SpongeBob SquarePants returning to theaters in 2014
Who lives in a pineapple on the big screen? SpongeBob SquarePants! Paramount Pictures has announced that they are officially moving forward with a second theatrical film based on the hit cartoon series, THR.com is saying. “We will be releasing a SpongeBob movie at the end of 2014, which will serve to start off or be one […] |
Final John Carter trailer takes off
Only days before the movie’s release, Disney has put out one last trailer for John Carter on the film’s official Youtube page. It’s quite possible that the studio put this preview out at the last minute in an attempt to build awareness for a film that is currently a wilde card when it comes to box […] |
Darth Maul returns in new Star Wars: The Clone Wars trailer
Despite being sliced in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi at the end of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul was apparently too powerful to be kept down…at least according to the universe of Cartoon Network’s very popular TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. A trailer for the show’s two-part season finale shows that […] |
First Brave TV spot hits the internet
The first official TV spot for Disney and Pixar’s Brave has now made its way to the internet. The ad aired during Sunday’s telecast of the Oscars on ABC, indicating that Disney is already getting ready to campaign for next year’s ceremony. Brave comes to theaters everywhere this summer. |
New Legend of Korra trailer
A short new preview for the upcoming cartoon series Avatar: The Legend of Korra has just made its way over to YouTube. The sequel to the hit TV show The Last Airbender takes place 70 year after the events of the original show. It is still currently without an air date. |
The Force is Strong with Star Wars in 3-D
Thanks to its recent 3-D re-release, Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace has now become a billionaire. The Hollywood Reporter is saying that the movie just crossed the $1 billion milestone, and that it will soon overcome The Dark Knight to become one of the ten highest grossing movies of all time in terms of worldwide […] |
Turbo speeds forward with voice cast
DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming action comedy Turbo has just been given a full voice cast, ComingSoon.net is reporting. Ryan Reynolds will play the starring role, with Samuel L. Jackson, Paul Giamatti, Bill Hader, Ken Jeong, Michelle Rodriguez and more now in the supporting cast. Turbo tells the story of a snail who dreams of becoming the fastest […] |
Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 surfs onto DVD and Blu-Ray in March
The third live-action/animated movie in the popular Chipmunks franchise Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked will make its way to DVD and Blu-Ray on March 27th, DVD Active is reporting. Although the DVD will feature barely any extra features, the Blu-Ray will contain a number of featurettes, extended scenes, music videos and more. Even though it wasn’t as […] |
Rotten Tomatoes ranks “best” animated movies of all time
Ever wonder what the best reviewed animated movies of all time are? Rotten Tomatoes has ranked the top 75, according to their individual “freshness” ratings, in a list that some will agree with and others will find questionable. In any case, it’s an interesting chart, and some of the films that made the list–as well as […] |
Behind the scenes of The Pirates
ComingSoon.net has an exclusive interview with Aardman director Peter Lord in which he discusses his upcoming animated movie The Pirates! Band of Misfits. In it, Lord talks the development of the project, the casting of the film’s voice actors, and using computer effects with stop-motion animation. Starring Hugh Grant, The Pirates set sail on April 27th. |
Early buzz: John Carter is a fun sci-fi adventure
Despite some somewhat negative hype surrounding the film, it would seem that the first critics who have seen John Carter have found plenty to like about the film, Screen Rant is reporting. Although actual reviews are currently unallowed to be posted, a number of tweets on Twitter from critics have expressed that they enjoyed the movie […] |
Ice Age spoofs The Artist
With the Oscars airing this Sunday, 20th Century Fox has released a new trailer for their upcoming Ice Age 4 which spoofs one of the year’s most celebrated films, The Artist. Althought it features no new footage, the preview is worth a smile, while a full actual trailer for the film will be revealed online on […] |
New Brave poster
A brand new poster for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming animated adventure Brave has been revealed on the internet and can be viewed here. In addition, a new trailer for the film is expected to make its debut online sometime tomorrow. The much anticipated release comes to theaters everywhere this June. |
John Carter sequel already in the works
Although it doesn’t come to theaters for a few more weeks, Screen Rant is reporting that Disney is already having a script for a John Carter sequel written. With a production budget of over $200 million, the sci-fi adventure is a gamble for the studio to say the least, but the Mouse House is apparently at […] |
La Luna clip now online
A new clip from Pixar’s upcoming short film La Luna has made its way online at ComingSoon.net. The short will debut at theaters everywhere with Brave this summer. The short will tell the story of a boy who learns of his family’s “unusual line of work” while out at sea one night. It has been […] |
