek 2 (May 21) look like they’ll be heading to disc by the end of the year. As yet unconfirmed by the Studios, of course, sources say that […]

According to {{link http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/040216/media_disney_2.html Reuters}}, The “Walt Disney Co. on Monday said it rejected an unsolicited takeover offer from cable television company Comcast Corp. Disney’s board said it had full confidence in the business, financial and creative direction of the company under the leadership of Michael Eisner”. The following statement was issued by The Walt […]

Check out Jerry Beck’s online version of a recent Variety article on the upcoming Curious George film. The most significant part of this article for the animation industry is the fact that they mention that they did try computer-animated tests of the inquisitive simian and none of them looked quite right (they tried puppetry as […]

The new, full trailer for Shrek 2 is now available at the movie’s official website!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have just completed the presentation of this year’s British Academy Awards. Animation did not feature strongly this year, with Belleville Rendezvous (The Triplets Of Belleville) losing out to In This World for Best Foreign Film, and Finding Nemo losing Best Original Screenplay to The Station Agent. Jojo […]

DVD Toons has a new, positive review of VeggieTales: An Easter Carol, written by Ed McCry, also known as “Special_Ed” on the Animated-News forum. Concerning the film, McCry states, “An Easter Carol wows me. It is much stronger in story and the moral lesson than Star of Christmas and is sure to become a holiday […]

Coming Soon!, via Variety, has a rather large update on Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment’s traditionally animation Curious George, set to arrive in theaters November 2005. Apparently, Universal sees the well-known monkey as “the company’s Mickey Mouse,” as it will appear on everything from water bottles to the studio’s letterhead. The budget for Curious George […]

In the Animated-News forum, “ChayaA” has posted pictures of some new Home on the Range merchandise, including plush toys, a book, and the Sing-Along Songs DVD.

Garth Franklin’s always up-to-the-minute movie news site {{link http://www.darkhorizons.com/news04/040212c.php Dark Horizons}} posts some new details on Steve Martin’s attempts to revitalize the Pink Panther movie franchise, with a new film set to be released in 2005. It’s changed it’s name from Birth Of… (which would have seen the series start from scratch again) to the […]

The Looney Tunes are set to repeat the Stateside success of their Golden DVD Collection, when a similar four disc boxed set is issued in the UK tomorrow, Monday 16 February. Two seperate “All-Stars” discs have already been released, but the new box (advertised as seemingly only available exclusively at HMV stores) collects these cartoons […]

In their continuing attempts to strike a deal with Disney, the {{link http://www.nypost.com/business/16234.htm New York Post}} reports that Comcast have been “wooing” Pixar Animation, or more precisely Steve Jobs, believing that “they will have an easier time convincing Disney shareholders to accept their buyout proposal if it is likely to come with a renewed movie […]

Check out the Big Cartoon Database to read about some Spongebob Squarepants Valentine cards that have raised quite a few eyebrows. Also, the website reports that, according to adweek.com, Nickelodeon and Paramount are set to spend as much as $150 million in marketing and media support to advertise SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie, coming to theaters […]

Video Premiere Awards has a new Looney Tunes: Back in Action DVD review, saying that “All told, this is a terrific supplemental package, one the kids will enjoy as much as the movie itself.” Looney Tunes: Back in Action will hit stores on March 2.

Bandia Entertainment’s website indicates that Manga Entertainment and Bandai Entertainment announced Wednesday they will jointly distribute Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, a 26-episode anime TV series based on the manga/comic series. The new series will head to DVD on June 27 and then air on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block later this year. […]

As noted on their website, Explore At-Bristol will offer visitors, this February half term, the chance to see a new exhibition, Aardman At-Bristol, providing a glimpse of studio’s history and Oscar-winning fimmaking. Featuring everything from storyboards to set design, this exhibition is free with a ticket to Explore.

According to TV Barn Ticker, the entertainment news shows Extra has learned that NBC plans to place the Siegfried & Roy-based animated series Father of the Pride in the empty timeslot that Friends used to have. In fact, sources tell Extra that Father of the Pride is NBC’s top contender for their Thursday night line-up. […]

Yahoo! Movies reveals that Barbara Walters will interview the Oscar-winning ogre, during her annual pre-Oscars interview show, set to air February 29th on ABC.

Business Wire indicates that since its release on Tuesday, The Lion King 1½ has sold more than 3 million VHS and DVD copies, thus placing it on the path to becoming the best-selling direct-to-video release of all time. “Disney has traditionally dominated the direct-to-video industry, so it is no surprise that The Lion King 1½ […]

Although this image has been believed to be the official teaser poster for The Incredibles, a new image has surfaced on eBay that seems to be more like what could be appearing in theaters.

Premilinary cover art, taken from the back of the insert found in the The Lion King 1½ DVD, is now available for the “Special Edition” DVD release of The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride.

The official website for Home on the Range has been updated, now including sections for “The Movie,” “Previews,” “Characters,” “Music,” “Gallery,” and “Games and Downloads.”

Registered by Dreamworks in August 2002, theunprofessionals-thefilm.com, theunprofessionals-themovie.com, theunprofessionalsthefilm.com, and theunprofessionalsthemovie.com are all contenders to be the official website for The Unprofessionals, the upcoming CGI movie about three monkeys who are sent on a quest, where they unexpectedly succeed. Thanks to “MusicFan” for the notice!

The Dreamworks SKG fansite indicates that earlier this week, Dreamworks subscribers were greeted with a Shrek 2 Valentine card, announcing the Shrek 2 trailer premiere on NBC. After its television premiere, the trailer will be available to view online. Click here to see the card. Also, for those wishing to become a Dreamworks subscriber, one […]

Animation Insider has a report on Disney’s plans to release sequels based on Pixar films even without Pixar’s aid. According to Dick Cook, Walt Disney Studios Chairman, “We will nurture and grow these franchises with new stories.” If they can do it with the same verve and creative flair as Pixar more power to them […]

Menus from the Brother Bear DVD are now available at Ultimate Disney.

Not only have current issues facing The Walt Disney Company and its CEO Michael Eisner caught the entertainment industry’s attention but that of political cartoonists’ as well. Follow the “More” link to see Mike Shelton’s imaginative cartoon featuring Michael Eisner on a Disneyland-type ride swerving around and through Roy Disney, Pixar, and ComCast, which was […]

Jean-François Laguionie’s new movie L’Île de Black Mor is coming to French theaters this week. The film marks the return of the famed French director to the silver screen. The story is based on the book that Laguionie wrote inspired by his youth’s favourite writers, from Joseph Conrad to Robert Louis Stevenson. Set in 1803, […]

Coming Soon! indicates Buena Vista Home Entertainment announced on Wednesday that, during its first day of release, The Lion King 1½ sold 1.5 million units on home video and DVD. By comparison, The Lion King sold 4.5 million copies on its first day, while its re-release last year had first-day sales of 2 million units. […]

Via Variety, Coming Soon! reports that Billy West and Kathy Bates will provide the voices of Popeye and his archenemy Sea Hag/Siren in Popeye’s Voyage: The Quest for Pappy, a Fox network special, set to air at the ending of the year. Paul Reiser and Jim Hardison co-wrote the 30-minute special, while Mark Mothersbaugh will […]

The ever reliable Jim Hill is back today with more on the possible Disney-Comcast merger. He’s put together a full, exclusive transcript of yesterday’s {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/articles/02122004.1.htm press conference}} from Comcast heads Brian Roberts and Steve Burke, which looks into general detail their vision for the new Walt Disney Company, especially playing up their devotion to […]