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Turkeys bumped up an entire year

Turkeys–the obscure-sounding animated feature from Relativity Media about turkeys who travel back in time to the first Thanksgiving to change the course of history–is going to be coming out a lot sooner than expecting, Cinema Blend is reporting. The site is saying that the reason behind the bump was a possitive response to early test footage, and […]

USA Today looks into “open race” for Best Animated Feature Oscar

USA Today has an extensive look at the five nominations for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, with various intverviews with people behind the scenes of the year’s contenders. Stating that there is no clear frontrunner for the prize this year, the article goes into the individual movies’ chances of victory, as well as the filmmakers […]

Tim Burton talks Frankenweenie box office and more

In an extensive interview with the LA Times, Tim Burton discusses the dissapointing box office results of Frankenweenie, his decision to shoot the movie in black and white, and stop-motion animation as a whole. “I do feel like people were scared of that concept of death,” Burton said of the movie’s heavy themes. “There is […]

New Monsters University posters

New posters for Monsters University–although not in English, they appear to have a Chinese New Year theme–have made their way online and can be seen at the IMP Awards. And in case you missed it, here’s a recent domestic poster for the film which can also be viewed on the site. The Monsters, Inc. prequel enrolls […]

Pixar’s “inside the mind” film gets a title

Pixar’s upcoming Pete Doctor film that takes place “inside the human brain” has finally gotten a confirmed title, ComingSoon.net is reporting. The site is saying that the movie will be called Inside Out, and will supposedly be “told from the emotions taking place inside the mind of a little girl.” Inside Out is currently set to invade […]

The Grinch is returning to the big screen

Variety is reporting that Illumination Entertainment, the studio responsible for last year’s blockbuster The Lorax, is now planning to adapt another Dr. Seuss classic, but this time it will be one more familier to most audiences. The site is saying that plans for an animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie are being made, with Pete […]

Get ready to visit Night at the Museum again in a third film

The long-reported Night at the Museum 3 has finally been given an official greenlight from Fox, ComingSoon.net is reporting. As with the first two films in the franchise, the movie will be helmed by family friendly director Shawn Levy and star Ben Stiller as wisecracking security guard Larry Daley. No details on the plot are available, but […]

Thunderbirds reboot on the way

Thunderbirds, the campy British TV series featuring puppets which inspired both a live-action movie in 2004 and Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s raunchy Team America: World Police, is making a comeback, Screen Rant is reporting. The reboot will come from WETA Workshop, the special effects powerhouse behind The Lord of the Rings, Rise of the Planet […]

Final Croods one sheet revealed

Brand new posters for The Croods have made their way online. One can be seen at the IMP Awards. Large size versions of two others can be seen here. The Chris Sanders-directed film arrives in theaters everywhere this March.

American Dad gets new showrunner

Family Guy vet Steve Callaghan is taking over Fox’s well-reviewed American Dad!, Deadline is reporting. This marks the first time in the show’s eight year history that such a change has been made in the series’ production. Until now, Dad was managed by series creators Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, who will remain involved as executive producers. The […]

Brad Bird heading into…Tomorrowland

Brad Bird’s top secret science fiction project 1952 has been given an official title…which offers major hints about what the subject matter of the film might be. THR is reporting that the movie is now called Tomorrowland, and that it will feature George Clooney in the lead role. No other information has been provided beyond that, […]

Ted song to be performed at Oscars

Everybody Needs a Best Friend, from Seth MacFarlene’s blockbuster animated/live-action film Ted, will be performed by Norah Jones at the Academy Awards this year, ComingSoon.net is reporting. Although the movie about a potty mouthed teddy bear more than earned its R rating, the Oscar-nominated song is actually sweet and simple, sounding more like something that would come from a […]

From Up on Poppy Hill poster revealed

The American poster for Studio Ghibli’s From Up on Poppy Hill has been revealed on ComingSoon.net and can be seen here. The film focuses on two high schoolers in Japan during the aftermath of World War II as the country prepares to host the 1964 Olympics. Perhaps because of its thematic content, this is the […]

Disney announces release dates for several tentpole films; removes The Little Mermaid 3-D from schedule

Disney announced several release dates for their upcoming release schedule, as well as confirming that a number of previously announced titles will now be given 3-D releases. First off is the news that The Muppets 2 will hit the big screen on March 21, 2014. Maleficent, meanwhile, has its original spring release date moved to […]

Brave surprises with Golden Globe win

Pixar has yet another prize to add to their collection. The Golden Globes named Brave the Best Animated Feature of the year. The movie beat Wreck-It Ralph, Rise of the Guardians, Hotel Transylvania and Frankenweenie for the prize. The Golden Globes, however, are not always good when it comes to predicting the Oscar race. The winner […]

Pirates 5 gets a writer

The long-rumored fifth installment in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has scored a writer, Variety is reporting. Disney has hired Jeff Nathanson (Catch Me If You Can0 to write the script. No word on when production is set to begin, or if characters from the previous films other than Johnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow are set […]

Will Christmas holidays save Monsters, Inc. 3-D?

