Month: May 2004 – page 5

Andre 3000 to develop special for Cartoon Network

ABS-CBN News indicates that Andre 3000 of the group OutKast is developing a potential animated series for the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Currently planned as a half-hour special, the project could be greenlight for series treatment, if Andre 3000 and Cartoon Network are happy with the results of the special. Though still in the early […]

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Animated Series to be re-launched

Coming Soon! reports that IDT Entertainment and Todd McFarlane Productions (TMP) are joining in an agreement to develop, produce, and distribute animated programming and merchandise based on Spawn and other TMP original, intellectual properties. The first project will be the completion of new episodes of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn: The Animated Series. Producer/Director Todd McFarlane will […]

Mulan Special Edition specs

As reported previously, Disney’s Mulan is set to appear as a fully-fledged Special Edition DVD alongside Aladdin‘s disc debut this October, but now {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/570 DVD Toons has the full specs}}. Music videos from the original release will be carried over, as well as new additions, including anamorphic transfer, deleted scenes (including an alternate opening […]

Presenting Stanley Kubrick's The Shining in 30 seconds, and re-enacted by bunnies

And, er…that’s basically it! “Hop” on over to {{link http://www.angryalien.com/0504/shiningbunnies.html Angry Alien}} for a very funny spoof! Thanks to ‘Lemon Swan’ for sending in the link.

Seinfeld And Superman to air on NBC

Following the web shorts created for American Express that we {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001223.html recently reported}} about, it has been announced by Variety that “NBC will air The Adventures Of Seinfeld And Superman from 8:44-9 pm on May 20. The special will mix original Seinfeld-Superman footage with elements from the Internet shorts. There’s no word yet on […]

News from The Front Lines

I was able to attend ASIFA-Hollywood’s special screening last night of Disney’s wartime cartoon collection On The Front Lines (from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasures series) at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA, hosted by Jerry Beck of Cartoon Research and Cartoon Brew. Follow the ‘Full Story’ link for my full review. […]

Jonny Quest: The Complete First Season

This prime-time classic got a very nice DVD set. This is one of Hanna-Barbera’s finest shows, and really one of the all-time great cartoons.

New Miyazaki DVD cover art revealed!

Nausicaa has the new DVD cover art for the re-release of Miyazaki’s classics My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, and Porco Rosso. Thanks to “Wolf Tooth” at the AN forum for the heads up!

New Spongebob Squarepants Movie trailer now available

Be sure to check out the new Spongebob Squarepants Movie trailer, at Yahoo! Movies.

Antonio Banderas talks Shrek

Antonio Banderas speaks to Dark Horizons about his role in Shrek 2 and the chances of his returning for Shrek 3.

Shrek 2 audio interviews

The DreamWorks Animation Fansite are featuring Shrek 2 audio interviews over the days to come as they count down to the film’s release on May 19. Everyday will feature a new interview with the cast and crew, with {{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/shrek2/ director Andrew Adamson}} the first in the question firing range.

Jonny Quest and On The Front Lines reviews

We’ve another couple of animation on DVD reviews for you today. DVD Toons takes a look at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/299 Jonny Quest: Season 1}} (in stores from today), while The Laughing Place’s Toon Talk opens up another take on the anticipated May 18 Walt Disney Treasures release of the wartime {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280190-280190.asp On The Front Lines}} […]

The Chronological Donald: Volume 1 Screen Grabs and Easter Egg Hint

Follow the ‘More’ link to view six screen grabs from The Chronological Donald: Volume 1 from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasure series. The liner notes for the DVD mention that it contains several “Easter eggs.” To find one of them, go to the Bonus Features menu on disc one and click on Donald’s […]

Interview with Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews talks to Coming Soon! about Shrek 2, Princess Diaries 2, and the upcoming 40th anniversary DVD edition of Mary Poppins.

Rumors on Walt Disney Treasures Wave Four

While the release of the third wave of the Disney Treasures DVDs is still a week away, we have some information on what is likely to be included in the fourth wave. Ultimate Disney reports the following titles for Wave Four for a possible late 2004 release (although this may change due to the six […]

Gold still plugging away

The “Your Money” section of yesterday’s Orange County Register reports that Save Disney partner Stanley Gold is trying to help out shareholders who hold stocks in other companies besides just The Walt Disney Company. Undeterred by the Disney board’s recent refusal to acknowledge and properly respond to an enormous shareholder revolt, Gold is carrying on […]

"Accidentally" a music video

At MSN, see the new Counting Crows music video “Accidentally in Love,” as heard in Shrek 2 and its soundtrack, arriving in stores tomorrow. Also, enter to win a copy of the soundtrack at Mark’s Onine Music Source. Thanks to “Athena” at the AN forum for the heads up!

