animated-news

Tintin sequel is still happening

Although he’s been incredibly busy getting his Hobbit trilogy to the big screen as of late, Peter Jackson is still planning on making his sequel to The Adventures of Tintin in the near future. According to Bleeding Cool, Jackson will shoot the motion capture footage sometime next year, with the movie aiming for a 2015 […]

First look: Monsters University

EW has your first look at two brand new images from Monsters University, the upcoming prequel to Monsters, Inc. In addition, they also have more details involving the film’s plot, which will involve Mike and Sulley’s rivarly and eventual friendship. “We get to show off their differences,” says producer Kori Rae. “They both approach life in […]

Get ready for an…Angry Birds movie?

As was rumored several months ago, an Angry Birds movie is apparently actually happening now, ComingSoon.net is reporting. Despicable Me producer John Cohen will produce the film, which will be the first animated feature from Rovio Entertainment. The Angry Birds, of course, are the stars of an incredibly popular video game, and were recently the subject […]

New Lone Ranger trailer

Continuing what has proven to be a huge week as far as movie previews are concerned, Diseny has released a new trailer for The Lone Ranger which can be seen at iTunes. Starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, the adventure western opens everywhere next 4th of July weekend.

Man of Steel trailer soars online

Days before it was set to debut before The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on the big screen, the brand new trailer for the much-anticipated Superman reboot The Man of Steel has made its way online and can be seen over at ComingSoon.net. From the director of 300 and Watchmen, the movie flies into theaters everywhere […]

Critics’ Choice Awards nominations announced

Brave, Frankenweenie, ParaNorman, Madagascar 3, Rise of the Guardians and Wreck-It Ralph are the six nomations for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Critics Choice Awards. Learn Me Right from Brave got a nomination in the Best Original Song category. And The Avengers, Cloud Atlas, Life of Pi, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Dark […]

Ty Burrell To Star In New Muppet Movie

Christoph Waltz was set to star in the new Muppet movie, but due to scheduling conflicts he pulled out of the project. Good news Muppet fans! The lack of a lead human actor does not mean the movie is canceled. Instead the good folks at the Muppet Studios signed Ty Burrell for the movie. Burrell […]

Wreck It-Ralph sequel happening?

Is a sequel to Wreck-It Ralph going to happen? The people behind it apparently think so, according to Moviehole.net. Sarah Silverman, the voice of Vanellope von Schweetz in the film, said that “there will be a sequel.” John C.Reilly, the voice of the title character, added that “The movie made $150 million dollars in eleven […]

Pixar’s “Mind” movie gets a title?

Pixar’s Untitled Movie That Takes You Inside The Mind may be untitled no more. Bleeding Cool reports that the Pete Docter directed film, told from the perspective of a little girl’s emotions, will be titled The Inside Out. After getting that scoop, the site did some research and discovered that Disney’s head of distribution in […]

National Board of Review honors Wreck-it Ralph

Wreck-it Ralph picked up the prize for Best Animated Film from the National Board of Review, according to Entertainment Weekly. Their track record of predicting Oscar success is close to perfect. Since the Academy started giving out an animated feature award in 2001, the winner of the NBR animation prize went on to win the […]

New The Croods trailer, DreamWorks 2013 slate details

A new trailer for The Croods has made its debut online over at iTunes movie trailers. The movie directed by Chris Sanders comes to theaters everywhere this March. And for those who want a sneek peek at The Croods and other DreamWorks Animation titles coming next year, check out ComingSoon.net’s report on a recent preview that […]

Fyodor Khitruk Passes Away

The Soviet animation legend Fyodor Khitruk passed away on 12/3/12 at age 95. Animaton Magazine highlights the legend, who is best known for creating Vinni Puh, the Russian version of A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh. The three Vinni Pih cartoons were made from 1969 to 1972. Khitruk also adapted Pinnocchio for Russian audiences in 1960 […]

Netflix and Disney Sign Streaming Deal

Have you wanted to watch a Disney film on Netflix, but were unable to find it in the streaming library? Good news! Disney and Netflix have signed a deal for the Mouse’s films to stream on the popular service…in 2016. The deal includes movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Disnenature. If you do not want […]

Dinner with Pixar Co-Founder

For those of you near San Francisco, Grubwithus is having a contest where you can win two seats to a dinner with Pixar co-founder Alvy Ray Smith — someone who seems to have been forgotten in the history of Pixar. If you’re a fan of the studio you might find this especially interesting as Smith […]

Frankenweenie wins NYFCC award

Awards season has begun! After the Annie nominations this morning, the New York Film Critics’ Circle has announced the winners of their annual prizes. And the animation award went to Disney and Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie. However, that may not be a harbinger of Oscar glory. Since the Academy started giving out an animated feature award […]

