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New MegaMind trailer and posters

A brand new trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming superhero comedy MegaMind can now be found online over at iTunes. Meanwhile, the Internet Movie Poster Awards has five new character posters for the film. Starring Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Brad Pitt, MegaMind opens everywhere this November.

MAD magazine coming to Cartoon Network

The long-running humor magazine MAD is coming to Cartoon Network in the form of a new 15-minute TV series. The cartoon show will feature various new comedy sketches inspired by the magazine as well as old cartoons such as Spy. Vs. Spy. The LA Times has an interview with the show’s producers Mark Marek (Crank Yankers) and Kevin […]

Concept art for Newt revealed

Despite apparently being cancelled, Pixar has just revealed several pieces of concept art for the film Newt. The movie was originally supposed to come out in 2012, but the studio will now be releasing Brave and Monsters, Inc. 2 that year instead. Whether or not the project will ever see the light of day now remains […]

Russian Legend of the Guardians banner

A  new Russian banner for Legend of the Guardians–which is much darker than previous ads that have been released for the film–has just been posted at the Internet Movie Poster Awards. The Warner Bros. release comes to theaters everywhere September 24th.

Dan Aykroyd talks Yogi Bear

USA Today recently spoke with Dan Aykroyd about voicing the title character in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Yogi Bear film. “When I heard they were doing this project, I called my agent and said I would love to be a part of this, because it’s a part of me,” Aykroyd said, remembering his love of the cartoon […]

Buzz and Woody are billionaires

After recently becoming the highest grossing animated movie of all time worldwide, Toy Story 3 has now scored another victory by crossing the $1 billion mark, according to Entertainment Weekly. Thanks to this and Alice in Wonderland, Disney has become the first studio to ever release two $1 billion hits in the same year.

Avatar returns to theaters today

James Cameron’s Avatar–the highest grossing movie of all time–is being re-released on about 800 3-D and IMAX screens across the country today. According to USA Today, Cameron decided to re-release the film because he felt that Disney’s Alice in Wonderland stole some of his business when it was released in March. “I would say the […]

French Tangled poster now online

A new French poster for Tangled–which is very different from the US poster–has just been revealed over at ComingSoon.net. The Disney animated movie opens in the states this Thanksgiving.

Original Kermit the Frog donated to Smithsonian

The original version of Kermit the Frog, created by Jim Henson out of a green coat and pingpong balls, is being donated to the Smithsonian, USA Today is reporting. The puppet is one of ten characters from the 1950s TV show Sam and Friends that is being given to the museum by Jim’s widow Jane Henson. […]

New Legend of the Guardians TV spots

ComingSoon.net now has three new TV spots for Warner Bros.’ upcoming animated film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of  Ga’Hoole. The Zack Snyder adventure comes to theaters next month.

New Tron: Legacy poster

A new international poster for Disney’s Tron: Legacy is now online over at the Internet Movie Poster Awards. The sequel zooms into theaters and IMAX 3-D this Christmas.

Porco Rosso sequel in production?

Acclaimed anime director Hayao Miyazaki is apparently developing a sequel to his 1992 animated film Porco Rosso. The original movie told the story of a World War I pilot who is magically transformed into a pig, with Michael Keaton voicing the main character in the English language dub. If the film–currently titled Porco Rosso: The Last Sortie–ends […]

New project for DreamWorks Animation: Imaginary Enemies

Married screenwriters Joe Syracuse and Lisa Addario (Surf’s Up!) are currently working on a script for a new DreamWorks Animation film called Imaginary Enemies. The story will involve the imaginary friends of children–fed up with being blamed for their misdeeds–looking for revenge when their kids have grown up. Mike Mitchell of Sky High and Shrek Forever […]

MPAA rating for Legend of the Guardians

Warner Bros.’ upcoming animated movie Legend of the Guardians has just been rated PG for “some scary sequences of action,” ComingSoon.net is reporting. The Zack Snyder film swoops into theaters this September.

