Seward Street comments that traditionally animated feature films may soon be returning to Disney. The author explains: “I get a call tonight from a friend who has a friend who heard from a friend that at a meeting tonight with Lasseter that he was talking all about bringing back the glory of Disney traditional 2D […]

Posted at CGCHAR is an article from Digital Content Creation’s Jacob Heller, noticing the growing need for computer animators in an industry increasing with competition. “Siggraph 2006 should be interesting,” writes Heller. As an interesting side note, the piece recognizes that in 2007, somewhere between 25 to 30 computer animated films will enter theaters.

Larry Loc, ASIFA-Hollywood’s blogger, has posted an interview he conducted recently with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Jim Hill Media speculates on goings-on leading up to the recent acquisition of Mickey’s predecessor by The Walt Disney Company. So far there has been no official word on how Oswald might be utilized by the Studio. Is he […]

The sneak peeks segment of the upcoming Lady and the Tramp Platinum Edition DVD reveals that a special edition of Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure is coming soon and has a brand new Brother Bear II trailer in which Rutt and Tuke pay homage to Lady and the Tramp (no, they’re not slurping […]

The following is a press release detailing the lineup of programming for the 2006-07 seasons for the ABC Kids, Jetix, Toon Disney, and Disney Channel television stations:

The entertainment on demand phenomenon picks up some speed with this recent announcement that “Full episodes of popular original series from Disney Channel and Jetix will be available for viewing online starting later this year.”

The following is detailed information on the call for entries for the Vision Film Festival. Take the chance to get your animation noticed.

Universal Pictures’ \\{{link http://www.curiousgeorgemovie.com/ Curious George}}\\ opens today in 2,565 theatres, according to {{link http://www.boxofficemojo.com/counts/chart/?yr=2006&wk=06&p=.htm Box Office Mojo}}. The film is getting pretty good reviews so far, though most critics note that it is geared towards the younger viewers. The {{link http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10004008-curious_george/ Rotten Tomatoes}} Tomatometer has the film at 74% fresh. {{link http://www.boxofficereport.com/wbon/forecast.shtml Box Office […]

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Earlier today, Dick Cook, chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, sent studio employees an e-mail notice that producer Don Hahn will act as interim Head of Walt Disney Feature Animation until the Pixar acquisition has been completed. To read the e-mail, be sure to visit CGCHAR.

It looks like new Disney CEO Bob Iger is dipping way, way back into Walt Disney’s past by “trading ‘Monday Night Football’ sportscaster Al Michaels to NBC Universal for Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a cartoon character that was the predecessor to Mickey Mouse,” according to MarketWatch.com, a decision that was praised by Diane Disney Miller, […]

At the {{link http://www.grammy.com/ 48th Annual Grammy Awards}} music from two animated films took home golden gramophones. “Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media” went to \\Believe\\ from \\The Polar Express\\, written by Glen Ballard & Alan Silvestri and performed by Josh Groban. “Best Instrumental Arrangement” went to Gordon Goodwin for […]

It’s big and it’s proud. Harebrained human (sans bunny ears) and his capable canine companion share a champagne toast celebrating their multiple Annie wins last Saturday night:

The Walt Disney Company has announced that its first-quarter profit rose 7%, partially thanks to an increase in theme-park revenue. Posted at Bloomberg.com, the report also mentions that Disney CEO Robert Iger has revealed plans for the company to release about two Pixar films per year, with Toy Story 3 now being one of Pixar’s […]

Wikipedia notes that joining James Issac Conde and Spencer Fox are Gary Oldman, Harland Williams, Steve Zahn, Denzel Washington and Angela Bassett for Walt Disney Feature Animation’s December release, Meet the Robinsons.

The official teaser site for the DreamWorks Animation/Aardman film Flushed Away is now online. The site comes equipped with a sneak peek of the project, in QuickTime, Windows Media, Real Player, PSP and iPod formats.

