Skwigly Magazine speaks with Evan Spiridellis, the co-creator of Jib Jab, famous for such online spoofs as This Land is Your Land and Good to Be in DC. Thanks to ‘Muppet2004’ at the AN Forum for the heads up!

A number of trailers and video clips have been mentioned at the AN Forum. ‘MrSwaan’ announces that the trailer for Sprung! The Magic Roundabout is now online at CineMovies, while ‘anvil’ mentions that United International Pictures has the international trailer for Madagascar. In addition, ‘anvil’ also brings to our attention film clips for The Incredibles, […]

One may want to check out the Seward Street animation blog. As Clay Kaytis writes in an e-mail, “This one has a very positive vibe and most of the guys who frequent it comment on how it has reminded them of some of the reasons they got excited about animation in the first place.”

Following his Oscar-nominated 2003 short The Cathedral, Tomek Baginski’s second short animated film, Fallen Art, now has a new, redesigned, and updated website. Although using the same technique as in the previous film, stylistically Fallen Art is very different, as Baginski tried to create an animated short about the military with a touch of dark […]

Variety [paid subscription required], via Dark Horizons, reports that CritterPix Studios and Regency Enterprises are developing their first computer-generated animated feature, based on the bestselling kids book Ollie the Otter, by Kelly Alan Williamson. The story focuses on a courageous sea otter who leads a group of domesticated sea park friends to open water to […]

The Internet Movie Database reports Pixar chairman Steve Jobs believes that if The Incredibles becomes the blockbuster many are expecting it to be, the film’s success will give him additional leverage in negotiating a new distributor for Pixar. As Jobs tells the Los Angeles Times, concerning Pixar’s previous five film’s achievements, “Pixar is lucky enough […]

According to Toon Zone, Spider-Man: The Venom Saga, which was set to be released this fall, has been delayed indefinitely.

Jim Hill Media has an intriguing article entitled, “The next voice you hear …”, which deals with the animated “auditions” that some of the directors for Disney’s animated films have created in order to lure certain actors into their projects. Included in the article is a surprising possible explanation as to why Eddie Murphy is […]

The Disney Database has acquired three more images from The Incredibles.

‘Special_Ed’ reports at the AN Forum that now available at Target stores are PD horror, double-feature flicks on DVD for only one dollar, with each disc featuring one of Ray Harryhausen’s fairy tale cartoons.

Apple.com has the international trailer for Robots, opening in theaters on March 11, 2005. Thanks to ‘piotr’ at the AN Forum for the heads up!

‘Milton’ at the AN Forum has pointed out an interesting new blog, entitled “The Business of Animation: A Community.” At the blog, the site’s creator, ‘Staloren’, expresses strong views that you may or may not agree with. Be especially sure to take a look at the site’s review of The Incredibles.

Business Wire reports that Upper Deck Entertainment will release the trading cards for the Disney/Pixar Treasures Collectible Card Set, featuring pics from The Incredibles, both Toy Story films, Finding Nemo, Monster’s, Inc., and A Bug’s Life. Included in the set are: “Reel Piece of History” cards, which contain pieces of actual film frames from favorite […]

Toon Zone confirms that the episodes to be included on Spider-Man: The Venom Saga include: the Alien Costume three-part saga, Venom Returns, and Carnage. Along with the episodes, the DVD may feature Stan Lee’s Soapbox and episode introductions from ‘The Man’ himself. Spider-Man: The Venom Saga is set to be released later this year.

IGN FilmForce has another exclusive behind-the-scenes video, featuring interviews with Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and the Team America puppet masters, the Chiodo Brothers. Team America: World Police will open in theaters this Friday.

At Jim Hill Media, Michael Howe expresses his feelings toward The Incredibles (“Pixar takes a big step forward…”), the Cars teaser trailer (“kind of intriguing”), and the animated short Boundin’ (“nice little positive message”). Howe also writes some positive thoughts regarding the Art of the Incredibles book. Meanwhile, Coming Soon has a few more pics […]

In addition to discussing a variety of other topics at a Tokyo news conference late last week, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the new Nintendo DS hand-held devices’ wireless capabilities. The Nintendo DS hand-held device will be used in a cross-promotional initiative for the newest Pokemon movie, set for release in Japan next summer. IGN […]

The Hollywood Reporter indicates that Nintendo is considering creating computer animated films based on its traditional products. During a news conference in Tokyo late last week, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said, “Although we don’t have anything to talk about right now, we hope to make an announcement by the end of the year.”

Two more reviews for The Incredibles have appeared at Ain’t It Cool News. Reviewer ‘Shepard’ says, “Overall I enjoyed myself, so I’d say the people who were really jazzed up are in for a treat when this hits theaters,” while ‘Richelieu’ foresees, “Disney is going to be crying over their busted partnership for a long […]

TheForce.net reports that in an interview with Swedish magazine Homevision, Lucasfilm marketing director Jim Ward revealed George Lucas is thinking about making an animated Star Wars feature film, in addition to the live-action television series that is in the works. As IGN FilmForce says, “One thing seems certain: Star Wars will not end with the […]

ComingSoon has an exclusive video interview with Matt Stone and Trey Parker, in which the directors reflect upon how young audiences may be influenced by their new movie, Team America: World Police. Team America: World Police will invade theaters this Friday.

Lation Review has been provided with quite a few more images from The Polar Express, coming to theaters on November 10, 2004.

Ain’t It Cool News has another extremely positive review for The Incredibles. ‘Silver Serf..er’ states, “This film is charming…and quite fantastic. It is also a HUGE departure for Pixar.” The review lists several interesting tidbits about the film, one of them being a warning to stay after the movie’s end credits. The Incredibles will open […]

Ultimate Disney takes a look at the Mulan Special Edition DVD, concluding that “Mulan: Special Edition takes its place among the solid 2-disc Disney animation sets, a once-fading class which now appears to be as popular and alive as ever, with many more to come. It may not be a grand slam, but this set […]

Yahoo! News has the press release for the new, authorized biography of Daws Butler, who voiced Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Snagglepuss, Elroy Jetson, and Cap’n Crunch, in addition to hundreds of other characters. Co-written by former protégé and veteran radio producer, Joe Bevilacqua, and author-historian, Ben Ohmart, Daws Butler: Character’s Actor takes […]

Business Wire has the press release for the Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie DVD. A free Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card plus a mail-in offer for three more cards will be enclosed with each DVD and VHS. Bonus features on the DVD will include a Yu-Gi-Oh! Monster Challenge memory game and two music videos from the Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie […]

The Disney Database has added 5 menu screenshots, 1 movie screen, and 1 promotion image for Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas.

The Associated Press writes that on Tuesday, underwriters for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. set the terms of the company’s pending initial public offering at 29 million common shares, with an estimated price range of $23 to $25 a share. The company said it plans to retain about $175 million of the net proceeds from the […]

Coming Soon reviews Garfield: The Movie, giving the movie a score of 6/10 and its extras a score of 4/10; Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui, giving the movie a score of 4/10 and its extras a score of 7/10; and the somewhat Muppet-like Greg The Bunny -The Complete Series, giving the show a score […]

Jim Hill Media features the article “Disney’s unfinished featurettes: Mickey Columbus & Mickey’s Arabian Nights”, in which one can learn why two interesting ideas for Mickey Mouse short films were dropped.