2012 Annie Award nominations announced

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 40th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. The nominees for Best Animated Features this year are: Brave, Frankenweenie, Hotel Transylvania, ParaNorman, Rise of the Guardians, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, The Rabbi’s Cat, and Wreck-It Ralph. Brave, Rise […]

Seth MacFarlene gives yet another Family Guy movie update

The long-rumored, long-reported Family Guy movie has been talked about for what seems like forever, but fans rarely get anything regarding official news on the matter. Seth MacFarlene, once again, spoke about the movie’s plans while speaking to EW. “We do know what the Family Guy movie will be,” he said. “The Simpsons Movie, I […]

Monsters University gets a poster

A teaser poster for the upcoming Monsters Univeristy–showing Mike and Sulley in college gear–has been revealed today and can be seen at ComingSoon.net. The prequel to Monsters, Inc. is set to open at theaters everywhere on June 21st.

Hotel Transylvania scaring its way onto DVD in January

Sony’s box office hit Hotel Transylvania will be released on Blu-Ray and DVD early next year, CinemaBlend is reporting. Extras will include the short film Good Night Mr. Foot and an audio commentary track. It will be available to own on DVD, Blu-Ray and a special 3D Blu-Ray on January 29th.

Rise of the Guardians Hits 4th Place

In what some have benn calling a big under performance, Rise of the Guardians falls into fourth place after the US Thanksgiving weekend. The movie was just shy of $24 million, topping the other big release Life of Pi, Lincoln, the new James Bond thriller Skyfall, and everyone’s favorite vampire romance Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part […]

21 Animated Films Up For Oscar Consideration

This just in from the Academy, 21 animated films could potentially be Oscar nominees. The Hollywood Reporter has a nice list that breaks the films down by animation style. CGI topped the list, along with handful of foreign traditionally animated films. What makes histroy, though, are the number of stop-motion pictures up for award and […]

Royal ratings for Sofia the First

Disney’s much-marketed TV movie Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess saw a very strong reception on Sunday night, earning 5.2 million viewers, THR is reporting. Roughly more than a million of those viewers were adults, while the remaining audience fell into the 2-11 age range. The film is set to launch a TV series for […]

Rise of the Guardians opens today

Just in time for the big Thanksgiving weekend, DreamWorks Animation’s much anticipated Rise of the Guardians (no, not a sequel to the movie about the owls) opens in theaters everywhere today. So far the movie has been met with holiday spirit from critics, who gave it a 76% “freshness” rating over at RottenTomatoes.com. Although no one […]

Ghibli adds two new films to their upcoming slate

Time to rejoice Studio Ghibli fans! The much loved Japanese animation studio has just added two new films from their most acclaimed directors- Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, to their upcoming slate, reports Collider. The Wind Rises (Kaze Tachinu), the new film by Hayao Miyazaki centers on Jiro Horikoshi, the man who designed the Zero […]

Princess Mononoke Live On Stage…For a Short Time

The powerful Studio Ghibli epic Princess Mononoke has been adapted for the live-stage by Whole Hog Theatre Company. The group is a non-profit based in London and they specialize in adaptations, turning the impossible into stage shows. For a one week engagement in April, the troupe plans on performing their take on Princess Mononoke, but […]

Sesame Street Muppeteer Kevin Clash Resigns

It’s a sad day for the Muppet and entertainment communities. Kevin Clash, a 28-year veteran performer on the popular children’s show Sesame Street, resigned from his job on November 20, 2012. According to Sesame Workshop’s statement, both Clash and the studio felt it was best for him to leave due to recent controversaries surrounding his […]

First Epic trailer now online

A brand new first trailer for 20th Century Fox animated fantasy Epic has gone online and can be watched over at Apple. Directed by Chris Wedge and featuring the voices of Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried, and Christoph Waltz, Epic will be out in theaters May 24th, 2013.

Sony Is Revving Up With Popeye and Hotel Transylvania 2

Sony Animation recently decided to ramp up their amount of animated movies. Adding to that list are two new features: Popeye will follow will be rendered 3-D animation with Genndy Tartakovksy at the helm. Jay Scherick and David Ronn, the Smurfs writers will provide the script. The spinach-loving sailor will hit theaters September 26, 2014. […]

Disney Characters Get the Paris Treatment

Remember a few months ago when images of Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, and Donald appeared on the Internet in haute coutre fashion with thinner character designs? Controversary has, of course, sprung up over the skinnified versions. The characters were given a makeover for the Barneys New York Electric Holiday advertising campaign. Minnie dreams about going to […]

Tyrus Wong: Brushstrokes in Hollywood Kickstarter campaign launched

Yesterday, Nov. 16, saw the launch by Don Hahn, Disney historian Charles Solomon and other artists of the Kickstarter campaign in support of Tyrus Wong: Brushstrokes in Hollywood , a documentary film about legendary concept designer Tyrus Wong who just turned 102, and was a key contributor to Bambi and many other Disney films. “This […]