News Archive for Josh Armstrong

An Incredible character sheet

Latino Review has acquired a character sheet for The Incredibles, which includes a brief description of each of the characters. The Incredibles will save the day in theaters on November 5, 2004.

Shrek 2 DVD bonus features details

Coming Soon has more info on the upcoming Shrek 2 DVD and the deluxe 4-disc gift set Shrek: The Story So Far. Within the information are descriptions of the various bonus features the DVDs offer, including a nice look at Far, Far Away Idol, a new animated spoof on the popular reality series, complete with […]

Brother Bear II cover art?

At the AN Forum, ‘koda’ has posted what may be something similar to the cover art for Brother Bear II. If nothing else, the pic may at least reveal some new characters from the sequel.

Penn pens angry letter over Team America?

According the Drudge Report, actor and political activist Sean Penn has written an angry letter to Matt Stone and Trey Parker, concerning their making Team America: World Police. An excerpt from the letter includes, “You guys are talented young guys but alas, primarily young guys. It’s all well to joke about me or whomever you […]

Updated Madagascar site now online

‘Guardstone’ at the AN Forum notes that the official website for Madagascar has been updated, now including a Flash – animated introduction, character information, and the film’s trailer. Madagascar will open in theaters on May 27, 2005.

Fifteen more Mulan II screenshots

In addition to the ten screenshots added yesterday, The Disney Database now has fifteen more Mulan II screenshots. Mulan II will be released direct-to-DVD on February 8, 2005.

Romano talks Ice Age 2

Ray Romano speaks to Latino Review about the status of Ice Age 2. “There’s a script and they’re negotiating and I think it’s going to happen. That’s what they tell me.” As for the plot of the sequel, Romano indicates “I read the script a couple months ago. What happens now is I think they’re […]

Second wave of Miyazaki titles to be released on February 22, 2005

Ultimate Disney reports that the second wave of Miyazaki titles are set for release on February 22, 2005. This trio of two-disc Special Editions (My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Porco Rosso) was originally scheduled to make their Disney DVD debut last August before getting inexplicably delayed.

Ten new Mulan II screenshots

The Disney Database features ten new Mulan II screenshots. Mulan II will be released direct-to-DVD on February 8, 2005.

Team America news and reviews

Fandago reports that select theaters (around 600-800 in all) will have a special sneak peak of Team America: World Police this Saturday, October 9th, somewhere in the area of 6:30 – 7pm. Check your local listings or Fandango for more information. Those wondering if the movie is any good apparently do not need to worry, […]

Robots and Pooh's Heffalump Movie posters unveiled

Latino Review has the new one sheet for Robots, while the poster for Pooh’s Heffalump Movie can be seen at The Internet Movie Poster Awards. Robots will invade cinemas on March 11, 2005; Pooh’s Heffalump Movie will bounce into theaters on February 24, 2005.

Interview: Shark Tale's Renée Zellweger

IGN FilmForce speaks with Renée Zellweger, star of last weekend’s #1 film, Shark Tale, about her first animated role.

Interview: Team America's Matt Stone and Trey Parker

In an enlightening article, In Focus talks to Matt Stone and Trey Parker about the many experiences involved in the making of their new film, Team America: World Police. Team America: World Police will enter theaters on October 15, 2004.

Additional episodes of Foster's Home and Teenage Robot on the way

Cartoon Network announced today that it has ordered twenty-six more episodes of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, in addition to the twenty-six episodes it has already ordered. These fifty-two episodes will compose the series’ third and fourth seasons. Meanwhile, Nickelodeon has ordered a third season of My Life As a Teenage Robot, with this new […]

More images from Mulan II and Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas

The Disney Database has added six Mulan II promotional images and a Mulan II movie screen [the last one, featuring Mushu and Crickee, on the page], along with six Mickey’s Twice upon a Christmas promotional images.

