Month: October 2007 – page 2

TV to DVD: Frankenstein Jr., Pebbles, Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo

TV Shows on DVD suggests that The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Hour (1980), The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (1971) and Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles (1966) will be given their own DVD sets in 2008.

Lasseter talks Pixar and more

Rotten Tomatoes has an exclusive interview with John Lasseter, chief creative officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Following the U.K. cinema release of Pixar’s latest film, Ratatouille, and on the eve of its U.S. DVD release, Lasseter tells readers why working at Pixar is so special.

Garfield Gets Real in November

DVDActive reveals the artwork and the details about Garfield Gets Real, an all-new CGI animated feature from Fox Home Entertainment, which will be available to own on DVD November 20th. Extras will include a “Pencils, Paws and Ink: Creating the Garfield Comic Strip” featurette, a “Making of Garfield Gets Real” featurette, a “Voices of Garfield […]

Robinsons vs. Transformers

Transformers and Meet The Robinsons reviewed, plus Robinsons contest winner announced!

Meet The Robinsons

Disney’s whimsical comedy adventure doesn’t have the power of Pixar punch, but it’s accomplished enough and delivers more on a second viewing.

Bee good to the planet

CNNMoney.com reports about the launch of McDonald’s Bee Movie Happy Meal promotion, wherein McDonald’s, DreamWorks Animation SKG and Conservation International have joined together to encourage kids to “Bee Good to the Planet.” Starting October 26 in North America and rolling out around the globe through the end of the year, McDonald’s Bee Movie Happy Meal […]

TV shows that are way overdue for DVD release

IMDb Hit List points at the story “TV Shows That Are Way Overdue for DVD Release” from Pop Matters, in which two animated shows make their way onto the list. The list includes Clone High and the French show Robostory. The article also features Youtube clips from the shows, with direct links to these clips […]

Transformers: 2-Disc Special Edition

Michael Bay’s explosive blockbuster isn’t a cohesive classic by any stretch, but Paramount/DreamWorks’ extras package develops an appreciation for the sheer scale of filmmaking on show.

Sheridan celebrates 40th anniversary

Playback examines the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, currently celebrating its 40th anniversary. Furthermore, the piece places attention toward the achievements of the college’s alumni.

TV to DVD: TaleSpin, Super Friends, Happy Tree Friends

TV Shows on DVD introduces the front artwork for Happy Tree Friends – Season 1, Volume 4, as well as the rear artwork for The All-New Super Friends Hour – Season 1, Volume 1. In addition, the site serves the official press release for TaleSpin – Volume 2.

Wicked Queen misquoted

The List Universe counts down the “Top 15 Film Misquotes.” Coming in at #7 in the lineup is the Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is suggested that most people believe the villain spoke the words, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” However, as the article […]

Latest on Critter Pix production

The Business of Animation blog points to the website of Critter Pix, where one may learn more about the animation studio’s production plans. Films the company is aiming to make include a Spy Guy trilogy, Ollie the Otter and Hollywood Vermin.

Neil Gaiman on Coraline

With Rotten Tomatoes, author Neil Gaiman has nothing but positive things to say about the anticipated stop-motion adaptation of Coraline. Interestingly, he comments, “I’ve seen tests; actual animation of about four minutes which is gorgeous and glorious, and I’m just hoping they don’t clean it up too much. I think they’ve learned a lesson from […]

Simpsons Movie DVD art updated

DVD Active has the updated cover artwork for The Simpsons Movie, with package’s front no longer including the popular pig Plopper. The Simpsons Movie DVD will enter stores on December 18th.

Superman: Doomsday sountrack released

Comics2Film writes that La-La Land Records is releasing the Superman: Doomsday soundtrack today, October 23rd. The album features music from the direct-to-video title, as composed by Robert J. Kral (Duck Dodgers, the upcoming Batman Anime).

