ComingSoon has posted an in-depth article focusing on the behind the scenes work of Dinsey’s upcoming animated feature, Bolt. Two scenes from the film are described in the story, which discusses how Disney’s use of 3-D has enhanced the movie. The production offices of Bolt‘s crew are also mentioned in the article, along with information […]

Random! Cartoons, a collection of 39 different cartoons all created in various mediums, is set to air on Nickelodeon on December 6th after several delays, reports Animation World Network. Created by Fred Seibert, the series will be shown on Saturdays and Sundays, with three cartoons being aired in an episode.

Variety reports that Andrew Millstein has been named general manager of Disney Animation, while Jim Morris will perform the same job for Pixar Animation Studios. Millstein and Morris have both recently been involved in overseeing the digital direction of both studios, and each report to Ed Catmull, president of Disney and Pixar. Millstein previously oversaw […]

An article on Variety reveals that director Gore Verbinski and actor Johnny Depp are both involved in Rango, an upcoming animated film about a house pet that seeks to discover his true self. The CGI feature will be a reunion for Verbinski and Depp, who also worked together in Pirates Of The Caribbean. Rango‘s animation […]

After joining John Denver for a family sing-song, foiling Ebenezer Scrooge’s humbugging of the festive season, and saving their Muppet Theater, the Muppets are getting set to hop back onto NBC again for the holidays with Letters To Santa: A Muppets Christmas. Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppet gang will […]

Well…not exactly, but in his first two months into his new television deal at Sony, director Barry Sonnenfeld (the Addams Family and Men In Black movies, and a producer on Enchanted) has projects set up at three broadcast networks, including The Nelsons for ABC. The premise may sound familiar to fans of Brad Bird’s The […]

Latino Review reports that the IMAX run of the upcoming Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has been extended. The film will now run into December, including the Thanksgiving holiday season, which tends to be a popular time of year for going to the movies. Madagascar 2 will hit theaters on November 7th.

A new trailer for the Clone Wars animated series has appeared on the official website for the show. The Star Wars spin off will air on Cartoon Network on October 3rd at 9:00 PM. Thanks to “Weny’s Jane” for the heads up!

A very short teaser for the upcoming CGI feature Gatchaman can be viewed on YouTube. Gatchaman is due out in theaters in April of 2009.

As with the second Ice Age movie the third Ice Age movie is being introduced to us with a new Scrat short where the hapless yet determined saber-toothed squirrel goes to great lengths to retrieve an acorn with his adventures leading him into the larger story of the feature film. Watch the teaser trailer/short now […]

Animation World Network reports that Fitzroy Media and cartoonist Peter Gallagher have signed a development deal for the popular feline character Heathcliff. The agreement will allow Fitroy to create animated feature films, direct-to-video releases, location based entertainment products, and more featuring the street-smart cat. The cartoon strip Heathcliff was created in 1973 by George Gately, […]

Yahoo! News reports the sad news that animator Bill Melendez has passed away at the age of 91. Melendez began work at the Disney studio before moving on to Warner Bros. then UPA then helping to successfully bring the Peanuts comic strips to life in enduring television animation. He also voiced the characters of Snoopy […]

Hot on the heels of its recent theatrical release Star Wars: The Clone Wars will premiere as a weekly television series from Lucasfilm Animation, on Cartoon Network beginning Friday, October 3 at 9 p.m. The first episode will be an hour long.

Animation World Network now sports a collection of remembrances by many in the animation industry (including Don Hahn, Glen Keane, Gene Deitch, Chuck Williams, Chris Wedge, John Lasseter, and Jeffrey Katzenberg) of recently passed Disney animator Ollie Johnston while Jim Hill Media reports on the recent life celebration that was held in Ollie’s remembrance at […]

A list of several bonus features for the Blu-ray release of Wall-E has also popped up online, and can be read here. Special features on the disk include storyboards for the new short Burn-E, numerous deleted scenes, and a ‘geek track’. Wall-E will be available for purchase on November 18th. Thanks again to Daniel for […]

According to Upcoming Pixar, actor Micheal Keaton has been cast as Barbie’s boyfriend, Ken, in the latest installment to the Toy Story series. This will be Keaton’s second role in a Pixar film, as he also voiced the character Chick Hicks in 2006’s Cars. Toy Story 3 will open in theaters on June 18th, 2010.

