Month: May 2007 – page 4

Re-Animated coming to DVD

Animation Insider reports that the Cartoon Network live-action/animation feature, Re-Animated, is making its way to DVD. The film wich set a ratings record for the network’s top original movie debut, will be released on DVD on August 21st, 2007 from Warner Home Video. The DVD is expected to retail for $14.97 with bonus material including […]

Amy Poehler Hears a Who

Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler told SCI FI Wire that she’s thrilled with her new side career as a voice in animated features. Not only is she Snow White in Shrek the Third, but she will also be voicing the wife of the Mayor of Who-ville in the upcoming adaption of Dr. Seuss classic book, […]

Disney Magic US Postage

The United States Postal Service has recently unveiled its Disney postage stamps (scroll down to near the bottom to see the Disney stamps) with the theme of “Magic” and featuring Dumbo and Timothy Mouse, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, Mickey Mouse as “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Aladdin and Genie. Previous themes featured in the USPS’ […]

The Venture Bros.: Season Two

Based on how the last season ended, this one shouldn’t have happened, but we’re glad it did. Season Two of one of television’s most unique cartoons is a blast for adult viewers.

VES Unveils “50 Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time”

The following is the official press release from The Visual Effects Society revealing their “50 Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time,” which includes several animated films. It’s not hard to guess which movie made it to the number one spot. This may be the only time you will ever see Darby O’Gill and […]

New Ratatouille Podcast, Big Cheese Tour photos

Film Ick provides direct download for a new Ratatouille Podcast entitled: Parlez-Vous Francais?. The Podcast mainly focuses on how the Pixar crew went about in creating an authentic looking Paris. Meanwhile, PixarPlanet and Upcoming Pixar both host images of Ratatouille‘s promotional “Big Cheese Tour”, taken at the events’ first stop at Walt Disney World.

Transformers Movie – Ultimate Edition

DVD Active displays the cover art for the R2 release of Transformers: The Movie Ultimate Edition, as well as giving the titles’ specs and list of bonus features. The Ultimate Edition will be available to own on June 4th with a retail price expected around £22.99.

"Ogre"-whelmed with triplets

Like the dancing baby from Ally McBeal, Shrek and Fiona’s offspring groove just as much but are a lot greener: http://www.ogrebabies.com/

Farfur Mouse Club

Reuters/Yahoo! News writes that despite a Palestinian government request to shelve the program, Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV still scheduled Tomorrow’s Pioneers to air today. The show features a Mickey Mouse lookalike named Farfur, who “calls for Israel to be vanquished and Islam to ‘lead the world.’” While The Walt Disney Co. has declined to comment on […]

Barracuda swims in Shrek soundtrack

Available to hear for free at AOL Music is the new single from the Shrek the Third soundtrack, scheduled to be released on Tuesday. Sung by Fergie, the tune is a cover of the 1977 Heart hit Barracuda.

The Princess and the controversy

According to Jim Hill Media, Disney has already started doing damage control for The Princess and the Frog, hoping to calm certain allegations against the film. The article also suggests a scene from Frog might have been planned as a bonus feature for the Song of the South DVD. However, it now appears that idea […]

Disney goes big on shorts

Business Week has the latest on Disney’s new shorts division. Interestingly, the article notes that The Ballad of Nessie, one of the six shorts being developed, is helping artists learn how to draw fabric in a naturalistic way. Meanwhile, it appears that anyone who is a member of the company’s “Shorts Club,” including secretaries and […]

Download free episode of Tigger & Pooh

One may now legally download a free episode of the new Playhouse Disney series My Friends Tigger & Pooh at iTunes. The episode includes the two adventures Rabbit’s Ruta-Wakening and Tigger’s Shadow of a Doubt.

Cars wins Best Animated Film Saturn

SCI FI Wire indicates that Disney/Pixar’s Cars picked up the award for Best Animated Film at the 33rd annual Saturn Awards, held Thursday evening, May 10. Other nominees for the prize included Flushed Away, Happy Feet, Over the Hedge and A Scanner Darkly.

Happily N’Ever After: Widescreen Edition

Vanguard’s animated feature may push itself as “from a producer” of the Shrek series, but this is woefully short of the wit, technique or entertainment level of those films.

