Actor Bob Hoskins recently told Empire Online that he and Jim Carrey are set to star in a motion-captured version of A Christmas Carol, to be directed by Robert Zemeckis. Hoskins added that he has been approached for the role of Mr. Fezziwig. As for Carrey, Coming Soon writes that the comedian could play the […]

KidScreen Magazine notices that the Canadian animation channel Teletoon is taking a cross-country road trip in support of its fall schedule. The tour will supply kids with a taste of the tooncaster’s new slate, in addition to giving a sneak peek of Teletoon’s spin-off channel Retro, scheduled to launch in October.

JV Pixar News via the Animated News & Views Forum spreads the word that Ratatouille producer Brad Lewis has confirmed he is working on a Pixar project that has yet to be officially announced. Lewis mentions the venture in videos hosted by IESB.net and YouTube.

A low-resolution version of the teaser poster for Alvin and the Chipmunks has been placed at the Internet Movie Poster Awards. Promising the title characters to be “back & bigger than ever,” the one-sheet provides the first look at the Chipmunks in their new computer generated forms. Directed by Tim Hill, the live-action/animated Alvin and […]

USA Today is now offering the opportunity to cast one’s choice in “The Simpsons Movie Spingfield Challenge.” Readers may view video representations for each of the eligible Springfields in the competition, before voting which state should host the movie’s hometown premiere.

Revealing the package’s front and rear artwork, TV Shows on DVD lists the bonus features to be found in The Grim Adventures of Bill & Mandy – The Complete Season 1. Scheduled to hit stores on September 18, the two-disc set will contain 13 episodes of the Cartoon Network series.

With the article “Wizards at Pixar work hard to stand out,” CNN investigates the behind-the-scenes happenings and critical acclaim of Pixar Animation Studios’ line of films. In the meantime, director Brad Bird and comedian Patton Oswalt talk about their latest project, Ratatouille, with NPR. Concurrently, Upcoming Pixar points out that the film has received the […]

KidScreen Magazine writes that to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fraggle Rock, property owner HIT Entertainment has arranged some key licensing deals to help raise public awareness of the brand. For instance, The Emperor’s New Clothes apparel will produce vintage tees for adult fans of Fraggle Rock, while Koch Records will release a three-CD collection […]

Coming Soon reports that Cartoon Network will bring viewers the live-action/animated series Out of Jimmy’s Head this fall. The show will expand the world introduced last year in the channel’s original movie Re-Animated. Regarding Jimmy’s Head, Michael Ouweleen, senior vice president of programming and development for Cartoon Network, explained, “With the success of the movie […]

Ain’t It Cool News points out the involvement of animator Tim Pyle (Invader Zim) on M51 & Gizmo. Blending traditional and computer animation, the educational short “looks at NASA’s Spitzer space telescopes and their role in the search for life in the universe, specifically where habitable planets can be located.” In other anime news, AICN […]

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo: 1) Ratatouille with $47,027,395, averaging $11,935 over 3,940 theaters (1st week) 11) Shrek the Third with $2,673,877, averaging $1,294 over 2,066 theaters ($313,739,703 total; 7th week) 12) Surf’s Up with $2,446,757, averaging $977 over 2,503 theaters ($53,760,658 total; 4th week) 30) Meet the Robinsons with $96,310, averaging $1,035 over 93 […]

SCI FI Wire offers a video montage of interviews with Ratatouille writer/director Brad Bird and stars Patton Oswalt, Janeane Garofalo and Lou Romano. Meanwhile, Pixar illustrator and production designer Romano and story artist and animator Peter Sohn explain how they acquired the roles of Linguini and Emile for the film. In addition, Bird and producer […]

As noticed by Coming Soon, this week’s Cinema Expo, held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, supplied a large assortment of new posters, banners and floor displays for upcoming features. Among the various films, titles relating to animation included Bee Movie, Horton Hears a Who!, The Simpsons Movie, Enchanted, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and Beowulf. Film […]

The Hollywood Reporter indicates that the Weinstein Company, animation management powerhouse Gotham Group and the Chungcheongnam-do government of South Korea are teaming to produce and distribute animated features. In addition, the Weinstein Co. and Gotham Group have entered a multiyear, first-look deal that will provide the Weinsteins with a steady stream of animated and family […]

Moviefone presents the quiz “Are you a Pixar pro?” With queries spanning all of the company’s movies, this fun 13-question challenge can help one determine just how much a Pixar fan he or she truly is.

