I was able to attend ASIFA-Hollywood’s special screening last night of Disney’s wartime cartoon collection On The Front Lines (from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasures series) at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA, hosted by Jerry Beck of Cartoon Research and Cartoon Brew. Follow the ‘Full Story’ link for my full review. […]

Nausicaa has the new DVD cover art for the re-release of Miyazaki’s classics My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind, and Porco Rosso. Thanks to “Wolf Tooth” at the AN forum for the heads up!

Be sure to check out the new Spongebob Squarepants Movie trailer, at Yahoo! Movies.

Antonio Banderas speaks to Dark Horizons about his role in Shrek 2 and the chances of his returning for Shrek 3.

The DreamWorks Animation Fansite are featuring Shrek 2 audio interviews over the days to come as they count down to the film’s release on May 19. Everyday will feature a new interview with the cast and crew, with {{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/shrek2/ director Andrew Adamson}} the first in the question firing range.

We’ve another couple of animation on DVD reviews for you today. DVD Toons takes a look at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/299 Jonny Quest: Season 1}} (in stores from today), while The Laughing Place’s Toon Talk opens up another take on the anticipated May 18 Walt Disney Treasures release of the wartime {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280190-280190.asp On The Front Lines}} […]

Follow the ‘More’ link to view six screen grabs from The Chronological Donald: Volume 1 from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasure series. The liner notes for the DVD mention that it contains several “Easter eggs.” To find one of them, go to the Bonus Features menu on disc one and click on Donald’s […]

Julie Andrews talks to Coming Soon! about Shrek 2, Princess Diaries 2, and the upcoming 40th anniversary DVD edition of Mary Poppins.

While the release of the third wave of the Disney Treasures DVDs is still a week away, we have some information on what is likely to be included in the fourth wave. Ultimate Disney reports the following titles for Wave Four for a possible late 2004 release (although this may change due to the six […]

The “Your Money” section of yesterday’s Orange County Register reports that Save Disney partner Stanley Gold is trying to help out shareholders who hold stocks in other companies besides just The Walt Disney Company. Undeterred by the Disney board’s recent refusal to acknowledge and properly respond to an enormous shareholder revolt, Gold is carrying on […]

At MSN, see the new Counting Crows music video “Accidentally in Love,” as heard in Shrek 2 and its soundtrack, arriving in stores tomorrow. Also, enter to win a copy of the soundtrack at Mark’s Onine Music Source. Thanks to “Athena” at the AN forum for the heads up!

Coming Soon! announces that Buena Vista Games is currently working on a video game based on the upcoming Chicken Little, Disney’s first fully computer animated feature film. The video games, being published by Disney Interactive, will be available for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, handheld and PC platforms. “Chicken Little marks Buena Vista Games’ first […]

Ultimate Disney provides a look at menus for the Teacher’s Pet DVD, heading to stores on June 15.

Box Office Guru reports that falling 57%, Home on the Range found its home as the #11 movie for the weekend. The traditionally animated film grossed $1 million, bringing its total box office intake to $47 million. Look for a $49 million final. Meanwhile, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed unleashed about the same business, pawing its […]

Play.com reveals that the episodes featured on the upcoming Spider-Man Vs. Doc Ock DVD include: “Dr. Octopus- Armed And Dangerous,” “The Cat,” “The Black Cat,” and “Partners.” Bonus materials on the disc include: Episode introductions by legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, and Classic 1967 bonus episodes: “The Power Of Dr. Octopus” and “Sub Zero […]

IESB’s {{link http://www.iesb.net/movies/shrek2premiere.htm At The Movies}} have posted a gallery of stills from the weekend’s Green Carpet Premiere of DreamWorks’ Shrek 2 at Mann’s Village And Bruin Theatre in Westwood, California. “The biggest premiere so far this year, it even out did the Van Helsing premiere that took place just last week at Universal Studios”. […]

Toon Zone reports that Beach Boy band leader Brian Wilson will get animated soon in an episode of Cartoon Network’s Duck Dodgers, starring as himself playing a spiritual advisor to Daffy Duck’s galaxy-hopping alter ego. The episode will also feature clips from the song Brian Wilson penned specifically for it, entitled “Believe in Yourself.” Here’s […]

Animation Insider reports on the upcoming final episode of Cartoon Network’s DC Comics-based Justice League, set to air on May 29, and gives details of its replacement series, Justice League Unlimited.

