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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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. […]

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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]

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

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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).

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

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 […]

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 […]

‘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.]

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, […]

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.