News Archive for Josh Armstrong

Ten new Spongebob Squarepants Movie pics

Latino Review features ten new pictures from The Spongebob Squarepants Movie. The PG-rated comedy will float into theaters on November 19, 2004.

Simpson and Lachey's Whole New World video now online; Aiken's Proud at #5 on the chart

AOL Music debuts the new music video for Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson’s version of A Whole New World, featured on the Aladdin Platinum Edition DVD that will hit stores next Tuesday. Alternate Link. In related news, Clay Aiken’s version of Proud of Your Boy, also featured on the Aladdin DVD, is now #5 on […]

New Incredible television spot

MTV.com has “Inside the super-secret files: Violet”, the new television spot for The Incredibles.

IGN's Polar Express preview: Part II

IGN FilmForce has posted the second part of their Polar Express preview, in which they continue their Q & A session with director Robert Zemeckis and star Tom Hanks.

Review: Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed DVD

IGN FilmForce reviews the Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed DVD, giving the movie a score of 4/10, the video a score of 8/10, the audio a score of 9/10, and the extras a score of 6/10. Overall, the website gives the DVD a score of 6/10. Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is now available on […]

Another Polar Express preview

IGN FilmForce has posted the first part of their extensive Polar Express preview. The positive preview includes a Q & A session with Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis as they discuss the remote capture process and the challenges of the production. The Polar Express will pull into theaters on November 10, 2004.

Third television spot for The Incredibles debuts online

Moviefone has the first look at the third television spot, which features Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, for Disney’s and Pixar’s The Incredibles. The film will soar into cinemas on November 5, 2004.

New Team America clip

Coming Soon has a new clip from Team America: World Police. The movie hits theaters on October 15. [warning: the clip contains strong language]

Press release: Aladdin II & III Collection

Ultimate Disney has the press release for the Aladdin II & III Collection, which contains both Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves. Look the Aladdin II & III Collection to hit stores on January 18, 2005.

Twenty all-new SpongeBob SqaurePants episodes set to air

According to Yahoo! Finance, Nickelodeon is preparing to air twenty all-new SpongeBob SqaurePants episodes, scheduled to premiere in 2005. Launched in July 1999, Spongebob Squarepants has been the number-one kids’ show on broadcast and cable television for almost three years.

Bunyan gets a CGI Babe

The Hollywood Reporter [paid subscription required] reports that Jim Rygiel, winner of three visual effects Oscars for his work on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will make his directorial debut on the upcoming independent feature Bunyan and Babe, written by Michael A. Nickles (This is Not a Film) and Julia A. Wall. The Exodus […]

Shark Tale sinks with critics in early reviews

Though the tides may change, early reviews of Shark Tale hint that the movie may not be quite as good as most animation fans had hoped. Variety [paid subscription required] remarks, “Overfamiliarity extends to the story, jokes and music, most of which reference popular entertainment of about 30 years ago,” while Empire Movies says, “Even […]

Simpson and Lachey's Whole New World to debut online next Tuesday

PR Newswire reports that following yesterday’s premiere of Clay Aiken’s Proud of Your Boy music video, AOL Music: First View will debut Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson’s A Whole New World music video on Tuesday, September 28 at 12:01 AM (EST).

Cover art: Bambi Platinum Edition DVD

Ultimate Disney has the cover art for the Bambi Platinum Edition DVD. The 1942 Disney film hits the two-disc set March 1, 2005.

Open casting call for Avengers

Video Business Online reports that Marvel Comics will hold a nationwide open casting call for its first upcoming animated DVD premiere movie, The Avengers. Fans can send in audition tapes for voices of Marvel characters Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, along with other characters that may be included in future Marvel and Lions […]

Preview: The Polar Express

Coming Soon! takes a look at The Polar Express, concluding that, “Overall, The Polar Express looks like a magical film that will appeal to kids of all ages thanks to the quality of acting and the animation that may turn a few heads at Pixar and DreamWorks, who have competing films coming out in the […]

Review: The Incredibles (work-in-progress version)

‘Miss Harris’ at Ain’t It Cool News briefly reviews a work-in-progress edition of The Incredibles. Her verdict is a very positive one, especially noting the many different levels that the film appeals to. [warning: ‘Moriarty”s introduction contains some strong language, while the review itself includes what may be a rather large spoiler.]

Review: Aladdin Platinum Edition DVD

IGN FilmForce reviews the Aladdin Platinum Edition DVD. Giving the movie itself a score of 8/10, the website remarks, “All the usual Disney elements are there, but it’s just one step short of being truly great.” Nonetheless, IGN gives high marks to the other sections of the DVD, rewarding the video a score of 10/10, […]

Three more Incredible banners!; Final Polar Express poster unveiled

IGN FilmForce has three new banners for The Incredibles. In other poster news, Latino Review has the final poster for The Polar Express, which is basically the teaser poster with credits.

An Incredible triumph over Shrek 2?

Be sure to vote in Coming Soon‘s survey, “Do you think The Incredibles will top Shrek 2 to become the biggest film of 2004?”.

Team America behind-the-scenes featurettes available

One can view two new featurettes focused on the making of Team America: World Police, “Build and Blow-Up” and “Action Guy”, at Yahoo! Movies.

Kim Possible DVD and season premiere news

Ultimate Disney has the press release for Kim Possible: The Villain Files, the new compilation DVD that will hit stores on December 7, 2004. In related news, Toon Zone notes that the third season of the hit Disney Channel series will debut on Saturday, September 25, at 8:30pm (ET/PT).

New clip of Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence online

Ain’t It Cool News has a dazzling new clip from Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.

Review: the new Mary Poppins Broadway musical

Jim Hill Media gives a very positive look at the new Mary Poppins Broadway musical, though the play does not resemble the classic 1964 film as much as one might think.

"Baer-ing Up in Tough Times": Jim Hill interviews animation industry vet Dale Baer

At the AN Forum, ‘ScoFo’ points out that Skwigly Animation Magazine features the new article “Baer-ing Up in Tough Times”, in which Jim Hill speaks to animation industry vet Dale Baer on how he transitioned from doing traditional to computer animation.

More Incredibles posters, including the final one sheet revealed!; Incredibles website updated

Latino Review has the dazzling final poster for The Incredibles! Also located at the website are two photos, available here and here. Meawhile, JoBlo has three new character posters for the film, including a hilarious one focused on Mr. Incredible. Finally, the official website for The Incredibles has been given an update. Thanks to ‘scoFo’ […]

First trailer for Madagascar to appear with Shark Tale?

Though the news has yet to be confirmed, Dark Horizons indicates that DreamWorks in New Zealand are planning for the first Madagascar trailer to appear with the prints for Shark Tale. It is assumed that this practice will follow in all other areas of the world when the film is released from October.

Disney apologizes for color problems with Japanese Spirited Away DVD

Mainichi Shumbun, via the Internet Movie Database, reports that the Walt Disney Co. has apologized to Japanese customers who purchased copies of the DVD version of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, only to discover that the film had a red tint to it. The apology came as part of a settlement that Walt Disney Japan reached […]

Interview with Sky Captain's Gwyneth Paltrow

IGN FilmForce talks to Gwyneth Paltrow about her role in the upcoming Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, opening in theaters this Friday.

New Shark Tale pics

Monsters and Critics has new photos from Shark Tale.