Originally scheduled for March 2007, it appears the AristoCats Special Edition DVD has been postponed until spring 2008, explains Ultimate Disney. A Buena Vista Home Entertainment representative tells the site that the delay allows Disney to add “new, never-before-seen” content to the title.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Walden Media, Fox 2000 and the Jim Henson Co. are teaming up for a film adaptation of Edward Gorey’s 1957 illustrated book The Doubtful Guest. “The whimsical story revolves around a quirky family whose life is turned upside down when a mysterious, mischievous creature arrives unannounced and unwelcome, bringing trouble […]

IGN FilmForce points to the official website of Framestore, where the special effects house refers to their work for next year’s The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. “The next Narnia film is now well under way,” comments the blurb, “and Framestore CFC has got a lion’s share (pardon the pun) of the VFX work. As […]

SCI FI Wire speaks to producer Dorothy Kim and stereoscopic supervisor Phil McNally about the Disney Digital 3-D presentation for Meet the Robinsons. Likewise, in a video featurette, the overall film is discussed with McKim, director Steve Anderson, 3-D effects expert Kyle Odermatt, musical group The Jonas Brothers, composer Danny Elfman, actors Nicole Sullivan and […]

Bazelevs Production is helping bring some visual effects magic to Universal Pictures’ Wanted, reports Superhero Hype! The company elaborates on its work for the project: “For right now the revisualization for the future feature is being made. CG specialists develop ‘art’ and camera moves, objects, characters interaction, shots composing, animation – in a word, it […]

Hosted at Ultimate Disney, a Buena Vista Home Entertainment press release reveals that the Disney Movie Rewards program is now accepting theater ticket stubs. Beginning with Meet the Robinsons, a stub from a screening of a Disney flick can earn one an additional Movie Rewards 50 points. Scheduled to last until the end of this […]

The Hollywood Reporter reports that after collecting approximately $197.3 million in theaters, Happy Feet danced its way to the top of the DVD sales chart last week. Selling over 4 million units in its debut, the title is already the second best-selling DVD of the year. Also on the DVD First Alert chart, the Peter […]

Reuters via Yahoo! Movies writes that the flmmakers of Meet the Robinsons collaborated with Disney Interactive and Avalanche Studios to help make the Robinsons video game a creative success. The result is a unique experience in which the game expands upon characters and locations from the film, without reliving the movie’s storyline.

The Muppet Newsflash has learned from HIT Entertainment that Fraggle Rock – The Complete Third Season will hit store shelves this fall. The article adds that bonus features for the set should be announced this summer, likely around June or July.

Last month, numerous sites were invited to the the offices of PDI/Dreamworks Animation for a special sneak peek at Shrek the Third. Representatives from Coming Soon, IGN, Moviehole and MovieWeb were among those treated to the preview, which also provided a bit more info on Shrek 4, Shrek the Halls and Puss in Boots. Meanwhile, […]

With SCI FI Wire, Molly Shanon explains her role as Eva in the computer animated Igor. Apparently, Eva “is a monster, and she’s supposed to be evil, but things got mixed up when they were making her, and so she’s actually so sweet,” says Shannon. “She’s a monster who really wants to be an actress.”

TV Shows on DVD has the official artwork and details for Popeye the Sailor: 1933-1938 Volume One. Containing “uncut, unedited” cartoons, in addition to over five hours of bonus features, the four-disc package is scheduled for a July 31st release, with a retail value set at $64.92.

As a promotion for The Simpsons Movie, eleven 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide will be made to resemble Springfield’s own Kwik-E-Mart, indicates The Chicago Sun-Times. Like the animated version, these real-life Kwik-E-Marts will sell KrustyO’s cereal, Buzz Cola and iced Squishees.

Tim Burton’s stop-motion short Vincent (1982) will be shown in front of The Nightmare Before Christmas theatrical re-release this October, with both features presented in 3-D. Narrated by Vincent Price, the black-and-white short “tells the story of Vincent Malloy, a youth who imagines that he is like Vincent Price,” explains The Hollywood Reporter via Coming […]

Yahoo! Movies/Reuters reveals that Aardman Features is in “final negotiations” with Sony Pictures for a three-year, first-look deal. “There is an expectation that they will make a movie every year to 18 months,” explains Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Lynton. “We are paying them a certain sum of money every year to […]

Noticing last week’s release of Meet the Robinsons, The Boston Globe take a look into the future of 3-D films. As of right now, it appears that most major studios have big plans for the experience. However, should the beginning of this 3-D revival bring positive results, Animation Guild representative Steve Hulett warns that the […]

For anyone wondering how some of the most dazzling visual effects for the blockbuster 300 were brought to life, Avid Technology, Inc. announces that Softimage|XSI was a vital component in the process. A BusinessWire press release posted at Broadcast Newsroom elaborates more on the making of the visual magic.

