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Batman: Gotham Knight (Blu-ray/DVD)
The Dark Knight gets an anime makeover in this anthology of tales handled by some of Japan’s best studios. Like any anthology, the results are mixed, but overall these visions of Batman are compelling. |
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The Art Of WALL•E: you're booked!
Jeremie speaks to Tim Hauser, author of the latest Pixar Art Of… book, which takes a look at their new feature WALL•E. |
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Author Tim Hauser’s “axioms” on The Art Of WALL•E
Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to author Tim Hauser about the latest animation Art Of… book, this time focusing on Pixar’s WALL-E! |
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A day at the movies, plus more Narnia, and Baloo too!
Ben catches up on some of the latest blockbusters, while Rand adds his take on The Jungle Book 2 and Jeremie speaks to Narnia‘s Harry Gregson-Williams! |
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Harry Gregson-Williams: Scoring the Return to Narnia!
Jeremie Noyer chats with music composer Hary Gregson-Williams on his return to the Narnian universe for the latest entry in the series, Prince Caspian! |
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The Jungle Book 2: Special Edition
If you loved the original, here’s the story all over again, but this time in spiffy 21st Century-style animation! |
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Richie, Scooby, Caspian, Boba Fett…all in the same post!
Rand’s latest Richie Rich Scooby-Doo Show review, plus Jeremie speaks to Narnia’s art director, and Boba Fett at the Elstree Film Festival! |
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Frank Walsh: On set with Prince Caspian’s Final Battle
Jeremy Noyer speaks to Frank Walsh, one of Prince Caspian‘s art directors, about the challenges in pulling together the elements for the film’s impressive final battle. |
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The Richie Rich Scooby-Doo Show: Volume One
This set includes the weakest Scooby ever, but the Richie Rich stories are kind of cute. |
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The magic of Richard Todd, and Narnia's visual effects!
Ben met Richard Todd last night and can’t keep still! Plus Jeremie speaks to the visual effects gurus of Prince Caspian! |
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How Dean Wright and Wendy Rogers brought FX to Prince Caspian
Jeremie Noyer speaks with Dean Wright and Wendy Rogers, the VFX gurus behind the breathtaking sights in The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian! |
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DVD reviews: Two more from BCI, plus contest winners
This week we have two new reviews for you to enjoy, and they do seem appropriate to put together. First up, a single-disc edition of Bravestarr: The Movie, also known as Bravestarr: The Legend. This film did also show up last year on the impressive “Best Of Bravestarr” set, and in fact I did use […] |
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He-Man And The Masters Of The Universe: Volume Two
This second volume of the 2002 version of the classic Mattel characters provides plenty of action, though only a couple of truly interesting episodes. However, BCI as usual does a great job of putting it all together in a package that collectors will love. |
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Bravestarr: The Movie
This cowboys-in-space film marked the beginning of the end for Filmation, but in fact it represents the best of what the studio could accomplish. |
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The Sword In The Stone and The Jungle Book 2 Contest – Winners Announced!
The Sword in the Stone and The Jungle Book 2 Contest – Winners Announced! |
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The Muppets return, with icons of the Seventies
We have one DVD review to close up the week, as I take a look at The Muppet Show: Season Three. If you pine for the 1970s, then you should get a kick out of this season, featuring as it does such icons as Sylvester Stallone, Raquel Welch, Jean Stapleton, and many more. The Muppet […] |
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It's Kung Fu Monday!
We review the awesomeness of Kung Fu Panda, and speak to the film’s two directors, John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, about how they got their movie to pack a panda punch! |
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“Behind The Tatamis” with Kung Fu Panda‘s Directors!
Jeremie Noyer speaks with John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, the directors of DreamWorks Animation’s new slice of awesomeness, Kung Fu Panda! |
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Kung Fu Panda
DreamWorks’ Kung Fu Panda is strong. Unlike some of their past efforts, this one is not even a little bit frightening. |
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More Narnia; more Drawn Together!
We’re back to Narnia to speak to art director Frank Walsh on Prince Caspian, plus our latest review looks at the outrageous “animated reality show” Drawn Together Season 3! |
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Frank Walsh: Setting The World of Narnia
Jeremy Noyer speaks to Frank Walsh, one of Prince Caspian‘s art directors responsible for the overall look of the film and pulling the various visual departments together. |
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Drawn Together – Uncensored! Season Three
How bad can this show get? Season Three found new ways to be filthy and disgusting. Some adults may find the show funny, but keep kids away from this one! |
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Who's plugging Roger Rabbit? A neato coinkidink, me thinks, to mention this year's Elstree Film Festival!
We speak to Glenn Slater about Kelly Butler’s new Disney album, plus the lowdown on this year’s Elstree Film Festival 3, featuring Who Framed Roger Rabbit back on the big screen! |
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Who Discovered…Lyricist Glenn Slater?
Animated News & Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks with lyricist Glenn Slater on the song written for the Roger Rabbit prequel that now features on a new album recorded by Kelly Butler! |
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Douglas Gresham: Producing Prince Caspian
Jeremie Noyer continues his trip into Narnia, with another discussion with co-producer Douglas Gresham on the new film, Prince Caspian! |
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Indiana Jones and the really slow and talky blockbuster…
Indy’s back, but it’s not all good…come have your say on the Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull in our Forum! |
