Jeroen Van Zwol Author Archive
Reviews | Interviews | Features | Blogs | News

Katzenberg reveals Shrek 4 & 5 release dates

In a recent interview with Courier Mail, Jeffrey Katzenberg, head of Dreamworks Animation, revealed that the fourth and fifth installments of Shrek are planned to be released in 2010 and 2013.

TV to DVD: Metalocalypse, Squidbillies, Robot Chicken, Voltron: Red Lion

TV Shows on DVD reveals the cover art and release dates for Adult Swims’ Metalocalypse – Season 1, Squidbillies – Volume 1 and Robot Chicken – Season 2. The site also showcases the cover art for the 4th volume of Voltron: Defender of the Universe – Red Lion, as well as providing a list of […]

Thundercats….live action?

According to Variety, Warner Bros has optioned a script by Paul Sopocy to turn the popular 80’s animated series and toy line Thundercats into a live-action feature. Sopocy has written the script as an origin story expanding on the major heroes and villains from the animated series, with the plot focusing on Lion-O coming of […]

Drawn Together – Season 2: Uncensored! Cover art

TV Shows on DVD now showcases the cover artwork for Drawn Together – Season 2: Uncensored!. Although an official release date has not been announced to this day, insiders reveal that the DVD is expected to be released somewhere around September 25th.

Speed Racer: Mach 5 High-Res image, Video Press Conference

A high-resolution version of the Mach 5 image from Warner Bros’ live-action adaptation of Speed Racer can be seen over at Ain’t It Cool News. Meanwhile, Reuters showcases a clip from the Video Press Conference wich introduces the cast and additional views of the Mach 5. The live-action adaptation of Speed Racer is currently slated […]

[UPDATED!] New Japanese Ratatouille trailer, High-Res images

Disney’s official Japanese site now hosts a brand new trailer for Pixar’s upcoming Ratatouille wich features lots of new unseen footage. Meanwhile, Film Ick provides links to 20 new high-resolution images. Update! Ratatouille’s Japanese trailer has now been made available for direct download. Meanwhile, Film Ick has added 6 more behind the scenes images.

Family Guy prepares lightsabers

Coming Soon reports that Family Guy will kick off its fifth season with a special hourlong episode that retells the Star Wars saga making use of the Family Guy characters. The plot of the episode will have the Griffin family stuck at home during a blackout. With no TV to entertain them, Peter decides to […]

TV to DVD: The Archie Show, The Simpsons

TV Shows on DVD reveals the cover artwork for The Archie Show – The Complete Series, set for a July 31st release. The site also showcases both the Standard and Bart Head covers for The Simpsons – season 10, both sheduled for an August 7 release.

Ratatouille Podcast, Cooking Up CG Food

Coming Soon hosts a new exclusive Ratatouille Podcast entitled “Cooking Up CG Food”. The podcast features the creative minds behind Pixar’s newest flick who talk about the challenges in bringing CG food to the big screen. Ratatouille opens in US theaters on June 29th.

The Simpsons Movie : Green Day confirmed, which Springfield hosts premiere?

Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, confirmed to MTV News that rockband Green Day will indeed make an appearance in the upcoming Simpsons Movie. Meanwhile, The Chicago Tribune has published an interesting article on all the cities named Springfield still trying to get the rights to hold The Simpsons Movie premiere.

New Simpsons Movie TV Spot

The Movie Box now hosts a new TV Spot for The Simpsons Movie, first shown during the special 400th episode/season finale. The Simpsons Movie opens worldwide on July 27th, 2007.

Persepolis teaser site, trailer & clips

Marjane Satrapi’s US Persepolis site went online and now showcases 10 images of the film. Meanwhile, The Movie Box provides links to the French teaser trailer first shown at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as three scenes from the film. Persepolis, a memoir regarding Marjane Satrapi’s experiences growing up in Iran based on her […]

New Ratatouille poster, Charity screening at Pixar

The Internet Movie Poster Awards reveals a high resolution version of the latest Brazillian one-sheet for Pixar’s upcoming Ratatouille. Meanwhile, Upcoming Pixar reports that a special charity Pre-Release Screening of Ratatouille will be held at Pixar Studios on Friday, June 8th, with all the proceeds going to the Emery Ed Fund.

Big Star Voice Casting…Any good?

The Detroit News has published an interesting article discussing Hollywoods’ recent trend of casting celebrity voices in animated movies, and how it might or might not affect a films box-office success. The article also takes a look back at the unsung voice talents of the earliest animated features.

