animated-news

All Caps: all animated

‘MusicFan’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=387 AN Forum}} links to a new, highly stylized hand drawn animated video for Madvillan’s All Caps track (contains mild language). The video is also available on the Madvillainy enhanced CD.

New and improved full Incredibles trailer hits the web; new site launched!

Thanks to Athena in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=2423#post2423 Animated News Forums}} for pointing out that the full trailer clip that premiered on Access Hollywood last week is now available in a variety of QuickTime sizes at Apple’s {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/the_incredibles/ Movie Trailers}} site. The Pixar film, about a dysfunctional family of superheroes, is director Brad Bird’s first […]

Top Marx for including classic cartoons in WB's new collection

Despite having the set for over a week now, it wasn’t until catching a story over at {{link http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=110980 Toon Zone}} that attention was brought to a few great additions that can be found in {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0001HAIP4/qid=1084492835/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_1/102-4687562-8010520?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846 The Marx Bros Collection}}. Warner Home Video’s recently released five-disc Special Edition box set features seven brilliantly funny […]

Disc art for Lion King 2 revealed

Ultimate Disney has the disc art for the Special Edition DVD release of The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride.

"Canne-d" Incredibles posters!

JoBlo has pictures of two posters for The Incredibles, seen at the Cannes Film Festival! Also in the article is a photo of the poster for Donkey Xote.

Walt Disney: On The Front Lines – another Treasure review

Building up the May 18th releases of this year’s wave of Walt Disney Treasures DVDs is proving to be no hard thing, with glowing reviews continually surfacing around the web. Now DVD Toons clocks in with a fully in-depth look at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/301 On The Front Lines}}, the collection of Wartime films. “It can be […]

Plot and thoughts on Bambi And The Great Prince

As reported previously, famed Disney animator Andreas Deja is being confirmed as working on the company’s “midquel” to the 1942 classic Bambi. The new film, currently in production under the title of Bambi And The Great Prince, is your basic teenage angst tale, dealing with Bambi coping with his Father, the Great Prince, and his […]

Final Fantasy sequel to debut on new format

‘MusicFan’ writes in to say that “{{link http://www.gamespot.com/psp/rpg/finalfantasyviiadventchildren/index.html Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children}} will be released exclusively in an unusual format, in the form of UMD Disc, the media for Sony’s upcoming PSP console”. An official announcement and release date for the movie is still to be confirmed.

Cast and crew of Shrek 2 speak about the film

The cast and crew of Shrek 2 speak about the sequel to Coming Soon!. One interesting tidbit in particular comes from the film’s producer David Lipman, who states “Although DreamWorks has a lot riding on the success of Shrek 2, they’re confident enough to already start developing story ideas for the further adventures of the […]

Shark Tale and Incredibles footage to be shown today on Access Hollywood

Coming Soon! reveals that the Shark Tale teaser trailer will be featured today on Access Hollywood, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes clips from The Incredibles. Look for the new Incredibles trailer to be available online in the near future, since it debuted on Access Hollywood last week. Thanks to “macontosh2000” in the AN Forum for the […]

Andre 3000 to develop special for Cartoon Network

ABS-CBN News indicates that Andre 3000 of the group OutKast is developing a potential animated series for the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Currently planned as a half-hour special, the project could be greenlight for series treatment, if Andre 3000 and Cartoon Network are happy with the results of the special. Though still in the early […]

Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Animated Series to be re-launched

Coming Soon! reports that IDT Entertainment and Todd McFarlane Productions (TMP) are joining in an agreement to develop, produce, and distribute animated programming and merchandise based on Spawn and other TMP original, intellectual properties. The first project will be the completion of new episodes of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn: The Animated Series. Producer/Director Todd McFarlane will […]

Mulan Special Edition specs

As reported previously, Disney’s Mulan is set to appear as a fully-fledged Special Edition DVD alongside Aladdin‘s disc debut this October, but now {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/570 DVD Toons has the full specs}}. Music videos from the original release will be carried over, as well as new additions, including anamorphic transfer, deleted scenes (including an alternate opening […]

Presenting Stanley Kubrick's The Shining in 30 seconds, and re-enacted by bunnies

And, er…that’s basically it! “Hop” on over to {{link http://www.angryalien.com/0504/shiningbunnies.html Angry Alien}} for a very funny spoof! Thanks to ‘Lemon Swan’ for sending in the link.

Seinfeld And Superman to air on NBC

Following the web shorts created for American Express that we {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001223.html recently reported}} about, it has been announced by Variety that “NBC will air The Adventures Of Seinfeld And Superman from 8:44-9 pm on May 20. The special will mix original Seinfeld-Superman footage with elements from the Internet shorts. There’s no word yet on […]

News from The Front Lines

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. […]

New Miyazaki DVD cover art revealed!

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!

New Spongebob Squarepants Movie trailer now available

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

Antonio Banderas talks Shrek

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

Shrek 2 audio interviews

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.

Jonny Quest and On The Front Lines reviews

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}} […]

The Chronological Donald: Volume 1 Screen Grabs and Easter Egg Hint

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 […]

Interview with Julie Andrews

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

Rumors on Walt Disney Treasures Wave Four

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 […]

Gold still plugging away

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 […]

"Accidentally" a music video

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!

Chicken Little video game announced

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 […]

Sneak peek at Teacher's Pet menus

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

Home out of the Top Ten

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 […]

Spider-Man Vs. Doc Ock episodes revealed

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 […]