Clay Aiken confirmed for Disney's Rapunzel
The Internet Movie Database has added Clay Aiken to the cast of Disney’s Rapunzel Unbraided. While his role in the film is not listed, it has been speculated that he will provide the singing voice of the leading male character. |
New promotional images for Tarzan II
The Disney Database has posted eight new promotional images for Tarzan II, swinging directly to DVD and video on June 14, 2005. |
Narnia update: Aslan loses voice, trailer gets description
Infuze Magazine has some interesting revelations concerning The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. First of all, Brian Cox is no longer the voice of Aslan. Possible replacements for the coveted role are Jason Isaacs, Sean Bean, Timothy Dalton, Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes, and Ian McKellen. In the meantime, Disney is […] |
The Batman: Season 1, Volume 2 details
TV Shows on DVD has the scoop on The Batman’s Season 1, Volume 2 DVD. Episodes on the disc include: “The Cat and the Bat,” “The Man Who Would Be Bat,” and “The Big Chill.” A release date for The Batman: Season 1, Volume 2 DVD has yet to be announced. |
Plot info for Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
Ultimate Disney has the plot synopsis for Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie. In the direct-to-video sequel, “Roo’s best new pal, Lumpy, is excited to trick-or-treat for the first time. That is, until Tigger warns them about the dreaded Gobloon who’ll turn you into a jaggedy lantern if he catches you. But if they catch the Gobloon […] |
Madonna not to provide voice for Puss in Boots
Coming Soon puts a rumor to rest, as it notes that Madonna will not be lending her voice to Puss in Boots. The misunderstanding arrived from The Sun‘s reporting that Madonna would reunite with her Evita co-star Antonio Banderas in the Shrek 2 spin-off. |
Visit to the Corpse Bride set
Moriarty at Ain’t It Cool News documents his visit to the Corpse Bride set in London. Possible spoilers, along with new plot and character details, abound in the article. |
Review: Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD
Ultimate Disney takes a look at the Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD, in what the site refers to as one of its “most extensive reviews to date”. The reviews closes with the thought, “Some will certainly still have their complaints about the film. But in retrospect, its status as a disappointment may be more a […] |
New CGI Star Wars television series on the way
Coming Soon states that while making a guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration III, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, this morning, George Lucas confirmed that a computer animated Star Wars television series is on the way, in addition to a live action series. Lucas also confirmed that the Star Tours thrill ride […] |
eBay's Meg Whitman joins DreamWorks Animation's board of directors
Margaret C. Whitman, president and CEO of eBay, has been elected into DreamWorks Animation’s board of directors. “Meg is someone that both Roger Enrico and I have been courting to join our board of directors for many months,” says Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation CEO. PR Newswire has more info on the event. |
DisneyToon Studios Australia "getting better and better"
AAP looks at the success and advancement of DisneyToon Studios Australia, with senior Disney animator Andreas Deja providing a nice bit of commentary. “With each movie, they seem to be getting better and better and more experienced,” remarks Deja. “I think Bambi and the Great Prince will probably be their best one yet.” |
Stitch has a glitch… and a 'PG' rating; Heffalump Halloween cover art and stills
Ultimate Disney indicates that the MPAA has surprisingly given Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch a ‘PG’ rating for “some mild action.” This makes Lilo and Stitch 2 the first Disney direct-to-video animated sequel to receive anything above a ‘G’ rating. Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch will invade stores on […] |
Fairy tales linked to violent relationships?
