Digital Spy records that Antonio Banderas recently spoke of a spin-off to his popular Shrek supporting character Puss in Boots. “The movie is going to show his back history, from being born a kitten to the swaggering cat that he is today,” explains Banderas. “I’ve seen the scripts and they’re very emotional, as well as […]

Ultimate Disney presents a helpful guide to products promoting the Disney/Pixar picture Ratatouille. The page lists items in the categories of “Books,” “Toys & Games,” “Video Games,” “Audio CDs,” “For the Kids,” and “Posters & Miscellaneous.” Speaking of posters, a new Ratatouille bus shelter banner has been discovered at eBay, with the poster focusing on […]

TFormers.com shares the lowdown on the new animated incarnation of Optimus Prime, to be seen in the 2008 series Transformers Animated. The sneek peek at Optimus comes courtesy of the Licensing International Expo 2007. Likewise in the article, information is unveiled concerning the cast and crew of the series. With its first season, Transformers Animated […]

USA Today presents a sneak peek at Terra, an upcoming animated film from Snoot Entertainment. Directed by Aristomenis “Meni” Tsirbas, Terra is an alien invasion story with a twist: “The invaders are human, and the townsfolk are the salamander-like, peaceful victims who must rise up against the monsters.” Producer Keith Calde assures, “It’s not anti-human,” […]

Wizard Entertainment offers a series of photos from this year’s New York Licensing Show. Certain images in the batch regard such animation-related projects as Kung Fu Panda, Beowulf, Speed Racer and The Clone Wars.

ABC News Online examines the belief that more adults are embracing animation than ever before. “We used to hear that animation for adults wouldn’t work, but now all our competitors are doing the same,” commented Mike Lazzo, senior vice president of Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.

Variety indicates that Antonio Banderas’ production company Green Moon Producciones is negotiating a possible longterm alliance with Spanish animation studios Kandor Graphics. According to Green Moon producer Antonio Meliveo, “We’re exploring options and hope to close a deal by the fall.” In the meantime, Kandor partners Manuel Sicilia and Raul Garcia are currently helming the […]

Blue Sky Disney points to Variety, which speculates on the popularity of merchandise for the Disney/Pixar vehicle Cars. Products inspired by the film, particularly a series of die-cast miniatures, continue to be a favorite among consumers. “In a year without content in the marketplace, we’ll do $2 billion in (Cars) sales,” predicts Andy Mooney, chairman […]

According to Yahoo! Movies/Reuters, Disney could be considering a sequel or two to its upcoming live-action/animated fractured fairy tale Enchanted. When asked about the chances of the film starting a franchise, director Kevin Lima admitted, “We all hope,” before adding that he is already thinking about ideas for a sequel starring the same key characters.

Speaking with USA Today, Patton Oswalt talks about his career turn voicing the lead character in Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. The article especially elaborates on how the comedian landed the coveted role, with Brad Bird providing a few thoughts on the matter as well.

Yahoo! Movies/Associated Press writes of the lengths 13 of the nation’s Springfields are going to win the honor of hosting the premiere of The Simpsons Movie. The deadline for the contest is June 28. Voting for it will end July 9, with the winner being announced the next day.

In an update to a report filed Saturday, June 16, Ultimate Disney has the press release for the DVD and Blu-ray Disc unveiling of Meet the Robinsons. The official announcement expands on the bonus features previously noted for the titles, while high-res cover artwork for the DVD is now available.

Davis DVD has the lowdown for Lionsgate Home Entertainment’s latest entry in the Marvel Animated Features Series, Doctor Strange. Extras for the DVD include: the featurettes Who Is Doctor Strange? and The Best of Marvel Video Game Cinematics, a concept art gallery, a first look at Avengers Reborn, and trailers. Doctor Strange will enter stores […]

The Little Mermaid Broadway blog reminds readers that tickets for the musical’s showings at Denver and Broadway are now on sale. Helpfully, the blurb lists the ticket prices and dates. The Little Mermaid musical will begin its Denver run on July 26.

