In an article featured on Rotten Tomatoes, Joel Silver discusses the technology being used in the upcoming film adaption of Speed Racer, and how it will affect the overall visual stlyle of the movie. “[Speed Racer] has a look that you have never seen before. It’s really a vast panorama of the story,” Silver explains, […]

In an article featured on Sci-Fi Wire, the critically-acclaimed director Brad Bird revealed details about Pixar’s 2009 release, Up. Saying that the picture will be different than any other Pixar movie, Bird hinted that it will be targeted at a more mature audience than the studio’s previous films. “I think it’s a really great, emotional, […]

The first teaser trailer for the upcoming sci-fi comedy Space Chimps can be viewed on Movies Online. Likewise, Animatie provides an image featuring the films’ logo as well as several characters. The movie will open in theaters during the first half of 2008.

Two new promotional images from the upcoming Alvin And The Chipmunks feature can be viewed at IGN. The stills feature the famous furry trio, as well as David Seville, who is played by Jason Lee. An exclusive interview with the movies’ star can also be read at USA Weekend.

According to DesMoinesRegister, Grasshorse Technologies plans on moving and expanding its LA-based animation studio to Iowa. The decision was made due to the new tax incentives given to film companies by the state. Grasshorse creates both 2D and 3D animation, with clients that include Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, and Disney.

SCI FI Wire reports that the upcoming adventure flick Beowulf will be screened in 3-D when it opens in IMAX on November 16th. The film will be in its regular 2-D format when it is released in normal theaters on the same day. Meanwhile, a 45-second clip of Beowulf, titled “Sea Monsters”, can be viewed […]

Jeffery Katzenberg, one of the co-founders of DreamWorks Animation studios, was escorted out of a hotel after an argument he participated in with the facilities’ staff members, reports Yahoo News. A spokesman for Katzenberg’s partner David Geffen gave an explanation for the situation, stating that “They [the hotel staff and Katzenberg] both apologized and that […]

ComingSoon reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan and game studio Capcom are set to produce an animated film based on the Resident Evil franchise, which is currently titled Biohazard: Degeneration. While there is no set release date, a late 2008 opening is suggested in the article. The film will be created using CGI, and is […]

Animatie currently features a brand-new teaser trailer for the upcoming Dreamworks animated feature, Kung Fu Panda. Starring the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, and Dustin Hoffman, Panda follows Po, a lazy bear in Ancient China, and his efforts to become a Kung Fu master. Thanks to “CGIFanatic” on the […]

Variety reports that Spyro the Dragon, the fiery purple star of Sierra Entertainment and Vivendi Game’s popular video game franchise, is headed to the big screen to star in his own animated feature. The CGI flick will be written by Dan Altiere, with Dan Chuba, John Davis, Mark Dippe, Brian Manis and Ash Shah set […]

Fred Willard, who will play the first-ever live-action character in a Pixar movie, recently talked with Rotten Tomatoes about his role in the upcoming animated sci-fi flick Wall•E. Willard revealed that he will portray the CEO of Buy N’ Large, a huge futuristic store that “practically owns everything in the world.”

A rather cheesy article on Upcoming Pixar points to the sculpture-artist Troy Landwehr, who created a carving of Ratatouille‘s star, Remy, for the film’s DVD release party. The catch? The piece was created entirely out of yellow cheddar cheese. A video of the artist working on his sculpture can also be viewed on the site.

Internet Movie Poster Awards currently features a new German poster for the upcoming motion-capture film, Beowulf. The classic tale is set to open in theaters on November 16th.