Upcoming animated releases: Ice Age III, Foodfight, Mr. Fox

According to Box Office Mojo, Ice Age III is currently sheduled to hit theaters on July 1st, 2009. Meanwhile, Foodfight has apparently been pushed back to April 11th, 2008, while The Fantastic Mr. Fox has been assigned to November 6th, 2009. Thanks to “Plightyear” at the Animated News & Views Forum for the notice of […]

TV to DVD: Tom & Jerry, Super Friends, Thunderbirds

TV Shows on DVD premieres the cover artwork for the final volume of Tom & Jerry: Spotlight collection. The site also reveals the artwork for Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers and the 12-DVD Thunderbirds: 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Megaset, as well as listing the titles bonus features.

New Clone Wars poster

starwars.com showcases a new poster for the upcoming CGI-series, The Clone Wars. The poster also premieres the newest animated reincarnations of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda and others.

New Bee Movie trailer

MovieFone premieres the first full lenght trailer for DreamWorks’ upcoming Bee Movie in both Standard and High-Definition formats. Bee Movie is scheduled to hit theaters on November 2nd, 2007.

More on Robot Chicken: Star Wars

StarWars.com has published a full article on the upcoming Robot Chicken: Star Wars special. The article includes an interview with Robot Chicken creators, Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, discussing the origin of Robot Chicken and how they went about in creating the 30-minute special. Robot Chicken: Star Wars premieres on June 17th, 2007 on Cartoon […]

More on Shrek The Halls

The makers of Shrek The Third told Sci-Fi Wire that they are also working on the upcoming half-hour holiday special, Shrek The Halls, which they hope will be an annual favorite rivaling the famous Charlie Brown Christmas special. Shrek the Third director Chris Miller said a separate group of directors are working on the story, […]

TV to DVD: South Park, Spongebob Squarepants

DVD Active displays the cover art for South Park – Season 10, wich will be available to own from August 28th . Meanwhile, TV Shows on DVD premieres the cover artwork for Spongebob Squarepants – Season 5: Volume 1. Set for a September 4th release, the 2-disc set will hold 23 episodes including 9 wich […]

Re-Animated coming to DVD

Animation Insider reports that the Cartoon Network live-action/animation feature, Re-Animated, is making its way to DVD. The film wich set a ratings record for the network’s top original movie debut, will be released on DVD on August 21st, 2007 from Warner Home Video. The DVD is expected to retail for $14.97 with bonus material including […]

Amy Poehler Hears a Who

Saturday Night Live’s Amy Poehler told SCI FI Wire that she’s thrilled with her new side career as a voice in animated features. Not only is she Snow White in Shrek the Third, but she will also be voicing the wife of the Mayor of Who-ville in the upcoming adaption of Dr. Seuss classic book, […]

New Ratatouille Podcast, Big Cheese Tour photos

Film Ick provides direct download for a new Ratatouille Podcast entitled: Parlez-Vous Francais?. The Podcast mainly focuses on how the Pixar crew went about in creating an authentic looking Paris. Meanwhile, PixarPlanet and Upcoming Pixar both host images of Ratatouille‘s promotional “Big Cheese Tour”, taken at the events’ first stop at Walt Disney World.

Transformers Movie – Ultimate Edition

DVD Active displays the cover art for the R2 release of Transformers: The Movie Ultimate Edition, as well as giving the titles’ specs and list of bonus features. The Ultimate Edition will be available to own on June 4th with a retail price expected around £22.99.

TV to DVD: Ghostbusters, Legion Of SuperHeroes, Ben 10

TV Shows on DVD premieres the cover artwork for the second volume of Filmation’s Ghostbusters, as well as the first volume of The Legion Of SuperHeroes. The site also releases first information on the second season of Ben 10.

Warren Ellis Talks Castlevania

GameSetWatch points out that popular comic book writer Warren Ellis has begun blogging on the Castlevania: Dracula’s Curse website about the writing process for the upcoming animated Castlevania direct-to-DVD film, based on the successful game franchise of the same name. The blog holds tidbits of information from the writer about what the audience can expect […]

Julie Andrews to narrate Enchanted

Julie Andrews told SCI FI Wire that she will provide the narration for Disney’s upcoming animated/live-action movie Enchanted. “I am going to be doing a narration for Disney on a movie called Enchanted, and that happens in June for me,” Andrews said in interviews while promoting Shrek the Third. Andrews isn’t sure if the narration […]

New Ratatouille podcast, 6 new high-res images

Film Ick provides direct download for a new Ratatouille podcast entitled: Linguini A La Carte. As the title suggests, Linguini receives most of the spotlight in this one. The podcast also reveals some new footage as well as containing some mild spoilers. Meanwhile, /Film showcases 6 new high-res character poses featuring the secondary characters from […]

TV to DVD: The Simpsons, Popeye

TV Shows on DVD has the lowdown on the August 7 release of The Simpsons – season 10, wich will contain all 23 episodes and a load of bonus features. The site also reveals the full list of bonus features for Popeye The Sailor – Volume 1: 1933-1938.