The following is the official press release announcing “An Evening With Andreas Deja” at the Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks on Thursday, June 21st:

Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up opens today in approximately 3,528 theaters. The latest penguin picture is receiving high praise from critics. Its Rotten Tomatoes score currently stands at 71%, with the Cream of the Crop section producing an 80% “Fresh” rating. The site summarizes, “Surf’s Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie presented […]

Box Office Mojo reveals that a new Disney/Pixar venture titled Up has been scheduled for June 12, 2009. Official details on the film’s plot have yet to be released. Thanks to ‘PatrickvD’ at the Animated News & Views Forum for the notice of this news.

Following is the official press release for the June 19th release of Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media’s Bridge to Terabithia on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. “Based on Katherine Paterson’s Newbery Award-winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia recounts the heartwarming tale of kids who stumble upon the fantasy kingdom Terabithia, where they face the challenges of […]

TV Shows on DVD has the lowdown on Fraggle Rock – The Complete Third Season including the DVD’s artwork and bonus features. The site likewise confirms that the first season of The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy is on its way, while they also display a bigger version of the cover artwork for Robot […]

AWN reports that Flash animation found on the official website of the 2012 London Olympics has been removed after reports came in that it was causing epileptic seizures. The animation was also broadcast on television, which caused some TV viewers to have seizures as well. Some say the animation of the Olympic logo, which has […]

TAG and Blue Sky Disney both report on the recent Walt Disney Animation Studios meeting, where Glen Keane, co-director of Disney’s upcoming Rapunzel, commented that the restructuring of feature animation instituted by new leaders Ed Catmull and John Lasseter has greatly improved the story for Rapunzel. Everyone seemed to be excited about the new emphasis […]

USA TODAY reports that 14 US cities by the name of Springfield are competing for best “real life” version of The Simpsons’ famous hometown. The Springfield that wins will get the honor of hosting the world premiere of The Simpsons Movie on July 26th. Each Springfield will have to submit a three to five-minute film […]

It hasn’t even been released theatrically yet but Dr. DVD (Brian Erdy to some) sits down with Brad Bird, Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Janeane Garofalo and Brad Lewis to talk with them about Ratatouille.

Upcoming Pixar points to Cinema Blend who have posted a description of Pixar’s WALL•E teaser trailer, first shown at the recent press screening of Ratatouille. Mind that the teaser description includes mild spoilers. WALL•E will hit US theaters on June 27th, 2008.

The VES Festival of Visual Effects in L.A. will host a special behind-the-scenes look at the world of Shrek this Sunday, called Shrek Through The Ages.

The Muppet Newsflash reveals the DVD cover artwork for the 2-disc anniversary editions of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The two DVD sets will come in special lenticular packaging and will feature a new digital transfer and never before seen bonus features. Both DVDs are expected to be released on August 14th, 2007.

Coming Soon reports that The Walt Disney Studios has signed an exclusive multi-year first look deal with SpiderMan creator Stan Lee and his production company POW! Entertainment. Under the terms of the agreement, Lee and his production company are expected to develop and produce multiple forms of entertainment. The news was first announced by Dick […]

In a recent interview with Courier Mail, Jeffrey Katzenberg, head of Dreamworks Animation, revealed that the fourth and fifth installments of Shrek are planned to be released in 2010 and 2013.

TV Shows on DVD reveals the cover art and release dates for Adult Swims’ Metalocalypse – Season 1, Squidbillies – Volume 1 and Robot Chicken – Season 2. The site also showcases the cover art for the 4th volume of Voltron: Defender of the Universe – Red Lion, as well as providing a list of […]

According to Variety, Warner Bros has optioned a script by Paul Sopocy to turn the popular 80’s animated series and toy line Thundercats into a live-action feature. Sopocy has written the script as an origin story expanding on the major heroes and villains from the animated series, with the plot focusing on Lion-O coming of […]

Key members of the cast from Surf’s Up have been doing interviews to help promote their animated movie, opening in theaters this weekend. With CanMag, Mario Cantone and Jon Heder engaged in separate discussions, while Heder also took time to share a conversation with fellow Surf’s Up star Shia LeBouf at IESB.net. Likewise, Jeff Bridges […]

Hosted by Coming Soon, an early list of what films are to be represented at this year’s Comic-Con has been unveiled. Animated projects in the lineup include Beowulf, Coraline and Where the Wild Things Are. Comic-Con 2007 will take place in San Diego this July 26-29.

DVD Active has the cover artwork for last March’s computer animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hit TMNT. Bonus material for the DVD, scheduled for an August 7th release, has yet to announced.

Upcoming Pixar continues its Ratatouille coverage, reporting numerous headlines for the latest Disney/Pixar project. One such headline involves the AWN report of Pixar’s presence at the 2007 Annecy Animation Festival. Meanwhile, on June 11th, Black Curtain will screen Ratatouille in Philadelphia, Denver and Boston, while that same day, Aint It Cool News and Fantastic Fest […]

A press release on that Carl Barks auction we told you about a few days ago reports that the Duck Man’s paintings made a big splash. His “Moneybin” painting Hands Off My Playthings sold for $204,000, the most ever for a comic painting. Barks, of course, is the legendary cartoonist who created Uncle Scrooge. His […]

TV Shows on DVD now showcases the cover artwork for Drawn Together – Season 2: Uncensored!. Although an official release date has not been announced to this day, insiders reveal that the DVD is expected to be released somewhere around September 25th.

A high-resolution version of the Mach 5 image from Warner Bros’ live-action adaptation of Speed Racer can be seen over at Ain’t It Cool News. Meanwhile, Reuters showcases a clip from the Video Press Conference wich introduces the cast and additional views of the Mach 5. The live-action adaptation of Speed Racer is currently slated […]

Disney’s official Japanese site now hosts a brand new trailer for Pixar’s upcoming Ratatouille wich features lots of new unseen footage. Meanwhile, Film Ick provides links to 20 new high-resolution images. Update! Ratatouille’s Japanese trailer has now been made available for direct download. Meanwhile, Film Ick has added 6 more behind the scenes images.

Based at the official site of Degree Men is the animated prequel 24: Day Zero, taking place just before the very first season of the hit Fox show. From the producers of the live-action series, the online saga will contain nine vignettes, revealing Bauer as he teams with fellow agents Nina Meyers, Tony Almeida and […]

Ultimate Disney has the press release for Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Treat. Along with the Halloween-themed main feature, the DVD will contain the Clubhouse episodes Goofy the Great and Doctor Daisy, MD, as well as A Little Einsteins Halloween. Mickey’s Treat is scheduled to be released on August 28th.