Jim Harvey at {{link http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=106207 Toon Zone}} has scored some exclusive information from Warner Brothers about their planned season box set releases of their most popular superheroes to DVD. Apparently, fans of the characters and shows need not worry: “WB is listening”. The sets will be similar to the Hanna-Barbera titles recently released, and with […]

The {{link http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=trailer&id=1808406138&intl=us Yahoo Movies}} page for Home On The Range has updated with several new clips, plus some very fun behind-the-scenes vignettes. Thanks to ‘PatrickvD’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=291 AN Forum}} for the alert!

Coming Soon! reports that Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin and Jeffrey Tambor have signed on to provide voices in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.

Check out Animation World Magazine for a new article on the development of and animation techniques used for the upcoming Disney short Lorenzo which is about “a snooty and spoiled cat in a sleepy South American town that receives his comeuppance when his tail becomes hexed and takes on an uncontrollable personality of its own.” […]

Adding to the growing number of reviews the upcoming March 30 DVD edition of Disney’s latest 2-disc set is getting, the ever in-depth DVD Toons weighs in with {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/285 their take on Brother Bear}}. While the disc gets good marks, the film doesn’t fare so easily: “It’s almost a case of Disney by numbers. […]

The widespread U.S. comic strip FoxTrot is just beginning a new storyline this week; their target – Eisner! Well, specifically – what the character Jason would do if Eisner were ousted. So far Jason’s got some… interesting… ideas; including the ever-popular crossover gimmick! That said, you can see Monday’s strip here, and Tuesday’s is here. […]

The Big Cartoon Database reports that the Pink Panther may soon get a facelift, in the upcoming The Birth of the Pink Panther. When asked by Variety reporter Army Archerd if he is involved with the new project, Blake Edwards, who has directed many of the Pink Panther films, replied, “I’m not sure, but I’ve […]

The cover art for Spider-Man vs Dock-Ock is now available at TV Shows on DVD. Thanks to Toon Zone for the heads up!

Those lucky enough to be near the OU tonight from 7pm will have the chance to catch Douglas Rogers, co-art director of the original Shrek, and his presentation on how the animated film was made and his role in its creation. There’s also a screening of the film, and a Q&A session with Rogers, where […]

Jump over to {{link http://www.nick.com/ads/garfield/garfieldmovie/ Nick.com}} where they have a number of online fun and games promoting the upcoming movie. There’s also a new picture of the feline on the page too!

‘Wolf Tooth’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=1759#post1759 Animated News Forum}} reports that Nausicaa.net just heard about the DVD specs for a clutch of new Miyazaki releases, including new dubs for My Neigbor Totoro, Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind and Porco Rosso, as well as the original Japanese soundtracks, storyboard versions of the full films […]

The {{link http://www.dreamworksfansite.com/fullstory.php?id=448 DreamWorks Fansite}} points today to an interview at icScotland.co.uk with John Cleese, soon to be heard as Princess Fiona’s dad in the Shrek sequel, who took the role “because he didn’t need to shave for it or learn any lines”!

{{link http://www.mainframe.ca/mainframe/ Mainframe Entertainment}}, the Canadian animation company responsible for some of the most prolific CG television animation of recent years, including Re-Boot and the Barbie video movies, is developing its deal with extreme skateboardist Tony Hawk. Previously announced as Feasters, it now looks like the show, about “a rag-tag group of unlikely heroes trying […]

Thanks to ‘Ros’ in the AN Forums for pointing out Walt Disney Pictures’ website update, with Home on the Range now as its main theme.

Spain’s Animagic Studio, responsible for The Three Wise Men is hard at work on a new traditional animated feature. Giacomo’s Secret tells the story of Giacomo, a con man in post-WWII Tuscany. He is joined by a little kid named Nino, who he will eventually come to love as a son. You can find more […]

Those who caught {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001126.html our story}} on a report that DreamWorks’ upcoming animated “mob comedy” contains “harmful, manipulative Italian stereotypes”, will be interested to see that a subtle change has occured at the film’s {{link http://www.SharkTale.com official site}}. Until recently, Peter Falk’s character was named Don Brizzi, but a visit to the site today […]

Ain’t It Cool News has a new Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed review, in which “vance454” reports, “This is an overall cute film. Not horrible, not awesome either.”

