TMNT stills, poster
Cinema Blend showcases four stills from TMNT, the next Ninja Turtles theatrical outing. In addition, the site displays the newest one-sheet for the film, which will enter cinemas on March 23. |
Tinkering Tinker Bell
The Los Angeles Times confirms a Jim Hill Media report published Monday, which speculated that Disney’s direct-to-video spinoff Tinker Bell may be experiencing some story problems. According to the Times, Pixar executives John Lasseter and Ed Catmull decided that the project’s script remains in need of “substantial work.” In addition, there is some concern that […] |
Wobots Christmas set for TBN airing
A Wobots Christmas is scheduled to air on TBN this Christmas Day, December 25, at 2 p.m. (PST). From Porchlight Entertainment, the Holiday tale follows an orphan named Zak, who finds himself amidst a group of defective androids in their underworld home of Scraptown. More information regarding the television appearance of A Wobots Christmas may […] |
TMNT roundup
PatrickStewart.org indicates that Stewart will voice the villain Max Winters in next March’s computer-animated Ninja Turtle enterprise, TMNT. Concurrently, USA Today spotlights the film, revealing that Sarah Michelle Gellar will voice April O’Neil, Chris Evans will voice Casey Jones and Kevin Smith will have a cameo as a “greasy-spoon chef.” Also, eBay sports the latest […] |
DVD sales: December 10-16, 2007
Barnyard: The Original Party Animals entered fourth place on the DVD First Alert sales chart last week, as seen through The Hollywood Reporter. Meanwhile, Cars continued a steady pace at #5, while Ice Age: The Meltdown landed in the eighth position. As for The Fox and the Hound 2, the Disney sequel debuted in the […] |
Avatar – Season 2, Volume 2 coming to DVD
TV Shows on DVD announces that Avatar: The Last Airbender – Season 2, Volume 2 will arrive in stores on April 10, 2007. The package will include episodes 6-10 from the second season of the series, along with an exclusive comic book. |
[Updated] Enchanted artwork, character designs!
“Kinoo” at the Animated News & Views Forum has posted artwork and character designs for Walt Disney Picture’s Enchanted. Arriving from “Prince Kido” and “Unpseudoriginal” at the French message board Disney Central Plaza, the images reveal the look for the animated incarnations of Princess Giselle, Prince Edward and Queen Narissa. Update! It appears that Enchanted […] |
Shrek the Third trailer now in variety of formats
As was reported last Friday, December 15, the teaser trailer for Shrek the Third has been released. Today, trailer is provided in a variety of formats, including Windows Media, Real Media, Quicktime, Flash, PSP and iPod. In addition, high-resolution pictures for the latest Shrek adventure are displayed, including the latest image, which offers a sneak […] |
CFO Leslie to leave DreamWorks Animation
Reuters via Yahoo! News indicates that Kristina Leslie will soon leave her position as chief financial officer for DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. Having been at the company for over ten years, Leslie will remain with DreamWorks through February 2007 to manage the reporting of the company’s end-year results. |
Happily N'Ever After premiere
Last Saturday, December 16, the Los Angeles premiere of Happily N’Ever After took place. Pictures from the event, which brought such celebrities as Andy Dick, Patrick Warburton and producer John H. Williams, may be viewed at Yahoo! News, as well as Getty Images. |
Explore Dead Man's Chest
The visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light and Magic has opened a section of its online home to promote the company’s work for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The site allows visitors to see part of the progress underwent to transform actors into the film’s antagonists. Likewise, the website offers downloads, as well as […] |
Chris Sanders no longer on American Dog?
CORRECTION: this story has been moved to its correct category at Animated Views. Be sure to check out the Rumored Rumblings section for more information on this story. |
Chris Sanders no longer on American Dog?
