Miyazaki discussed the inspiration for his latest feature Ponyo on the Cliff and the issues facing the society of Japan, during a luncheon hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan in Tokyo on November 20. TwitchFilm has posted a text version of much of the discussion wherein Miyazaki also shares his views on commercial […]

Aardman animation’s popular stop-motion show Shaun the Sheep won the International Emmy award in the Children & Young People category, reports AnimationMagazine. Shaun the Sheep which features mischievous adventures of Shaun and his flock, was the only animated program recognized at this year’s International Emmy Awards. Shaun was first introduced in director Nick Park’s Oscar-winning […]

Wired Blog Network reports that Pixar Animation Studios turned to real NASA robots for inspiration to give Wall-E a more realistic feel. To get some insights into how robots move, think and learn, director Andrew Stanton and his team visited the space agency’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, and talked with the folks who […]

IMDB lists a new character, “Chuckles the Clown”, in the Pixar’s upcoming sequel Toy Story 3 to be voiced by the actor James Anthony Cotton. The sequel is set for a 2010 release.

PixarPlanet has posted an exclusive interview with John Ratzenberger wherein he talks about Pixar, his humanitarian work, and more. From Toy Story to the forthcoming Up, Ratzenberger has appeared in every Pixar film and is often considered as Pixar’s lucky charm.

Disney’s animated feature Bolt debuted below expectations in third place, trailing far behind Twilight, the teenage vampire flick which dominated the weekend box office taking in $70.6 million, reports RottenTomatoes. The PG-rated animated flick took in an estimated $27M from 3,651 theaters for a $7,395 average. The report also suggests that the debut of Bolt […]

Movie-List shares the music video I thought I lost you, featuring Miley Cyrus and John Travolta, from Disney’s animated feature Bolt. The music video is available to watch or download in various formats, including high definition.

DVDActive reports that MGM Home Entertainment has announced DVD and Blu-ray releases of Igor on 20th January. Extras on the DVD will include “deleted scenes”, “bloopers” and a “Be An Igor” featurette. The Blu-ray release will also include commentary by Director Tony Leondis, writer Chris McKenna and producer Max Howard, and an alternate opening scene.

Apple has made available a new trailer for the upcoming animated sequel Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs in various formats including HD. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, will be fully produced in 3-D and will see a July 4, 2009 release.

A brand new teaser trailer for the big-screen adaption of Astro Boy has hit the net. The trailer, which can be seen on MovieFone, is available to view in high definition, as well as standard format. Astro Boy stars the voice talents of Freddie Highmore and hits theaters on October 23rd, 2009.

A new theatrical trailer for Henry Selick’s stop-motion animated Coraline can be viewed at Yahoo Movies. Based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, Coraline opens in theaters on February 6th, 2009.

Two exclusive interviews concerning Bolt can both be read at ComingSoon. The first features John Lasseter’s thoughts on the new film, as well as the differences between Pixar and Disney’s creative process and output. The second of the two features a video interview with John Travolta, Miley Cyrus and Mark Walton, all of whom lent […]

IMPAWARDS shares new posters for the upcoming animated films Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Waltz with Bashir.

The 25th Sundance Film Festival will open with Adam Elliot’s clay-animated feature Mary and Max on January 15, reports Variety. Featuring the voices of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Toni Collette, the claymation feature tells the story of a young girl in Melbourne and an obese man in Gotham who are pen pals. Australian animator Adam […]

RottenTomatoes gives an inside look into the making of Pixar’s Wall-E, the best-reviewed wide release of the year with 96% fresh rating on their tomatometer. The article takes a look behind the scenes, shares some early concept art, and also learns the process of crafting Pixar’s animated space odyssey from director Andrew Stanton and others.