Box office weekend update: October 1 – 3

Shark Tale opened with approximately $12.9 million on Friday, leading that DreamWorks’ computer animated film could finish the weekend with $41-46M. As Box Office Guru notes, the opening day performance of Shark Tale was only a little bit below Ice Age’s $13.7 million take on Friday, March 12, 2002. The Fox CGI flick went on […]

Many new Incredible posters!

The Internet Movie Poster Awards contains a new poster for Les Indestructbles, the French version of The Incredibles. Meanwhile, MovieGoods has quite a few new 11×17 posters for The Incredibles, in addition to having another new poster for Les Indestructibles.

Trailer: Les Indestructibles!

The French Incredibles fansite, Les Indestructibles, has an exclusive French trailer for the film. Frédéric, the site’s webmaster, mentions the fact that the trailer is similar to the second international trailer, and, among other new shots, includes a first look at the film’s villain Syndrome in true action. Look for the new Incredibles trailer, labeled […]

Squarepants Movie soundtrack listing; Hasselhoff joins movie's cast; Wedge on Williams' Robots character

MTV.com has the track listing for the Spongebob Squarepants Movie’s soundtrack, in which Avril Lavigne performs her version of the show’s popular theme. Within the article, other artists on the soundtrack speak their thoughts concerning the project. In related news, USA Today notes that David Hasselhoff has been added to the film’s cast, as he […]

Clone Wars' new season details

Sci Fi Wire indicates that Genndy Tartakovsky, producer of Cartoon Network’s Clone Wars series, has stated that upcoming episodes of the series will feature longer segments and tie in to Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “We’re doing 12-minute episodes this time, as opposed to the three-minute […]

Shark Tale opens to high box office expectations and mixed reviews

After opening at #1 in Australia and New Zealand last weekend with $3 million, Shark Tale opens domestically in 4,016 theaters, the largest launch ever for a fall film and the widest opening in history for a non-sequel. Debuting in a lackluster marketplace, Shark Tale finds itself with optimistic box office expectations. Box Office Guru […]

International poster for Shark Tale revealed

The Internet Movie Poster Awards features a new international poster for Shark Tale, which opens in U.S. theaters tomorrow.

Ten questions with Hammer of the Venture Bros.

IGN FilmForce has ten questions with Doc Hammer, co-writer, designer, and editor of the Venture Bros.

French animator Chomet sets up in Scotland

The Internet Movie Database reveals that French filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, producer of The Triplets of Belleville in Canada, plans to produce three more animated films in Scotland, according to Thursday’s edition of Britain’s Guardian newspaper. Producer Sylvain Chomet’s studio “could become the largest and most influential facility in Europe,” meaning good news for traditional animation. […]

Stars take on voice acting

ABC News has the article “Shark Showcases Celebrity Talent”, which discusses the perks that attract celebrities to voice characters in animated films.

Interview with Sky Captain's Conran and Avnet

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow director Kerry Conran and producer Jon Avnet speak to Dark Horizons about the making of their new film. Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is now playing in theaters and opens in the UK this Friday, October 1st.

Andrew Adamson to pass on directing Shrek 3

IGN FilmForce reports that Andrew Adamson, who helmed the first two Shrek films, has chosen not to direct Shrek 3, due to his working on The Chronicles of Narnia. Shrek 3 is scheduled to be released in 2006.

Chronicles of Narnia official logo revealed

Dark Horizons reveals the official logo for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The logo debuted at this past weekend’s Armageddon Expo in Wellington. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will roar into theaters on December 5, 2005.

Eleven new Incredible posters

Inland Empire Strikes Back has eleven new posters for The Incredibles, flying into theaters on November 5, 2004.

Video clip: America's Kim Jong II performs

One can witness the musical stylings of Kim Jong II in a new Team America: World Police video clip at Latino Review. Team America: World Police invades theaters on October 15, 2004. [warning: the musical stylings of Kim Jong II contain some strong language]