Year: 2007 – page 30

WALL•E teaser description

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.

Defenders return! Plus American legend John Henry…

Defenders Of The Earth: Volume Two and American Legends reviews, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home giveaway winners.

Shrek Through The Ages

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.

Dark Crystal & Labyrinth DVD artwork

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.

Disney and Stan Lee team up

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 […]

Katzenberg reveals Shrek 4 & 5 release dates

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 to DVD: Metalocalypse, Squidbillies, Robot Chicken, Voltron: Red Lion

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 […]

Thundercats….live action?

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 […]

Pirates continues to plunder box-office booty!

Pirates 3 doing great numbers, plus info on the color grading process.

Defenders Of The Earth: The Complete Series, Volume Two

The balance of episodes of this unique 1980s show features more zany team-up action with Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician. Not a good show, really, but BCI still does their usual standout job.

Surf's stars promote film

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 […]

Animation lined up for Comic-Con 2007

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.

TMNT DVD artwork

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.

Ratatouille roundup #2

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 […]

Barks auction update: New world record set

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 […]

Drawn Together – Season 2: Uncensored! Cover art

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.

Speed Racer: Mach 5 High-Res image, Video Press Conference

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 […]

[UPDATED!] New Japanese Ratatouille trailer, High-Res images

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.

Animated 24: Day Zero now online

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 […]

Mickey's Treat press release

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.

Jeff Bridges talks Surf's Up; Blue carpet photos

With Teen Hollywood, Jeff Bridges partakes in an extended interview regarding his role in the computer animated mockumentary Surf’s Up. Meanwhile, IESB.net and Getty Images showcase photos taken from the blue carpet of the film’s Los Angeles premiere.

Ratatouille game demo; Disney/Pixar, Intel debut website

Pixar Planet via Upcoming Pixar notices that the official website of THQ features a demo for the Ratatouille video game. Concurrently, Disney/Pixar and Intel have teamed to launch a promotional website for Ratatouille, TheBestIngredients.com. The online domain includes a sweepstakes, wallpapers, a game and special offers on Intel and Toshiba products.

Foster's Home – Season 2 revised DVD artwork

TV Shows on DVD has the revised DVD cover for Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – The Complete Season 2, as the artwork now centers on the character Cheese. With 13 episodes, the two-disc set will hit stores on September 11th.

Animated Bauer Power!

Details on the new online 24 spin-offs, including the animated Day Zero!

American Legends (featuring John Henry)

Four classic stories combine as Disney mines the patriotism streak post September 11 2001, though this cheap program is worthy mainly for the chance to see the long-delayed short John Henry.

Bravestarr comes to two-disc DVD from BCI

Follow this link to view BCI’s complete press release for The Best Of Bravestarr.

Surf's Up for film's stars

Reg Seeton of UGO recently flew to Hawaii to chat with the voice stars of Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up. Actors engaged in the conversation included Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder, Jeff Bridges, and Mario Cantone, speaking particularly on the look of the film as well as why they joined the project’s cast.

Nickelodeon adopts Neopets

Nickelodeon is looking to the youth community Neopets.com for a brand-new series of shorts to air between the network’s longer-form programs, records Animation Magazine. Also appearing at Neovision, Neopets.com’s broadband video player, the “mini-shows” will have their television debut on June 23.

Brackney Hills to sell Jay Ward-inspired products

Cartoon Brew points out that Brackney Hills Knitting has received a licensing agreement with Classic Media regarding Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends and Dudley Do-Right knitted products. Thus, the company is already offering two blankets: one featuring Boris and Natasha and the other one starring Mr. Peabody and Sherman. In the meantime, Brackney Hills hopes […]

Ratatouille video game trailer

JV Pixar News notices that Disney Interactive Studios has unleashed the trailer for the video game adaptation of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. The game is scheduled to be released June 26th.