…in development, the Eric (Antz) Darnell film looks to be integrating a 2D-styled look within its 3D computer animation, as voice talent Ben Stiller tells {{link http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-film.html?2004-06/11/11.30.film SciFi Wire}}. “It’s…

…game of Shrek 2}}! Meanwhile, DVD Toons are running a similarly easy to enter contest where the prize is one of three copies of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/contest/31 The Simpsons: Season Four}}…

Opening in a wider, but still very limited, release on January 16th, Tokyo Godfathers, from director Satoshi Kon (Millennium Actress), has had its {{link http://www.sonypictures.com/cthe/tokyogodfathers/ American website}} updated by Sony…

{{link http://www.awn.com/index.php Animation World Network}} {{link http://news.awn.com/index.php?ltype=date&newsitem_no=10043 reports}} The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has produced its fifth high school teaching kit to promote understanding and appreciate the…

{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117914431&cs=1 Variety reports}} that Fantastic Films International has picked up distribution of the computer animated feature Thru The Moebius Strip, produced at Hong Kong animation studio GDC Entertainment, and…

…today), while The Laughing Place’s Toon Talk opens up another take on the anticipated May 18 Walt Disney Treasures release of the wartime {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280190-280190.asp On The Front Lines}} package….

…for purchase at numerous North American retailers or through {{link http://www.eagleonemedia.com Eagle One Media’s website}}. More info on the film itself is available on {{link http://www.pandavas.com the official Pandavas website}}….

{{link http://www.forbes.com/technology/ebusiness/feeds/ap/2004/12/08/ap1700088.html Forbes}} reports that Pixar’s stock fell almost 5% on the news that they were delaying the release of \\Cars\\ by more than half a year. “Without \\Cars\\, Pixar…

…http://www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/2004_05.html#000133 Cartoon Brew}}, Beck points to an interesting article at the {{link http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2004/05/03/popeye_fans_get_animated_in_dvd_debate/ Boston Globe}} that puts the fans’ views forward in regards to the classics being released on disc,…

…million by its 22nd day of release. \\The Incredibles\\’ box office receipts were good enough for 16th place on the list of “{{link http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/fastest.htm?page=200&p=.htm fastest films to reach $200 million}}”….

…hopefully pull in more crowds. Meanwhile, DisneyLand Paris faces a continued {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/articles/guest/mickeyfantasmic.05042004.1.htm financial crisis}}, and ‘Vee’ writes in to let us know that “It’s A Small World [at Florida’s…

The {{link http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/#film5 Internet Movie Database}} is reporting that “New York Post film critic Lou Lumenick has reviewed a five-minute ‘movie’ starring Jerry Seinfeld and has extolled it as ‘the…

{{link http://www.darkhorizons.com/news03/031210f.php Dark Horizons’ News Bites}} points out a story from today’s edition of {{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117896919&categoryID=13&cs=1 Variety}} (paid subscription required), which reports that Warner Brothers’ DC Comics has hired Joel…

…refers to the new film as Treasures Of The Lost Abyss, which {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000442.html we reported}} back in November last year, though an official announcement has yet to be made….

…out on seeing it, animation fans took notice. Critics embraced the film, giving it a 97% fresh rating on the {{link http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_giant/ Rotten Tomatoes tomatometer}}. At “animation’s Oscars”, {{link http://www.annieawards.com/…

Michael Barrier updates his {{link http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Feedback/feedback_funnyworld.htm Funny World}} site to include feedback from Robert Clampett, son of legendary animation director Bob, who writes to him following the re-print of an…

…the airtime, or if NBC simply views it as a way to get Seinfeld back on NBC”. The full story is relayed via {{link http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-tv.html?2004-05/07/10.30.tv SciFi Wire}}, and thanks to…

…very loose talking fan forum, and is keeping track on production of Team America, {{link http://www.craptv.com/teamamerica/index.php posting a couple scoops}} so far, with more to come [WARNING: VERY MATURE CONTENT]….

Steve Ogden’s excellent {{link http://www.animwatch.com/ AnimWatch}} website, which keeps an eye on all developments in the world of independent animation, has just been updated to feature details on nine new…

…http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/338 Lady Death: The Motion Picture}}, also debuting today, and a recent release in the Columbia House series of Walter Lanz discs, {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/337 Woody Woodpecker and Friends: Volume 10}}….

{{link http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2004-10-03-sbc_x.htm USA Today}} reports on how Disney is using the characters from its new film in partnership with Pixar, The Incredibles, in marketing and product advertisements, attracting $150 million…

Floating around the web recently has been {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001495.html this image}} of the forthcoming Aladdin: Platinum Edition giftset. Coming out alongside the standard 2-disc release of the film on October…

…255 Front St. West, Toronto Tickets $49.50 & $79.50 + s.c. at {{link http://www.ticketmaster.ca ticketmaster.ca}} or 416-870-8000 On sale Saturday September 18, 12 Noon. For more information: {{link http://www.SimpsonsMania.com SimpsonsMania.com}}….

…A Few Good Ghosts, Once In a Blue Moon and Angel and Her No Good Sister being among them. Now the {{link http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/cl-fi-disney15nov15,2,6422473.story Los Angeles Times}} (subscription required) confirms the…

Following the {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001495.html Aladdin box set image}} we posted last last week, DVD Answers now have a full-sized look at the {{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3972&n=1&burl= 2-disc set’s artwork}} itself. As they…

Bishop Animation, as a result of an {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00002138.html invitation to leave feedback}} on the lead in independent short Paul And His Bananas, has revised the character. Check out the…

…the new series with reviews of {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280200-280200.asp TomorrowLand: Disney In Space And Beyond}} and the compilation of Duck cartoons, {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-ID280210.asp The Chronological Donald}}. Thumbs up for both titles,…

…Simba’s Pride {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VESQ4/disneyanimati-20/103-1157116-8543016 soundtrack}} on August 31, with new cover image tied in to the new video re-issue. Disney has also just released Aladdin: Karaoke Series, a collection of…

…http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/594 DVD Toons}}, they have a little more info on the Popeye special, which also looks to be coming to DVD on November 9 with some fun sounding bonus features….

…Alaskey) at another event this coming Wednesday, November 12. {{link http://www.arclightcinemas.com/do/detail?venueCode=Arclight&showCode=00572&dateText=11/12/2003&forward=/Detail1846.jsp&path=cs Wascally Wabbits And Mad Mallards: The Cartoons Of Chuck Jones}} is a screening of 14 classic cartoons at the…