News Archive for James R Whitson

Mel Gibson’s role in Chicken Run sequel will be recast
via The Wrap, posted by , June 24, 2020
Scoob coming to HBO Max next week
via Deadline, posted by , June 19, 2020
Kirk Wise reveals details of proposed Atlantis sequel
via Collider, posted by , June 6, 2020
How Studio Ghibli went from streaming holdout to HBO Max star
via The New York Times, posted by , May 29, 2020
Disney+ announces July release date for new series Muppets Now
via Entertainment Weekly, posted by , May 20, 2020
Scoob! now available
posted by , May 15, 2020

Warner Animation Group’s Scoob opens today… but only on the screens in your house. It’s splitting the critics, earning a 53% rating at Rotten Tomatoes. Their consensus: “Scoob! is fun enough for youthful viewers and some hardcore fans, but never quite solves the mystery of why audiences shouldn’t watch old episodes instead.” You can rent […]
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Popeye movie afloat with King Features
via Animation Magazine, posted by , May 12, 2020
Kevin Smith hoping to reboot Clerks: The Animated Series at Hulu
via Consequence of Sound, posted by , May 3, 2020
AMC Theatres ban all Universal films in wake of Trolls World Tour
via Hollywood Reporter, posted by , April 28, 2020
Some 2020 streamed films to be Oscar eligible
posted by , April 28, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that for this year only, streamed films will be eligible for Oscars. “Until further notice, and for the 93rd Awards year only, films that had a previously planned theatrical release but are initially made available on a commercial streaming or VOD service may qualify in […]
Scoob will skip theaters, debut on-demand in May
via Variety, posted by , April 21, 2020
New clip from upcoming The Willoughbys
posted by , April 16, 2020

A new clip for Netflix’s The Willoughbys has been posted. “Who knew a baby could move that fast? When candy is involved, all bets are off!” Based on a book by Lois Lowry, the film is directed by Kris Pearn and written by Pearn and Mark Stanleigh. The cast includes Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia […]
Trolls World Tour opens
posted by , April 10, 2020

DreamWorks’ Trolls World Tour opens today… on the screens in your home! It’s doing well with the critics, earning a 73% rating at Rotten Tomatoes. USA Today says, “While not quite as subversive and refreshing as the first… [it] offers endless cuteness, an impressive voice cast and just enough depth for grownups and children alike […]