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TV to DVD: Ghostbusters, Legion Of SuperHeroes, Ben 10

TV Shows on DVD premieres the cover artwork for the second volume of Filmation’s Ghostbusters, as well as the first volume of The Legion Of SuperHeroes. The site also releases first information on the second season of Ben 10.

Rodriguez to meet The Jetsons?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Robert Rodriguez might direct a live-action adaptation of The Jetsons. Although Rodriguez could instead helm the big screen version of Land of the Lost, sources suggest that Jetsons may have the edge due to the project being further along. The latest screenplay for the Jetsons feature was penned by Adam […]

Superman: Doomsday teaser site opens

The teaser website for Superman: Doomsday has arrived. Opening with a quote from the movie, the domain reveals a behind-the-scenes featurette, as well as a large look at the cover artwork, for the direct-to-video film. Doomsday will begin September 18, 2007.

Shrek the Third roundup #4

With SCI FI Wire, Julie Andrews and Rupert Everett speak about their roles in Shrek the Third. Likewise, Antonio Banderas tells the site that a Puss in Boots spin-off is currently in the works, with the project possibly being a direct-to-video title. In other Third news, McDonald’s promotion of the film will focus more on […]

Big DVD plans unveiled for Warner Animation

The Digital Bits has posted a transcript from last night’s Home Theater Forum chat with animation and television representatives of Warner Bros’ Home Entertainment. As it turns out, Tom & Jerry – Spotlight Collection Volume 3, The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians and Aquaman will be released later in 2007, while Tiny Toons is looking […]

Disney/Pixar, Samsung team for Ratatouille promotion

Upcoming Pixar relays the announcement that Samsung is teaming with Disney/Pixar to promote Ratatouille with the launch of the French Door Refrigerator. At the 2007 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, running May 8-10 in Las Vegas, the Samsung booth will screen trailers for the film via a Ratatouille-themed vignette that highlights Samsung’s Total Kitchen Solution.

Warren Ellis Talks Castlevania

GameSetWatch points out that popular comic book writer Warren Ellis has begun blogging on the Castlevania: Dracula’s Curse website about the writing process for the upcoming animated Castlevania direct-to-DVD film, based on the successful game franchise of the same name. The blog holds tidbits of information from the writer about what the audience can expect […]

Julie Andrews to narrate Enchanted

Julie Andrews told SCI FI Wire that she will provide the narration for Disney’s upcoming animated/live-action movie Enchanted. “I am going to be doing a narration for Disney on a movie called Enchanted, and that happens in June for me,” Andrews said in interviews while promoting Shrek the Third. Andrews isn’t sure if the narration […]

New Ratatouille podcast, 6 new high-res images

Film Ick provides direct download for a new Ratatouille podcast entitled: Linguini A La Carte. As the title suggests, Linguini receives most of the spotlight in this one. The podcast also reveals some new footage as well as containing some mild spoilers. Meanwhile, /Film showcases 6 new high-res character poses featuring the secondary characters from […]

TV to DVD: The Simpsons, Popeye

TV Shows on DVD has the lowdown on the August 7 release of The Simpsons – season 10, wich will contain all 23 episodes and a load of bonus features. The site also reveals the full list of bonus features for Popeye The Sailor – Volume 1: 1933-1938.

Shrek the Third trailer – streaming links

Please find below streaming links in various formats for Shrek the Third‘s new trailer which debuted Friday in theaters:

Mike Mitchell to helm Shrek 4

Mike Mitchell is in negotiations to direct Shrek 4, announces The Hollywood Reporter. The fourth installment in the franchise was penned by Tim Sullivan. Previous credits for Mitchell include Sky High and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, as well as this year’s Spongebob Squarepants episode Friend or Foe.

Disney, Breathed teaming for future features?

Jim Hill Media indicates that Pirates of the Caribbean franchise director Gore Verbinski is working with author Berkeley Breathed on a computer animated adaptation of Flawed Dogs: The Year End Leftovers at the Piddleton “Last Chance” Dog Pound for Walt Disney Pictures. Furthermore, it appears that Robert Zemeckis could possibly be working on a film […]

Studio survey offers Disney, Sony, Network news

According to the Animation Guild Blog, rumors remain that Disney’s American Dog is in for a title change, as character designs are confirmed as having been retooled. Meanwhile, it appears that Sony Pictures Animation will include an animated short with Surf’s Up, while the studio is also planning sequels to some of its features. In […]

