Year: 2007 – page 29

Kung Fu Panda website updated

Coming Soon indicates that the official online domain for Kung Fu Panda has received an update, containing a colorful teaser image. Featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Dustin Hoffman and Ian McShane, the DreamWorks Animation film will hit theaters on June 6, 2008.

Surf's Up character banners, international poster

The Internet Movie Poster Awards has acquired a new international one-sheet for Surf’s Up. Meanwhile, banners featuring the film’s characters Cody Maverick, Lani Aliikai, Chicken Joe, Tank Evans and Mikey Abromowitz have been discovered at eBay.

Story info on Pixar's Up

According to Variety, Pixar’s Up, scheduled for a 2009 release, will follow the adventures of a 70-year-old man who teams up with a wilderness ranger to fight beasts and villains. Pixar veteran Bob Peterson is writing the script and will co-direct with Monsters Inc director Pete Docter. The site also reveals what seems to be […]

She-Ra: Princess of Power – Season One, Volume One

Adora, formerly a Force Captain for the evil Horde, fights for freedom and liberty in the mystical land of Etheria. With the magical Sword of Protection, she invokes the power of Castle Greyskull and becomes She-Ra, Princess of Power!

Four new Simpsons posters

The Internet Movie Poster Awards now showcases four French posters for The Simpsons Movie advertising different aspects of the movie such as Suspense, Love, Action, and Romance. The Simpsons Movie opens in US theaters on July 27th, 2007.

Surf’s Up

Original, well cast, beautiful to look at, and fun, Surf’s Up is a reminder of just why we love animation.

Special Dark Crystal Screening

The Muppet Newsflash reports that Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal will be shown at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, CA on Saturday, June 16th at 3:00pm. Following the special screening of the film there will be a Q & A with screenwriter David Odell. Odell wrote The Dark Crystal together with Jim Henson, and […]

Disney, Yash Raj Films team for animation

The Wall Street Journal via Reuters reports that the Walt Disney Company is collaborating with India’s Yash Raj Films to make animated movies starring the voices of Indian movie stars. In Mumbai, a spokeswoman for Yash Raj decllined to comment on the news, although she discerned that a press conference concerning Disney is indeed scheduled […]

Ratatouille sneak previews on June 16th

According to Box Office Mojo, there will 800 sneak previews of Ratatouille on Saturday, June 16th. Afterward, the Disney/Pixar film will return to theaters nationwide on June 29th.

EXCLUSIVE! Directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon talk Surf's Up!

With Animated Views, directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon talk about their latest directorial venture, Surf’s Up. From Sony Pictures Animation, the animated documentary looks at the Penguin World Surfing Championship, where the young up-and-comer Cody Maverick hopes to achieve success. In the AN&V piece, both Buck and Brannon reveal interesting stories regarding their direction […]

American Dog named Bolt?

Blue Sky Disney indicates that Walt Disney Animation Studios’ American Dog is rumored to have been renamed Bolt. Previously, it had been suggested that the film would be known as Hollywood Dog.

Nickelodeon falls by the Wayside

PRNewswire spreads the word that Nickelodeon will premiere the animated series Wayside on Monday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The press release summarizes, “Wayside chronicles the adventures of Mrs. Jewls’ class on the 30th floor as they navigate their way through the ups, ups and ups of grade school.” Produced by Nelvana, the show […]

TV to DVD: Tick, Fantastic Four, Tom & Jerry

TV Shows on DVD has the cover artwork for The Tick Vs. Season 2, scheduled to be released on August 7th. Meanwhile, the site debuts the rear artwork for Tom and Jerry – Spotlight Collection Volume 3, thus revealing the bonus features for the upcoming 2-disc DVD set. Concurrently, it has been learned that Fantastic […]

Ben's shamelessly blatant Film Festival event plug…

Ben puts in a shamelessly blatant bit of promotion for his Elstree Film Festival II event just outside London, UK.

Animaniacs Volume 3 – Winners Announced!

Animaniacs Volume 3 – Winners Announced!

Directors Buck and Brannon on Surf’s Up

Chris Buck and Ash Brannon chat about their latest directorial venture, Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up.

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home: The Complete First Season

Name the prime-time animated sitcom that arrived in-between The Flintstones and The Simpsons. Yep, it’s this show, one of the most topical and witty shows Hanna-Barbera ever produced.

Nemo found at Disneyland

More news from the land down under: Orange County, California, not Australia. Yesterday’s Orange County Register reported on the soft opening to the media and select annual passholders of the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage ride at Disneyland Park before its grand opening today, June 11. From the sound of it there are now two Disneyland […]

Designing Surf's Up with Paul Lasaine

AWN.com has an in-depth interview with production designer Paul Lasaine where he talks about the challenges he and his crew faced in designing the look of the Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D feature Surf’s Up. The documentary-style story required a somewhat more realistic feel than the stylized look of many recent 3D animated features. Along with […]

Denis Leary talks Ice Age 3

Denis Leary, the voice of the saber-toothed tiger Diego from Ice Age and its sequel Ice Age: The Meltdown talks to MTV News about the upcoming third film in Fox’s animated franchise. The actor is not sure about the storyline of the film which, according to him, doesn’t really matter. Second film in the franchise, […]

Andreas Deja at Van Eaton Galleries

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:

Surf's Up now in theaters!

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 […]

Lee a marvel at Mouse House?; Disney Songbook comes to London

Stan Lee signs with Disney; NBC set for more Heroes; plus details on a June 2007 Disney music concert in London.

Disney/Pixar move Up release date

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.

Bridge to Terabithia DVD press release

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 to DVD: Fraggle Rock, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Robot Chicken

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 […]

Olympic animation causes seizures

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 […]

Latest on Rapunzel

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 […]

Vote Springfield

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 […]

Dr. DVD goes behind the secenes at Ratatouille

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.