Comics2Film writes that La-La Land Records is releasing the Superman: Doomsday soundtrack today, October 23rd. The album features music from the direct-to-video title, as composed by Robert J. Kral (Duck Dodgers, the upcoming Batman Anime).

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.

Yahoo! Broadway currently features a short video showcasing the different costumes used in Disney’s latest venture on Broadway, The Little Mermaid. The Broadway adaptation of the classic animated musical opens to audiences on December 6th at the Lunt-Fontaine Theatre in New York.

Latino Review has the exclusive on 10 new film clips from DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming Bee Movie. The animated comedy, which stars the voice talents of Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Chris Rock, Oprah Winfrey and Kathy Bates, is due out November 2nd, 2007.

The Internet Movie Poster Awards premieres the one-sheet for Blue Sky Studio’s upcoming animated film, Horton Hears a Who. The movie, based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name, is scheduled to hit U.S. theaters on March 14th, 2008.

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 […]

Variety reports that Japan’s Nikkatsu studio and Madhouse toon house are joining forces in the U.S. to make movies with their U.S. partners and expand their worldwide businesses. According to Nikkatsu president Naoki Sato, “We’re not just going to sell remake rights to our properties, but make films using our own corporate resources, in partnership […]

The official Shawn the Sheep website has made available Shawn’s scary clips just in time for Halloween. Apart from this, the site reports in one of their forums here that Shaun will also star in an animated promo video and is hotly tipped to top the charts this Christmas with his very own single. Shawn […]

First Showing writes that at ShowEast, underway in Orlando, Florida, the idea of sequels to Walt Disney Picture’s Enchanted resurfaced. The article adds that the anticipated November film is “a definite must-see for any Disney fans or anyone looking for a heartwarming, funny and enjoyable family film.” Meanwhile, word arrives via the Ultimate Disney Forum […]

Comics2Film has discovered the trailer for the animated feature Turok, Son of Stone. To be released by The Weinstein Company, the film is directed by Tad Stones (the Hellboy Animated franchise).

The A.V. Club places Jonathan Katz in its lineup titled “For Your Reconsideration.” The section specifically highlights the comedian’s work on Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, commenting that the series was “short on kinetic animation, but long on verbal wit and low-key observational humor.”

Cracked.com lists the “Eight Worst Places to Steal a Movie Idea.” Various animated projects are noted in cases for and against certain items, from comics and graphic novels to TV shows and toys, being among the “worst places.”

TV Shows on DVD indicates that the two DVD volumes of Rocket Robin Hood, which were previously scheduled for an October 23rd release, have been delayed for November 27th. Thus far, a reason for the rescheduling has not been given.

Warner Bros. has released a set of four images from last Saturday’s episode of Legion of Super Heroes, titled Chained Lightning. Showcased at Comics2Film, the pictures focus on Lightning Lad and his cybernetic arm. A brand-new episode of Super Heroes, named The Karate Kid, will premiere on Saturday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m. ET/PT as […]

“The Jungle Book’s Platinum Edition, for any faults, is a clear step back up after the lacklustre recent inclusions of Cinderella, Lady And The Tramp and The Little Mermaid,” writes animation historian Ben Simon, in Animated Views‘ review of the latest entry in Disney’s premium home entertainment series. Of the film, Ben proclaims, “The movie […]

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Sony Pictures Animation’s Surf’s Up rode to the top of the national sales and rental DVD charts for the week ending October 14. Meanwhile, the previous week’s top title, Disney’s Jungle Book Platinum Edition DVD, slipped to the #3 position on the sales chart.

IMDB.com’s Studio Briefing provides an update on the international box office for Ratatouille. During its debut in the U.K. last weekend, the Disney/Pixar hit collected $9 million. That amount translates into an impressive $18,000 per each of the 503 theaters showing the film. Likewise, Ratatouille performed strongly in its second week in Germany, taking $6.5 […]

Walt Disney Pictures’ animated G-Force has received a strong competitor for its opening weekend. Variety writes that the family adventure will now go against X-Men Origins: Wolverine on the weekend of May 1, 2009.

Ultimate Disney shares the press announcement for the Disney DVD and Blu-ray releases of The Pixar Short Films Collection – Volume 1. Containing Pixar’s brief animated classics, from The Adventures of André & Wally B. to Lifted, the anticipated collection is scheduled for November 6.

According to a source described as ‘solid,’ TV Shows on DVD believes the Smurfs – Season 1, Volume 1 two-disc DVD set will hit stores on February 26, 2008. As the site cautions, however, one should take the news with a grain of salt until an official announcement from Warner Bros. arrives.

Picnic Pictures’ The Chestnut Tree (see our prior writeup), directed by Hyun-min Lee, produced by Bert and Jennifer Klein, and executive produced by Don Hahn, recently won “Best Animated Short” at the LaFemme International Film Festival held in Beverly Hills. A photo of the award winners shortly after accepting the award and more information on […]

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, […]

Information on the changes announced earlier today for Disney’s California Adventure theme park in Anaheim, CA, can be found at The Orange County Register and o-meon (with numerous photos). Of particular interest to animation fans is news of Cars Land, “A 12-acre addition that will be based on the Cars movie, including an attraction called […]

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.

The official Beouwulf website has been updated and currently showcases 3 new TV Spots for Robert Zemeckis’ latest motion-capture flick in a streaming Flash format. Beowulf will be released in US theaters on November 16th, 2007.

TV Shows on DVD displays the cover art for two upcoming Spongebob titles, To Love a Patty and Atlantis SquarePantis, with release dates set for January 29th and November 13th respectively. The site also offers a first glimpse at The All-New Super Friends Hour – Season 1, Volume 1 and Legion of Super-Heroes – Volume […]

Nausicaa.net reports that the Ghibli Museum Library label is set to release Lev Atamanov’s 1957 animated film Snow Queen on December 15 in select theaters in Japan. The film strongly inspired Hayao Miyazaki and played a critical role in the early days of his career. GhibliWorld has the English translation of an interview with Hayao […]

WallaceandGromit.com reports that Wallace & Gromit creator Nick Park’s 1958 Austin A35 van, which inspired the Anti-Pesto van in Curse of the Were-Rabbit, is up for auction on eBay. The van will be auctioned on eBay from 9am on Wednesday, October 17th, until Friday, October 26. In addition, it will be delivered with a Certificate […]