Yahoo! Movies/Reuters reports that Robert Zemeckis’ motion-captured epic Beowulf is no longer scheduled to debut at the Venice Film Festival, running August 29 – September 8, as the project will not be ready in time. Nonetheless, Beowulf is still on track to meet its November 16 release date.

Yahoo! Movies has a blooper reel from the filming of Disney’s Underdog. Viewers may watch the comedic results that occur as the title character tries to declare his signature catchphrase, “There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here!”

Digital media and children’s television executive Lisa Judson has been named President of Warner Bros. Animation, as announced by Bruce Rosenblum, President of Warner Bros. Television Group, to whom Judson will directly report. “With Lisa, we have an executive with a proven track record in innovative, attention-grabbing marketing as well as finely honed creative skills […]

Coming Soon indicates that the official online domain for Kung Fu Panda has received an update, containing a colorful teaser image. Featuring the voices of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Dustin Hoffman and Ian McShane, the DreamWorks Animation film will hit theaters on June 6, 2008.

The Internet Movie Poster Awards has acquired a new international one-sheet for Surf’s Up. Meanwhile, banners featuring the film’s characters Cody Maverick, Lani Aliikai, Chicken Joe, Tank Evans and Mikey Abromowitz have been discovered at eBay.

The Wall Street Journal via Reuters reports that the Walt Disney Company is collaborating with India’s Yash Raj Films to make animated movies starring the voices of Indian movie stars. In Mumbai, a spokeswoman for Yash Raj decllined to comment on the news, although she discerned that a press conference concerning Disney is indeed scheduled […]

According to Box Office Mojo, there will 800 sneak previews of Ratatouille on Saturday, June 16th. Afterward, the Disney/Pixar film will return to theaters nationwide on June 29th.

With Animated Views, directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon talk about their latest directorial venture, Surf’s Up. From Sony Pictures Animation, the animated documentary looks at the Penguin World Surfing Championship, where the young up-and-comer Cody Maverick hopes to achieve success. In the AN&V piece, both Buck and Brannon reveal interesting stories regarding their direction […]

Blue Sky Disney indicates that Walt Disney Animation Studios’ American Dog is rumored to have been renamed Bolt. Previously, it had been suggested that the film would be known as Hollywood Dog.

PRNewswire spreads the word that Nickelodeon will premiere the animated series Wayside on Monday, June 25 at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The press release summarizes, “Wayside chronicles the adventures of Mrs. Jewls’ class on the 30th floor as they navigate their way through the ups, ups and ups of grade school.” Produced by Nelvana, the show […]

TV Shows on DVD has the cover artwork for The Tick Vs. Season 2, scheduled to be released on August 7th. Meanwhile, the site debuts the rear artwork for Tom and Jerry – Spotlight Collection Volume 3, thus revealing the bonus features for the upcoming 2-disc DVD set. Concurrently, it has been learned that Fantastic […]

Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up opens today in approximately 3,528 theaters. The latest penguin picture is receiving high praise from critics. Its Rotten Tomatoes score currently stands at 71%, with the Cream of the Crop section producing an 80% “Fresh” rating. The site summarizes, “Surf’s Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie presented […]

Box Office Mojo reveals that a new Disney/Pixar venture titled Up has been scheduled for June 12, 2009. Official details on the film’s plot have yet to be released. Thanks to ‘PatrickvD’ at the Animated News & Views Forum for the notice of this news.

Key members of the cast from Surf’s Up have been doing interviews to help promote their animated movie, opening in theaters this weekend. With CanMag, Mario Cantone and Jon Heder engaged in separate discussions, while Heder also took time to share a conversation with fellow Surf’s Up star Shia LeBouf at IESB.net. Likewise, Jeff Bridges […]

Hosted by Coming Soon, an early list of what films are to be represented at this year’s Comic-Con has been unveiled. Animated projects in the lineup include Beowulf, Coraline and Where the Wild Things Are. Comic-Con 2007 will take place in San Diego this July 26-29.

DVD Active has the cover artwork for last March’s computer animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hit TMNT. Bonus material for the DVD, scheduled for an August 7th release, has yet to announced.

Upcoming Pixar continues its Ratatouille coverage, reporting numerous headlines for the latest Disney/Pixar project. One such headline involves the AWN report of Pixar’s presence at the 2007 Annecy Animation Festival. Meanwhile, on June 11th, Black Curtain will screen Ratatouille in Philadelphia, Denver and Boston, while that same day, Aint It Cool News and Fantastic Fest […]

Based at the official site of Degree Men is the animated prequel 24: Day Zero, taking place just before the very first season of the hit Fox show. From the producers of the live-action series, the online saga will contain nine vignettes, revealing Bauer as he teams with fellow agents Nina Meyers, Tony Almeida and […]

Ultimate Disney has the press release for Disney’s Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Treat. Along with the Halloween-themed main feature, the DVD will contain the Clubhouse episodes Goofy the Great and Doctor Daisy, MD, as well as A Little Einsteins Halloween. Mickey’s Treat is scheduled to be released on August 28th.

With Teen Hollywood, Jeff Bridges partakes in an extended interview regarding his role in the computer animated mockumentary Surf’s Up. Meanwhile, IESB.net and Getty Images showcase photos taken from the blue carpet of the film’s Los Angeles premiere.

Pixar Planet via Upcoming Pixar notices that the official website of THQ features a demo for the Ratatouille video game. Concurrently, Disney/Pixar and Intel have teamed to launch a promotional website for Ratatouille, TheBestIngredients.com. The online domain includes a sweepstakes, wallpapers, a game and special offers on Intel and Toshiba products.

TV Shows on DVD has the revised DVD cover for Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends – The Complete Season 2, as the artwork now centers on the character Cheese. With 13 episodes, the two-disc set will hit stores on September 11th.

Reg Seeton of UGO recently flew to Hawaii to chat with the voice stars of Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up. Actors engaged in the conversation included Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder, Jeff Bridges, and Mario Cantone, speaking particularly on the look of the film as well as why they joined the project’s cast.

Nickelodeon is looking to the youth community Neopets.com for a brand-new series of shorts to air between the network’s longer-form programs, records Animation Magazine. Also appearing at Neovision, Neopets.com’s broadband video player, the “mini-shows” will have their television debut on June 23.

Cartoon Brew points out that Brackney Hills Knitting has received a licensing agreement with Classic Media regarding Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends and Dudley Do-Right knitted products. Thus, the company is already offering two blankets: one featuring Boris and Natasha and the other one starring Mr. Peabody and Sherman. In the meantime, Brackney Hills hopes […]

JV Pixar News notices that Disney Interactive Studios has unleashed the trailer for the video game adaptation of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. The game is scheduled to be released June 26th.

The official website for Casper’s Scare School is now available to visit. At this time, the site contains a music video, synopsis, slide show and song selection. Featuring the voices of Jim Belushi, Bob Saget and Devon Werkheiser, Casper’s Scare School will enter stores on August 21st.

In the “Disneyland” album at Flickr, three photos of a model for the main character in Disney/Pixar’s WALL-E as showcased. Likewise, a poster for the film is on display. Thanks to “Kinoo” at the Animated News & Views Forum for the heads up on the images.

Upcoming Pixar has collected a nice assortment of headlines regarding this summer’s Disney/Pixar entry, Ratatouille. For instance, the site links to the “Hollywood Movies” section of About.com, where an interview with the film’s star Patton Oswalt waits. Concurrently, the “Main Attraction” for this week’s Disney Insider carries some noteworthy Ratatouille tidbits. In addition, MovieWeb has […]