News Archive for Josh Armstrong

New poster for Pooh's Heffalump Movie

A new poster for Pooh’s Heffalump Movie, featuring all of the main characters, has surfaced at eBay. Pooh’s Heffalump Movie opens in theaters on February 11, 2005.

Shark Tale DVD menus

Three menus from the Shark Tale DVD have floated up at JoBlo. The Shark Tale DVD will be available to own on February 8, 2005.

Rush talks Pirates sequels; Fat gets a beard

Speaking exclusively to Dark Horizons, recent Golden Globe winner Geoffrey Rush comments concerning the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels, “It is not an official announcement, but at the moment I am on hold until there is a date somewhere late January where I think they are going to role out the schedule and the scripts. […]

Fantastic Four trailer and website debuts online

The official website for Fantastic Four has made its way online, while the film’s trailer, which was seen in theaters with Elektra this past weekend, can be seen here, in various Quicktime sizes. Fantastic Four smashes into theaters July 1, 2005.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"?

As previously declared by Jerry Bruckheimer, the subtitle for Pirates of the Caribbean will not be “Treasure of the Lost Abyss”. Now, a scooper for JoBlo has pointed to the “Johnny Depp Fan” messageboards in which a person posted their experience attending the Pirates of the Caribbean event at the El Capitan Theatre. Apparently, the […]

All-star cast enters Charlotte's Web

Ain’t It Cool News announces the all-star voice cast for Charlotte’s Web, including Julia Roberts (Charlotte, the spider), Steve Buscemi (Templeton, the rat), Oprah Winfrey (Gussy, the goose), Cedric The Entertainer (Golly, the goose), John Cleese (Samuel, the Sheep), Reba McEntire and Kathy Bates (Betsy and Bitsy, the cows), and Thomas Hayden Church and Andre […]

Toy Story 3 gets a story

Variety [paid registration required] indicates that Disney Feature Animation will go ahead with plans for Toy Story 3, using a story from a young writer by the name of Jared Stern, a member of Disney’s Feature Animation Writing Program. It had been previously believed that the story would come from the Meet the Parents movies’ […]

New The Chronicles of Narnia artwork online

JoBlo features some exclusive artwork from The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. The film will open in theaters on December 9, 2005.

Iger as Eisner's successor seen as "inevitable"

The Los Angeles Times [free registration required] reports that Walt Disney President Robert Iger taking chairman Michael Eisner’s spot as head of the company is “inevitable.” [Free

Official websites for Superman and Batman animated series DVDs now online

Toon Zone brings attention to the fact that the official websites for the Superman: The Animated Series – Volume One and Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Two DVD sets are now open. Each DVD set will be available to own on January 25, 2005.

Tarzan II, Kronk's New Groove, Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD info

The official logos for the “midquel” Tarzan II and The Emperpor’s New Groove sequel Kronk’s New Groove can be seen at Ultimate Disney. Tarzan II, which follows the adventures of young Tarzan, swings directly to video and DVD this summer, while Kronk’s New Groove is expected to be released before the year’s end. Meanwhile, the […]

Entertainment Rights receives rights for He-Man

DVDtoons reveals that Entertainment Rights has acquired the rights to create He-Man: Masters of the Universe DVDs for a 2005 release in North America, after a deal last March in which they obtained the Filmation library of cartoons from Hallmark. The new deal also gives Entertainment control of She-Ra, Ghostbusters, and The Lone Ranger, among […]

Marvel Superhero Show appears on DVD this June

Comics2Film reports that the 1960’s Marvel Superhero Show hits stores on June 28, 2005, in a five-disc DVD boxset. As pointed out in the article, the animation for the show basically consists of actual pages of comics, moved around somewhat. Still, as the website notes, “It may not have been great, but it was ambitious.” […]

Robots' Kellogg website debuts and main website updates

The official Kellogg’s website for Robots has debuted, advertising the movie’s cereal, Pop-Tarts, and fruit snacks. In addition, the website has info on Robot’s merchandise that can be found either in Kellogg’s boxes or ordered. The official 20th Century Fox website for Robots has also been updated, now containing more footage from the film, games, […]

Surf's Up for more stars?

