On May 1, 2004, one man became the first in line to see The Incredibles. Flash forward to August 9, 2004, he is “still first in line”! Coming Soon! has the humorous new clip.

Coming Soon! has ten clips from Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, available in various formats.

Business Wire has the press release for the new, completely-animated feature Kangaroo Jack G’Day U.S.A.!. Written by Andrew and Adam Scheinman (Kangaroo Jack), Kangaroo Jack G’Day U.S.A.! focuses on, “Louis, Charlie and Jessie as they head to Australia in search of a new shampoo recipe and land right into the pouch of their old friend […]

Toon Zone has another negative review of The Batman, this time coming from ‘Amazing Spidey’, who remarks, “The potential is there, but the creators’ attempts to make everything cool, from Batman’s gadgets, the sounds they make, to Bruce Wayne himself, get a little irritating.” The Batman debuts on Kids’ WB this Saturday, September 11, at […]

Variety (paid subscription required) reports that veteran animation exec Max Howard will serve executive producing duties for Exodus Film Group’s computer-animated feature Igor. Exodus’ film fund will pay for the $20 million-$25 million film, with the company retaining worldwide rights to the picture. Igor is expected to reach theaters in 2007.

Latino Review has some new stills and two new posters from Team America: World Police.

Matthew Williams at Toon Zone reviews the new animated series The Batman, which debuts on Kids’ WB this Saturday, September 11, at 10:30am (ET). His verdict: “Even to a casual fan, this is nothing but a huge train wreck. It insults the Batman franchise almost as much as Batman and Robin because the creators obviously […]

The New York Times (free registration required) has an online slideshow that describes how live-action and computer animation were blended to create a sequence from Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Also, Coming Soon! speaks with Sky Captain director Kerry Conran and producer Jon Avnet.

CNN.com reports that MTV has ordered an animated pilot for Hef’s Superbunnies, a collaboration between cartooon veteran Stan Lee’s newly launched Pow! Entertainment and Playboy’s Alta Loma Entertainment division. Hefner’s name and likeness will be featured in the pilot, as he also might provide the voice of his cartoon alter ego. It was Lee who […]

Moviehole reports that the folks behind the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command animated series know a bit about what is happening with Toy Story 3. The film will be made at a “different camp”, with the movie already in the planning stages. As expected, Toy Story 3 is still on track to be theatrical.

Latino Review has the newest poster for The Incredibles.

DVD Answers has the details and cover art for the Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie DVD. In addition to a 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer and English Dolby Digital 5.1 track, the disc’s bonus features will include a Yu-Gi-Oh Monster Challenge: Memory Game, two music videos from the Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie soundtrack, and the film’s theatrical trailer. Yu-Gi-Oh! […]

Ain’t It Cool News reveals that Paramount is considering shooting its Charlotte’s Web remake in Melbourne in early 2005, using Docklands Studios.

The online edition of Time Magazine has an article concerning The Passion of the Christ, in which it mentions that those who wish to view the Gospel without the gore may wish to see The Animated Passion. This animated take on Christ’s crucifixion has seven sing-along hymns, a blue-eyed Jesus enduring most of his pain […]

TV Shows on DVD reveals that Kim Possible – The Villain Files, a single-disc DVD similar to Kim Possible – The Secret Files, will be released on December 7th, the same release day for the Gargoyles Season 1 DVD set.

At his View Askew website, Kevin Smith reveals that in addition to the live-action Clerks sequel, an animated Clerks movie is still happening. The director goes on to say that the storyline for the animated film revolves around the characters Dante and Randal shooting a movie about working at the Quick Stop.

The Lion King 1½ will have its television debut when it premieres on the Disney Channel, Sunday, September 12 at 5:00pm/4:00c.

The Dreamworks SKG Fansite reports that at this year’s festival, the Hollywood Film Festival’s Board of Advisors will honor Shrek 2 with its “Hollywood Animation Award.” The Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Monday, October 18, 2004.

Ultimate Disney reviews Disney Princess Sing Along Songs: Once Upon a Dream and Disney Princess Stories: Volume One – A Gift From The Heart. Meanwhile, Coming Soon! takes a somewhat positive look at The Simpsons Gone Wild, while IGN FilmForce reviews Invader Zim: Progressive Stupidity (Volume 2).

Toon Zone reports that Warner Bros. has moved the release date for the upcoming Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Two and Superman: The Animated Series – Volume One DVD sets to January 25, 2005. The sets were originally planned for a December 7, 2004 release.

The first single from the Shark Tale soundtrack, a new version of Car Wash by Christina Aguilera featuring Missy Elliot, is available to listen to at Streamos.

The official website for The Spongebob Squarepants Movie has been given an interesting makeover. Thanks to ‘monkeyboy12’ at the AN Forum for the heads up!

A clip, featuring Batman fighting an enormous Bane, from the upcoming The Batman animated series is now available at Superhero Hype!. The Batman premieres Saturday, September 11 (10:30 a.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT), on Kids’ WB!’s new Saturday morning slate for the 2004-2005 season.

IGN FilmForce has thirty new images from Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.

The Internet Movie Database reports that Father of the Pride’s premiere last night on NBC captured the highest ratings of the night, pulling in a 7.0 rating and an 11 share in the 9:00-9:30 p.m. timeslot. It also was the top-rated show of the night among adults 18-49.

The Internet Movie Database reports that Jeffrey Katzenberg holds NBC’s promo department responsible for any negative buzz regarding the DreamWorks-produced Father of the Pride. Responding to the negative reaction that the series received from advertisers after they were shown a preview of the show earlier this year, Katzenberg states, “I think NBC has one of […]

Angelina Jolie tells Coming Soon! that should Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow be a hit, the cast is ready to make a prequel. Issues covered in the prequel would include Franky Cook’s romance with Sky Captain, why Cook has an eye patch, and much more. In other Sky Captain news, Moviefone has a […]

Coming Soon! reviews the Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride Special Editon DVD, giving the film a score of 6/10 and the extras a score of 8/10. The website’s “bottom line” is, “Kids will enjoy Simba’s Pride, but adults will probably enjoy going back and watching the first film more. The extras on this Special Edition […]

IGN FilmForce interviews Father of the Pride stars Cheryl Hines and Julian Holloway.

ICv2 reveals that at the Top Cow panel at Wizard World Chicago, the licensing of Witchblade to the Japanese studio Gonzo Digimation (Blue Submarine #6, Burst Angel) for the production of a 26-episode anime TV series was announced. Matt Hawkins states that Gonzo would drop the character of Sara Pezzini, the heroine of the American […]