Twelve menu screens from the Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit DVD have popped up at DVD Active. With a slew of award nominations and victories, 2005’s best reviewed film, according to Rotten Tomatoes, is now available to own on DVD.

At the age of 97, animator and illustrator Myron Waldman died last Saturday, February 4th, at New Island Hospital in Bethpage, New York. His death came as a result of congestive heart failure, his family stated. During his career, Waldman worked on such classic characters as Betty Boop, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Popeye and Superman. […]

With “Showtime for DreamWorks,” MSNBC investigates the recent endeavors of DreamWorks Animation’s search for more animators. Over the next 12 months, the studio will be hiring more than 200 workers, in an attempt to maintain its energetic production schedule. Talent is being scouted from such countries as Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. Furthermore, DreamWorks Animation […]

Disney Channel has promoted both Adam Bonnett and Jeff Brustrom, writes the site Broadcasting and Cable. Bonnett will now serve as senior VP, original series, while Brustrom will act as VP, live-action series. Meanwhile, the channel has hired animator Mike Moon, providing him with the title of VP, animated series.

The “Full Listening Party” section of AOL Music now features the Curious George sountrack, titled Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George. Included in the disc’s lineup is Jack Johnson’s currently popular track “Upside Down,” prominently featured in most of the movie’s television commericials. In related news, The Honolulu Advertiser looks at the Curious […]

Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit by DreamWorks/Aardman Animation was the clear winner at last night’s {{link http://www.annieawards.com/ 33rd Annual Annie Awards}} ceremony held at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA. The stop-motion film won 10 awards, sweeping every feature film category and winning an award in every category it was […]

At the age of 95, Al Lewis passed away on Friday night, following years of failing health. From 1961-63, Lewis starred in the popular TV classic Car 54, Where Are You?, as Officer Leo Schnauser. The actor later appeared as Leo “Schnauzer” in the show’s 1994 theatrical remake. However, Lewis’ most famous role came in […]

The Cars television ad set to air this Sunday night during the Super Bowl is now available for one’s veiwing pleasure online. Thanks to “scofo” at the Animated-News Forum for the heads up!

Paul Martin of NarniaFans.com points to USA Today, where word comes that in addition to the two upcoming DVD releases of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe, fans should expect an extended version of the film in the near future as well. “It’s interesting to note, that the current film […]

Reuters via Yahoo! News Signapore focuses on the past, present, and future of the Curious George brand. The article also notes that with the inquisitive chimp investigating theaters next weekend and televisions this fall, Universal Studios Consumer Products Group is hoping to make Curious George a merchandise giant. “From a merchandising standpoint, we’re aiming at […]

Billionaire investor Warren Buffet, nicknamed “The Oracle of Omaha,” has signed up for PBS’ animated children’s program, The Secret Millionaire’s Club. Produced by DIC Entertainment, the series will teach its young viewers the importance of “financial literacy,” helping them make better money choices when they are older. The news comes courtesy of Forbes.com.

After a 13-year absence, animation in television series form will finally return to CBS, as the network has ordered seven half-hour episodes of Aardman Animations’ Creature Comforts. Based on the popular British TV series with the same name, the show, to be produced in Los Angeles and Bristol, England, will air midseason 2006-07. “In Comforts, […]

Should the merger of the two studios fail to close this summer, the Walt Disney Co. and Pixar Animation Studios Inc. have extended their current distribution deal to include Pixar’s 2007 entry, Ratatouille. “This is a deal that Disney and Pixar negotiated independent of the proposed merger to handle the distribution of Ratatouille until such […]

CGCHAR indicates that “almost every single [Disney animated] movie in production, pre-production, and development” will be evaluated by John Lasseter and Ed Catmull, who were recenty named Chief Creative Officer and president of the combined Disney and Pixar animation studios. That project lineup includes such films as American Dog, Rapunzel, and Gnomeo & Juliet. However, […]