Coming Soon points to the blog of Mirage Studios’ Steve Murphy, where it is confirmed that the a sequel to TMNT is looking more likely to happen. While the odds of a second installment in the computer animated franchise were recently described as “50-50,” Murphy writes that the odds have been raised to “70-30,” with […]

The American Chronicle asks the question, “Where is all the Simpsons Movie merchandise just one month before the movie hits theaters?” As a fan of the show, the article’s author, Timothy Sexton, ponders why more items relating to the film are unavailable at stores such as Target and Walmart.

StoryMakers Studio is preparing an event honoring Woody Woodpecker and his creator Walter Lantz. With appearances by popular personalities in the animation industry, the ceremony may be seen by both Los Angeles attendees and the online community. Futhermore, everyone who registers to view the Woodpecker/Lantz celebration will receive their choice of animation-related eBooks. More details […]

Coming Soon conducts an interesting conversation with Ratatouille director Brad Bird. Meanwhile, SCI FI Wire serves a trio of articles regarding the movie: “Ratatouille, Short Share A Character,” “Ratatouille Sparked To Oswalt’s Rant” and “Ratatouille Mixes Toon Styles.”

From Colin Ord comes the new book Magic Moving Images – Animated Optical Illusions. The publication features such visuals as a horse galloping, a cat pouncing, cogs turning and 3D objects rotating. A demonstration of Magic Moving Images may be found at YouTube.

Details on the Enchanted Nintendo DS game have arrived at Mickey News. Coming this fall, the game will allow one to play as Princess Giselle, Prince Edward and chipmunk Pip in the settings of mythical Andalasia and real-world New York City. From Disney Interactive Studios, the Enchanted video game is being developed by Altron Corporation.

Comic Book Resources writes that a comic mini-series of Robert Zemeckis’ Beowulf will arrive this October. From writer Chris Ryall, artist Gabriel Rodriguez and colorist Jay Fotos, the 32-page comics will be released in four weekly installments, leading up to the November 16 release of the motion picture.

Thomas Schumacher, Disney’s head of theatrical productions, has announced that the Broadway incarnation of the animated hit Tarzan will end July 8, reports the IMDB’s Studio Briefing. Admitting that the show will close “earlier than any of us had hoped,” Schumacher was optmistic about the Dutch version of Tarzan, commenting, “I would have loved for […]

TV Shows on DVD has the specs and artwork for She-Ra: Princess of Power – Season 2 and The Littles – The Complete Series. The site also introduces the front cover art for Happy Tree Friends – Season 1, Volume 3. In addition, the rear side of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – The Complete […]

In an update to a report filed Thursday, June 21, FinanzNachrichten.de has the full press release regarding the partnership that Cartoon Network and Hasbro have formed to present Transformers Animated. Scheduled to air in early 2008, the series’ first season will contain 26 half-hour episodes, in addition to a 90-minute special. Talent involved with Transformers […]

Jerry Seinfeld recently spoke to BlackFilm.com about his work for the DreamWorks Animation comedy Bee Movie, opening November 2nd. In the conversation, Seinfeld notes how he became involved with the film and considers whether or not he would do a sequel to it.

This year, the Vancouver International Digital Festival begins a partnership with the Vancouver International Film Festival. As a result, the Digital Festival will kick off the Film Festival, thus bringing together talent in the animation community with representatives of global film and television. An official press release on the event is available here:

With Coming Soon, Brad Bird shares his thoughts on Toy Story 3 and a sequel to The Incredibles, while the latter possible project is also discussed with SCI FI Wire. “I have to come up with a story that is as good as or better than the original,” the Ratatouille director explained. “If I could […]

Business Wire has the announcement that American Greetings Properties and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment are expanding their current partnership with a long-term deal. Series mentioned in the press release involve Sushi Pack, Twisted Whiskers and Maryoku Yummy, as well as such properties as Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake.

With The Denver Post, Alan Menken talks about the upcoming stage adaptation of The Little Mermaid, while also reminiscing about his late writing partner, Howard Ashman. “I talk to him. He shows up in my dreams all the time,” says Menken. Still, the composer promises that the new songs in the upcoming musical are as […]