Variety reports that Disney classic Beauty and the Beast is all set to get a 3-D makeover. According to the report, Disney is re-rendering Beauty and the Beast using its Disney Digital 3-D technology, and will release the film in 2010. The re-rendering process which is expected to take about nine months to complete will […]

As Walt Disney was fond of saying, “It all started with a Mouse”. Well that start came exactly 80 years ago today, in one small theater in New York, when Mickey Mouse burst onto the screen in Disney’s first cartoon with synchronized sound, Steamboat Willie. Although Mickey had debuted in May of 1928, his first […]

ComicsContinuum reports that Warner Home Video has announced the release of Warner Bros. Animation’s Wonder Woman movie on dvd and blu-ray on March 3. Wonder Woman will be available as a single-disc DVD, 2 Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray. Special Edition and Blu-Ray versions will feature collectible packaging as well as 185 minutes of […]

RottenTomatoes gives an exclusive tour through a selection of the powerful images from Ari Folman’s acclaimed animated drama Waltz With Bashir. Art director and illustrator David Polonsky was responsible for over 80% of the drawings that became the bedrock for the Waltz‘s unique look. Waltz with Bashir is based on the haunting dreamscapes and harrowing […]

Michael Giacchino, has been tapped to serve as the music director for the upcoming Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today. “Michael is an extraordinarily talented and versatile musical artist,” said telecast producer Laurence Mark and executive producer Bill Condon in a joint statement. “We couldn’t be happier that he […]

Disney/Pixar’s latest, instant classic WALL-E comes to DVD and Blu-ray on November 18, but we have a copy for one lucky winner to grab thanks to Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment! Simply add your details to this form and you’ll be entered into the giveaway draw! The closing date is release day, November 18 at […]

IMPAWARDS shares a poster for the stop-motion animated feature $9.99. Based on the Short Stories of Etgar Keret, in $9.99, an ad alters the life of Dave Peck, an unemployed, 28 years old and still living at home.

DVDActive reports that Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced DVD and Blu-ray releases of Open Season 2 for the 27th January. Extras on this release will include “How to Draw: Boog, Elliot & Fifi feature”, “deleted scenes”, “Who Let the Dogs Out music video”, “Going WILD! With the Voice Cast of Open Season 2 featurette”, […]

TheAge reports that the sequel to Academy award winning Happy Feet will be made at a new digital production facility in Sydney which will employ an average of 438 people over three years, including some 230 computer-generated imaging artists. The new digital production facility is also expected to provide a significant boost to the local […]

SlashFilm shares a batch of concept art and production photos from Wall-E to promote the release of the film on DVD and Blu-Ray. The article includes sketches of Wall-E and Eve, storyboards, and concept art for Trash Planet. Thanks to PixarPlanet for sharing the story.

Variety reports that a stop-motion animated version of Pinocchio is on its way to the big screen. Being made by the Jim Henson Co., the new adaptation will be co-directed by acclaimed children’s book illustrator Gris Grimly and executive produced by Guillermo Del Toro. The article suggests that the new stop-motion version will be a […]

Best Animated feature category gets a boost with 20 toons slated to receive qualifying runs in Los Angeles theaters by year’s end, encouraging the studios to enter more than one entry per Oscar season, reports Variety. While Disney has Wall-E and Bolt in contention, DreamWorks’ plans to launch campaigns that focus on the individual strengths […]

Variety reports that Steve Carell will voice the title character in Universal’s Despicable Me, an upcoming 3D animated film about a deplorable man Groo who masterminds the mother of all heists when he plots to steal the moon. Despicable reteams Carell, who voiced one of the characters for Horton Hears a Who, with the producer […]

UpcomingPixar has posted an interview with Ben Burtt, sound designer for Wall-E, best known for his works in Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. Burtt talks about heading the sound on Wall-E, the work process and also how he uses everything that comes into his life as part of the sounds he creates.

PixarPlanet shares four new publicity shots from the upcoming Pixar short, Burn•E which will be available as a bonus feature on the upcoming Wall•E dvd and blu-ray.