Powerpuff Girls Anniversary collection DVD in January
DVDActive brings more details on the upcoming Powerpuff Girls 10th Anniversary collection dvd set due out on the 20th January, 2009. The 6-disc collection will include all 78 episodes, audio commentaries, a documentary on creator Craig McCracken, a music video, and more. |
New Madagascar 2 poster, trailer
A new poster and trailer for the upcoming comedy Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa can now be viewed on FilmOFilia. The second installment to the Madagascar series follows Alex, Marty, and the rest of the gang as they try and survive in the Africa plains. The film opens on November 7th in both traditional and IMAX […] |
Panda sequel has a release date
DreamWorks has recently announced that the release date for Kung Fu Panda 2 has been set for June 3rd of 2011, according to Latino Review. The sequel will serve as a follow-up to the original hit comedy, with this round being produced in stereoscopic 3D technology. Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and other cast members from […] |
Watch those pic-a-nic baskets, Yogi's coming to theaters
According to Yahoo! News, Warner Bros. has plans to create a live-action/animation feature film version of Yogi Bear directed by Ash Brannon (Surf’s Up). “Yogi Bear first appeared as a supporting character in 1958 in another classic cartoon, The Huckleberry Hound Show. In 1961, he got his own show, which has aired in reruns frequently […] |
It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: Remastered Deluxe Edition
It’s another Peanuts classic, as Linus is subjected to ridicule over his belief that The Great pumpkin will visit him in the pumpkin patch on Halloween night. A lesser but still pretty good special is also on the disc, as well as a nifty featurette. |
Those Daring Young Men In Their Jaunty Jalopies, or Monte Carlo Or Bust!
Director Ken Annakin’s follow up to Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines swaps planes for cars, the result being that Those Daring Young Men In Their Jaunty Jalopies provides just as much entertainment value. |
New Bolt poster
A new Bolt poster featuring the three lead characters from the film can now be viewed on Internet Movie Poster Awards. Bolt, which opens in theaters on November 21st, tells the tale of a lost Hollywood dog convinced he has superpowers. |
No Oscar run for Coraline this year
An article on Animation Magazine’s website has revealed that Coraline will not be among the list of animated films eligible for the Academy Awards this year. The Henry Selick film, which is based upon a Neil Gaiman novel, was originally scheduled for a limited theatrical run before it’s wide release on February 6th, 2009. Coraline […] |
Despereaux troubles
The New York Times reports that Sylvain Chomet, director of The Triplets of Belleville, is upset that his work for The Tale Of Despereaux is not being acknowledged by Universal Studios. Chomet, who claims to be responsible for many of the visuals and concepts of the film, was the director Despereaux for two years before […] |
Bob The Builder 10th anniversary
Information regarding the tenth anniversary of the hugely successful children’s franchise Bob The Builder can be found at Animation World Network’s website. In celebration of the occasion, a direct to DVD film is being released, titled Bob The Builder – Race To The Finish, along with a new music album, various special events, and more. […] |
Shrek The Musical song preview
With previews beginning November 8 Shrek The Musical’s official website is up and running with lots of information on this new production. A new song written especially for the play, “I Know It’s Today,” can be previewed here. Thanks to Kristin for the heads up. |
Walt Disney Studios Showcase Event Report
Over at o-meon Chuck Oberleitner gives an in-depth report of the recent Walt Disney Studios Showcase Event with information on Bolt, Car Toons, Pirates of the Caribbean 4, A Christmas Carol, Toy Story 3, a new Alice in Wonderland and more. |