Star Wars films coming to Blu-Ray in 2011

After months of speculation as to when an official confirmation would be made regarding when the Star Wars films will come to Blu-Ray, George Lucas has recently announced that all six live-action movies in the series will finally be released in that format in the fall of 2011. The deluxe set will include several brand new extras, […]

“What’s up, Doc?” Live-action Bugs Bunny movie on the way

Warner Bros. has just announced plans to bring a new theatrical Bugs Bunny movie to the screen. The film, to be a mix of live-action and computer animation, is being penned by Elf and Spiderwick Chronicles screenwriter David Berenbaum. The project is currently without a release date.

Unaired episode of Family Guy coming to DVD

An unaired episode of Family Guy, titled Partial Terms of Endearment, is set to come to DVD on September 28th, DVD Active is reporting. The episode was rejected by Fox due to a controversial plot involving Lois agreeing to become a surrogate mother for an infertile couple. Extras on the release will include Seth and Alex’s Almost Live […]

New Goon and Yogi Bear posters

The Internet Movie Poster Awards has recently posted a first poster for The Goon, which is currently looking for a producer. The site also has three new character posters for Yogi Bear, which is due in theaters this Christmas.

New Tangled poster

The first poster for Disney’s Tangled is now online and can be viewed over at the Internet Movie Poster Awards. The fairy tale comedy hits theaters everywhere this Thanksgiving.

Looney Tunes are back on the big screen

As has been reported here in the past, the Looney Tunes are making a return to the big screen, beginning today with a Wile E. Coyote cartoon being attached to 3-D prints of Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. At least two more such computer animated shorts are planned for the future, with […]

Yogi Bear teaser trailer now online

Following the release of a first poster earlier today, Warner Bros. has now revealed a teaser trailer for Yogi Bear, which can be viewed exclusively at Yahoo! Movies. The “smarter than average” bear is set to steal pic-a-nic baskets on the big screen this holiday season.

New Legend of the Guardians poster

Yahoo! Movies has the new one sheet for Zack Snyder’s upcoming film Legend of the Guardians. The animated epic from the studio that made Happy Feet comes to theaters and IMAX this September.

First poster for Yogi Bear revealed

The Internet Movie Poster Awards have just posted the first poster for Warner Bros.’ upcoming Yogi Bear, which gives us a very clear look at how the title character and his sidekick Boo Boo will look in CGI. It also reveals that the movie will be released in 3-D at select theaters. Starring the voices of […]

Marketing Tron: Legacy

With Tron: Legacy being seen as such an anticipated movie on so many movie websites, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the original film was a box office disappointment. The New York Times looks into how Disney is doing everything in their power to make sure that doesn’t happen again with the sequel, including marketing the […]

Family Guy: It’s a Trap! coming to DVD and Blu-Ray in December

The third (and presumably final) Family Guy Star Wars spoof is set to be released on DVD and Blu-Ray this holiday season. Titled Family Guy: It’s a Trap, the special will follow the plot of Return of the Jedi, with the Family Guy cast reprising their “roles” from the first two specials, including Peter as […]

Trailer for Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Season 3 now online

StarWars.com has just revealed an action-packed new trailer for the third season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The animated series is among the most popular on Cartoon Network, and will begin airing new episodes this fall.

New footage from MegaMind now online

Nearly four minutes of footage from DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming MegaMind can now be watched online at Yahoo! Movies. The superhero comedy featuring Will Ferrell and Tina Fey is set to strike theaters and IMAX 3-D this fall.

Casting news for live-action Fairly Oddparents movie

Nickelodeon has just revealed the cast for an upcoming live-action TV movie based off of their hit cartoon show The Fairly Oddparents.  TV Squad is reporting that Cheryl Hines and Jason Alexander will play the magical title characters, with Steven Weber also on board as the film’s villain and Drake Bell as the star of the animated series, young […]

New Tron: Legacy trailer zooms online

A brand new trailer for Disney’s upcoming Tron: Legacy has just been revealed at Yahoo! Movies. The preview made its world premiere today at the San Diego Comic Con. The long awaited Disney sequel comes to theaters everywhere on December 17th.

Guillermo del Toro heading to The Haunted Mansion

He may no longer be going to Middle Earth for The Hobbit, but Guillermo del Toro is set to go to another famous location: Disney’s The Haunted Mansion. The man behind Hellboy and Pan’s Labyrinth is signed on to co-write and produce a reboot, which will in no way be related to the 2003 Eddie Murphy comedy, which while a decent enough box office hit […]