Disney’s re-release of Monsters, Inc. in 3-D has been having a less than jolly holiday so far, earning less than $7 million since it opened last Wednesday, Box Office Mojo is reporting. The film was originally set to relaunch in theaters next January, until Disney had the (bizarre) decission to release it during the busy Christmas […]

Planes is flying into theaters

In somewhat surprising news, Disney’s Planes is getting a theatrical release, hitting theaters everywhere on August 9th, 2013, ComingSoon.net is reporting. The Cars spin-off was orignally set to go straight to DVD. The plot will focus on Dusty, an airplane who’s terrified of heights.

Turbo teaser zooms online

The first trailer for Turbo has made its way online and can be seen over at CinemaBlend. The movie tells the story of a snail who dreams of becoming a racer. After a freak accident gives him the power of super speed, his wish just might come true. Starring Ryan Reynolds, the movie opens everywhere […]

Tintin sequel is still happening

Although he’s been incredibly busy getting his Hobbit trilogy to the big screen as of late, Peter Jackson is still planning on making his sequel to The Adventures of Tintin in the near future. According to Bleeding Cool, Jackson will shoot the motion capture footage sometime next year, with the movie aiming for a 2015 […]

First look: Monsters University

EW has your first look at two brand new images from Monsters University, the upcoming prequel to Monsters, Inc. In addition, they also have more details involving the film’s plot, which will involve Mike and Sulley’s rivarly and eventual friendship. “We get to show off their differences,” says producer Kori Rae. “They both approach life in […]

Get ready for an…Angry Birds movie?

As was rumored several months ago, an Angry Birds movie is apparently actually happening now, ComingSoon.net is reporting. Despicable Me producer John Cohen will produce the film, which will be the first animated feature from Rovio Entertainment. The Angry Birds, of course, are the stars of an incredibly popular video game, and were recently the subject […]

New Lone Ranger trailer

Continuing what has proven to be a huge week as far as movie previews are concerned, Diseny has released a new trailer for The Lone Ranger which can be seen at iTunes. Starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, the adventure western opens everywhere next 4th of July weekend.

Man of Steel trailer soars online

Days before it was set to debut before The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on the big screen, the brand new trailer for the much-anticipated Superman reboot The Man of Steel has made its way online and can be seen over at ComingSoon.net. From the director of 300 and Watchmen, the movie flies into theaters everywhere […]

Critics’ Choice Awards nominations announced

Brave, Frankenweenie, ParaNorman, Madagascar 3, Rise of the Guardians and Wreck-It Ralph are the six nomations for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Critics Choice Awards. Learn Me Right from Brave got a nomination in the Best Original Song category. And The Avengers, Cloud Atlas, Life of Pi, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Dark […]

Wreck It-Ralph sequel happening?

Is a sequel to Wreck-It Ralph going to happen? The people behind it apparently think so, according to Moviehole.net. Sarah Silverman, the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz in the film, said that “there will be a sequel.” John C.Reilly, the voice of the title character, added that “The movie made $150 million dollars in eleven […]

New The Croods trailer, DreamWorks 2013 slate details

A new trailer for The Croods has made its debut online over at iTunes movie trailers. The movie directed by Chris Sanders comes to theaters everywhere this March. And for those who want a sneek peek at The Croods and other DreamWorks Animation titles coming next year, check out ComingSoon.net’s report on a recent preview that […]

Seth MacFarlene gives yet another Family Guy movie update

The long-rumored, long-reported Family Guy movie has been talked about for what seems like forever, but fans rarely get anything regarding official news on the matter. Seth MacFarlene, once again, spoke about the movie’s plans while speaking to EW. “We do know what the Family Guy movie will be,” he said. “The Simpsons Movie, I […]

Monsters University gets a poster

A teaser poster for the upcoming Monsters Univeristy–showing Mike and Sulley in college gear–has been revealed today and can be seen at ComingSoon.net. The prequel to Monsters, Inc. is set to open at theaters everywhere on June 21st.

Hotel Transylvania scaring its way onto DVD in January

Sony’s box office hit Hotel Transylvania will be released on Blu-Ray and DVD early next year, CinemaBlend is reporting. Extras will include the short film Good Night Mr. Foot and an audio commentary track. It will be available to own on DVD, Blu-Ray and a special 3D Blu-Ray on January 29th.