In a joint effort, the Weinstein Co. and Warner Bros. will distribute the upcoming computer animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, reports Variety, via Coming Soon. Aiming for an early 2007 release, the project will be grittier than its live-action predecessors, in the spirit of the comic book series. Animation veteran Kevin Munroe will direct […]

PR Newswire, via Yahoo! News, indicates that Columbia Pictures’ Monster House will be released on July 21, 2006. In additon to being released in the usual 2-D style, the film will be released in more than 100 theaters with REAL D’s revolutionary digital 3-D format. The announcement was made today by Rory Bruer, President of […]

Utimate Disney reports that the MPAA has given both Kronk’s New Groove and Leroy & Stitch, presumably the bonus short film that will be on the Lilo & Stitch 2 DVD, ‘G’ ratings.

Details and artwork for the DVD Wallace & Gromit in Three Amazing Adventures, which includes Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out, Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, and Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, is now up at DVD Answers. Extras on the DVD include: the “Cracking Contraptions” shorts, a look at Wallace & […]

{{link http://www.aintitcool.com/ Ain’t It Cool News}} has a huge amount of San Diego Comic-Con coverage, as expected. Chief among the highlights for animation and related fans are these pages: – News on production of {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20725 A Scanner Darkly}}, with a panel including (dead) auther Philip K Dick – First look at Davey Jones, the […]

Coming Soon a large gallery of pics from the San Diego Comic-Con, including displays for movies such as The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, King Kong, Corpse Bride, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Over the Hedge; series like The Amazing Screw-On Head; and finally, the DTV […]

Ultimate Disney indicates that a preview for the Disney Channel Circle of Stars’ pop version of “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” music video will debut on the Disney Channel tonight, around the broadcast of the channel’s original movie Life is Ruff. The full music video will be included among the DVD features […]

TV Shows on DVD has the DVD cover art for He-Man and the Masters of the Universe – Season 1, Volume 1, coming October 18th, along with the cover art for What’s New Scooby-Doo? – Ghosts on the Go, coming November 8th.

Announced on Thursday, the nominations for the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards feature a number of animated entries. For a list of those animated programs nominated, please click “More.”

The Ice Age 2 teaser trailer featuring the ever hapless yet eternally determined Scrat is now online. Thanks to “snowdaytripper” for the heads up.

The Orange County Register begins a four-day series of articles today about the origins and history of Disneyland. The series will conclude on Sunday, July 17, the actual 50th birthday of the famed theme park. Also check out new coverage at o-meon (“Countdown to Disneyland’s 50th: Be our Guest”).

Roy Disney has just posted a personal message on the Save Disney site indicating that it’ll be closing down on August 7, thanking fans for their support and giving some more details on his new position at The Walt Disney Company as consultant and Director Emeritus.

Right on the heels of the Looney Tunes announcement, TV Shows on DVD has details on the next Tom & Jerry set from Warner – Tom & Jerry: The Spotlight Collection Volume 2 has been announced for a October 25th release. “Warner Brothers has announced details for the second Spotlight Collection; this 2 disc set […]

TV Shows on DVD has some early details on the next wave of Looney Tunes shorts (and films!) coming out from Warner. “October 25th sees the release of this 4-DVD set, featuring Bugs Bunny shorts on the first disc, a salute to Hollywood on the second disc, Porky Pig shorts on the third disc, and […]

The Muppet Holding Company’s presentation at the 2005 NFFC Convention has revealed some interesting preparations Disney has in store for the Muppets. First, it was made clear that Jim Henson’s creations will be involved in both the oncoming X-Games and ABC’s presentation of Super Bowl next January. In addition, to celebrate Kermit’s 50th anniversary, a […]

Ain’t It Cool News has an interesting scoop that Liam Neeson will provide the voice of Aslan in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The role was originally filled by Brian Cox, before the actor had to leave the production, for reasons unknown.

USA Today writes of the latest trend in the viewing habits of kids: adult cartoons. Family Guy, for instance, has taken the No. 5 position among kids ages 2-11, averaging 900,000 viewers in that age group, according to Nielsen Media Research. Says David Goodman, executive producer of Family Guy, “I think it’s absolutely for adults,” […]

Toon Zone reports Nickelodeon’s announcement of plans to air three new television movies this July, with each being based on one of their current animated series. All Grown Up: Dude, Where’s My Horse is set to air on Saturday, July 16, at 8:00pm (ET/PT), with a re-airing on Sunday, July 17, at 4:00pm. Danny Phantom: […]

While promoting the upcoming Bad News Bears remake, screenwriters Glenn Ficarra and John Requa got a chance to speak with Coming Soon. Of the topics mentioned, the duo were questioned reguarding the status of a sequel to the 2001 hit film Cats & Dogs, which they also wrote. “It’s not happening, at least not with […]

Video Business reports on the {{link http://www.dvdexclusive.com/article.asp?articleID=2260&categoryID= growing trend of DVD discs}} featuring interactive games and elements designed to promote upcoming theatrical and home video releases. Front of the pack is DreamWorks’ recent Madagascar Animal Trivia, which will be followed up by a Shrek activity disc in the fall, and is described as “the first […]

DVD Exclusive has the low down on a number of animation related stories today, First up is news that, on the heels of its foray into 3D computer animation last year with DVD premiere Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas, DisneyToon Studios is {{link http://www.dvdexclusive.com/article.asp?articleID=2263&categoryID= ramping up production}} of several more CG DVDs, including an indication […]

To celebrate Disneyland’s 50th anniversary on July 17, Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts hired the independent research firm Directive Analytics to conduct a “Golden Ears” survey. Sent to forty-five actors, musicians and athletes, the poll revealed that 20% of those surveyed most identify with the animated character Goofy, including John Stamos, Kelsey Grammer and […]

{{link http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117925521?categoryId=25&cs=1 Variety notes}} that Filmation Studios co-founder and former disc jockey (one of the original “Live Five”) Norm Prescott has died in Los Angeles. After producing the animated feature Pinocchio In Outer Space (1965), he partnered with former Bozo the Clown animator Lou Scheimer and former Disney animator Hal Sutherland to form Filmation Associates. […]

The Save Disney website reports that, “The Walt Disney Company, Roy E. Disney and Stanley P. Gold announced today that they have agreed to put aside the differences that have characterized their relationship over the past several years.” It appears that there is a little give-and-take on each side and the new arrangements arrived at […]

Disney’s August release of Vanguard’s fun animated feature debut Valiant has gotten a boost with the opening of the film’s {{link http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/valiant/ official website}}. Though there seems to be much more coming soon, the site does currently feature the trailer, production notes, character profiles and clips. Thanks to Cartoni in the {{link http://animatedviews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6193#6193 Animated-News Forum}} […]

NarutoFan reports that the cult anime series Naruto is coming to Cartoon Network this fall. The first episode will air on Toonami, Saturday September 10th at 9:00pm, and will be repeated the next Saturday. Naruto, the main character, is a young ninja apprentice. Together with his fellow students Sasuke and Sakura, he has to learn […]

In keeping with the Disneyland theme… The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Interactive Experience which allows players online to interact with the Disneyland attraction is now up and running… to infinity and beyond.

In keeping with the magazine theme… The Summer 2005 issue of the Disney Magazine is devoted to the 50th anniversary of Disneyland and one part of it contains Roy E. and Patty Disney’s reminiscences of the opening week back in 1955. Looks like the company hasn’t completely sworn Roy off.