In a conversation with Associated Press, Brad Bird responds to the possibility of a sequel to The Incredibles. “I have pieces of things that I would love to see in a sequel, but I haven’t got them all together yet, and I certainly wouldn’t want to come out there with something that is less than […]

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo: 5) Surf’s Up with $9,254,793, averaging $2,621 over 3,531 theaters ($34,625,490 total; 2nd week) 6) Shrek the Third with $9,003,044, averaging $2,568 over 3,505 theaters ($297,245,100 total; 5th week) 33) Paprika with $83,189, averaging $2,772 over 30 theaters ($340,531 total; 4th week) 36) Meet the Robinsons with $63,182, averaging $526 […]

Variety via Coming Soon breaks down the movies that Aardman Animations is crafting. Projects featured in the list include: The Cat Burglars, from director Steve Box and writers Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah; a film based on Gideon Defoe’s Pirates book series, from director Peter Lord and writers Andy Riley and Kevin Cecil; Operation Rudolph, […]

Dark Horizons points to the official website of Neil Gaiman, where the author writes that DreamWorks Animation has optioned his and Michael Reaves’ novel Interworld. The project is explained as “about a boy who finds himself in the middle of a war between two equally powerful forces, who joins a super-team consisting of versions of […]

Jim Hill Media speculates on an intriguing new online survey regarding the television return of the Muppets. The questionnaire suggests that the characters could star in a new series educating children on technology. Whether or not the show happens, the piece still confirms that Muppet “mini-movies” are in the works, which will have the characters […]

Michael Chiklis recently spoke with SCI FI Wire about his villainous role in the upcoming animated movie The Legend of Secret Pass. “The story follows a Native American boy named Manu, who must follow his destiny in the face of impending doom,” describes the article. In addition to Chiklis, the Secret Pass voice cast includes […]

The winners for the 31st Annecy Animated Film Festival were announced last Saturday, June 16. The top prize, the Cristal for best feature, went to Christopher Nielsen’s Free Jimmy, as the audience award for best feature went to Samuel and Frederic Guillaume’s Max & Co. Mamoru Hosoda’s The Girl Who Leapt Through Time was provided […]

World Screen indicates that HBO Family has acquired Magic Cellar, an award-winning computer animated series commissioned by South Africa’s SABC. This marks the first time that an African animated television show has been picked up by a major American network. Magic Cellar is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. After its […]

Marvel mastermind Stan Lee is working on an animated series for MTV that would star Paris Hilton, reports New York Daily News. The project is said to be similar to the Stripperella cartoon Lee developed for Pamela Anderson.

In a list of “20 Movies Not Coming Soon to a Theater Near You,” Premeire Magazine includes the Aardman Animations faux documentary The Turtle and the Hare. Interestingly, the article notes that the project could be resurrected, due to Aardman’s new production deal with Sony.

Film ick via JV Pixar News indicates that Willem Dafoe, Rowan Atkinson and Emma de Caunes have joined Fred Willard in the cast of Disney/Pixar’s 2008 entry, Wall-E. An official announcement regarding what roles the actors will play has yet to arrive. Update! Film ick has updated their initial report, after noticing that the cast […]

Ultimate Disney has the lowdown on the DVD and Blu-ray releases for Meet the Robinsons, coming to stores on October 23. Packaged with a slipcover, the single-disc DVD will include the following bonus features: an audio commentary by director Stephen Anderson, deleted scenes, music videos by Rob Thomas (Little Wonders) and the Jonas Brothers (Kids […]

In QuickTime, Windows Media and Flash formats, Coming Soon has the most recent television advertisement for Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. The film will be given sneak previews in approximately 800 theaters nationwide tonight.

Variety indicates that Barry Sonnenfeld will produce the animated Space Chimps with Vanguard Animation and Starz Media. Twentieth Century Fox will handle the film’s distribution. As for the Chimps voice cast, actors include Jeff Daniels, Andy Samberg, Cheryl Hines, Kenan Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Kristin Chenoweth and Patrick Warburton. Musician Dave Stewart and the Blue Man […]

Ain’t It Cool News spreads the word that Robert Mark Kamen has been hired to write the screenplay for the computer animated update of the ’70s series Gatchaman. In addition, the report features a collection of concept artwork for the movie. Kevin Munroe will direct Gatchaman, with Lynna Southerland producing the picture.

At Ultimate Disney, details on Pooh’s Super Sleuth Christmas Movie, a new chapter in the Playhouse Disney TV series My Friends Tigger and Pooh, have been revealed via a press release. The computer animated film is scheduled to be released on November 20, 2007. Meanwhile, voice actor Peter Cullen talks to SCI FI Wire about […]