The Internet Movie Poster Awards has an international poster for Madagascar, scheduled for a U.S. release on May 27th.

Toon Zone notes that the 1997 Pippi Longstocking animated feature will have a DVD release from Warner Home Video on August 2, 2005. A theatrical trailer for the film is one of the known bonus features for the disc at this time.

The 1997 direct-to-video film Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin is finally coming to Region 1 DVD, in a promotion to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the “silly ol’ bear”. Though no release date for Pooh’s Grand Adventure is known at this time, Ultimate Disney speculates that the film could be released […]

A new season of Biker Mice from Mars has entered production, from Criterion and Rick Ungar’s Brentwood Television Funnies, indicates World Screen News. The re-launching of the 1993 series will take place on GMTV in the U.K., in the fall of 2006.

AWN reports that B. Susan Kirch has been promoted to vp, creative affairs for DisneyToon Studios, where she will be responsible for developing both original and sequel scripts and stories. Kirch will work with the filmmakers through each stage of production on the films. “Susan exudes creativity in every facet of her life,” said says […]

USA Today provides a look at the upcoming release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and how it may change the stereotypical view associated with what defines a ‘Disney’ film. “This is mature family entertainment,” says Narnia producer Mark Johnson. “It would be a big mistake if the creatures […]

Variety, via Ultimate Disney, indicates that Kronk’s New Groove may see its DVD release sometime in January 2006, in order to coincide with the debut of the Disney Channel series The Emperor’s New School. In addition, the article mentions that currently in the works at DisneyToon Studios are the following projects: Cinderella III, The Little […]

In case you still have not decided whether or not to buy the Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD released today, Coming Soon offers another review. Giving the film a score of 7/10 and its DVD extras a score of 9/10, the critics’ ‘bottom line’ is, “Pocahontas will make a great addition to the collections of […]

Latino Review has over a dozen new pics from DreamWorks’ computer animated comedy Madagascar, coming to theaters on May 27, 2005.

USA Today writes that Justin Timberlake has joined girlfriend Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas for Shrek 3. Timberlake will play a young King Arthur, nicknamed “Artie,” a rebellious high school student who does not want to be king. Thus, Shrek must teach the teen how to act like royalty, according to […]

Newsweek has the first pictures from The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Says the article’s author, Jeff Giles, “Expect a PG smash that neither enhances nor ignores the book’s Christian overtones—and is light on gore.” A TV teaser trailer for Narnia will air simultaneously in more than 30 countries on […]

DVD Answers has early cover art for the Polar Express DVD, expected to arrive in stores this fall.

USA Today indicates that a Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD will be hitting stores on September 6, 2005. Bonus features for the DVD include: The Legacy of Toy Story, includes interviews with celebrated filmmakers on the importance of the film, a new “making of” documentary, 10 deleted scenes, early animation tests, and a new […]

TV Shows on DVD has the press release for Spider-Man: The Venom Saga. Bonus features for the DVD include: Five exclusive episode introductions by Stan Lee; “The Venomous Web,” a featurette in which Venom’s origins are revealed by his creators; and “Stan Lee’s Soapbox” with more words of wisdom from comics legend and Spider-Man co-creator […]

The London Times, via The Internet Movie Database, reports that a new series featuring the Muppet characters is in development for primetime. Early production on the series has already begun in England, where the original Muppet Show was also produced. Names currently lined up to appear in the new show include Jennifer Lopez and Ricky […]

Arriving from Nickelodeon and Holiday Inn, the first Nickelodeon-themed resort has been scheduled to open on Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30, 2005. PR Newswire, via Yahoo! Finance, describes the many intriguing attractions and ideas this ambitious, $110 million project will offer.

Coming Soon has the latest on DreamWorks Animation’s Bee Movie, co-written and produced by Jerry Seinfeld. Bee Movie is “the comedic tale of Barry B. Benson, a graduate bee fresh out of college, who is disillusioned with the prospect of having only one career choice — honey. On a chance opportunity to go outside the […]

In response to the large outcry against the futuristic show, the main characters in Loonatics have been changed by Warner Brothers. This announcement comes nearly two months after 11-year-old Thomas Adams began an online petition to “save” the Looney Tunes, which he felt had been converted into “scary” characters. Apparently Save Your Looney Tunes has […]

Jim Hill Media gives an update of what is currently happening and will take place with the upcoming redo of Disneyland’s Submarine ride, which is being retooled into a Finding Nemo attraction.

The Internet Movie Database has added Clay Aiken to the cast of Disney’s Rapunzel Unbraided. While his role in the film is not listed, it has been speculated that he will provide the singing voice of the leading male character.

The Disney Database has posted eight new promotional images for Tarzan II, swinging directly to DVD and video on June 14, 2005.

Infuze Magazine has some interesting revelations concerning The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. First of all, Brian Cox is no longer the voice of Aslan. Possible replacements for the coveted role are Jason Isaacs, Sean Bean, Timothy Dalton, Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes, and Ian McKellen. In the meantime, Disney is […]

TV Shows on DVD has the scoop on The Batman’s Season 1, Volume 2 DVD. Episodes on the disc include: “The Cat and the Bat,” “The Man Who Would Be Bat,” and “The Big Chill.” A release date for The Batman: Season 1, Volume 2 DVD has yet to be announced.

Ultimate Disney has the plot synopsis for Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie. In the direct-to-video sequel, “Roo’s best new pal, Lumpy, is excited to trick-or-treat for the first time. That is, until Tigger warns them about the dreaded Gobloon who’ll turn you into a jaggedy lantern if he catches you. But if they catch the Gobloon […]

Coming Soon puts a rumor to rest, as it notes that Madonna will not be lending her voice to Puss in Boots. The misunderstanding arrived from The Sun‘s reporting that Madonna would reunite with her Evita co-star Antonio Banderas in the Shrek 2 spin-off.

Moriarty at Ain’t It Cool News documents his visit to the Corpse Bride set in London. Possible spoilers, along with new plot and character details, abound in the article.

Ultimate Disney takes a look at the Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD, in what the site refers to as one of its “most extensive reviews to date”. The reviews closes with the thought, “Some will certainly still have their complaints about the film. But in retrospect, its status as a disappointment may be more a […]

Coming Soon states that while making a guest appearance at Star Wars Celebration III, held at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, this morning, George Lucas confirmed that a computer animated Star Wars television series is on the way, in addition to a live action series. Lucas also confirmed that the Star Tours thrill ride […]

Margaret C. Whitman, president and CEO of eBay, has been elected into DreamWorks Animation’s board of directors. “Meg is someone that both Roger Enrico and I have been courting to join our board of directors for many months,” says Jeffrey Katzenberg, DreamWorks Animation CEO. PR Newswire has more info on the event.

AAP looks at the success and advancement of DisneyToon Studios Australia, with senior Disney animator Andreas Deja providing a nice bit of commentary. “With each movie, they seem to be getting better and better and more experienced,” remarks Deja. “I think Bambi and the Great Prince will probably be their best one yet.”