Coming Soon has the roster of guest voices to be featured in The Simpsons – Season 19, set to begin Sunday, September 23 at 8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT. Celebrities to be heard in upcoming episodes include John Stewart, Jack Black, Lionel Richie, Stephen Colbert, Matt Dillon, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce and John Mahoney. In other […]

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane has suggested his show could hit the big screen sometime in the near future. While a plot has yet to be established for the film, MacFarlane acknowledges, “I don’t want to do ‘The Griffins must save the world.’” In the meantime, he is supposedly considering […]

One of the earliest computer-animated TV series, ReBoot is now being adapted into a trilogy of films, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Looking to Zeros 2 Heroes for creative inspiration regarding the brand, Rainmaker Animation is preparing the movies. Production on the ReBoot trilogy will commence later this year.

With a slideshow, Spinner lists the ten “Coolest Cartoon Rockers.” Coming in at #1 on the list is none other than The Chipmunks. Other entries on the countdown include Gorillaz, The Archies, Josie & the Pussycats, Bart Simpson, Fat Albert and the Junkyard Gang, Dethklok, Jem & the Holograms, Crazy Frog and Faith + 1.

The New York Times provides a sneak preview of Justice League: The New Frontier, coming directly to DVD next February. Based on the comic series by Darwyn Cooke, the film “follows Superman and other heroes of the DC Universe from the end of World War II through the cold war.”

Blue Sky Disney notices that Variety writes of the expectations in store for the Broadway incarnation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. In addition, the article discusses the journey taken to bring the musical adaptation to the stage.

TV Shows on DVD indicates that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Fast Forward: The Day of Awakening – Season One, Part Two will arrive in stores on August 7, the same day that the computer animated TMNT will be released on DVD. The two-disc DVD set will feature the final 13 episodes from the show’s […]

This morning, the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations. Coming Soon has posted the full list of nominees. This year’s animation-related nominees may be seen be here:

Entertainment Weekly counts down their favorite computer generated movie characters. With the title character of Peter Jackson’s King Kong taking the top spot, the list also includes Casper the Friendly Ghost (Casper), T-Rex (Jurassic Park), Sandman (Spider-Man 3), Woody and Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story), T-1000 (Terminator 2: Judgment Day), Yoda (Attack of the Clones, Revenge […]

Times Online lists their picks for “the 33 funniest Simpsons cameos ever.” Meanwhile, one lucky reader who names their favorite Simpsons cameo to Times Online will win a pair of tickets to the UK premiere of The Simpsons Movie.

CNN Money indicates that DreamWorks Animation’s Monsters vs. Aliens is now scheduled to be released nationwide on May 15, 2009. The date is one week earlier than had been previously announced. Reinventing the classic ’50s monster movie into an irreverent modern day action comedy, Monsters vs. Aliens will be the first DreamWorks Animation film produced […]

As reported yesterday, MySpace and Moviefone are currently offering exclusive clips from The Simpsons Movie. Now, word arrives that MSN and IGN Movies are likewise showcasing scenes from the film. In the meantime, Latino Review has acquired a noteworthy collection of Simpsons Movie images. The Simpsons Movie is scheduled to enter theaters nationwide on July […]

In a summary of the latest news happening at Cartoon Network, The Animation Guild Blog writes that a half-hour special for The Powerpuff Girls is in the works. The report also indicates that the creator of Billy and Mandy is readying two pilots for shows not named in the article, while noting that Network has […]

TV Shows on DVD has the full cover artwork for The Adventures of Aquaman – The Complete Collection and The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper – Volume 1. Meanwhile, the site has the details on the Family Guy – Freakin’ Party Pack, coming October 30. Containing the series’ first five DVD volumes, as well as […]

With Animated Views, Mark Smith, the owner and operator of MarkToons Video Animation, recently took the time to share some thoughts regarding his latest book, The Art of Flash Animation: Creative Cartooning. The publication examines how one may best apply the popular software, while also discussing other rules and tips that may help those working, […]

MySpace and Moviefone each are offering different, new clips from The Simpsons Movie. One of the noted scenes involves a greater sneak peek at the popular Spider-Pig from the film’s latest trailer. The Simpsons Movie will open in theaters nationwide on July 27.

In a piece that includes spoilers regarding certain Pixar movies such as Ratatouille, the Associated Press via PalmBeachPost.com speculates on the work history of Pixar, noticing the production and reception of the films. Ratatouille director Brad Bird and Steven Higgins, curator of film and media at the Museum of Modern Art, provide their thoughts on […]

TV Shows on DVD displays two of the DVD menus for The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper – Volume 1. With the series being an animated spin-off of the 1995 live-action/CGI Casper, the DVD will hit stores on September 18.

The Internet Movie Poster Awards showcases a Hungarian one-sheet for Disney/Pixar’s critically-acclaimed hit Ratatouille. In this poster, the lovable rat Emile takes center stage to show off his talent.

DVD Active has the cover artwork and details regarding the HD DVD for Dragon’s Lair. Coming August 15, the release will include such bonus features as a commentary by the game’s creators, as well as interviews with Don Bluth, Gary Goldman and Rick Dyer.

Reuters writes that a 10-minute sneak peek at The Simpsons Movie was screened in London last week, as the preview provided clues regarding the film’s storyline. Apparently, the clip suggested that themes surrounding environment and religion play major roles in the movie.

Film ick analyzes Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman’s screenplay for Robert Zemeckis’ motion-captured adventure Beowulf. The verdict is positive, with the site writing, “Simply put, this script exceeded my every expectation. Not only is it a lean, vicious retelling of the story, but as it whips along, it drips evocative images from every paragraph.”

In celebration of the classic Bugs Bunny short’s golden anniversary, TheStar.com remembers What’s Opera, Doc?, which the site describes as “a cartoon that would likely never be made today.” The essay examines the interesting history of the famous brief feature.

With a list that includes such titles as Transformers, The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo and Goof Troop, MSN names seven animated television series that it feels are the “worst cartoons ever.” Other shows to make the cut are Silverhawks, Pokemon, Jem, and Captain Planet.

Upcoming Pixar points out that a noteworthy article regarding Pixar artist Jason Deamer is now at CGSociety. The piece explains how Deamer attained the job of character designer for the animation house, where he has worked on such films as Ratatouille and Finding Nemo.

TV Shows on DVD reports that the first volume of The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper, inspired by the 1995 live-action film, will hit stores on September 18. As for Shaggy & Scooby: Get a Clue! – Volume 1, the disc is aiming for an October 31 release. In the meantime, word has arrived that […]

Confirming a report published on Thursday, July 5, Variety indicates that Jim Carrey will portray Ebenezer Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present and the Ghost of Christmas Future, in Robert Zemeckis’ A Christmas Carol. The picture will be produced by Zemeckis, Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey through ImageMovers Digital. To […]

Keith David will lend his voice to the villainous Dr. Facilier in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ traditionally animated musical The Princess and the Frog, says The Hollywood Reporter. Set in New Orleans, the film will focus on Princess Tiana, a young girl living in the French Quarter. The Princess and the Frog is planned for […]

TV Shows on DVD suggests that the 2002 version of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe has been licensed to BCI for release on DVD. BCI is no stranger to the He-Man brand, having previously released the original He-Man series, She-Ra and New Adventures of He-Man shows to DVD. The website likewise lists the […]