Last week, it was noticed that Coming Soon recently visited the headquarters of Imagi Entertainment, where the site took a sneak peek at the upcoming TMNT. Now, IGN has posted a two-part report, describing the trip to Imagi that it enjoyed. During the studio tour, the site was treated to an enlightening conversation with TMNT […]

From Digital Bits: “I’ve got GREAT news for you Disney fans. I’ve just confirmed this morning with Buena Vista Home Entertainment that their much loved Walt Disney Treasures line of DVDs has NOT been cancelled. In fact, I’m told that at least a couple more waves of releases in the line are planned, with the […]

Today, Disney Parks revealed its new “Year of a Million Dreams” campaign, in which random park guests shall be awarded prizes such as being sheriff for a day at Frontierland and staying a night in Cinderella’s castle. To help market the contest, Disney has unveiled three photo illustrations from Annie Leibovitz, featuring celebrities in popular […]

After the critical acclaim and financial success found with Happy Feet, George Miller is ready to take on the dancing penguins again, says The Age. The director admits that he is already considering ideas for Happy Feet 2, though he would first like to helm Mad Max 4 and two other flms.

Coming Soon recently visited the headquarters of Imagi Entertainment, where TMNT is currently being completed. During the trip, the site spoke with the film’s writer/director Kevin Munroe and producer Tom Gray. Points raised in the interview include the rating of TMNT, as well as where the Ninja Turtles franchise may be heading.

Animation World Network has posted their annual Oscar Showcase. The site features a collection of pics, articles, and info about each animated nominee and video clips from all the animated shorts. You can also vote on who you think will win on Oscar night.

The nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Come tell us your thoughts in the Animated News & Views Forum. The nominees for Best Animated Film are • Disney/Pixar’s Cars – John Lasseter • Warner Bros.’ Happy Feet – George Miller • Sony/Columbia’s Monster House – Gil Kenan The nominees for Best […]

The Courier-Journal writes that the successful Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast will close July 29, in preparation for the stage version of The Little Mermaid. Word has yet to arrive on what famous faces might star in Beauty for its last six months, although Tom Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical, commented, “There might […]

Smallville is coming to a cell phone near you, in the form of the animated Smallville Legends: The Oliver Queen Chronicles, notifies Variety. Premiering Thursday, the series will be exclusive to the Sprint TV mobile video service for six weeks. The Oliver Queen Chronicles will then hit CWTV.com, starting February 22.

The New York Times highlights the animated adaptation of Persepolis, the comic-book memoir regarding Marjane Satrapi’s experiences growing up in Iran. The original version of the film, like the book, is in French, although Sony Pictures Classics is scheduled to release an English-language version of Persepolis later this year.

Disney/Pixar’s Cars added more hardware to its shelf with Darla K. Anderson winning the Producers Guild’s Animated Feature award. The film raced past Flushed Away, Happy Feet, Ice Age: The Meltdown, and Monster House for the prize.

Variety reports that a live action version of Ghost in the Shell is being shopped around by animation company Production I.G., who acquired the rights from publisher Kodansha. The animated futuristic police thriller has seen life in manga comics, animated features and a TV series.

The following press release from Starz Entertainment tells of tomorrow’s screening of Eloise in Hollywood at the Teen & KidFilm Festival in Dallas with a special guest of honor set to appear:

A recent article in Variety discusses Pixar Animation Studios’ release schedule for the next couple of years, mentioning 2009 as a possible release date for Toy Story 3.

An interview with musical composer Alan Menken is now available at Playbill Celebrity Buzz. Briefly, the conversation sheds some light on the coming Little Mermaid stage production. Thanks to Kristin for the heads up.

Song of the South.net mentions the possibility of Song of the South being released as part of the new Walt Disney Legacy Collection line of DVDs. If Oswald the Lucky Rabbit can make it to DVD maybe Brer Rabbit can too.

Gearing up for a February 6 release date the official site for Disney’s DTV title Cinderella III: A Twist in Time now offers eight minutes of footage (via Ultimate Disney). Watch what happens when Cinderella’s wicked stepmother and stepsisters . . . and mice . . . get ahold of the Fairy Godmother’s magic wand.

AICN has posted some newly revealed visual development art from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End. Beware, thar’ be spoilers ahead!

The first image from WALL• E, the Disney/Pixar film scheduled to to come after Ratatouille, has been released in a December 2006 Letter to the Shareholders by Disney CEO Bob Iger. “We’re… excited about Pixar’s next animated movie, Ratatouille, which will be released this summer. And I’m pleased to give you an exclusive first look […]

Reports are that Disney and/or Pixar are working to acquire the rights to Tarzan author Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter of Mars series. But the question is will it be for a live-action franchise or an animated film? Variety started the ball rolling, while Dark Horizons and Mania Movies both go into history of the […]

Cartoon Brew has posted a link to a Disney promo video featuring clips from several upcoming films. Among them is the first animation seen from Enchanted.

Lionsgate is getting feedback from internet users to help them decide about future animated projects, according to Animation Magazine. The online teen community Habbo is hosting several animated shorts. For 14 days users can vote on whether or not Lionsgate should expand them to feature length. VP of marketing for Lionsgate Michael Rathauser said “Through […]

Fresh from accepting the Golden Globe for “Best Animated Film,” Cars director John Lasseter stopped by numerous award after-parties, including those held by The Weinstein Company, NBC/Universal Pictures/Focus Features, and In Style Magazine/Warner Bros. Studios. Yahoo! News and Getty Images display the photos of his entrance to the festivities, along with more pics from the […]

At 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, the Teen & KidFilm Festival in Dallas will present a special screening of Eloise in Hollywood, courtesy of Starz Kids & Family and Time Warner Cable. Mary Matilyn Mouser, who voices the show’s title character, will be on hand for the event as special guest of honor. To […]

DVD Active provides an update on the DVD release of Flushed Away, showcasing the package’s cover and side artwork. “Extras will include a commentary by Directors David Bowers and Sam Fell, two animated slug songs, a From Clay to CG: A Technical Journey featurette, a Meet the Cast featurette, a Jammy Dodger Fly-Thru, an animator’s […]

The following is a press release regarding the recent appointment of Anne Globe as the new Head of Worldwide Marketing and Consumer Products for DreamWorks Animation SKG:

Cars took home the first trophy for Best Animated Feature at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The Song of the Heart from Happy Feet took the award for Best Original Song. Cars director John Lasseter spoke afterwards about the large number of animated films released in 2006. “I love animation. I’m a big supporter […]

In its opening weekend Arthur and the Invisibles took in $4.3 million, only good enough to crack the top ten in 9th place. Happily N’Ever After added another $3.3 million in its second weekend for a 12th place finish – and a two week total of $10.8 million. Happy Feet danced to a 17th place […]

Over at Jim Hill Media Disney veteran Floyd Norman gives a second installment of his story behind the story development for Pixar’s Toy Story 2. Find out how Howdy Doody influenced the process.

Animation World Network reports that many of the animated shorts to be shown at this year’s Sundance Festival will be made available for download to the public on the iTunes service beginning January 22.