If the big studios won’t do it right, now it’s up to independent studios to keep the flame of hand-drawn animation alive at the moment. Silver Sky Animation and Arctic Wind Animation are collaborating on an animated feature called Wolf. Check out their site for more information. Thanks to Kristin for the heads up.

Just when you thought it was over, the Star Wars fan mega-site TheForce.Net reports that there is some consideration being given to creating a third and final season of the Clone Wars micro-series for Cartoon Network.

Independent producer and animator Jeff Haas has single handedly produced a feature length computer animted sci-fi movie, The Dalmarian Chronicles, using off the shelf software to complete the task. Haas, who has also managed to make his film’s DVD available through {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001214CK/102-4687562-8010520 Amazon.com}} and set up an online store which sells merchandise and apparel […]

Following their review of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/297 Mickey Mouse In Living Color 2}}, DVD Toons returns with a look at another in the new series of Walt Disney Treasures, and the kudos continue to pour in with {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/298 TomorrowLand: Disney In Space And Beyond}}. “There are some great [Ward Kimball-directed] episodes on these two discs, […]

FilmForce has the DVD reviews of Invader Zim Volume 1: Doom Doom Doom, Samurai Jack: Season One, Galaxy Angel – What’s Cooking?, Wedding Peach – Pluie’s War (Vol. 2), and .hack//Legend of the Twilight.

Hot off the press comes a new announcement from Buena Vista Home Entertainment that American Idol star Clay Aiken will be performing the song “Proud of Your Boy,” which was cut from the original release of Aladdin for a music video that will appear on the upcoming DVD. Follow the ‘More’ link for more information […]

‘HanyaanFaery’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=2306#post2305 Animated News Forum}} has posted a picture of Young Sofie from Miyazaki’s upcoming Howl’s Moving Castle, which is a character design watercolor from the Image Album. Thanks for scanning it in!

DreamWorks will debut the first five minutes of their May 19th summer sequel Shrek 2 on kids television, says {{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000504352 The Hollywood Reporter}}. “The studio aims to whet its target audience’s appetite by previewing the movie May 18 on Nickelodeon. The 5-7pm edition of Nick’s U Pick Live block will be entirely Shrek 2-themed, […]

DVD Toons continue their in-depth appraisal of animation on DVD with a full look at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/297 Mickey In Color 2}}, due out May 18. “These shorts are simply eye-popping, vibrant and detailed unlike any previous versions I’ve ever seen”, says Ben Simon, “while disc two is even better: Mickey’s three recent featurettes are presented […]

Yesterday’s Orange County Register reported on Disneyland’s newly unveiled plans for celebrating its 50th anniversary. Part of the 18-month celebration includes opening a new ride called Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, “an interactive attraction in Tomorrowland,” which allows participants to fight the evil Emperor Zurg. There are also rumors that the closed-down Submarine ride will re-open […]

They were right before and likely they’ll be proved right again: {{link http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html The Digital Bits}} have posted the rumored titles for Warners next wave of Hanna-Barbera classics on DVD. “Sources are telling us that titles include Top Cat, The Flintstones: Season Two and Wacky Races. Look for these possibly as soon as the 4th […]

Rodney Figueiredo over at DVD Toons reviewes the new Warner Video release of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/296 The Jetsons: Complete Season One}} box set on DVD. “It is great to see such a great cartoon get its due on DVD and I hope this is the first of many more releases”, says Rod. “When I was a […]