New How to Train Your Dragon 2 poster
…Collider. In addition, a new trailer for the sequel is rumored to be released sometime in the next few days. The highly anticipated movie soars into theaters on June 13th…. |
Paddington Bear arriving Christmas 2014
…the plot at this point, although its said to involve Paddington on the run from a “museum taxidermist.” Also starring Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent and Sally Hawkins, the movie is… |
Disney planning another live-action Jungle Book movie
…which would presumably mix live-action with CGI. The Rudyard Kipling book, of course, was adapted into an animated movie by Walt Disney, which spawned a theatrical sequel in 2003, as… |
Using technology to make new animation look vintage
…things back in the good old days. Jim Hill interviewed MacMullen about what she discovered, including the old animation process was rushed so the new short purposely kept in some… |
Nineteen animated films up for Oscar noms
…have their required Los Angeles qualifying runs before they can be considered. The nominations will be announced January 16, 2014, and the awards ceremony will be held March 2, 2014…. |
Free Birds
…being a bit too predictable and a little too long, for the most part the story delivers. The first two acts are especially solid. While the film rushes to get… |
Free Birds opens
…beating from the critics, with a 12% rating on the Tomatometer — though it is faring better with their Top Critics. Box Office Guru projects an $11 million opening weekend…. |
How Threshold’s Foodfight! went rotten
…Foodfight! was obtained by the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, who rushed the film into completion and secured distribution. For those curious, Foodfight! may be seen for free via Amazon Prime…. |
New Muppets Most Wanted poster
The first one sheet for Muppets Most Wanted has been revealed over at EW.com. The upcoming sequel features Kermit on the run from the law after a criminal mastermind who… |
Snowman and the Snowdog nominated for Children’s BAFTA
…art directed by Joanna Harrison, both of whom worked as animators on the first film. Producers are Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding. The sequel is dedicated to the late John… |
Bob sets off for MIPCOM
…Screen, Defective Detective (well, I guess there goes Terry Gilliam’s plans again!), a surprise runaway hit at 2003’s Cartoon Forum. For more details, including a full-sized look at Bob himself,… |
Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Pete Travers talks “wonderfood” VFX in Cloudy 2
…some characters like the Tacodile were very complicated due to the effects simulation of her taco toppings. Every shot you see of her had to be run through the physics… |
Toy Story 3 plot details revealed
According to The Associated Press, during the premiere of Disney/Pixar’s Up at the the Cannes Film Festival, early rumors were confirmed that Toy Story 3 would show what happens after… |
Announcing Walt's People
…that they achieve a more permanent form. And now, just a glimpse at what’s ahead… Walt’s People – Volume 1 features in-depth interviews with artists Rudy Ising, Dave Hand, Bill… |
Lilo And Stitch's 747 ending
…a 747 jet plane to rescue Lilo, instead of a space craft. This alternate ending is rumored to be appearing on the official US edition of the 2-disc set, due… |
Boomerang on the UK's top toons
…reached the top ten, with runner up places going to Bugs Bunny, Popeye and Scooby Doo. Head of {{link http://www.supanet.com/entertainment/tv/frontpagenews/feature.php4 the list}} were cat and mouse act Tom And Jerry…. |
2008 Oscar nominations announced
…Gibson and John Frazier • Transformers – Scott Farrar, Scott Benza, Russell Earl and John Frazier Ratatouille was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay (Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, Brad Bird),… |
Sky Captain stalls in second week
…end to talk of a rumored prequel and sequel already in the works. It is hoped the film may find more fans when it hits DVD, where the film’s amazing… |
Frozen’s Elsa to show up on Once Upon a Time
…an interview with the show’s runners about the decision and what fans can expect from it, but readers should be forewarned that it contains extreme spoilers from the last season…. |
R-rated Dutch animated movie The Trouble with Terkel to get limited US release this week
…Mojo is reporting. The film was actually released internationally back in 2004, which makes it somewhat surprising to see it getting a theatrical run in the states now. Film Journal… |
Adult Swim to air King Of The Hill
…enjoyed a long enough run, will begin airing on Adult Swim in January, and will be shown every night at ten. Created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, King Of… |
Another packed DVD Tuesday
…http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000CABKY/002-1902555-2863210 Rugrats Go Wild}}, the old-style effects-packed and actually very good fun {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JM5B/002-1902555-2863210?v=glance&s=dvd The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen}}, and Disney’s remake of their own {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JMCW/002-1902555-2863210?v=glance&s=dvd Freaky Friday}}, all… |
Variety on next year's short film candidates…
…whom we might see in the running. {{link http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/variety/20031210/va_sp_ev/animated_shorts_discover_fest_route_is_1 The interesting article}} also touches more on Pixar’s mysterious short Boundin’, as well as Sony’s Early Bloomer (which played with Daddy… |
\\Chicken Little\\ cast
…character. Others in the cast include Joan Cusack as the ugly duckling, Steve Zahn as a pig named Runt, Amy Sedaris as Foxy Loxy, Katie Finneran as Goosey Lucy, Don… |
A conversation with Kung Fu Panda character designer Nicolas Marlet
…provided a welcome alternative to costuming the unwieldy character, abstract symbols eventually replaced the runes on Viper’s back. “I did many pages with her, and on one of them people… |
Casting now complete on Shrek the Musical
…November 8 with an official opening scheduled for Dec. 14. Tickets for the Broadway run will go on sale May 31 at 8 AM ET. A dedicated website is now… |
Pirates Of The Caribbean: Treasures Of The Lost Abyss?
…remain firmly in the section marked “rumor” for now, has been leaked to {{link http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=270338&obj_id=40379 Cinescape}} after a Disney representative showed some early concept art. “The Lost ‘Abyss’ is in… |
\\Howl's Moving Castle\\ production blog
{{link http://www.nausicaa.net/miyazaki/howl/diary.html Nausicaa.net}} has posted a translation of a running production diary for \\Howl’s Moving Castle\\. The author of the blog is “not named, but seems to be a member… |
The Mitchells Vs. The Machines battle for survival in final trailer
…and Chris Miller, and Kurt Albrecht, and featuring the voices of Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Beck Bennett, Fred Armisen, Eric Andre, and Oscar winner Olivia Colman, The Mitchells… |
Brother Bear marks a return to 2-disc DVD sets!
…release here}}, which also includes deleted scenes, “hilarious” Rutt and Tuke commentary and a DTS 5.1 surround track. Pre-order now for 30% off the standard $29.99 retail price at {{link… |