New Super Mario World DVD in the works

Shout! DVD producer Brian Ward is supervising the work on a complete series set for Captain N & The New Super Mario World, writes TV Shows on DVD. Regarding the package’s bonus features, Ward adds, “Due to the amount of bonus materials that we’ve included in the previous Super Mario and Captain N sets, I […]

Latest on Shrek 4, Puss in Boots

Coming Soon has the latest word on the Puss in Boots spin-off from the Shrek series. Shrek the Third producer Aron Warner admits, “There’s definitely been talk about it, and it’s definitely been in development. But I don’t know where it is in the process; I’m not involved in it.” Likewise, Warner is mostly silent […]

New Shrek The Third trailer, Shrek's offspring revealed

Over at AOL, an exclusive new trailer for DreamWorks’ upcoming Shrek The Third has been made available for viewing in both Standard and High-Definition formats. Meanwhile, People Magazine reveals 5 new stills introducing not one, not two, but three Shrek babies. “It was the next logical step” explains the film’s director, Chris Miller. “This is […]

TV to DVD: The Muppets Show, Darkwing Duck

TV Shows on DVD reveals the cover artwork and specs for The Muppets Show – season 2. The site also premieres the cover for the 2nd volume of Darkwing Duck as well as listing the titles’ included episodes.

16 new Shrek The Third images

The following are 16 new stills from DreamWorks’ upcoming Shrek The Third. Shrek’s third outing is set to hit theaters in North America on May 18th.

ACM SIGGRAPH presents Army of 300

On Tuesday, May 8, Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH, Newtek and T.S. Computers will present An Army of 300. In the presentation, Chris Watts, Visual Effects Supervisor on 300, and key effects personnel from Pixel Magic, Hydraulx, Screaming Death Monkey, Scanline, and Buzz Images will break down the visual effects in some of the film’s major […]

Hunger Force movie gets DVD artwork, longer title

Amazon showcases the cover artwork for Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie Film for Theatres for DVD. The film will enter stores on August 14, 2007.

Chicken writer Goldstein talks Star Wars special

With Coming Soon, Robot Chicken co-head writer Douglas Goldstein talks about the show’s Star Wars special, premiering June 17. Topics within the conversation range from an explanation of Chicken in general to the involvement of George Lucas with the upcoming spoof.

Extras found for Pooh: Friendship Edition

The Digital Bits has the bonus features to be included with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Friendship Edition, arriving June 19. The extras will contain: a My Friends Tigger and Pooh episode, a Story Behind the Masterpiece featurette, the Day for Eeyore short, the 100 Acre Woods Challenge interactive game, a Wonderful Thing […]

Disney parks plan Pixar attractions

Upcoming Pixar points to The Blue Sky Disney Blog, which has the latest Disney theme park plans. For instance, more information is revealed regarding the rumored renovations to Tomorrowland that could pave the way for an attraction based on Disney/Pixar’s WALL-E. Meanwhile, word arrives that the rollercoaster Mulholland Madness could be replaced by a Pixar-inspired […]

Princess Tiana and the Frog?

Disney Central Plaza relays the word that according to the blog A-List Magazine, much of the public information regarding the characters in Disney’s The Princess and the Frog is “incorrect.” Regarding the cast sheet that surfaced last November, a studio source explains, “When we do casting calls we frequently use substitute information as we don’t […]

Two Shrek the Third clips

Yahoo! Movies showcases a new clip from Shrek the Third, in which a dying King Harold reveals royal plans for Shrek and Fiona. Likewise, Blackfilm offers an extended peek at a scene shown in some of the film’s trailers.

Woody Woodpecker site updated

Universal has posted a teaser page on woodywoodpecker.com to promote the Woody Woodpecker and Friends DVD coming out on July 24th. At the moment, pre-orders for the DVD can be taken while the plan is to expand the page to a full site, supporting the revival effort with streaming clips of the restored cartoons in […]

A special look at Enchanted

USA Today has published an interesting article discussing the return to traditional hand drawn animation that Disney’s upcoming Enchanted is bringing to theaters. The article also elaborates on Amy Adams as the main character, as well as revealing some new stills from the movie. Enchanted will be released in North America on November 21st 2007. […]

TV to DVD: American Dad, Avatar: The Last Airbender

TV Shows On DVD premieres the cover artwork for Avatar: The Last Airbender Book 2 – Volume 4. Meanwhile, DVD Active reveals the cover artwork & bonus features for the R2 release of American Dad! Volume 2.

Simpsons Movie character posters

Filmz.ru has collected six character banners for The Simpsons Movie. Featuring Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie, each one-sheet displays the humorous tagline, “See our family. And feel better about yours.”