Jim Hill Media presents a new article that looks at the controversy surrounding Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas.

Ain’t It Cool’s {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=17300 AnimAICN}} takes it’s usual look at the world of manga and Japanese anime projects in various states of development. There are a ton of links in there, with news and reviews on films coming soon and now available on DVD, as well as this image of a figure of {{link […]

{{link http://www.showbizdata.com/contacts/picknews.cfm/35108/EISNER_SAYS_HE’S_HAPPY_NOT_TO_BE_DISNEY_CHAIRMAN ShowBiz Data}} reports that Disney Copmany CEO Michael Eisner, who was recently stripped of his additional Chairman role, has said that he’s “happy with this arrangement” and that he will now be able to “devote more time to working with company executives on reinvigorating the company’s animation unit and reviving the ABC television […]

“Six new shows, three new acquisitions, greenlights of two existing shows and future programming events” will feature strongly in Cartoon Network’s new Adult Swim blocks, to begin with an extra night of action and anime programming on Saturday, April 17th. The kick-off will see the broadcasting of The Animatrix, while new animation deals with Seth […]

The Triplettes Of Belleville director Sylvain Chomet’s next film, according to Done Deal’s Script Sales, has been picked up by Dimension Films for US distribution. Chomet was belived to be assembling a team and creating a new studio in Scotland to tell the story which, if this is the same film he has previously mentioned, […]

\\{{link http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=2330 Animation Magazine}}\\ reports that cable company Comcast will be adding Nickelodeon and Noggin to its its “On Demand” service in select cities at no additional charge to subscribers. “Shows available at the touch of a button will include \\SpongeBob SquarePants\\, \\Rugrats\\, \\Dora the Explorer\\, \\Blue’s Clues\\, \\A Walk in Your Shoes\\, \\CatDog\\ and […]

According to the {{link http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/FD09Dh02.html Asia Times Online}}, Disney will close its Japanese animation unit in June. “Of the 100 or so personnel there, about 30 will be transferred to Disney’s US headquarters or to affiliates. The remaining 70 or so plan to establish a production company independently, aiming to launch it in June around […]

A Disneyland spokesman announced that the “roller coaster that crashed last year killing one rider had another accident over the weekend after an employee ignored procedures during a reset when no passengers were on board”, according to {{link http://www.swissinfo.org/sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=143&sid=4852723 SwissInfo}}. Two cars on the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad crashed and were damaged. State safety regulators […]

The {{link http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/04/07/world/author_plane040407 CBC}} reports that the wreckage of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s plane, which crashed into the Mediterranean in 1944, has been found. Saint-Exupéry wrote one of the most popular children’s books of all time, \\The Little Prince\\. As {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000707.html we reported in January}}, the book is being turned into an animated feature […]

Follow the “More” link to view three menu screens from Disney’s upcoming limited edition DVD set Tomorrow Land: Disney In Space and Beyond from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney’s Treasures series. All four DVDs from Wave 3 will be available May 18, 2004.

Yeardley Smith, the voice of Lisa in The Simpsons, has revealed to Coming Soon! that even though writers are currently working on a Simpsons movie, the film will not be made until the series has ended. The Simpsons will have at least two more seasons to go, with Smith adding that the movie will then […]

Chris Robinson, otherwise known as The Animation Pimp, has a funny new article at Animation World Network discussing the “direction and inconsistencies” of the Justice League animated series. Not to be taken too seriously, this piece asks the following pertinent questions: “Why does nobody ever get seriously injured despite massive explosions and spraying bullets?” “Why […]

Follow the “More” link to view four stills and four menu screens from Disney’s upcoming limited edition DVD set Mickey Mouse in Living Color – Volume 2 from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney’s Treasures series. All four DVDs from Wave 3 will be available May 18, 2004.

Follow the “More” link to view four stills from Disney’s upcoming limited edition DVD set On the Front Lines from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney’s Treasures series. Tomorrow we will have stills of animation from Mickey Mouse in Living Color – Volume 2. All four DVDs from Wave 3 will be available May 18, […]

The Internet Movie Database reports that director Quentin Tarantino is planning an animated Kill Bill prequel that will show how Estebian Vihaio, Hattori Hanzo, and Pei Mai turned Bill into a ruthless killer. The film is set to be animated in the Japanese manga style, which was seen in Kill Bill: Volume 1. Tarantino will […]

IGN FilmForce reviews the Tokyo Godfathers DVD, giving the altogether package a score of “7” out of “10.” Nonetheless, the movie itself receives a “9,” with the compliment, “An incredibly touching, heartfelt animated story.” Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers is set to hit stores on April 13, 2004.

