Slate takes a brief look at what happens when the voice of a cartoon character passes away or becomes ill, including the process of finding of a replacement voice that sounds almost the same.

Cheeky Entertainment’s animated short Astrothrill has been announced as one of films being screened at the San Diego Comic-Con International Film Festival. For information regarding where and when the film will be shown, be sure to check out the press release from Cheeky Entertainment by clicking “More”.

Artists looking for work in Australia and New Zealand may find help through VFXJobs, a new website dedicated to helping the matter. With VFXJobs, all the production houses located in New Zealand and Australia are able to list their relevant job opportunities. Meanwhile, those looking for work may check into the website as often as […]

Ultimate Disney has a small pic of the potential cover art for the Lady and the Tramp Platinum Edition DVD, coming in March 2006. In other Disney DVD news, the site also features the storyline for Brother Bear 2, which “will center on Kenai (who, you may recall, has been transformed into a brown bear) […]

The Disney Database reports that the Tarzan: Special Edition DVD, which has already debuted in many other countries, will finally make its way to US stores on October 18, 2005. Logo art for the DVD may also be found at the Disney Database.

PR Newswire has the press release for Corner Stone Pictures and OBX Capital Group’s revelation of a new joint undertaking, Corner Stone Animation. Operating as a branch of Corner Stone Pictures, Corner Stone Animation will work in every aspect of financing and animation production, in addition to handling product merchandising, manufacturing, and distributing. Production has […]

According to the Internet Movie Database, John Debney (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) has been hired to write the musical score for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies’ Barnyard, opening in theaters on January 13, 2006. In other composer news, Alan Silvestri (The Polar Express, Lilo & Stitch) will write the music for Disney’s The […]

Jim Hill Media has the exciting news that Chicken Little will be released in 3D, on November 4, 2005. Enlisting the help of Dolby Laboratories and Industrial Light & Magic, Disney plans to release the 3D version of their first all-CGI movie in “100 specially-selected, high-profile theatres in 25 top markets”. Viewers of the 3D […]

The Disney Database reports that Buena Vista Home Entertainment UK will be releasing a Special Edition DVD of Cinderella II: Dreams Come True to coincide with the Platinum Edition DVD of Cinderella. Nevertheless, for the time being, the sequel’s re-release will be only for the UK, arriving October 3rd. Update: A message from ‘Hennie’ posted […]

DVDtoons has the DVD cover art and plot synopsis for Bionicle 3: Web of Shadows, coming to DVD on October 11, 2005.

Driving into fourth place at the box office this weekend, Herbie: Fully Loaded collected an estimated $12.8 million over the three-day weekend, despite being shown in 3,521 theaters. Furthermore, the Disney comedy averaged a mild $3,621 over three days. The Friday-to-Sunday performance of the film has set the record for the worst opening ever for […]

Ultimate Disney writes of the happenings that occurred at a special preview screening for the Cinderella: Platinum Edition DVD in New York. The report includes notes on the presentation and the bonus feature excerpts shown, along with four supplement stills.

TheBest3D.com announces Dan Ritchie’s PD Pro Digital Painter 3.2. This latest upgrade for users of PD Pro 3.x comes equipped with significant speed increase and new features. To read the Pro Digital Painter 3.2’s press release, please click “More”.

JoJo from Playhouse Disney’s JoJo’s Circus will appear as a giant helium balloon this fall in the 79th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Toon Zone reports. Measuring approximately 55 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 63 feet high, the attraction will be the first-ever animated giant helium balloon, as one of JoJo’s three juggling balls […]

The 15th International Animated Film Festival “Les Nuits Magiques” will be held in Bègles France, located near Bordeaux, from December 5 – 11, 2005. Projects may be submitted for the short film competiton until September 15th. For more info, please click “More”.

