Animation World Network now sports a collection of remembrances by many in the animation industry (including Don Hahn, Glen Keane, Gene Deitch, Chuck Williams, Chris Wedge, John Lasseter, and Jeffrey Katzenberg) of recently passed Disney animator Ollie Johnston while Jim Hill Media reports on the recent life celebration that was held in Ollie’s remembrance at […]

A list of several bonus features for the Blu-ray release of Wall-E has also popped up online, and can be read here. Special features on the disk include storyboards for the new short Burn-E, numerous deleted scenes, and a ‘geek track’. Wall-E will be available for purchase on November 18th. Thanks again to Daniel for […]

According to Upcoming Pixar, actor Micheal Keaton has been cast as Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken, in the latest installment to the Toy Story series. This will be Keaton’s second role in a Pixar film, as he also voiced the character Chick Hicks in 2006’s Cars. Toy Story 3 will open in theaters on June 18th, 2010.

DVDActive has posted the DVD cover art for DreamWork’s hit animated comedy, Kung Fu Panda. Interestingly, the site also hosts cover art for a bonus DVD titled Secretes Of The Furious Five, a new animated short featuring characters from the original film. Kung Fu Panda hits shelves on November 11th. Thanks to Daniel for the […]

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that James McAvoy and Emily Blunt have been recruited to star in the upcoming animated feature Gnomeo And Juliet. Emily Blunt will be replacing Kate Winslet, who was originally set to play Juliet two years ago before a scheduling conflict prevented her from doing so. Currently in it’s story-board phase, […]

In honor of the 20th anniversary of RenderMan, Rotten Tomatoes has assembled in a list twenty classic films that have employed the software in various ways. RenderMan was created two decades ago by Pixar, revolutionizing the world of computer-generated special effects and animation. The movies feature on Rotten Tomatoe’s list range from 1988’s Terminator 2: […]

DVDTimes has posted a UK dvd review of Azur and Asmar, directed by French animator Michel Ocelot who is also known for his debut feature Kirikou and the Sorceress. Azur and Asmar tells the story of two boys brought up as brothers, find themselves pitted against each other in a quest as they embark on […]

DVDActive has now posted coverart for the upcoming dvd editions of Pixar’s Wall-E, which will be out on November 18. Wall-E is expected to see a 1-disc, 3-disc, and a Blu-ray release, details on which can be found here.

DVDActive reports that Fox Home Entertainment has announced the 11th season of The Simpsons for the 7th October. Each of the episodes will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English Dolby Digital tracks. Extras will include audio commentaries, deleted scenes, an animation showcase, a Line From Matt Groening featurette, and a Commercial.

GhibliWorld brings an English summary of an interview with Hayao Miyazaki by Robert Whiting, a sport journalist who has been living in Japan for a long time. Miyazaki talks about his childhood life during wartime, Studio Ghibli, and more. In addition, the site also reports that the Japanese box-office collections for Hayao Miyazaki’s latest feature […]

Upcomingpixar reports that unlike Pixar’s previous barebone releases of Cars and Ratatouille, WALL•E would be receiving 4 home video releases. The first being a single disc DVD which will include a directors commentary, Presto & BURN•E, deleted scenes, a sound design featurette, and ‘WALL•E‘s Tour of the Universe’. Additionally there will be a three disc […]

Serbian Director Aleksa Gajic has announced that work on Technotise – Edith and I has been completed after its three year production, with a premiere planned for November 2008. The CGI film, shaded to approximate the look of traditional animation, is the first such feature film to be made in Serbia. Artwork, sound bites including […]

UpcomingPixar reports that Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced the release of Wall-E on DVD and Blu-ray on November 18. The Blu-ray will be a two disc release, one disc being the feature presentation and special features, and the second being a digital copy of the film. More details on the specific content and special […]

What it would look like if some of our favorite superheroes and villains were to show up in random episodes of The Simpsons? Cinematical points to Springfield Punx Blog, where they Simpsonize a number of our most beloved fictional characters in movies and TV, including the Batman and Joker.

In a rare occurrence, two animated films open on the same day. First up is Warner Bros.’ Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The film opens in 3,452 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. Critics say the force is not strong with this one — it scores 18% on the Tomatometer, and an abysmal 5% counting […]

GhibliWorld takes a closer look at the upcoming book The Art of Ponyo on the Cliff, based on Hayao Miyazaki’s film of the same name. The book, which contains a variety of sketches, storyboards, background information, and cel reproductions with backgrounds, hits stands in Japan on August 2.