Miley Cyrus leaves Hotel Transylvania
Former Disney pop star Miley Cyrus has apparently decided not to check into Hotel Transylvania, Next Movie is reporting. The actress/singer had been set to voice Dracula’s daughter in the animated horror comedy, but has left the film for unknown reasons. Despite this, the film’s release date has only been pushed back a week as a […] |
Guillermo del Toro to direct live-action Beauty and the Beast
Proving that he continues to be one of the single busiest guys in Hollywood, fantasy mastermind Guillermo del Toro has now found a studio to distribute his long-rumored Beauty and the Beast film. Warner Bros. has agreed to send the live-action film to theaters, with Harry Potter’s Emma Watson set to play the role of Belle. The […] |
New Rise of the Guardians poster
A brand new poster for DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming Rise of the Guardians has just found its way to Bleeding Cool. Unlike the film’s teaser poster, this one features a good look at all of the major characters in the movie. Guardians tells the story of Jack Frost, who joins an elite team of supernatural characters–including […] |
Transformers 4 confirmed
“Autobots, roll out!” Despite saying that he was “done” with Transformers movies, the $1 billion that the third film made was apparently enough to convince Michael Bay to change his mind. Screen Rant is saying that Bay will indeed be back to direct a fourth Transformers picture, as soon as he’s done making his dream project, […] |
Disney and Warner Bros. at war over Oz
With Disney’s upcoming Wizard of Oz prequel Oz: The Great and the Powerful coming to theaters next year, it was only a matter of time before Warner Bros.–the studio responsible for the beloved 1939 Judy Garland film–decided to speak up about it. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has a trademark on the words […] |
American Dad: Volume 7 marching to DVD this April
The seventh DVD volume of FOX’s critically acclaimed cartoon series American Dad will come to DVD this April, TV on DVD is reporting. The three disc set will include all 19 episodes from the show’s 6th season, including 100 A.D., the series’ 100th episode, and For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls, the show’s popular Christmas special from […] |
Behind the scenes of John Carter
A new behind-the-scenes featurette for Disney’s upcoming sci-fi epic John Carter has just been posted over at ComingSoon.net. The much-marketed adventure film comes to theaters and IMAX 3-D on March 9th. |
Angelina Jolie is Maleficent
After months of rumors surrounding the subject, Angelina Jolie has confirmed that she will in fact be playing Maleficent in Disney’s upcoming live-action movie, Screen Rant is reporting. Originally said to be directed by Tim Burton, the movie is now being helmed by Alice in Wonderland production designer Robert Stromberg, making his directorial debut. The project […] |
New Pirates poster
A fun new poster for Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy The Pirates: Band of Misfits! has been revealed by Sony Pictures, and can be viewed here. On a somewhat dissapointing note, the poster reveals that the film’s release date has been pushed back an entire month. Originally set to set sail on March 30th, it will […] |
Winners of the 2012 Annie Awards announced
The winners of the 2012 Annie Awards were announced last night, with the Johnny Depp western adventure Rango winning the top prize for Best Picture. Adam and Dog won the award for Best Animated Short film, while The Simpsons was named Best Animated Television program for a General Audience. Disney’s Peter Pan spin-off Jake and the […] |
Javier Bardem chooses not to be Despicable
No Country for Old Men’s Javier Bardem is no longer set to lend his voice to Universal’s upcoming Despicable Me 2, Screen Rant is reporting. Bardem was set to play the new villain in the film, but that role is now apparently up for grabs now. It is not set to have any impact on […] |
2011 Academy Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards have been announced, and like all years, there were quite a few surprises. Nominated in the Best Animated Feature category were Rango, Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda 2, A Cat in Paris and Chico and Rita. Notably missing from the category were Arthur Christmas and The Adventures of […] |
Behind the scenes of Tangled Ever After
The LA Times has recently posted an interview with Disney’s Bryon Howard and Nathan Greno, both of whom directed Tangled and the new short film Tangled Ever After. “The movie kind of buttons up, but the one thing we didn’t do in the movie was a wedding,” Greno says of the film. “There’d be a […] |
Happy Feet Two and Hop come to Blu-Ray this March
Warner Bros. has jut announced that their animated movie Happy Feet Two will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on March 13th, DVD Active is reporting. The extras will, apparently, only be featured on the Blu-Ray, will include interviews, sing-alongs and more. Meanwhile, Universal has announced that their live-action/animated Easter comedy Hop will be released […] |
The Lorax gets MPAA rating
Universal’s upcoming animated movie The Lorax has been given a PG rating by the MPAA for “brief mild language,” according to ComingSoon.net. Dr. Seuss fans, of course, will remember how often the children’s book author used profanity in his stories…which would be never. Still, this isn’t the first time a Dr. Seuss movie was given a […] |