On the Animated-News forum, “MusicFan” reports that, “THQ will be publishing a videogame based on Warner Bros. upcoming film The Polar Express, to be released in conjunction with the film. The console and PC versions will be developed by Austrialian developer Blue Tongue Entertainment, and the Game Boy Advance version will be developed by Tantalus […]

According to Variety, in a seven-figure deal with DreamWorks, John Ridley is set to write his first animated feature, The Unprofessionals. The story follows three “hapless” monkeys who, while on a quest, are expected to fail but ultimately succeed.

Available at LionKing.org are the lyrics to the songs from Lion King 1½. Also available there are the front and back scans from the interquel’s soundtrack cover.

Ultimate Disney has the production notes for Lion King 1½.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel vice chairman Peter Cuneo said on Tuesday that Marvel Enterprises has met with Pixar — and nearly every producer — concerning bringing more of its comic book characters to filmed entertainment. While Speaking at Emerald Asset Management’s 11th annual Groundhog Day Investment Forum in Philadelphia, Cuneo said, “Pixar has […]

Despite recent news that the movie has been cancelled, Don Hahn talks about Gnomeo and Juliet, in a new interview with Sci Fi Wire, as if the film is still on its way.

Check out About.com‘s interview with Bradley Raymond, the director of Lion King 1½!

Superhero Hype! points to Adam West’s website, where it is revealed that the former Batman will be voicing Commissioner Gordon in the new animated Batman series, which will debut later this year. One more quick note concerning Superhero Hype! is that the website has added a new Incredibles Hype! page.

Ultimate Disney has a new, positive Lion King 1½ DVD review, and captures from the disc’s previews of The Lion King II:Simba’s Pride, Aladdin, and The Three Musketeers, starring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy.

Newsarama reveals that a darker twist on the “Space Ghost” character will be the focus of a new, six-part miniseries, which will provide the origin of the hero, and give him a more realistic updating. Joe Kelly and Ariel Olivetti are currently working on the miniseries. “It’s Space Ghost played straight,” Kelly said. “And I’m […]

Hitting stores yesterday, Disneymania Volume 2 features new takes on classic Disney songs, with performances by Jump5, Raven, Baha Men, Stevie Brock, Hillary and Hailey Duff, LMNT, Jesse McCartney, Ashley Gearing, Daniel Bedingfield, and They Might Be Giants. Highlights on the disc include a brand-new song, “Anytime You Need a Friend,” from Home on the […]

Business Wire has the song list from The Lion King 1½: Songs from Timon & Pumbaa’s Hilarious Adventure, the soundtrack to The Lion King 1½. The Lion King 1½: Songs from Timon & Pumbaa’s Hilarious Adventure is set to hit stores on February 3. Thanks to Toon Zone for the heads up! Also, on the […]

Yahoo! Finance reports that the Walt Disney Company’s filings revealed on Tuesday that “Chairman Michael Eisner’s pay package rose 20 percent to $7.3 million in 2003, when earnings rose 2.5 percent and Disney stock jumped 28 percent.”

According to Toon Zone, UPN’s Game Over, the first computer-animated television series to air in prime-time, will debut Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00 pm ET/PT. Six episodes are already completed. Patrick Warburton, Lucy Liu, E.G. Daily, Rachel Dratch, and Artie Lang provide the voices for the Smashenburns, a family who “must deal with the trials […]

Carrey Debatten (Discussions) has new concept art pictures from Over the Hedge.

It appears unfortunately so, according to Jim Hill Media.

According to the Z review, the script for Red Rackham’s Treasure, the first Tintin movie in the trilogy, is being worked on, with casting to begin later this year. However, Canadian actor Gregory Smith, who stars in the WB’s TV-series Everwood, is already a possible candidate to play the lead role. Born in 1983, Smith […]

Coming Soon! reports that Paul Newman, NASCAR legend Richard Petty, Owen Wilson, Bonnie Hunt, and Dan Whitney are all lending their voices to Pixar’s seventh movie, Cars. Directed by John Lasseter and produced by Darla K. Anderson (A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc.), Cars, described as “a high octane adventure comedy that features a wide assortment […]

In the Animated-News Forum, within the topic “Poll: What deleted songs should be inserted into Disney’s animated movies”, ‘Special_Ed’ has posted an interesting item, concerning the upcoming Platinum Edition DVD release of The Little Mermaid next year. Apparently, The Little Mermaid has a new scene inserted, in which the shark, from the beginning of the […]

Jim Hill Media provides an article by its guest writer Aaron Michael Gordon that asks: “Can the magic really be recaptured?”

Toon Zone indicates that John Ritter’s final performance as the voice of “Clifford: The Big Red Dog” will be heard in theaters next month, in Clifford’s Really Big Movie, the popular children’s story’s first full-length film. Also, PBS will air a Valentine’s Day Clifford special, in which John Ritter’s voice will also be heard, on […]

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films have optioned the movie rights to American McGee’s The Wizard of Oz. According to McGee, the film has no time frame, and will be the first of a trilogy. Screenwriters Kevin and Dan Hageman are attached. “Other media deals are either signed or […]

During tonight’s NBC presentation of the 61st annual Golden Globe ceremony, Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo lost to Lost In Translation, in the Best Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy category. In the race for the Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture – Musical Or Comedy, Johnny Depp, nominated for his performance as Captain […]

Lee’s Movie Info shows that Teacher’s Pet fell nearly 43% this weekend, taking in about $1.4 million, averaging $691 from 2,027 theaters. Teacher’s Pet has grossed approximately $5.09 million to date.

The Big Cartoon Database reveals that two of the stories featured in Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas include Donald trying in vain to resist the joy of the season, and Mickey and Pluto learning a great lesson about the power of friendship.

Ultimate Disney has the offical artwork for the Brother Bear DVD’s two discs.

According to Zap2it, Stuart Little 3 will be a completely computer-animated, direct-to-video sequel. “People love Stuart, but it would just be too expensive to try it again for the big screen,” says producer Lucy Fisher, in an interview with Zap2it.com. “And we do hope to get Michael J. Fox to do the voice again.” Michael […]

According to Disneyfilmsidan, more Disney sequels in the works include Mickey’s Around the World in 80 Days (2006), Cinderella III (2007), The Jungle Book 3 (2008), Peter Pan 3 (2008), The Little Mermaid III (2008), and Sleeping Beauty II. Please take this information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that the site […]

Yahoo! Finance reveals that Disney’s Teacher’s Pet opened at #13, with only $2.4 million. A spokeswoman for the Walt Disney Company described the film’s performace as being “pretty much on target.” Teacher’s Pet was budgeted at less than $10 million, according to industry insiders.

Variety reports that South Park will begin airing in syndication by September 2005, and will be broadcast by television stations covering more than 40% of the country. “By 2005, Marcus said, standards may have loosened enough for stations to play South Park not only post-11 p.m. but at 7 and 7:30 p.m., like Twentieth TV’s […]