DVDActive has posted the DVD cover art for DreamWork’s hit animated comedy, Kung Fu Panda. Interestingly, the site also hosts cover art for a bonus DVD titled Secretes Of The Furious Five, a new animated short featuring characters from the original film. Kung Fu Panda hits shelves on November 11th. Thanks to Daniel for the […]

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that James McAvoy and Emily Blunt have been recruited to star in the upcoming animated feature Gnomeo And Juliet. Emily Blunt will be replacing Kate Winslet, who was originally set to play Juliet two years ago before a scheduling conflict prevented her from doing so. Currently in it’s story-board phase, […]

In honor of the 20th anniversary of RenderMan, Rotten Tomatoes has assembled in a list twenty classic films that have employed the software in various ways. RenderMan was created two decades ago by Pixar, revolutionizing the world of computer-generated special effects and animation. The movies feature on Rotten Tomatoe’s list range from 1988’s Terminator 2: […]

DVDTimes has posted a UK dvd review of Azur and Asmar, directed by French animator Michel Ocelot who is also known for his debut feature Kirikou and the Sorceress. Azur and Asmar tells the story of two boys brought up as brothers, find themselves pitted against each other in a quest as they embark on […]

DVDActive has now posted coverart for the upcoming dvd editions of Pixar’s Wall-E, which will be out on November 18. Wall-E is expected to see a 1-disc, 3-disc, and a Blu-ray release, details on which can be found here.

DVDActive reports that Fox Home Entertainment has announced the 11th season of The Simpsons for the 7th October. Each of the episodes will be presented in 1.33:1 full frame, along with English Dolby Digital tracks. Extras will include audio commentaries, deleted scenes, an animation showcase, a Line From Matt Groening featurette, and a Commercial.

GhibliWorld brings an English summary of an interview with Hayao Miyazaki by Robert Whiting, a sport journalist who has been living in Japan for a long time. Miyazaki talks about his childhood life during wartime, Studio Ghibli, and more. In addition, the site also reports that the Japanese box-office collections for Hayao Miyazaki’s latest feature […]

Upcomingpixar reports that unlike Pixar’s previous barebone releases of Cars and Ratatouille, WALL•E would be receiving 4 home video releases. The first being a single disc DVD which will include a directors commentary, Presto & BURN•E, deleted scenes, a sound design featurette, and ‘WALL•E‘s Tour of the Universe’. Additionally there will be a three disc […]

Serbian Director Aleksa Gajic has announced that work on Technotise – Edith and I has been completed after its three year production, with a premiere planned for November 2008. The CGI film, shaded to approximate the look of traditional animation, is the first such feature film to be made in Serbia. Artwork, sound bites including […]

UpcomingPixar reports that Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced the release of Wall-E on DVD and Blu-ray on November 18. The Blu-ray will be a two disc release, one disc being the feature presentation and special features, and the second being a digital copy of the film. More details on the specific content and special […]

What it would look like if some of our favorite superheroes and villains were to show up in random episodes of The Simpsons? Cinematical points to Springfield Punx Blog, where they Simpsonize a number of our most beloved fictional characters in movies and TV, including the Batman and Joker.

In a rare occurrence, two animated films open on the same day. First up is Warner Bros.’ Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The film opens in 3,452 theatres according to Box Office Mojo. Critics say the force is not strong with this one — it scores 18% on the Tomatometer, and an abysmal 5% counting […]

GhibliWorld takes a closer look at the upcoming book The Art of Ponyo on the Cliff, based on Hayao Miyazaki’s film of the same name. The book, which contains a variety of sketches, storyboards, background information, and cel reproductions with backgrounds, hits stands in Japan on August 2.

UltimateDisney reports that the upcoming Platinum Edition blu-ray release of Sleeping Beauty will now carry 3 discs, two the previously announced Blu-ray presentation and third being a bonus standard DVD of the film. Sleeping Beauty Platinum Edition will be in stores on October 8.