The one sheet for the Weinstein Co. release Doogal, also known as Sprung! The Magic Roundabout, is now online at Latino Review. The film itself will hit theaters on February 24th.

Liongate’s computer animated release Foodfight! has been moved to March 2007, according to the film’s section at the Internet Movie Database. The movie was previously scheduled to open on November 17, 2006, where it would have faced-off with the Warner Bros. CGI comedy Happy Feet.

At Yahoo News comes the Reuters/Hollywood Reporter news of The Little Mermaid’s Platinum Edition DVD debut. “Several cutting-edge features are still being developed, along with such expected extras as deleted scenes, commentaries and featurettes on the making of the movie. The DVD also will include several musical bonuses.” The Little Mermaid Platinum Edition DVD will […]

The Gamer’s Temple notices that the official website for the video game adaptation of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown is now online. Visitors to the site will find an overview, screen captures, and a forum link.

Coming Soon reports that the Weinstein Company has acquired the North American distribution rights to Igor, a computer animated comedy from Exodus Film Group. “A playfully irreverent comedy with a new twist to the classic monster genre, Igor is the story of a mad scientist’s hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a […]

Terry Press has joined DreamWorks Animation, as its worldwide head of marketing, reports Reuters through Yahoo! News. Press, who served 10 years as the marketing chief for DreamWorks SKG, will now manage all the marketing for DreamWorks Animation, while also communicating with Paramount Picture’s marketing team.

The Disney Insider online has more information on the recent purchase of Pixar by Disney, including reactions by Steve Jobs, Roy Disney, and Diane Disney Miller. In case anybody’s wondering, “Pixar will retain its unique identity – and its adorable desklamp logo.” Thanks to Kristin for the heads up.

The Disneyland News press service has released the news that the character of Captain Jack Sparrow, infamously played in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies by Johnny Depp, Captain Barbossa, ably played in the film version by Geoffrey Rush, and Davy Jones, will be added to the Pirates of the Caribbean Disney theme park rides […]

At Xbox 365, ten screen captures from the video game adaption of DreamWork Animation’s Over the Hedge have appeared. “Players assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy the squirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loaded with dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground. Numerous puzzles and […]

Yahoo! Movies has added nine clips from Universal Pictures’ Curious George, coming to theaters on February 10th.

For one’s viewing pleasure, Latino Review has the latest promotional items for Walt Disney Pictures’ The Wild. Included in the mix are theater window clings, a standee, and an updated poster.

Yesterday, Melbourne animator Anthony Lucas was shocked upon learning that his project, The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello, had been nominated for the Best Animated Short Oscar. The Herald Sun has the reaction from Lucas, who insisted, “Winning is being nominated.” As the 40-year-old father of two, whose wife Julie produced the film, stated, […]

The Animation Podcast interviews Eamonn Butler, who has served as Animation Supervisor on such films as Chicken Little, Reign of Fire, and Dinosaur. In the second part of the interview, Butler discusses how he approached the animation for Chicken Little.

Those wishing to find out more about the animated works from 2005 that earned Oscar nominations can check out Animation World Network’s 2006 Oscar Showcase, which profiles each nominated animated feature film and short and provides a clip of each.

DreamWorks Animation will begin operating under its new seven-year distribution deal with Paramount Pictures for the rights to distribute DreamWorks Animation films in theatrical, home entertainment and television markets on a worldwide basis (via Coming Soon).

Animation director Genndy Tartakovsky, who created the hit series Star Wars: Clone Wars, Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory, will direct Power of the Dark Crystal, the much anticipated sequel to The Jim Henson Company’s 1982 classic fantasy film (via Coming Soon).

Legendary songwriter Richard Sherman and Theo Gluck of Disney’s restoration team have been added as members of the panel for the opening night of Lady & the Tramp’s two-week theatrical engagement at the El Capitan Theatre on Thursday, February 2. Author, animation historian, NYU Animation Professor and very recent Academy Award nominee John Canemaker has […]

USA Today has a first look at Aardman Animations’/DreamWorks Animation SKG’s Flushed Away, the CGI film that looks a lot like stop motion but still retains the Aardman charm. Voiced by Hugh Jackman (who the article keeps referring to as ‘Jackson’ after his initial mention), Kate Winslet, Andy Serkis (did they use motion capture on […]

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At Disney.co.jp, a Japanese trailer for Disney/Pixar’s Cars is now online, in Real Player and Windows Media formats.

The Associated Press via Yahoo! News reveals the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s plans to add a new animation category for the Golden Globes. The addition will be first recognized at next year’s 64th annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony. “Animated features have become an important component of the studio lineup,” stated HFPA President Philip Berk, “so […]

Movie Musicals writes that Oscar-winning composer Stephen Schwartz (Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt) has joined Alan Menken for Disney’s Enchanted. Interestingly, the site notes that lyricist Glenn Slater is still attached to the project as well, though Playbill News and Musical Schwartz hint otherwise.

The Internet Movie Database page for Brother Bear II has been updated, now listing more of the film’s cast. Among those returning for the sequel are Rick Moranis (Rutt), Dave Thomas (Tuke), Jeremy Suarez (Koda), and Michael Clarke Duncan (Tug). New additions to the Brother Bear world include Mandy Moore (Nita), Wanda Sykes (Innoko), Jim […]

Available at Machine Warriors, a new spot for the Alfa Brera vehicle presents more than just an advertisment, but also showcases some nifty computer animation.

TwitchFilm.net indicates that the second teaser trailer for the traditionally animated French movie Asterix and the Vikings is now online, at SND Films’ official website.

Among the festivities at the 2006 No-Coaster-Con, it was revealed that Paramount Parks will soon be home to a new 3D Hanna-Barbera Aventure film attraction, due this spring. Offering more information on the matter, along with the latest happenings in other animated theme park interests, are PKI Central and PKI Asylum.

From Ain’t It Cool News, word comes that Paul Dini has speculated the end of the Justice League Unlimited Cartoon Network series, while further acknowledging Teen Titans’ cancellation. In the meantime, World’s Finest Online has the listing for the final nine episodes of Justice League Unlimited, set to air beginning February 11th.

Ultimate Disney points to Home Media Retailing, where it is noted that just as Bamb II will enter the Disney vault 70 days after its initial release, the Platinum Edition DVD of Bambi will soon join the midquel as well. It is also worth mentioning that Lori MacPherson, SVP of brand marketing and product management […]

The New York Times ponders the success of Pixar, analyzing what has made the studio such a formidable presence in the field of animation. Likewise, the article spotlights Pixar University, described as a “company-run education and training operation”.

The nominees for the 2006 DVD Exclusive Awards have been announced. With 44 nods, Buena Vista Home Entertainment leads the way in nominations. While a number of animated films managed to rank in many nominations not specifically associated with animation, the nominees for categories directly linked to animation include: