The 1997 direct-to-video film Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin is finally coming to Region 1 DVD, in a promotion to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the “silly ol’ bear”. Though no release date for Pooh’s Grand Adventure is known at this time, Ultimate Disney speculates that the film could be released […]

A new season of Biker Mice from Mars has entered production, from Criterion and Rick Ungar’s Brentwood Television Funnies, indicates World Screen News. The re-launching of the 1993 series will take place on GMTV in the U.K., in the fall of 2006.

AWN reports that B. Susan Kirch has been promoted to vp, creative affairs for DisneyToon Studios, where she will be responsible for developing both original and sequel scripts and stories. Kirch will work with the filmmakers through each stage of production on the films. “Susan exudes creativity in every facet of her life,” said says […]

Colin Blackstock writes in The Guardian newspaper today in the UK that “To fans of Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy it will come as no surprise. They’ve always known the answer to Life, the Universe and Everything is 42. But in a ‘delightfully improbably coincidence’, the film has taken £4.2m in its opening […]

The Animation Podcast has the first part of an interview with legendary Disney animator Andreas Deja. In part one Andreas takes us through his discovery of animation from a small town in Germany to the Disney Animation building in Burbank. Start your iPods!

USA Today provides a look at the upcoming release of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and how it may change the stereotypical view associated with what defines a ‘Disney’ film. “This is mature family entertainment,” says Narnia producer Mark Johnson. “It would be a big mistake if the creatures […]

Variety, via Ultimate Disney, indicates that Kronk’s New Groove may see its DVD release sometime in January 2006, in order to coincide with the debut of the Disney Channel series The Emperor’s New School. In addition, the article mentions that currently in the works at DisneyToon Studios are the following projects: Cinderella III, The Little […]

In case you still have not decided whether or not to buy the Pocahontas: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD released today, Coming Soon offers another review. Giving the film a score of 7/10 and its DVD extras a score of 9/10, the critics’ ‘bottom line’ is, “Pocahontas will make a great addition to the collections of […]

As we reported recently, Disney is going ahead with plans to re-issue their original collaboration with Pixar, and the first CGI animated film, Toy Story on DVD in a lavish two-disc edition for the 10th Anniversary later this year. Those with the snazzy Ultimate Toy Box collection may pass, but the new disc does apparently […]

The Big Cartoon DataBase reports on the uncanny visual similarity between new Czech prime minister Jiri Paroubek and animated character “Diamond” Joe Quimby, the vaguely Kennedy-like mayor of the Simpson’s hometown of Springfield.

For a biting, satirical look at corporations run amok told as a parody of a School House Rock educational cartoon head on over to Compfused.com. “Watch this and take a wild guess at why this TV Funhouse cartoon was aired only once and was never seen again. There was probably a bit too much truth […]

Madagascar’s not even out and we’re already startin’ to hear a lot about the next DreamWorks Animation flick. Bee sure to check out AICN for the latest buzz on Jerry Seinfeld’s Bee Movie. Includes pictures from the movie and a little interview with the comedy master.

For those in France, Yoshio Takeuchi’s 1997 film Léo roi de la jungle (Jungle Emperor Leo) based on the works of Osamu Tezuka began a theatrical release last April 20 so you may still be able to catch it. Thanks to Kristin for the heads up. Official Movie Page

Larry Loc, ASIFA-Hollywood’s blogger, has posted a report and photos from April 22nd’s Aladdin reunion.

The Disney Database has a brief announcement on a movie in production at DisneyToon Studios called Mickey in Space, and hints that it may receive a theatrical release. Thanks to Adam for the heads up.

As well as the announcement of Justin Timberlake in Shrek 3, the Animation Now: Imagination Innovation Inspiration event, held May 1 at New York’s Lincoln Center, also {{link http://press.arrivenet.com/bus/article.php/630018.html revealed many points about other DreamWorks films}} in development, including Over The Hedge, Bee Movie and Aardman’s first foray into CGI waters, Flushed Away. Release dates […]

Latino Review has over a dozen new pics from DreamWorks’ computer animated comedy Madagascar, coming to theaters on May 27, 2005.

If you can still catch it, an American Dad short feature titled Inside the CIA is playing with the Jimmy Fallon/Drew Barrymore comedy Fever Pitch in theaters everywhere.

Eight images out of dozens and dozens of still images of concept art from tomorrow’s 2-disc Pocahontas DVD can be viewed here:

USA Today writes that Justin Timberlake has joined girlfriend Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Antonio Banderas for Shrek 3. Timberlake will play a young King Arthur, nicknamed “Artie,” a rebellious high school student who does not want to be king. Thus, Shrek must teach the teen how to act like royalty, according to […]

Ain’t It Cool News is reporting on a very out-of-the-blue proposal by notorious animation director Ralph Bakshi to produce a sequel to his blatantly stereotypical 1975 film, Coonskin. Oddly enough, the rap artists Wu Tang Clan are also reportedly interested in participating. Mention of a Wizards sequel are also included, but apparently that proposal has […]

Newsweek has the first pictures from The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Says the article’s author, Jeff Giles, “Expect a PG smash that neither enhances nor ignores the book’s Christian overtones—and is light on gore.” A TV teaser trailer for Narnia will air simultaneously in more than 30 countries on […]

Ain’t It Cool News’ Moriarty recently jumped on a jet in and out of London for a {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=20000 visit to the set}} of Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride, his new stop-motion animated feature very much in the same vein as The Nightmare Before Christmas. Spoiler worriers might want to know that the article features several […]

As is befitting one of Walt Disney’s most cherished films, and an important one in that it saved the company from bankruptcy in 1950, this fall’s Platinum Edition will also come housed in a deluxe DVD gift set configuration. The {{link http://www.disneydatabase.com/media_index.php?maincat=images&cat=artwork&type=coverart&id=646 Disney DataBase}} has the first look up of the set, which will include […]

Animated News reader Marko Markov has {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/contacts.html contacted us}} to report that Disney’s own wesbsite for Miyazaki’s newest, Howl’s Moving Castle, featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Billy Crystal, Jean Simmons, Blythe Danner and Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall, {{link http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/castle/ is now active}}. Not much there right now, apart from info on the film […]

DVD Answers has early cover art for the Polar Express DVD, expected to arrive in stores this fall.

USA Today indicates that a Toy Story: 10th Anniversary Edition DVD will be hitting stores on September 6, 2005. Bonus features for the DVD include: The Legacy of Toy Story, includes interviews with celebrated filmmakers on the importance of the film, a new “making of” documentary, 10 deleted scenes, early animation tests, and a new […]

TV Shows on DVD has the press release for Spider-Man: The Venom Saga. Bonus features for the DVD include: Five exclusive episode introductions by Stan Lee; “The Venomous Web,” a featurette in which Venom’s origins are revealed by his creators; and “Stan Lee’s Soapbox” with more words of wisdom from comics legend and Spider-Man co-creator […]

The London Times, via The Internet Movie Database, reports that a new series featuring the Muppet characters is in development for primetime. Early production on the series has already begun in England, where the original Muppet Show was also produced. Names currently lined up to appear in the new show include Jennifer Lopez and Ricky […]

Arriving from Nickelodeon and Holiday Inn, the first Nickelodeon-themed resort has been scheduled to open on Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30, 2005. PR Newswire, via Yahoo! Finance, describes the many intriguing attractions and ideas this ambitious, $110 million project will offer.