TV Shows on DVD reports that the release of Transformers: Armada – Season 1, Part 2 has been delayed one week. Once scheduled for September 26th, the DVD set will hit stores on October 3rd.

Newsarama relays the info Eric Radomski provides about his upcoming series, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo: Get A Clue. The article explains the show’s premise, noting that Fred, Daphne, Velma, and the original Mystery Machine will only occasionally appear. Sporting a new look for its title characters, Shaggy & Scooby-Doo will premiere in the Kids’ WB lineup, […]

Lifehacker points to a fun, easy way for younger animation enthusiasts to create their own animated shorts. Instructables has the instructions, which call for a whiteboard, a USB camera, a computer, and free software.

According to Contact Music, hip-hop star Pharrell Williams, producer of hits for Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg and Nelly, has admitted his love for animation. Williams commented, “I’m always watching Disney cartoons: Bambi, Snow White, The Incredibles and Toy Story. It’s life-altering, that [stuff]. I’m a Cartoon Network fan. And Boomerang. That’s the throwback […]

IGN offers a sneak peek at one of THQ’s introductory Wii projects, Spongebob Squarepants: Creature from the Krusty Krab. The preview particularly examines the platforming portions of the game, presenting video footage and screenshots.

The Sierra Vista Herald notices animator Mike Gerard, who is currently enjoying life as an Arizona Ranger and a federal officer with Transportation Security Administration. A graduate from the California Institute of the Arts, Gerard’s credits include: Beauty and the Beast, Mickey’s the Prince & the Pauper, The Simpsons, Tiny Toon Adventures, Angry Beavers, Animaniacs, […]

AngolaPress indicates that China’s cartoon industry is expected to produce 70,000 minutes of animation this year, signaling the industry’s rapid development. Attempting to reach that goal, the country has released 50,000 minutes of cartoons, already exceeding last year’s total of 47,200 minutes.

Yahoo! Movies/Reuters writes that Ice Age director Chris Wedge will helm a computer animated adaptation of William Joyce’s picture book The Leaf Men and Brave Good Bugs. Twentieth Century Fox is developing the project. “Described as an epic adventure centering on ancient elfin magic, the book follows a troop of brave bugs who march off […]

Jim Hill Media introduces new pictures from My Friends Tigger and Pooh, including images of some early merchandise inspired by the show. Pooh will debut on Playhouse Disney next spring.

TV Shows on DVD brings its readers the cover artwork to a selection of future DVD releases. Titles in the mix include front art for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Season 3 (2003) and Transformers: Armada – Season 1, Part 2, along with back art for Batman Beyond – The Complete Second Season and Speed […]

Nickelodeon Movies and MTV Films are becoming full labels for the Paramount Motion Picture Group, ending their 12-year runs as production companies. Thus, the duo will join a lineup that includes Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks SKG, Paramount Vantage and Paramount Classics. Coming Soon has more on this development. Nickelodeon Movies has handled numerous animated movies based […]

Channel NewsAsia heralds that schools in Signapore are using animation to teach National Education. From sand to crayons, a variety of materials are utilized as students create their own animated shorts, in the name of education, competition, and fun. The piece includes a video demonstrating students at work on their animated undertakings.

With a press release at Yahoo! Finance, Promise Technologies, Inc. announces that some of Pixar’s top talent will be attending Screenwriting Expo 5. The schedule for this year’s event includes a full day of programs by Pixar Animation Studio’s key creative personnel. On Saturday, October 21st, both Andrew Stanton and Brad Bird will be in […]

CNN Money posts the results of a poll conducted by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, dealing with the eight worst bossses on TV. The list includes The Simpsons’ Mr. Burns, Homer Simpson’s boss, and The Jetsons’ Cosmo Spacely, George Jetson’s employer. Other television bosses in the list are Gordon Ramsey, head chef for Hell’s […]

Courtesy of Box Office Mojo: 6 – Barnyard with $7,581,622, averaging $2,349 over 3,227 theaters ($46,088,273 total; 3rd week) 14 – Monster House with $1,970,819, averaging $1,178 over 1,673 theaters ($67,372,407 total; 5th week) 17 – The Ant Bully with $1,041,357, averaging $1,225 over 850 theaters ($24,616,815 total; 4th week) 24 – Cars with $438,906, […]

The Animation Guild Blog directs readers to The Los Angeles Times, where an intriguing and informative article awaits on the subject of writer’s residuals in animation. The piece explains the noticeable differences in salaries between writers of live-action and animated projects. Furthermore, the composition explains how that standard was set.

The soundtrack for Brother Bear 2 is now for sale at iTunes. Only tracks of the movie’s score, composed by Dave Metzger, may be bought individually, with Melissa Etheridge’s three new tunes being “Album Only” releases.

Cover artwork for the Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties DVD has been revised, as revealed by DVD Active. The latest version of the packaging replaces Prince with Otie, while also opting for a more colorful appearance. Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties will enter stores on October 10th. Also dealing with the subject of […]

Coming Soon was invited to attend a sneak peek of numerous projects in the works at Sony Pictures Animation, including Open Season, Surf’s Up, Hotel Transylvania and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The site summarizes the sights and sounds seen during the presentation, which featured clips from the noted films. Speaking of Surf’s Up, […]

While promoting The Quiet, 24’s Elisha Cuthbert told SCI FI Wire the story behind her involvement with Cat Tale, a role she landed thanks to her voicework on the 24 video game. “They said, ‘You’ve got a great voice, and we’d love to use you for an animated cartoon. It wouldn’t take up a lot […]

According to a research team at the University of Siena, cartoons provide twice as much comfort as mothers, when it comes to easing pain. The study especially regarded discomfort during medical procedures, such as the retrieving of a blood sample. Hypnosis, toys, and even virtual reality glasses were all used during the test. However, animation […]

As noticed by “askmike1” at the Animated News Forum, the teaser website for Shrek the Third is now open for business, showcasing a promotional image for the movie. The third chapter in the Shrek saga will arrive nationwide on May 18, 2007.

Billboard.com has the official track listing for the sountrack to Everyone’s Hero. Artists on the album include: John Ondrasik (“The Best”), Brooks & Dunn (“Keep on Swinging” and “Swing It”), Tyrone Wells (“Dream Like New York”), Chris Botti with Lyle Lovett (“Chicago (That Toddling Town)”), Jon Randall and Jessi Alexander (“The Best Day of My […]

Post Magazine briefly looks at the making of a new advertisement for Wal-Mart’s in-house pharmacy. Designed by the visual effects specialists at Steele, the 30-second spot may likewise be viewed at the website. “The concept of the ad was to show what moms and their families would do with the extra time they save by […]

The Animation Guild Blog lends the lowdown on what’s happening at Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Currently in the works are 20 more episodes for Go, Diego, Go (second season), Avatar (third season), and Spongebob Squarepants (fifth season). Meanwhile, new series Ni Hao Kai-Lan is getting 20 episodes, while fellow newcomers El Tigre and Random Cartoons will […]

Cartoon Brew reminds that this evening, “A Salute to Norman McLaren” will be held, courtesy of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Hosted by animation critic Charles Solomon, the event will offer some of McLaren’s finest work created for the National Film Board of Canada. Among the eight films to be screened are […]

Latino Review has scored some new images from the Warner Bros. musical comedy Happy Feet. The penguin picture will tap dance into theaters this “Novemburrr.”

On August 28th, from 11am – 12pm, Nick Jr. and its sister network Noggin will premiere Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Afterward, the show will move to its regular broadcast time of 11:30am on Nick Jr. Bob Boyle, the producer behind such Nickelodeon hits as The Fairly Oddparents and Danny Phantom, is working beside Bolder Media for […]

The second DVD volumes of Animaniacs and Pinky & the Brain are making their way to stores on December 5th. Although bonus features for the releases are unknown at this time, DVD Active has high-res cover artwork for the titles. Meanwhile, another past television favorite, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, is likewise making its […]

Ultimate Disney reveals some of upcoming compilation DVD projects Disney has in the works for fans. The list includes Timeless Tales: Volume 4; Funny Factory with Goofy (Volume 3); and Funny Factory with Huey, Dewey, and Louie (Volume 4). Those titles will be joined later this year by the Walt Disney Treasures of The Complete […]