Let's end the week with a game of Cartoon Catch-up…!
A round-up of recent content new to the site, including Little Mermaid interviews, reviews for Ariel’s Beginning and Justice League, plus disc announcements and a chat with Eric Goldberg! |
Scrat returns in Ice Age 3 teaser trailer
As with the second Ice Age movie the third Ice Age movie is being introduced to us with a new Scrat short where the hapless yet determined saber-toothed squirrel goes to great lengths to retrieve an acorn with his adventures leading him into the larger story of the feature film. Watch the teaser trailer/short now […] |
Development deal for Heathcliff
Animation World Network reports that Fitzroy Media and cartoonist Peter Gallagher have signed a development deal for the popular feline character Heathcliff. The agreement will allow Fitroy to create animated feature films, direct-to-video releases, location based entertainment products, and more featuring the street-smart cat. The cartoon strip Heathcliff was created in 1973 by George Gately, […] |
Under the sea with Robert Reece; plus yuletide Shrek, more Popeye and new disc announcements!
Co-writer Robert Reece on Ariel’s Beginning, Justice League: Season One reviewed on Blu-ray, plus a new slate of upcoming DVD announcements! |
Ariel’s Song: Robert Reece, a fortunate writer under the sea!
In part two of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to Ariel’s Beginning co-writer Robert Reece about writing for a mermaid! |
Bill Melendez, RIP
Yahoo! News reports the sad news that animator Bill Melendez has passed away at the age of 91. Melendez began work at the Disney studio before moving on to Warner Bros. then UPA then helping to successfully bring the Peanuts comic strips to life in enduring television animation. He also voiced the characters of Snoopy […] |
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Premieres on Cartoon Network – Friday, Oct. 3
Hot on the heels of its recent theatrical release Star Wars: The Clone Wars will premiere as a weekly television series from Lucasfilm Animation, on Cartoon Network beginning Friday, October 3 at 9 p.m. The first episode will be an hour long. |
Justice League: Season One
The Justice League looks even better in high def, even in their weakest season. |
Is Ariel's Beginning worth going back for…?
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning reviewed, plus site round-ups! |
The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning
Disney’s latest, and for now last, direct to video project fails to capture the magic and heart of the original Little Mermaid, settling for a bland retread of pale highlights. |
Back to the Beginning with The Little Mermaid…
Details on Jeremie Noyer’s new Little Mermaid interview series – exclusive to Animated News & Views! |
Under The Sea and Behind The Scenes with The Little Mermaid!
Take a dip with Jeremie Noyer behind the sea-nes for our series of exclusive articles celebrating The Little Mermaid‘s return to screens in Ariel’s Beginning. Plus a look back at the original classic and sneak peek at the new Broadway musical! |
Ariel’s Song: Jodi Benson, a fortunate soul under the sea!
In the first part of our Little Mermaid interview series behind the sea-nes, Jeremie Noyer speaks to voice artist Jodie Benson on bringing Ariel to life! |