The latest rumors on a surprising turn of events for what is arguably one of the most anticipated of Disney’s upcoming films. |
Shrek the Third teaser trailer
The teaser trailer for Shrek the Third is now hosted at Moviefone. Audiences will also be able to catch the ad this weekend in theaters, with the release of Eragon. Meanwhile, the online domain for the latest chapter in the Shrek saga presents a few treats, including wallpapers that preview the franchise’s new characters Artie […] |
Ratatouille website updated
“JV” at the Animated News Forum points out that the official website for Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille has been given a makeover. The site now sports the film’s teaser poster as its background image, while also allowing visitors to download the noted one-sheet. |
Remembering A Charlie Brown Christmas
The South Idaho Press notices an editorial titled “Good Grief: It’s Christmas.” From Tom Purcell, the piece examines what exactly makes A Charlie Brown Christmas a classic. As it turns out, ABC will air the Peanuts special a second time this year, on Sunday, December 17. |
The year in animation
An overview of how animated movies performed throughout 2006 is offered by the Los Angeles Times, in “Do’s and don’t’s from the year in animation.” From Curious George to Happy Feet, the article reviews what it refers to as “animation saturation.” |
Cable Guy gets cable show
Larry the Cable Guy is set to voice an animated incarnation of himself in a new Comedy Central pilot, indicates Coming Soon. Created and written by the Cable Guy, Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow, the show finds Larry as a “misguided but well-intentioned co-owner of a cable TV station. The station’s other owner is a […] |
TV to DVD: Curious George, Batman, Teen Titans, Laff-A Lympics
TV Shows on DVD brings readers the cover art for the Curious George compilation of Zoo Night and Other Animal Stories, arriving February 20. Meanwhile, the third seasons of The Batman and Teen Titans will hit April 10, with both sets containing 13 episodes on two discs. Also aiming for April 10 is the 2-disc […] |
Viewers get Re-Animated, avoid Year Without a Santa Claus
In a press release at Yahoo! Finance, Cartoon Network announces the success of its latest television feature, Re-Animated, which debuted last Friday evening at 8 p.m. Mixing traditional animation with live-action, the film scored double-digit delivery and ratings gains for its key demographics. Re-Animated also set a record, becoming the network’s highest-rated original movie ever […] |
Small World of Fun explored in new volumes
Ultimate Disney has the cover artwork for the fourth and fifth volumes of Walt Disney’s It’s a Small World of Fun! Presenting shorts set around the globe, the DVDs will make their entrance into stores on February 13. |
Shrek the Third trailer footage
Before its trailer hits online tomorrow, Shrek the Third was previewed on the television news program Extra. The Movie Box directs to a clip captured from the show’s sneak peek of the ogre’s second sequel. |
Underdog revealed
By posting the film’s teaser poster, Ain’t It Cool News provides a first look at the title character of Underdog, Disney’s live-action adaptation of the 60’s cartoon. The site also hosts a screen capture from the movie, revealing the high-flying canine, voiced by Jason Lee, in action. |
RIP, Peter Boyle
At the age of 71, Peter Boyle died Tuesday evening, at New York Presbyterian Hospital. His death came as the result of multiple myeloma and heart disease. Boyle was arguably best known for his Emmy-winning role as father Frank Barone in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond (1996-2005). Earlier, the actor’s popularity had risen due to […] |
Nickelodeon keeps focus on animation
Through American Digital Networks, Nickelodeon provides an official press release for its 2007/08 lineup, set to include 125 brand-new Nicktoons episodes. Joining all-new adventures of Spongebob Squarepants will be El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera and Tak and the Power of Juju. In addition, Nick’s schedule will include an animated offering from Saturday Night […] |
Babe 3 to be CGI?
While promoting his most recent venture, Happy Feet, George Miller told Moviehole that a third Babe adventure is definitely being considered. However, the “gallant pig” might look a little different in his next tale. Coming Soon writes, “Miller said its quite likely that the film will be done different – whether that be complete CGI, […] |
ILM on Eragon's Saphira
For The Washington Post, Glen McIntosh, animation director at Industrial Light & Magic, explains the reasoning behind the appearance of Eragon’s dragon star, Saphira. For instance, he and his visual effects crew of around 200 people drew inspiration from the look and movements of lions, eagles, snakes and dinosaurs. |
For your consideration…
Oscar Watch has collected a wide assortment of “For Your Consideration” advertisements, taken from Variety. Campaigning for Oscar gold through these ads are Arthur & the Invisibles, Cars, Curious George, Flushed Away, Happy Feet, Ice Age: The Meltdown, Monster House, Over the Hedge and Paprika. |
Happily N'Ever After clip
Supplied by Lionsgate, a scene from Happily N’Ever After is now up at Coming Soon. The clip presents a prince, voiced by Patrick Warburton, in the midst of a comedic chase. |
Animation test for Where the Wild Things Are
Sea of Waking Dreams points to an interesting artifact: an animation test from 1983, for Where the Wild Things Are. Directed by John Lasseter, the sample blends computer-animated backgrounds with hand-drawn characters. |