New Prince Caspian Trailer
A new, more action-packed trailer for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, the second film by Disney/Walden Media based on the C.S. Lewis series of books, has hit the Internet. View it now at the MySpace Trailer Park. The film hits theaters on May 16. |
Garth Jennings gets animated
According to SlashFilm, Garth Jennings’s next film will be animated. Jennings, who directed The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy as well as the upcoming Son Of Rambow, claims he is not ready to reveal too much information about his planned project, although he states that he is is undecided as to exactly what medium of […] |
Bleach movie to be screened in US
ActiveAnime reports that Bleach The Movie: Memories Of Nobody will be screening on more than 300 screens in the United States. The special two-day showing will take place on June 11th and 12th. The film is a feature-length adaption of the popular Bleach television series and manga. |
Tom and Jerry Tales DVD art
The DVD cover art for the fifth volume of Tom And Jerry Tales can be seen at TV Shows On DVD. The single-disk release will include twelve different cartoons from the animated cartoon series. Tom And Jerry Tales – Volume 5 will be hitting store shelves on August 12th with a price of $14.97. |
Amy Poehler on The Mighty B!
A Q&A with actress Amy Poehler on her role in the new animated series The Mighty B! can be read on TV Guide. In the article, Poehler discusses subject matters such as the character she plays, storyline information, and her take on the new show. The Mighty B!, which follows the efforts of a girl […] |
Second Wall•E TV spot
A second television spot for Disney/Pixar’s upcoming Wall•E can currently be viewed at iKlipz. The video features several new clips from the animated sc-fi adventure. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton, Wall•E hits theaters on June 27th, 2008. |
Earthworm Jim series, game, feature film
Gamasutra reports that the cartoon series Earthworm Jim will be receiving a series revival. The franchise will also be featured in a Wii video game, and is planned to be made into a feature film. Doug TenNapel, creator of Earthworm Jim, will be developing the new series, and is serving as a creative consultant for […] |
New Igor poster
Internet Movie Poster Awards has acquired a brand new poster for Igor, Weinstein’s upcoming CGI comedy. The one-sheet features the film’s title character in a laboratory setting. Igor hits theaters on the 19th of September. |
Animated future for Kill Bill?
MTV Movies Blog has new information on an animated continuation of the popular Kill Bill series. Uma Thurman, star of the franchise, shares details on one of one of the two anime projects that writer Quentin Tarantino has in the works, saying, “It has nothing to do with me. It has to do with another […] |
Igor trailer at New York Con
An article on IGN reveals that a teaser trailer for the upcoming CGI animated Igor premiered at the New York Comic Con on April 20th. The trailer was unveiled by the film’s helmers, Anthony Leondis and Chris McKenna, who also spoke about information regarding the plot and characters. Leondis further explains that he is happy […] |
Top 5 Earth Day animations
In honor of Earth Day, Frames Per Second has listed their top five choices for best environmentally-friendly animated shorts and films. Making the list are Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, Frédéric Back’s The Man Who Planted Trees, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and the French-made Respire. Short explanations of why each short and film has made […] |
Eric Rollman president of Marvel Animation
Animation World Network reports that Eric Rollman has been promoted to President of Marvel Animation. According to the article, the decision was made in hopes to heighten the presence of the company in the area of animation and home entertainment. Rollman, previously the Vice President of Marvel’s Home Entertainment & TV Production sect, will oversee […] |
Wall•E meets a magnet
ComingSoon currently sports a second vignette for Disney/Pixar’s upcoming sci-fi adventure, Wall•E. While the first video featured the robot exploring the purpose of a vaccum cleaner, the new vignette shows Wall•E in his discovery of a magnet. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton, Wall•E opens in theaters on June 27th. |
New Panda images
Two new stills featuring characters from DreamWork’s upcoming Kung Fu Panda can be viewed at ComingSoon’s website. Direct links to the images can be found here and here. Kung Fu Panda hits theaters on June 6th. |
Alvin #1 for second week
According to The Numbers, Alvin And The Chipmunks has managed to remain the number one best-selling DVD for a second week. The live-action adaption sold a total of 4,023,164 units, bringing in $66,341,974 worth of sales. Other animated offerings in the top ten are the musical comedy Enchated (number eight) and DreamWork’s Bee Movie (number […] |
Kung Fu Panda premeir
Animation World Network reports that Kung Fu Panda, DreamWork’s upcoming action comedy, will premier at the Cannes Film Festival, before it’s official release date on June 6th. Also screening at the festival will be the highly anticipated live-action sequel Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. More information concerning the festival can be […] |
Horton wins at foreign box office
BlueSky’s Horton Hears A Who has come in at number one in the foreign box office for the fourth week in a row, reports Variety. The CGI comedy beat out such live-action offerings as 21 and Street Kings for it’s title. So far, Horton has grossed $117.7 million offshore with a total of $262 million […] |
Another walk in the Park…
The South Park: Imaginationland trilogy is reviewed, plus our Tom & Jerry Tales 4 winner announced! |
South Park: Imaginationland
South Park returns in a three-episode special that attempts a larger than usual storyline, but can’t compare to the epic brilliance of Bigger, Longer And Uncut. |
New Wall•E featurette
MovieWeb hosts a new featurette concerning Disney/Pixar’s upcoming sci-fi adventure, Wall•E. The four-minute video features writer and director Andrew Stanton discussing the films main characters, the rusty Wall•E and his love interest, Eve. New clips from the film are also showcased in the featurette. Wall•E hits theaters on June 27. |
DreamWorks to make Ghost in the Shell in 3-D
Variety reports that DreamWorks has acquired rights to the Japanese manga Ghost in the Shell with plans to adapt the futuristic police thriller as a 3-D live-action feature. First published in 1989, Ghost in the Shell went on to generate two additional manga editions, three anime film adaptations, an anime TV series and three videogames. […] |
Last remaining of the Nine Old Men, legendary animator Ollie Johnston dies at 95
As was inevitably always going to be the case, the last of Walt Disney’s fabled Nine Old Men – the artists he bestowed the legacy of his animation production to as he moved into other areas of entertainment – has passed away in Sequim, Washington. Ollie Johnston began his career at the Disney Studios in […] |
Pebbles, Bamm-Bamm, Tom, and Jerry!
Rand’s take on Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm, plus our Tom & Jerry winner is forthcoming. |
The Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm Show: The Complete Series
Fred’s and Barney’s kids have grown up, and show the same tendencies towards getting into trouble as their fathers. |
Ponyo has a release date
GhibliWorld reveals that the official release date for Hayao Miyazaki’s upcoming film Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea has been confirmed as July 19th. An 85 seconds trailer for the film, featuring the main character Ponyo swimming freely to the theme song in the sea, will be released on April 19 in theatres all […] |
Newport Beach Film Festival 2008 Animation
The Newport Beach Film Festival has just released its film schedule for its 2008 run including many animated pieces. A highlight of their animated offerings will be their Roy Disney Presents evening at the Regency Lido Theatre on Wednesday, April 30. “Join noted filmmaker and Disney animation authority Roy E. Disney and noted film producer […] |
First CG look at Up
The first image for Disney/Pixar’s Up can be found on UpcomingPixar. The screen, which can be viewed in super-high resolution here, appears to be computer-rendered ‘update’ of a previously reported piece of concept art from the film. Up hits theaters on May 29, 2009. |
Starz to broadcast The Pixar Story
On April 22nd at 10pm the Starz network will present the television broadcast premiere of The Pixar Story: A Leslie Iwerks Film. Immediately following will be a presentation of Starz Inside: The Pixar Story Continues, with scenes from Ratatouille and WALL•E. Official Site |