DVD news: Star Trek: The Animated Series, Thundercats
TV Shows on DVD sends the news that in addition to the previously-noted extras, the Star Trek: The Animated Series DVD set will contain commentaries and interviews from numerous folks… |
Trailer for Thru the Moebius Strip
A trailer for the upcoming CG feature based on Jean “Moebius” Giraud art is now online. Thru the Moebius Strip is a story about the coming of age of a… |
AOL's In2TV displays past cartoon favorites
AOL has launced In2TV, reports Toon Zone, allowing one to view full-length cartoon favorites online absolutely free. Programs included in the mix are Beetlejuice, Freakazoid, Pinky & the Brain, Histeria!,… |
Over the Hedge big on laughs, light on pop culture
The Towerlight Online (Boston-based college newspaper) reviews DreamWorks Animation’s Over the Hedge, saying it “got huge laughs from the completely adult-filled theatre,” and, “if the mediocre Madagascar could gross near… |
Song of the internet; Gnomeo and Walt Disney Records; Enchanted early word
Jim Hill’s recent “Why For” column explains how Song of the South may be available to view legally online by 2010, the link between Gnomeo and Juliet’s salvation and Walt… |
Happy Feet: Animated musical in progress
The Sunday Herald Online makes a passing mention of an upcoming animated musical entitled Happy Feet which will feature voice work by Nicole Kidman, Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy (voice of… |
Brother Bear II trailers
Anyone wishing to view the two trailers for Brother Bear II may have their wish granted at the Brother Bear Online Archive. The film itself will enter stores on August… |
Cars merchandising kicks into high gear
Animated News reader Dave has sent us some photos of Canadian Cars toys: Even more merchandise at Toys R Us Canada Online… |
This Land sequel premieres on The Tonight Show
From the creators of the political satire sensation This Land comes a sequel set to the tune of Dixie. The online animation Good To Be in DC! features the presidential… |
Trailer: Meet the Robinsons
Nearly a year before the film’s release, the teaser trailer for Walt Disney Pictures’ Meet the Robinsons has debuted online. Also, be sure to check out Robinsons’ section at the… |
"But it's a really good movie, Your Honor:" Lion King DVD theft
Fayette County, Georgia’s The Citizen Online reports that a 35-yr. old man recently pled guilty to the theft of three copies of The Lion King DVDs and was sentenced to… |
Cars pics, AutoWeek article, and Regis & Kelly special
…Fillmore’s bumper stickers (including a “Save 2-D Animation” nod), and some of the latest promotional pictures for the movie. Interestingly, those same images have been transformed into wallpaper by Cars.online.fr,… |
Interview: Evan Spiridellis, the co-creator of Jib Jab
Skwigly Magazine speaks with Evan Spiridellis, the co-creator of Jib Jab, famous for such online spoofs as This Land is Your Land and Good to Be in DC. Thanks to… |
Disney Channel comes in second in ratings race
…28 percent increase in ratings compared to its first-quarter 2005 audience. For information on how other cable networks fared in the ratings race, be sure to check out Mediaweek Online…. |
Block of Ice
A new batch of Ice Age: The Meltdown bulletins are chillin’ online, with two of the stories coming from Sci-Fi Wire. First up, the site describes a big musical number,… |
Studio Ghibli Region 1 DVD release updates…
…Wind) for a third time. “Originally slated to come last August [31st], this trio of 2-disc Special Editions were expected February 22nd, 2005. For now, we’ll have to put this… |
Little Mermaid Platinum Edition DVD website opens
The official website for the Little Mermaid Platinum Edition DVD has opened online, as noted by ‘Gnomeo’ in the Animated-News Forum. At the moment, the site only displays the DVD’s… |
Sun-Maid Girl receives CGI makeover
…achieve the new look, consumer research was conducted by McCann Erickson, of Los Angeles, California. The commercials featuring the latest Sun-Maid Girl incarnation may be found at her online home…. |
Davey & Goliath's Snowboard Christmas
…required to read article online). The special focuses on Davey’s snowboard contest with his Jewish friend Sam and his Muslim friend Yasmeen and stresses religious tolerance and respect for all…. |
Win Hoodwinked on DVD!
…animated hit, Hoodwinked. Specific details on the contest may be read at the site, with entries being submitted through an online form. The “Hoodwinked Giveaway” contest ends on May 5th…. |
Joe Alaskey speaks!
AnimationHQ will this Saturday, September 11, host a one-hour online chat session with prolific cartoon voice artist {{link http://animationhq.net/v2/features/events.htm Joe Alaskey}}. In addition to being the “go to” guy for… |
How the Grinch Stole Broadway
The TV Guide online reports that a Broadway adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas is in the works and “booked for a holiday-time, Nov. 8 Broadway debut,… |
Simpsons character poised to "come out"
…registering online. This may spell an outing for the love-stricken Patty. However, be on the lookout for a possible twist ending.” This episode is likely set for the 16th season… |
Katzenberg on life, movies, and Disney…
The UK’s Guardian online has reprinted an interview with DreamWorks’ {{link http://film.guardian.co.uk/interview/interviewpages/0,6737,1253349,00.html Jeffrey Katzenberg}} by my old pal Jason Solomons from The Observer newspaper. The studio head, currently riding high… |
Everyone's Hero official website and trailer
The official online domain for IDT Entertainment/Twentieth Century Fox’s Everyone’s Hero has debuted. The site presents the movie’s plot, a trailer, and some downloads. Everyone’s Hero can be found in… |
Seeing Double: \\Brother Bear\\ sequel announced
The New York Times has an article which discusses the Brother Bear DVD and its comedic commentary by moose brothers Rutt and Tuke but it also makes a passing reference… |
Coraline finds poster, neighbors in French and Saunders
The Oregonian reports that British comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will play “two eccentric neighbors” in Laika Entertainment’s Coraline. To be distributed by Focus Features, the movie likewise… |
TV DVD news: Quick Draw McGraw, Wally Gator, Smurfs
TV Shows on DVD has the lowdown on the delay of both Quick Draw McGraw and Wally Gator to DVD. In a recent Home Theater Forum online chat, Warner Bros…. |
Dying to see a movie outdoors and under the stars?
…available to community groups. Snacks are sold. Where: Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma When: Friday, July 23, dusk What: Road to El Dorado Cost: Free Call: (714) 690-3350… |
Ratatouille teaser trailer in English
…Man Band to iTunes yesterday they’ve also just released the teaser trailer for their Summer 2007 Brad Bird-directed release Ratatouille for online and iPod viewing. Hang on to your cheese!… |