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?”.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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’ […]

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.

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 […]

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

Monsters and Critics has new photos from Shark Tale.

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).