Chicken Little video game announced

Coming Soon! announces that Buena Vista Games is currently working on a video game based on the upcoming Chicken Little, Disney’s first fully computer animated feature film. The video games, being published by Disney Interactive, will be available for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, handheld and PC platforms. “Chicken Little marks Buena Vista Games’ first […]

Sneak peek at Teacher's Pet menus

Ultimate Disney provides a look at menus for the Teacher’s Pet DVD, heading to stores on June 15.

Home out of the Top Ten

Box Office Guru reports that falling 57%, Home on the Range found its home as the #11 movie for the weekend. The traditionally animated film grossed $1 million, bringing its total box office intake to $47 million. Look for a $49 million final. Meanwhile, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed unleashed about the same business, pawing its […]

Spider-Man Vs. Doc Ock episodes revealed

Play.com reveals that the episodes featured on the upcoming Spider-Man Vs. Doc Ock DVD include: “Dr. Octopus- Armed And Dangerous,” “The Cat,” “The Black Cat,” and “Partners.” Bonus materials on the disc include: Episode introductions by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, and Classic 1967 bonus episodes: “The Power Of Dr. Octopus” and “Sub Zero […]

Shrek 2 premiere pictures!

IESB’s {{link http://www.iesb.net/movies/shrek2premiere.htm At The Movies}} have posted a gallery of stills from the weekend’s Green Carpet Premiere of DreamWorks’ Shrek 2 at Mann’s Village And Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. “The biggest premiere so far this year, it even out did the Van Helsing premiere that took place just last week at Universal Studios”. […]

Brian Wilson in the Twenty-fourth and a Half Century

Toon Zone reports that Beach Boy band leader Brian Wilson will get animated soon in an episode of Cartoon Network’s Duck Dodgers, starring as himself playing a spiritual advisor to Daffy Duck’s galaxy-hopping alter ego. The episode will also feature clips from the song Brian Wilson penned specifically for it, entitled “Believe in Yourself.” Here’s […]

The Justice League: When one door closes another one opens

Animation Insider reports on the upcoming final episode of Cartoon Network’s DC Comics-based Justice League, set to air on May 29, and gives details of its replacement series, Justice League Unlimited.

News from the hand-drawn animation front

If the big studios won’t do it right, now it’s up to independent studios to keep the flame of hand-drawn animation alive at the moment. Silver Sky Animation and Arctic Wind Animation are collaborating on an animated feature called Wolf. Check out their site for more information. Thanks to Kristin for the heads up.

Clone Wars Multiplying?

Just when you thought it was over, the Star Wars fan mega-site TheForce.Net reports that there is some consideration being given to creating a third and final season of the Clone Wars micro-series for Cartoon Network.

Robots with attitude

Independent producer and animator Jeff Haas has single handedly produced a feature length computer animted sci-fi movie, The Dalmarian Chronicles, using off the shelf software to complete the task. Haas, who has also managed to make his film’s DVD available through {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001214CK/102-4687562-8010520 Amazon.com}} and set up an online store which sells merchandise and apparel […]

More Disney Treasures reviews

Following their review of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/297 Mickey Mouse In Living Color 2}}, DVD Toons returns with a look at another in the new series of Walt Disney Treasures, and the kudos continue to pour in with {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/298 TomorrowLand: Disney In Space And Beyond}}. “There are some great [Ward Kimball-directed] episodes on these two discs, […]

Walt Disney Treasures: Tomorrowland: Disney In Space And Beyond

Featuring segments from Disney’s Tomorrowland television show, this two-disc set showcases Walt Disney’s vision for the future and the world of tomorrow.

Animated reviews

FilmForce has the DVD reviews of Invader Zim Volume 1: Doom Doom Doom, Samurai Jack: Season One, Galaxy Angel – What’s Cooking?, Wedding Peach – Pluie’s War (Vol. 2), and .hack//Legend of the Twilight.