Course Technology PTR and Charles River Media have teamed together to bring animation enthusiasts The Official Luxology modo Guide. The publication “provides product designers, graphics artists, architects, and game developers with an A-Z tutorial for tapping into the phenomenal creativity of the modo 3D software.” Scheduled for an October 3rd release, The Official Luxology modo […]

In promotion of their latest film, Open Season, Martin Lawrence and Debra Messing speak with SCI FI Wire and Coming Soon about their experiences in voicing animated characters. SCI FI Wire also chats with co-director Jill Culton, producer Michelle Murdocca, character setup supervisor Michael Ford and supervising animator Chris Hurtt, regarding the “squash and stretch” […]

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo: 5) Everyone’s Hero with $4,690,466, averaging $1,618 over 2,898 theaters ($11,534,837 total; 2nd week) 14) Barnyard with $1,303,545, averaging $1,081 over 1,205 theaters ($70,706,226 total; 8th week) 24) Monster House with $365,488, averaging $1,206 over 303 theaters ($72,314,890 total; 10th week) 26) Cars with $318,716, averaging $887 over 359 theaters […]

From Warner Bros. Pictures, Coming Soon has acquired four character banners to promote this November’s Happy Feet. Simultaneously, a “Tap ‘N’ Match” online game has been launched at the movie’s official website. In the meantime, Amazon.com is already offering a slew of Happy Feet merchandise, including books and plush toys.

The rear artwork for the second DVD volume of Pinky and the Brain has been posted at TV Shows on DVD. The 4-disc set will make its store introduction on December 5th.

The Internet Movie Poster Awards has landed the poster for DreamWorks’ Shrek the Third. Along with a group of familiar fairy tale faces, the one-sheet features a Shrek-eared ‘3’. The third chapter in the Shrek saga will enter theaters on May 18, 2007.

The Hollywood Reporter via Coming Soon indicates that Academy Award-winning visual effects house Weta Digital will craft the special effects for 20th Century Fox’s Fantastic Four: Rise of The Silver Surfer. With motion-capture technology, the liquid-metal hero will be brought to life through character actor Doug Jones (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy). However, the voice of the […]

Courtesy of Upcoming Pixar and Pixar Planet, word has arrived of the next short film by Pixar Animation Studios. With approximately five minutes, Lifted humorously tells the following story: “A bumbling young alien student from a distant world tests the patience of an increasingly weary instructor as he attempts a first-time abduction of a innocently […]

An “Expanded Edition” of the soundtrack to A Charlie Brown Christmas is coming soon, says All About Jazz. Featuring a remastered version of the original album, the soundtrack will also include four previously unissued bonus tracks by the Vince Guaraldi Trio, with Fred Marshall on bass and Jerry Granelli on drums.

Celebrating the September 29th release of Open Season, numerous articles related to the motion picture have appeared online. For instance, SCI FI Wire delivers two pieces: one dealing with Season‘s anti-hunting message, and one explaining how motherhood shaped Debra Messing’s voice performance in the film. Meanwhile, composing the songs for Open Season has certainly placed […]

Through Yahoo! News, the Associated Press points to the recent controversy regarding NBC’s decision to cut religious references from VeggieTales. On August 8th of this year, it was announced that NBC with its Telemundo and I Network properties would air the series. However, VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer says that had he known such edits would […]

Already available for preorder at Amazon.com is the picturebook adaptation for Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, with the book’s cover on display. While the movie will not see a DVD release until February 1, 2007, the 24-page paperback will be issued this December 26th.

Through Coming Soon, Exodus Film Group announces that Tony Leondis is directing the company’s computer animated comedy Igor. “Tony’s diverse creative talents are a perfect match for Igor,” said Max Howard, the project’s executive producer. “His vast arrays of animation experience as a writer, director and storyboard artist are key ingredients to making the film […]

A trio of character posters for Arthur and the Invisibles has been set up at The Internet Movie Poster Awards. The one-sheets propose the name of Luc Besson’s latest film to be Arthur and the Minimoys, as such remains the title in certain regions of the world.

TV Shows on DVD has the rear artwork for Animaniacs, Volume 2, entering stores this December 5th. The site likewise reveals that all 26 episodes of the Saturday-morning series Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) are coming to DVD in 2007.