Jones joins Rainmaker to Escape from Planet Earth

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Ed Jones, who recently served as an executive producer for Happy Feet, will produce Escape from Planet Earth for Rainmaker Animation. Directed by Steve Nichols, the comedy focuses on an alien prison break from Area 51. Planet Earth is being financed by The Weinstein Co., who will also handle the […]

Celebrate Mother's Day with The Flintstones

Boomerang invites viewers to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 13, with a seven-hour tribute to Wilma Flintstone (The Flintstones), the modern stone-age mama who set the tone for mothers in the 20th century.

Shrek browser for kids coming soon

A Shrek-themed web browser is on the way, courtesy of the Children’s Educational Network. At this time, one may sign up here to receive a notification of when the browser will be available.

Why classic cartoons receive contemporary adaptations

The New York Times speculates on the trend of turning classic television series, particularly those of the animated variety, into theatrical films. With Underdog being the main example at hand, the article also recalls such movies as The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo and George of the Jungle.

Electronic Arts to release The Simpsons Game

Electronic Arts Inc. has revealed via Coming Soon that the company is currently working on The Simpsons Game. The project is the result of a partnership among Gracie Films, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing and Merchandising. Featuring a storyline crafted by the writers of the television series, Simpsons Game will likewise […]

Muppet Show – Season 2, Pooh: Friendship Edition press notes

Ultimate Disney has collected the press releases for The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: The Friendship Edition, coming June 19, and The Muppet Show – Season 2, arriving August 7. Both announcements include bonus feature information and cover artwork for the titles.

TV to DVD: Ghostbusters, Legion Of SuperHeroes, Ben 10

TV Shows on DVD premieres the cover artwork for the second volume of Filmation’s Ghostbusters, as well as the first volume of The Legion Of SuperHeroes. The site also releases first information on the second season of Ben 10.

Rodriguez to meet The Jetsons?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robert Rodriguez might direct a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons. Although Rodriguez could instead helm the big screen version of Land of the Lost, sources suggest that Jetsons may have the edge due to the project being further along. The latest screenplay for the Jetsons feature was penned by Adam […]

Superman: Doomsday teaser site opens

The teaser website for Superman: Doomsday has arrived. Opening with a quote from the movie, the domain reveals a behind-the-scenes featurette, as well as a large look at the cover artwork, for the direct-to-video film. Doomsday will begin September 18, 2007.

Shrek the Third roundup #4

With SCI FI Wire, Julie Andrews and Rupert Everett speak about their roles in Shrek the Third. Likewise, Antonio Banderas tells the site that a Puss in Boots spin-off is currently in the works, with the project possibly being a direct-to-video title. In other Third news, McDonald’s promotion of the film will focus more on […]

Big DVD plans unveiled for Warner Animation

The Digital Bits has posted a transcript from last night’s Home Theater Forum chat with animation and television representatives of Warner Bros’ Home Entertainment. As it turns out, Tom & Jerry – Spotlight Collection Volume 3, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians and Aquaman will be released later in 2007, while Tiny Toons is looking […]

Disney/Pixar, Samsung team for Ratatouille promotion

Upcoming Pixar relays the announcement that Samsung is teaming with Disney/Pixar to promote Ratatouille with the launch of the French Door Refrigerator. At the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, running May 8-10 in Las Vegas, the Samsung booth will screen trailers for the film via a Ratatouille-themed vignette that highlights Samsung’s Total Kitchen Solution.

Warners on new toon DVDs, plus the DisneyLand…bootleg!?

Home Theater Forum animation chat notes, Rodriguez on Jetsons?, plus DisneyLand: FAKE!

Dinosaurs: Seasons 3 and 4 – Winner Announced!

Dinosaurs: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons – Winner Announced!

Warren Ellis Talks Castlevania

GameSetWatch points out that popular comic book writer Warren Ellis has begun blogging on the Castlevania: Dracula’s Curse website about the writing process for the upcoming animated Castlevania direct-to-DVD film, based on the successful game franchise of the same name. The blog holds tidbits of information from the writer about what the audience can expect […]