Yahoo! News has a very interesting report regarding a study that may surprise many people. According to research done by graduate student Susan Darker-Smith, an observance of both parents of primary school children and women who have been involved in domestic abuse has revealed that those who grew up reading fairy tales are likely to […] |
Lilo & Stitch 2 promotional pictures
The Disney Database has three new promotional pictures for Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch. One may want to pay special attention to the last two pics especially, as they hint of the film’s storyline. |
Mel Brooks on the Spaceballs television series
Mel Brooks talks to Maxim Magazine, reports Contact Music, about Spaceballs’ voyage to television as a new animated series. An hour-long pilot and 13 half hour episodes for the series are currently being produced by BFC Berliner Film Company, Brooksfilms, and MGM Domestic Television Distributionan. “There’s an animated Spaceballs TV concept in the works. I […] |
Bob Feldman moves to DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG announced yesterday that Bob Feldman will join the company as head of corporate communications, as shown by Yahoo! Finance. For nearly eight years, Feldman has held the position as president and chief executive for GCI Group, one of the world’s largest public relations firms. His new job will make him responsible for […] |
Incredibles go 3D for Verizon
Coming Soon has the press release regarding Disney Mobile and Pixar Animation Studios’ The Incredibles 3D mobile game coming to Verizon Wireless’ new V CAST wireless broadband multimedia service. |
Official website for The Chronicles of Narnia opens
The official website for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has launched, sporting a nice look that accompanies such features as dowloads, character profiles, production art, and a third installment in the “Behind the Magic” videos. |
Fox Animation's John Cohen promoted to vp of production
John Cohen has been promoted from director of development to vp of production at Twentieth Century Fox Animation, AWN reports. Cohen, who joined the division in 2000, is currently involved in Fox/Blue Sky’s Horton Hears a Who, which will mark the first time a Dr. Seuss classic has been adapted completely in CGI. Meanwhile, Cohen’s […] |
Best of Mr. Peabody & Sherman and Dudley Do-Right arriving on DVD
As reported by TV Shows on DVD, The Best of Mr. Peabody & Sherman – Volume 1: 15 Improbable Histories and The Best of Dudley Do-Right – Volume 1: 15 Not-So-Right Adventures is coming to DVD from Sony and Classic Media. Both DVDs, each containing fifteen shorts, will arrive in stores on May 31th. Be […] |
DreamWorks signs three-year deal with AMD
Reuters reports that DreamWorks Animation has signed a three-year deal to create films with computers that have Advanced Micro Devices Inc. chips. AMD announced the deal at a broadcasting trade show in Las Vegas, as the company courts the film industry’s technology decision makers. DreamWorks stated that with the help of AMD’s Opteron processor, the […] |
Inteview with Narnia expert Douglas Gresham
Narniaweb speaks to Douglas Gresham, in an interview that is sure to make fans of C.S. Lewis’ novel anticipate Disney and Walden Media’s film adaption even more. Gresham, an expert on the life and works of C.S. Lewis, has been made a co-producer and consultant on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and […] |
Raven Moon Entertainment starting new animation division
Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc. announced today the the company is starting a brand-new animation division for the purpose of servicing and generating revenues from the entertainment, advertising and creative content producers market, Prime Zone indicates. The studio, located in Orlando, Florida, is ready to offer animation services like those used in the Shrek films and […] |
Jakers! moving to weekdays on PBS this September
AWN reports that starting on September 5, 2005, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks will begin airing Mondays through Fridays on PBS Kids, after playing on weekends for two years. Twelve new episodes of the Emmy-winning, CGI-animated series have been ordered by PBS Kids, as the show will increase its interest in the theme of […] |
Disc art for Tarzan II, Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
Ultimate Disney has the disc art for Tarzan II, coming to DVD on June 14th, and The Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama, coming to DVD on May 10th. |
Garner stuck in Charlotte's Web
Coming Soon notes that as it was revealed on Access Hollywood last week, Jennifer Garner will lend her voice to the upcoming live-action/photo real CG Charlotte’s Web, scheduled to weave in theaters on June 23, 2006. |
Stars go Over the Hedge
BlackFilm notes that Nick Nolte, Catherine O’Hara, William Shatner, Steve Carell, Eugene Levy, Wanda Sykes and Avril Lavigne have joined the cast of DreamWorks’ animated comedy Over the Hedge.The plot for the computer animated flick is, “Bruce Willis will voice the mischievous con-artist raccoon R.J., and Garry Shandling will be the voice of the sensitive […] |
Wild title logo
Ultimate Disney has the title logo for The Wild, Disney’s jungle comedy coming April 2006. |
Happy release date
The Internet Movie Database has listed that the expected release date for Warner Brother’s Happy Feet is November 17, 2006. Directed by George Miller (Babe: Pig in the City, Mad Max), Happy Feet stars the voices of Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman, Brittany Murphy, and Robin Williams. |
Press release for DVDs in celebration of Disneyland's 50th Anniversary online
Ultimate Disney has the press release for the four DVDs that will be released on July 12th, in celebration of Disneyland’s 50th Anniversary. The DVDs include: Disneyland – The Secrets, Stories and Magic of the Happiest Place on Earth, The Best of the Original Mickey Mouse Club, Mickey Mouse Club: The Best of Britney, Justin, […] |