ComingSoon has posted an article interviewing Mike Belzer, Kathleen Gavin, and Henry Selick, all of whom did various work on The Nightmare Before Christmas. The three discuss the re-release of the film in 3-D and its popularity status since its original opening. The trio also mention the upcoming stop-motion movie Coraline, hinting at story points […]

SciFi Wire currently features a behind-the-scenes look at the special effects for the animal characters of The Golden Compass. Due to the fact that the furry co-stars are almost entirely computer-generated in the movie, actors Dakota Blue Richards and Nicole Kidman acted out scenes with green footballs and other devices in place of animals. The […]

James Marsden, who plays the Prince in the upcoming Disney film Enchanted, recently discussed his royal role with Disney Insider. Commenting on the story of the movie, Marsden explains, “I guess they’re calling it ‘a modern-day fairy tale’. It begins in the animated world, much like Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Cinderella — the Disney classics, […]

Upcoming Pixar reports that Brad Bird’s critically acclaimed film Ratatouille is up for pre-order on iTunes. The French-set tale’s price is set at $12.99, and will be available for purchase on November 6.

Matt Damon, star of the Bourne film trilogy, will be making a guest appearance on the children’s show Arthur, reports USA Today. Damon will appear in the September 3rd episode as himself, encouraging young viewers to send in homemade videos for “Postcards From You!”.

USA Today has posted a preview of a novel by Paul Halpern that takes a look at the science featured in the long-running television show, The Simpsons. The book, titled What’s Science Ever Done for Us? What The Simpsons Can Teach Us About Physics, Robots, Life, and the Universe, takes specific events that occurred in […]

In the latest ‘animated television series-turned feature film’ news, ComingSoon reports that Stephen Sommers, director of The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and Van Helsing, is set to helm the upcoming G.I. Joe movie. The article also provides a link to a 40-year history of the G.I. Joe franchise, which can be read on Hasbro’s site […]

Several new posters for the upcoming motion-capture film Beowulf have appeared at CanMag, each featuring different characters from the movie. Larger version of the posters can be found at IMP Awards.

After the success of the cartoon-inspired film Transformers, New Regency, reports Variety, is looking to make their own giant robot flick. The studio is currently developing a live-action adaptation of the Japanese animated television series Voltron: Defender of the Universe, which follows the struggle of a group of apocalypse survivors using huge machines to fight […]

Variety reports that the animated television program Jonny Quest will be adapted into a live-action film sometime in the future. Warner Bros. will be developing the picture along with Speed Racer, another animated TV show adaption. Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter are set to produce, whith Dan Mazeau writing the script.

An interview with acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer can be read at Comingsoon. Zimmer discusses several films that he provided music to, including animated titles like Madagascar and the recently released Simpsons Movie. Live-action films, such as The Dark Knight and Pirates Of The Caribbean, are also spoken of.

Ain’t It Cool News has posted a YouTube video featuring a clip from the upcoming Futurama DVD film, Bender’s Big Score. The footage premiered at the San Diego Comic Con 2007, and the DVD will be released on November 27. A direct link to the video can be found here.

Though the event is still several months away, early Oscar talk at The Envelope predicts that The Simpsons Movie and the Parisian-set Ratatouille will be the the main contenders this year for the Best Animated Feature Film award. Edward Douglas points out, “Look at how many Emmys The Simpsons has won, and it’s very much […]

A description of the Wall•E panel at this year’s San Diego Comic Con can be read at ComingSoon. The article covers comments from the film’s director, Andrew Stanton, a presentation by sound-designer Ben Burtt, and a depiction of clips shown at the event. The article also includes a link to Buynlarge.com, the website for a […]

ComingSoon currently features an R-rated international trailer for Robert Zemeckis’ upcoming motion-capture film, Beowulf. The movie is set to open in conventional and IMAX theaters on November 16, 2007.

The trailer for the new animated series, Spectacular Spider-Man, can be viewed at ENI. The video, which features the web-slinger taking on a group of baddies, premiered this week at the San Diego Comic Con.

USA Today features an intricate article covering the premier of The Simpsons Movie in Springfield, Vermont. The story details the events held in honor of the Simpsons film, and hosts several videos covering the event as well as short interviews with fans who attended. The Simpsons Movie will be opening in theaters this Friday.