Cheese carver creates Remy sculpture

A rather cheesy article on Upcoming Pixar points to the sculpture-artist Troy Landwehr, who created a carving of Ratatouille‘s star, Remy, for the film’s DVD release party. The catch? The piece was created entirely out of yellow cheddar cheese. A video of the artist working on his sculpture can also be viewed on the site.

German Beowulf Poster

Internet Movie Poster Awards currently features a new German poster for the upcoming motion-capture film, Beowulf. The classic tale is set to open in theaters on November 16th.

Little Mermaid shows off its Broadway costumes

Yahoo! Broadway currently features a short video showcasing the different costumes used in Disney’s latest venture on Broadway, The Little Mermaid. The Broadway adaptation of the classic animated musical opens to audiences on December 6th at the Lunt-Fontaine Theatre in New York.

Bee movies

Latino Review has the exclusive on 10 new film clips from DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming Bee Movie. The animated comedy, which stars the voice talents of Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Chris Rock, Oprah Winfrey and Kathy Bates, is due out November 2nd, 2007.

Horton Hears a Who poster

The Internet Movie Poster Awards premieres the one-sheet for Blue Sky Studio’s upcoming animated film, Horton Hears a Who. The movie, based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name, is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on March 14th, 2008.

A Nightmarish interview

ComingSoon has posted an article interviewing Mike Belzer, Kathleen Gavin, and Henry Selick, all of whom did various work on The Nightmare Before Christmas. The three discuss the re-release of the film in 3-D and its popularity status since its original opening. The trio also mention the upcoming stop-motion movie Coraline, hinting at story points […]

Nikkatsu teams with Madhouse for animation

Variety reports that Japan’s Nikkatsu studio and Madhouse toon house are joining forces in the U.S. to make movies with their U.S. partners and expand their worldwide businesses. According to Nikkatsu president Naoki Sato, “We’re not just going to sell remake rights to our properties, but make films using our own corporate resources, in partnership […]

Shawn the Sheep Halloween clips and Christmas single

The official Shawn the Sheep website has made available Shawn’s scary clips just in time for Halloween. Apart from this, the site reports in one of their forums here that Shaun will also star in an animated promo video and is hotly tipped to top the charts this Christmas with his very own single. Shawn […]

Meet The Robinsons contest now open!

Just a quick end of week message to point you in the direction of our new Meet The Robinsons contest. The DVD is out next Tuesday, so if you don’t get your entries in soon, you’ll need to invent a time machine to flip back the clock and have another go! Or you could just […]

Meet The Robinsons and take them home – Winner!

Meet The Robinsons on Disney DVD – Winner Announced!

Enchanted franchise, soundtrack listing

First Showing writes that at ShowEast, underway in Orlando, Florida, the idea of sequels to Walt Disney Picture’s Enchanted resurfaced. The article adds that the anticipated November film is “a definite must-see for any Disney fans or anyone looking for a heartwarming, funny and enjoyable family film.” Meanwhile, word arrives via the Ultimate Disney Forum […]

Turok, Son of Stone trailer

Comics2Film has discovered the trailer for the animated feature Turok, Son of Stone. To be released by The Weinstein Company, the film is directed by Tad Stones (the Hellboy Animated franchise).

Reconsidering Katz

The A.V. Club places Jonathan Katz in its lineup titled “For Your Reconsideration.” The section specifically highlights the comedian’s work on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, commenting that the series was “short on kinetic animation, but long on verbal wit and low-key observational humor.”

Animated examples in 'Worst Places to Steal a Movie Idea'

Cracked.com lists the “Eight Worst Places to Steal a Movie Idea.” Various animated projects are noted in cases for and against certain items, from comics and graphic novels to TV shows and toys, being among the “worst places.”

Rocket Robin Hood delayed

TV Shows on DVD indicates that the two DVD volumes of Rocket Robin Hood, which were previously scheduled for an October 23rd release, have been delayed for November 27th. Thus far, a reason for the rescheduling has not been given.