Goofa Man Productions has announced that for the second year in a row, one of its shorts has been selected to appear at the San Diego Comic-Con International film festival. The film, Electronic Things of the Future, is a five-minute glimpse at electronic devices everyone must own in order to survive today. Click the “More” […]

It appears that Disney is hoping to release the Pixar-less Toy Story 3 in the summer of 2008, according to Variety [paid registration required]. The online magazine also mentions that since the Disney Princess line has done so well, Disney has released plans to begin a Disney Fairies line, based on a novel from Ella […]

Ain’t It Cool News has a load of images from the New York City Licensing Show 2005. Included in the mix are promotional pics from many projects in development or coming out later this year, including titles from {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20541 Warner Brothers}} (The Corpse Bride, Krypto the Superdog, Loonatics Unleashed), and {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20539 DreamWorks}} (Wallace […]

The one-sheet for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe has been unveiled online at Coming Soon. The film opens on December 9, 2005.

In an interview with Latino Review, John Leguizamo tells a few tidbits regarding the future Ice Age sequel. When asked if he could tell what the film’s story consists of, the actor responds, “I’m not allowed to divulge a lot but I do sing in it. I still play the sloth, and Drea de Matteo […]

DVDtoons has the details, including cover art, on two upcoming Raggedy Ann & Andy DVDs. Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Mabbit Adventure will contain the episodes “The Mabbit Adventure”, “The Perriwonk Adventure”, and “The Pirate Adventure”. Meanwhile, Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Pixling Adventure will have “The Pixeling Adventure”, “The Beastly Ghost Adventure”, and “The […]

Disney Enterprises Inc., Sanrio Co., Cartoon Network, Viacom International Inc. and Hanna-Barbera Productions have filed copyright and trademark infringement lawsuits against two downtown Los Angeles produce vendors, reports Los Angeles Times, via The Big Cartoon Database. Filed in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles in February and April, the lawsuits come as a result […]

Bishop Animation has finished work on their latest short film, Opposites Jamboree, an educational look at the world of opposites. With the spirit of past Sesame Street cartoons, the short employs animation similar to that used in the late 50’s. At Bishop Animation’s official website, a preview for Opposites Jamboree may be seen at the […]

In its fourth weekend, DreamWorks’ CGI hit Madagascar continued to prove a favorite for moviegoers, as the comedy took in $11.1 million from 3,533 theaters. Box Office Guru notes that the film had one of the smallest drops in the top ten, falling only 35%. In fact, Madagascar is the first movie of the year […]

The official website for Chicken Little has been given a major upgrade. From the opening page, one may now not only access the film’s trailer, but may visit Oakey Oaks as well, where downloads, character info, pics, videos, and games await. Also from the opening page, one is able to make Chicken Little dance a […]

TV Shows on DVD has the latest on the newest animated superhero DVDs. First up, The Batman – Season 1, Volume 2: The Man Who Would Be Bat has been given bonus features consisting of “The Batman: Junior Detective Exam Level 2” and “Gotham City PD Case Files: Gotham City’s Baddest Villians”. Episodes in the […]

At MSN Money, Michael Brush offers a commentary regarding the future of the Walt Disney Company. With its ABC television network currently doing well, its theme parks enjoying large crowds, and a string of potential movie hits in its pipeline, the Mouse House may have its best days yet to come.

The Spanish animated series Hero Kids, produced by Alma Ata International Pictures and recently acquired by the public Spanish television TVE, is set to premiere at the 2005 Cartoon Forum. The international fair is scheduled for September 21 – 24, 2005. For more information on the subject, please click the “More” button.

The official website for The Corpse Bride has been updated, now containing the film’s teaser trailer, wallpaper, icons, photos, and plot synopsis. In addition, the site provides a look at the poster for The Corpse Bride, which will rise in theaters on September 23, 2005.

Disney has released the trailer for the Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD, due for release on September 6th. The trailer also briefly mentions the upcoming DVD re-release of Toy Story 2, scheduled for the unique release date of Monday, December 26th.