DVD Active has an early advertisement for the DVD arrival of Barnyard: The Original Party Animals. The site notes the release will include “an all-new ‘Barnyard Bob’ music video, a ‘Mud’ music video, a feature on Kevin James’ hilarious method acting techniques, seven deleted scenes, three DVD-ROM games and a THQ Barnyard demo game, and […]

According to Wikipedia, Chris Rock will voice “Fox” and “Snake,” while Andy Richter will take on “Bird” in Disney’s upcoming American Dog. If this news proves true, then the duo will join John Travolta, Thomas Haden Church and Mario Cantone for the 2008 CGI adventure. Meanwhile, the site also has the latest word on Paramount […]

The Hollywood Reporter via Reuters finds that brothers Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi will write and direct the animated movie Ruby Tuesday. Including twelve songs from the Rolling Stones, the project is being co-produced by Mick Jagger, Luc Besson and Pierre-Ange Le Pogam. Besson’s EuropaCorp is funding Tuesday, and will distribute the film as well. Involving […]

Luc Besson’s latest film, Arthur and the Invisibles, is also his last, says the director. Regarding the 10 films he has directed, Besson told RTL radio, “They are my 10 little babies. I love them all. I am pleased to have completed this cycle. That is finished.” Nonetheless, the newfound spare time Besson has will […]

DVD Active relays the word of Monster House‘s DVD arrival. Sporting the title’s cover art, the site lists its bonus features to include: seven featurettes (‘Imaginary Heroes,’ ‘Beginner’s Luck,’ ‘The Best of Friends,’ ‘Lots of Dots,’ ‘Black Box Theater,’ ‘Making It Real,’ and ‘Did You Hear That?’), a multi-angle featurette entitled ‘Eliza vs. Nebbercracker,’ a […]

TV Shows on DVD indicates the September issue of the magazine Newtype may include a free DVD containing the first episode of Voltron: Defender of the Universe. Also, it appears the series’ Collection 1: Blue Lion DVD set is already for sale at such stores as Best Buy and Wal-Mart, while other venues will not […]

Two new international teaser trailers for Happy Feet are now available for one’s viewing pleasure at Coming Soon. Meanwhile, The Internet Movie Poster Awards displays four Russian character banners for the movie.

Luxo points to the Character Design blog, which offers an interview with Nate Wragg, character designer for Pixar. The conversation covers such topics as some specifics of Wragg’s work, other top character designers, and a typical day at Pixar. Recently, Wragg lent his talent to the company’s upcoming Ratatouille and the E-Ville Press comic anthology […]

MovieZine.se via The Internet Movie Poster Awards has captured the Swedish poster for Open Season. Interestingly, it appears that the film is known as Boog & Elliot: Wild Friends in Sweden.

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo: 10) Barnyard with $2,715,092, averaging $1,083 over 2,506 theaters ($67,014,342 total; 6th week) 20) Cars with $478,322, averaging $1,000 over 478 theaters ($242,618,740 total; 14th week) 24) Monster House with $451,667, averaging $1,012 over 446 theaters ($71,423,510 total; 8th week) 26) The Ant Bully with $290,781, averaging $1,072 over 271 […]

At the age of 80 years old, Jan Svochak died Wednesday afternoon, reports Cartoon Brew. After fighting in World War II, Svochak gained a position at Famous Studios in NYC, assisting Marty Taras on cartoons starring Baby Huey, Little Audrey, and Herman & Katnip. In addition, he freelanced for Pelican Films, Byron Rabbitt, Zanders, Buzzco, […]

DVD Active displays the box artwork for Garfield – 2-Movie Collection. Arriving in stores on October 10th, the set will contain both Garfield: The Movie and this year’s Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties.

From Buena Vista Home Entertainment, the direct-to-video sequel Brother Bear 2 took the top spot on the national DVD sales chart for the week ending September 3rd. This marks the second time this year that a Disney direct-to-video film has debuted at #1, with Bambi 2 also entering the position. In fact, the February midquel […]

IGN previews some of Disney’s upcoming video game titles, including Chicken Little: Ace in Action and Meet the Robinsons. Ace in Action follows the sci-fi exploits of the suave chicken hero Ace, once again voiced by Adam West. As for Robinsons, the video game adaptation allows players to explore some of the worlds and feats […]

Playbill reveals that before the musical hits Broadway, The Little Mermaid will make its world premiere in June 2007 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Ellie Caulkins Opera House. With direction from Francesca Zambello, the production is being developed by choreographer Stephen Mear, scenic designer George Tsypin, costume designer Tatiana Noginova and lighting […]