Superhero Hype has the cover art for three upcoming DVDs of Spider-Man: The New Animated Series. Titles for the DVDs include “High Voltage Villains,” “The Mutant Menace,” and “The Ultimate Face-Off.” The website also has the cover art for the Spider-Man: Deluxe Edition and Spider-Man: Superbit Edition DVDs, along with news that a new Spider-Man […]

My sources inform me that the Walt Disney/Salvador Dali collaboration Destino is likely to be available for home viewing sometime early next year. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Though Disney’s The Haunted Mansion live-action version of its famous theme-park ride is gearing up for release on home video in the States on April 20, the film is still making theatrical bows around the world. Down under to promote the film in Australia, producer Don Hahn spoke to {{link http://www.moviehole.net/news/3414.html Moviehole}} about ghosts, ghouls, […]

Yahoo News reports that DreamWorks’ big budget animated comedy for NBC, {{link http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/variety/20040321/va_mi/murphy_lining_up_for__pride__03_212004_2 Father Of The Pride}}, is lining up some major voice talent to keep audiences on their toes. Just announced is Eddie Murphy, who will reprise his Donkey role from the Shrek movies in one episode of the show, which will probably air […]

Emmy award winning producer/director Eric Radomski, formerly of Warner Brothers Animation, and his phuzz entertainment content company is joining forces with Foothill Entertainment, the global distributors of family and childrens programming. Foothill released this statement, which outlines their companies and their combined goals, saying “phuuz represents the sort of cutting edge creative energy that is […]

Following the recent closure of Disney’s Florida animation studio and the announcement of both Legacy Animation and Funnypages Productions’ goals to keep traditional animation alive, comes news of another exciting new animation studio that retains ties with an Orlando theme park. Based on the Universal Studios backlot, {{link http://www.projectfirefly.com/ Project Firefly Animation Studios}} “will draw […]

Ken Roberts, Marketing Director of {{link http://www.historictrees.org American Forests’ Historic Tree Nursery}} has written in to let us know that “Walt (and Roy) Disney’s beloved Dreaming Tree is still standing and thriving in Marceline, Missouri. And even better, actual direct-offspring saplings of this very tree are {{link http://www.historictrees.org/products/productInformation.asp?product_id=1907 now available from us}}”. The young Walt […]

As part of our ongoing effort here at Animated News to point out obscure animated shorts, we now direct your attention to this Quisp commercial which has a decidedly Powdered Toast Man feel to it. Apparently this is due to the fact that the short was produced by Spumco, the animation company of John Krisfaluci […]

Kristin writes in to remind us that Roseanne Barr will be hosting segments about Disney’s Home on the Range during The Emperor’s New Groove on ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney, Saturday, April 3, 2004.

As a sign of his ever increasing popularity, Captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates of the Caribbean is now appearing in plushie form.

‘MusicFan’ has sent in a link to {{link http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&SQL=GIH||||44591 AllGame.com}}, which looks at the Gameboy Advance adaptation of Disney’s Home On The Range, out the same day as the theatrical release, April 2. Thanks for the heads up!

Long-time Hanna-Barbera fan Randall Cyrenne checks (and flips out over!) all 28 episodes of the first season of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/284 The Flintstones}} over at DVD Toons. In an absolutely glowing review, Rand says: “I am just extremely pleased to have all the episodes from the first season of a classic TV comedy and milestone animation […]

Nausicaa.net reports that preorder pages for Porco Rosso, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and My Neighbor Totoro have been put up at FYE.com and Suncoast.com, with a stated release date of August 31st. This has yet to be confirmed, but with two big anime retailers giving out such enticing information, it’s hard not […]