Though the news has yet to be confirmed, a post at The Internet Movie Database suggests that Glenn Close, Matt LeBlanc, Jon Lovitz, Candice Bergen, James Spader, singer Ashlee Simpson, Adam Brody (television’s The O.C.), and Felicity Huffman (television’s Desperate Housewives) have been approached to join the cast of Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up. Also, […]

Herbie: Fully Loaded poster revs up

Coming Soon! has the unique poster for Herbie: Fully Loaded, racing into theaters on June 24, 2005.

Updated info on Jack-Jack's Attack

USA Today sheds some light on the new Pixar short Jack-Jack’s Attack, made exclusively for the Incredibles DVD. According to Pixar DVD producer Ann Brilz, Jack-Jack’s Attack focuses on “what takes place at the house with (babysitter) Kari and Jack-Jack while the rest of the family is on the way to the island or on […]

Pooh's Heffalump Movie official website now online

The official website for Pooh’s Heffalump Movie, entering theaters on February 11, 2005, is now online, featuring sections for “Story,” “Characters,” “Videos,” “Cards,” “Desktops,” and “Games.”

Britney Spears to stop and smell The English Roses

M&C Movies indicates that Britney Spears will voice the heroine Binah in the animated film based on the Madonna’s children’s book The English Roses. David Bowie and rapper Snoop Dogg are also in the film’s cast, along with Madonna herself, who will lend her voice as the Fairy Godmother.

Poll: "Biggest surprise at the Golden Globes?"

Upset about Sideways beating The Incredibles for the “Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy” Golden Globe? Voice your opinion at The Internet Movie Database‘s Daily Poll, “Biggest surprise at the Golden Globes?”.

New batch of Batman Begins photos

Batman-News has a new batch of Batman Begins photos, with most displaying the Dark Knight’s new cowl in a better light. Batman Begins opens in theaters on June 17, 2005.

New Batman Begins pic

Superhero Hype has a scan of the newest Batman Begins picture from the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. The photo shows Batman carrying Rachel Dawes. Batman Begins opens in theaters June 17, 2005.

Twenty seconds from the Fantastic Four trailer now online

The Movie Box features twenty seconds from the Fantastic Four trailer, now playing in theaters with Elektra. Fantastic Four will fight its way into theaters on July 5, 2005.

Release date changes for Disney's summer releases

Dark Horizons reports that Herbie: Fully Loaded has been moved from its previous release date of June 3 to June 24, where it will face stiff competition from the Jim Carrey comedy Fun With Dick and Jane. In addition, Sky High has strangely been placed to open on July 27, a weekend that is already […]

Poster: Pinocchio 3000

The Internet Movie Poster Awards has the newest French poster for Pinocchio 3000.

Frankie Muniz, Joe Pantoliano, Steve Harvey talk Racing Stripes

IGN FilmForce speak to Frankie Muniz, Joe Pantoliano, and Steve Harvey about their roles in the family comedy Racing Stripes, opening in theaters tomorrow.

Disney Channel's upcoming animated series and movies

Toon Zone has information on Disney Channel’s upcoming animated series and movies. New series include The Buzz on Maggie (June 2005), a comedy focusing on the world from the perspective of a fly named Maggie; Katbot (September 2005), about a robotic alien cat whose mission is to study tween culture; and The Emperor’s New Skool […]

New JibJab shorts to debut at 2005 Sundance Film Festival

Business Wire reports that JibJab Media, the company responsible for the popular election parody This Land, has created three new animated shorts, set to make their debut at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. The trailers, each with a running time of 30- to 40-seconds, will appear in front of every film at the festival. The […]

Captain Jack Sparrow to sail the seas at Walt Disney World

Apparently having heard, “What a rip-off. Cap’n Jack’s nowhere to been seen in that ride,” long enough, Disney has decided to add an Audio-Animatronic Captain Jack Sparrow figure, supposedly voiced by Johnny Depp himself, to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Walt Disney World. In addition, the studio is considering holding the premiere for […]

Krypto the Superdog to soar on Cartoon Network this April

According to Toon Zone, Cartoon Network has announced that Krypto the Superdog will debut on the network Monday, April 4, at 9:30am (ET/PT), joining the channel’s weekday lineup. The series’ plot revolves around the “the comedic adventures of Krypto, a test-pilot puppy whose malfunctioning rocket ship–built by Superman’s father–takes him to Earth. There, he befriends […]