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Dalmatians 101: “Spot”-light on songwriter Mel Leven

Animated Views speaks to William Leven, son of One Hundred And One Dalmatians‘ villain Cruella de Vil’s theme writer Mel, about his legendary songwriting career!

Archie’s Funhouse: The Complete Series

Archie appears in his (sort of) third Saturday morning series, with a bigger emphasis on jokes than stories. There are even more songs, though! The episodes get tiresome, but the extras make this one worth looking at.

Meet Madame Tutli-Putli and one of her directors!

Our latest interview: Jeremie speaks to the co-director of the Oscar-nominated Madame Tutli-Putli!

Madame Tutli-Putli vs. The Crazy Locomotive

Animated Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to Marciek Szczerbowski, co-director of the Oscar-nominated Madame Tutli-Putli!

It's the Superman music box set, Charlie Brown!

We review the latest WB Peanuts release, plus the announcement of an awesome looking Superman music score collection!

It’s The Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown: Remastered Deluxe Edition

Though not especially “deluxe,” this disc nonetheless contains two pretty darn good Peanuts specials as well as a nice featurette.

Warner Bros. Academy Award Animation Collection: 15 Winners, 26 Nominees

15 winning cartoons and 26 nominated ones make up a terrific 41-short film collection, and while there are some drawbacks, the bonus material makes this a winner.

And the Academy Awards went to…; plus much more in our Oscars Special!

Oscar Special, with 2008 coverage, interviews with nominees Jan Pinkava and Michael Giacchino, Warners’ Oscar cartoon collection reviewed, contest winners announced, new contests and more!

Jan Pinkava reveals “les ropes” of Ratatouille

Jeremie Noyer talks to Jan Pinkava about his Pixar short Geri’s Game and his original version of the feature film Ratatouille!

Michael Giacchino cooks up tasty tunes for Ratatouille!

Jeremie Noyer talks to Oscar-nominated composer Michael Giacchino about cooking up his themes for Ratatouille!

Enchanted Giveaway – Winners Announced!

Magic yourself one of three copies of Disney’s Enchanted – Winners Announced!

One Of One Hundred And One Dalmatians – Winners!

Walt Disney’s One Hundred And One Dalmatians: Platinum Edition – Winners Announced!

Archie’s Funhouse: The Complete Series – Winners!

Archie’s Funhouse: The Complete Series – Winners Announced!

Oscar night approaches, as does Bravestarr!

The Oscars are coming! Bravestarr is here!

Bravestarr: Volume One

Here we have thirty-three episodes of westen-style space opera, as the good marshal battles numerous outlaws on New Texas.

More Walt Disney Treasures!!

Disney Treasures Wave VIII revealed: look for Destino; Dr. Syn, Alias The Scarecrow Of Romney Marsh and The Chronological Donald, Volume 4 on November 11 2008!

Blu-Thunder: the format war is as good as over; plus Turok!

Turok: Son Of Stone reviewed, plus comments on the end of the HD format war!

Turok: Son Of Stone

The Gold Key dinosaur fighter returns in this unexpected film adaptation that brings plenty of action but a less than likeable hero.

What's New Scooby-Doo? The new Indy trailer, that's what!

What’s New Scooby-Doo? Season 3 reviewed, and thoughts on the new Indiana Jones trailer!

What’s New Scooby-Doo?: Complete 3rd Season

Scooby gets a little post-modern, but it’s still the same gang.

Warner's Academy Award Collection is here, and we have two to give away!

Details on the Warner Bros. Academy Awards Animation Collection: 15 Winners, 26 Nominees, plus your chance to win one of two copies!

WB Academy Award Animation Collection – Winners!

Two copies of the Warner Bros. Academy Award Animation Collection – Winners Announced!

Awards, Neverland's composers, and a 2-disc for the Rat!?

Annies and BAFTA winners, Rataotuille‘s UK 2-disc, interviews with Return To Neverland‘s composers, plus Aqua Teen winner and our Oscar contest!

Jonatha Brooke and Joel McNeely: the Pixie-Powered Music of Return To Neverland!

Animated Views’ Jeremie Noyer speaks to Return To Neverland composers Jonatha Brooke and Joel McNeely!

It's The AristoCats, Charlie Brown! Plus contest winners!

The AristoCats gets the once over, plus Charlie Brown’s Valentine DVD reviews and this week’s contest winners’ names!

The AristoCats: Special Edition

Disney’s exuberant comedy thriller doesn’t always get the credit it should, but it’s certainly no cat-astrophe and deserves another welcome look on DVD, with a handful of decent supplements.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown: Remastered Deluxe Edition

Warner kicks off its Peanuts collections with three specials focusing on Charlie Brown’s (lack of) love life.

A Charlie Brown Valentine

Three Charlie Brown specials look at love in the Peanuts corner of the world.

Oscars, Richard Sherman, SuperFriends and more – it's another packed Monday!

Our annual Oscar contest kicks off, and we speak to Richard Sherman! Plus SuperFriends and Ten Commandments reviews, Warner’s Oscar animation release and more!

Scales and Arpeggios: Richard M. Sherman and the “mewsic” of The AristoCats!

Animated View speaks to the legendary Richard Sherman about composing for Disney’s most pampered pets, plus a few thoughts from Toulouse himself, Gary Dubin!