According the Big Cartoon Database, the Sci Fi Channel revealed Monday that it is currently developing a new animated series for the 2005-06 season. The half-hour comedy Amazing Screw-On Head, described as a mixture of the alternative and reality genres, is based on the comic book by Hellboy‘s Mike Mignola. The show’s synopsis is, “A […]

The Motley Fool has an article on Disney’s latest “dud”. Here are some interesting excerpts: “Blaming the medium instead of the messenger is akin to blaming your tailor because you gained a few pounds. You simply can’t make a blanket statement that hand-drawn animation is dead and that computerized renderings are the way of the […]

Michael of Mickeyfan’s Website has posted Michael Eisner’s speech during last Saturday’s Wonderful World of Disney presentation of The Emperor’s New Groove.

The {{link http://www.indystar.com/articles/7/134294-3657-064.html IndyStar.com}} interviews Randy Quaid, the voice of Alameda Slim in Disney’s \\Home on the Range\\, who talks about his experiences making the film and his thoughts on animation. He also reveals how he was able to yodel so well in the song “Yodel-Adle-Eedle-Idle-Oo”. At his recording session, Quaid said he began to […]

The \\Shrek 2\\ page at the {{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/shrek2/ DreamWorks SKG Fansite}} has found a website selling “Master Replicas” of various \\Shrek 2\\ characters. “These are almost identitcal to the original characters. Currently, they have ‘Shrek’, ‘Princess Fiona’ and ‘Donkey’ among their list”.

The {{link http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/ IMDb Screening Room}} notes that while critics haven’t been lavish in their praise for Disney’s \\Home on the Range\\, most do love the music. The score and songs were created by lyricist Glenn Slater and 8-time Academy Award winning composer Alan Menken, the most honored living Oscar winner. “I can easily imagine […]

At a live ceremony held Saturday, hosted by \\Shrek\\ stars Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz, {{link http://www.nick.com/all_nick/specials/kca_2004/winners_list.jhtml Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award}} winners were announced. The winners included: – Favorite Movie: \\Finding Nemo\\ (nominees: \\Bruce Almighty\\, \\Daddy Daycare\\, \\Elf\\) – Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: Ellen DeGeneres for \\Finding Nemo\\ (nominees: John Goodman for \\The […]

Box Office Guru reveals that Disney’s Home on the Range debuted in fourth place this weekend, with an estimated $14M. Playing in 3,047 theaters, the traditionally animated film averaged a good $4,595 per theater.

According to its creator, Kaze: Ghost Warrior is an extreme case, to prove a point. And that point is that the technology exists today to allow a single filmmaker, through the medium of CGI (Computer Graphic Imagery,) to do what Industry Professionals accept should take hundreds of people working with a budget of millions of […]

According to Box Office Mojo, Home on the Range opened at #3 on Friday, with $4,030,000. Look for Home on the Range to end the weekend in either the #2 or #3 spot, with around $15 million, as suggested by Box Office Report.

The \\{{link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-bk-tigger040204,0,396560.story?coll=orl-home-headlines Orlando Sentinel}}\\ reports that a Walt Disney World employee dressed as Tigger has been arrested and charged with molesting a 13 year old girl and her mother. The alleged incident occurred while cast member Michael Chartrand, in costume at the time, was posing for pictures with the two. Disney says he has […]

As we reported earlier today, Box Office Report predicts a fourth place finish for \\Home on the Range\\ with $13 million. {{link http://www.boxofficeprophets.com/column/index.cfm?columnID=8268 Box Office Prophets}} is thinking along those same lines, predicting a 4th place finish with $11.1 million. The premier box office predictor, {{link http://www.boxofficemojo.com/forecast/ Box Office Mojo}} forecasts the film to do […]

IGN FilmForce interviews Roseanne Barr and Jennifer Tilly about their new movie, Home on the Range.

The official website for The Spongebob Squarepants Movie has been updated, now including an extended version of the film’s synopsis, and a few new pictures. Thanks to “monkeyboy12” in the AN forum for the notice!