…of the latest reviews, while {{link http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/TheLordoftheRingsTheReturnoftheKing-1127213/ Rotten Tomatoes}} points to a 98% “fresh” review rating (only two from 98 reviews so far have had any minor bad words to…

…and the \\Ice Age\\ sequel ({{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000150.html possibly subtitled}} \\The Meltdown\\). According to \\{{link http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Products_and_Publications/Periodicals/Booklist/Booklist.htm Booklist}}\\, \\The Wainscott Weasel\\ centers on residents of Wainscott Woods, including a good-looking but eccentric…

…They look forward to hearing from you. We do too, actually. Actually, Opus wasn’t too embarrassed to give a couple of interviews to {{link http://www.msnbc.com/news/992830.asp?cp1=1 MSNBC}} and {{link http://www.sunspot.net/features/bal-to.opus21nov21,0,5675207.story?coll=bal-features-headlines Sunspot.net}}!…

…http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0823084027/qid=1070729008//ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i0_xgl14/002-1902555-2863210?v=glance&s=books&n=507846 pre-order for release next April}}. As far as we know, this is Harryhausen’s only UK appearance, but if anyone knows of a London showing, please {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/contacts.html let us…

{{link http://www.comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2224 ComingSoon.net}} has the \\{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117895270&categoryID=13&cs=1 Variety}}\\ report that \\Scary Movie 3\\ screenwriter Craig Mazin has been tapped to write the screenplay for \\Opus\\ based on {{link http://www.berkeleybreathed.com/ Berkeley…

In {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000785.html yesterday’s news}}, we reported that a site had what we thought might be a first pic from Disney’s upcoming \\Chicken Little\\. Our friends at {{link http://www.dlp.info/ DLP.info}}…

…to get a Wednesday launch on May 19. In making the announcement, DreamWorks head of distribution Jim Tharp also revealed that advance tickets can be purchased at {{link http://www.shrek2.com www.shrek2.com}},…

…the recipient of a $10,000 completion grant from National Geographic’s All Roads Film Project. The $10,000 grant will allow completion and distribution of the first computer animated film written, produced,…

…and some fans may feel it’s nice to have them in one place. {{link http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/spacejam_se.html DVD File}} has the first review online, while {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/press/48 DVD Toons}} has full specs….

…1,000 movies per month across its pay TV channels and offers advanced services including Starz HDTV, Starz On Demand and VongoSM. Starz Entertainment is an operating unit of Starz LLC,…

…\\A Bug’s Life\\). [paid subscription required for \\Animation Magazine\\] UPDATE: {{link http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=pageone&article_no=2154 AWN}} has in in-depth look at the film. {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/623 DVDtoons}} has more info on the DVD release….

…that was widely reported on shortly after its release. If you still haven’t been able to find the disc yourself, {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000345.html follow our link}} to order online, read a…

…ultra-cool. Anyway, movie site {{link http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&obj_id=40252&type_id=270285&cat_id=270338&sub_id=0# Cinescape}} alerts us to the fact that it’s now online – a CG packed live-action version of the classic “Supermarionette”-animated show from the 60s,…

Ralph Bakshi’s 1992 animated/live-action fiasco Cool World is not due out on disc for a few days yet, but it’s started to get reviews online. {{link http://www.dvdfile.com/software/review/dvd-video_7/coolworld.html DVD File}} says…

…from around the world can submit entries from March 28th through June 17th. Entry forms can be downloaded on {{link http://www.nicktoons.com www.nicktoons.com}}. Keith Dawkins, General Manager of Nicktoons said, “Since…

…pointing towards a second {{link http://www.catinthehat.com/ The Cat In The Hat}} movie. Set to shoot next summer, The Cat In The Hat Comes Back already has the princpal actors lined…

…his new 3D incarnation, comes from this month’s print issue of Time Magazine. They also outline the show {{link http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1101040419-610090,00.html online}}, which actually sounds a little too clever for its…

…The judges will review the selected films and subsequently award a $10,000 Grand Prize. “In looking for judges for this year’s film festival, we wanted to include individuals with diverse…

Rushing around the web this morning is a story that originated at {{link http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/news/wire/sns-ap-film-looney-tunes,0,4463883.story?coll=sns-ap-entertainment-headlines Newsday}}, which reported that some first day owners of the Looney Tunes Golden DVD Collection were…

An {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16579 Ain’t It Cool News}} contributor gives us our first glimpse of the \\Garfield\\ teaser trailer. According to the {{link http://www.garfieldmovie.com/home.html official website}}, this trailer should appear online…

…Special Projects, Scholastic, Fisher-Price, Forefront Records-EMI and DC Comics. For more information as well as an online portfolio and sampling of the studios’ abilities, please go to: {{link http://www.funnypagesprod.com www.funnypagesprod.com}}….

…companies tied to upcoming children’s films”. In related {{link http://www.videobusiness.com/article.asp?articleID=10959&catType=NEWS DreamWorks DVD news}}, the company has, “for the second time in two months, stunned Wall Street, sending studio shares plummeting…

…more info or to view Trace’s current reel, please contact: Trisha Emerson Trace Pictures Tel: 416-516-6255 x333 You can also check out Trace’s reel online at: http://www.tracepictures.com. ————————————————————————————————————————– About Trace…

Okay, let the bad pirate/ship puns begin: this summer’s surprise Disney blockbuster {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JM5E/qid=1069876840/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/002-1902555-2863210?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846 Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl}} hits the shiny movie disc format…

…during World War II”. Michael S. Shull and David E. Wilt’s book, which is {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/078641555X/ref%3Dnosim/animationblast08/002-1902555-2863210 up for order}} at Amazon.com, looks like it will be shipping in early 2004….

{{link http://www.darkhorizons.com/ Dark Horizons}} picks up on a story that originally featured at {{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117896739&categoryID=13&cs=1 Variety.com}} (paid subscription required) about the long-in-pre-production Disney live-action/animation fairy-tale skewer Enchanted. “Kim Possible executive…

Kirby C. Holt’s latest {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280070-280070.asp Toon Talk}} column at {{link http://www.laughingplace.com Laughingplace.com}} is a look back at 2003 with “The Year in Review” and a top 10 list of…

Several people (including “macontosh2000” at the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=105 A-N Forum}}) have reported that the news page at composer {{link http://www.michaelgiacchino.com/EPMnews.html Michael Giacchino’s website}} notes that he has been signed to…

{{link http://www.broadway.com/template_1.asp?CI=32653&CT=38 Broadway.com}} passes on a \\Variety\\ report that the cast for the \\Mary Poppins\\ musical is being fleshed out. Two-time Olivier Award winner Alex Jennings and two-time Olivier Award…

{{link http://www.forbes.com/markets/newswire/2004/03/03/rtr1285218.html Forbes.com}} is saying that “Top U.S. public pension fund Calpers has called for the resignation of Walt Disney Company Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Eisner after more than…