As seen via a regulatory filing last Friday, DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. paid its chief executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg, $1 in total compensation in 2006. The action arrived due to Katzenberg’s wavering of a stock grant that was to have been valued at $5 million. Examiner.com has more on this story.

TV Shows on DVD has the press releases for the complete series of Mission: Magic! and Hero High, the latter of which was part of the Kid Superpower Hour with Shazam! Likewise, the site also debuts the cover artwork for the New Adventures of Superman and Batman.

From approximately 3,413 theaters this weekend, Disney’s Meet the Robinsons collected an estimated $25.1 million, averaging $7,341 per theater. Interestingly, the Associated Press indicates that the 3D version of the film grossed nearly double of what the 2D screenings gathered. As for last weekend’s top film, TMNT fell 62% to an estimated $9.2 million. In […]

Hitting approximately 3,413 theaters this weekend, Disney’s Meet the Robinsons is generally earning praise among critics. “Meet the Robinsons is a visually impressive children’s animated film marked by a story of considerable depth,” summarizes the consensus of Rotten Tomatoes. Still, even with good reviews, how will the film do against last weekend’s champ, TMNT, and […]

Shrek.com is now open for business. Self-described as “a place for all things Shrek,” the site includes a multitude of activities concerning the three movies and upcoming Holiday special starring the famous ogre. Fans of the franchise may also wish to check out Coming Soon’s new behind-the-scenes featurette for Shrek the Third.

In a three-page piece, Animation World Magazine contemplates the end of Disney direct-to-video sequels, reminiscing on the numerous follow-up titles released throughout the years. DisneyToon Studios head Sharon Morrill, as well as directors Frank Nissen (Cinderella III: A Twist in Time) and Jim Kammerud (The Fox and the Hound 2), weigh in on the matter.

The full trailer for Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up is now available to view at Moviefone, in standard and HD QuickTime formats. The film’s teaser trailer may still be seen at Apple.com.

During a recent interview, master anime director Hayao Miyazaki provided more information regarding Ponyo on a Cliff. As pointed out by Twitch, artwork from the film may be seen in videos of the discussion, hosted at Ghibli World and Nausicaa.net.

Yahoo! Movies/Reuters considers the fine-tuning John Lasseter, Disney Feature Animation’s Chief Creative Officer, did on Meet the Robinsons, and how much effect that involvement will have on the film’s critical and financial reception. In other Robinsons headlines, Coming Soon speaks with members of the movie’s cast and crew, in a new video featurette. Providing their […]

The National Film Board of Canada has opened the doors to Hothouse. This exciting venture includes a podcast series that follows eight emerging filmmakers as they create their first professional animated film via the NFB Animation Studio’s Hothouse Program. Mentoring the directors is none other than Torill Kove, who recently took a Best Animated Short […]

DVD Active has the lowdown on what consumers may expect from the Arthur & the Invisibles DVD, to be released on May 15. “Extras will include a ‘Voices of Arthur‘ featurette, a ‘Visual Effects of Arthur‘ featurette, the Quest for Love music video, a making of featurette for the music video, and trailers.”

In preparation for the film’s nationwide debut tomorrow, numerous sites are providing contests for Meet the Robinsons. One may enter to win prizes at A Girl’s World, Cinema Confidential, MoviesOnline, MovieWeb and Teen Hollywood. Concurrently, photos from the movie’s Hollywood premiere may be viewed at Access Hollywood, Getty Images, Hollywood.com, USA Today and Yahoo! News. […]

According to Reuters via Yahoo! Movies, DreamWorks Animation Chief Executive Jeffrey Katzenberg feels confident that Shrek the Third will do well against fellow third installments Spider-Man 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. “We are the only family film, the only PG-rated movie and we are 81 minutes long. That pretty much means […]