Regular Animated-News reader Robin Joseph has let us know that Patch Of Orange, his resumé website that we {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001794.html reported on}} last summer, has closed down. However, Robin has…

…be much more coming soon, the site does currently feature the trailer, production notes, character profiles and clips. Thanks to Cartoni in the {{link http://animatedviews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6193#6193 Animated-News Forum}} for the link!…

…radio training did not go to waste, and he spoke for many characters in the {{link http://www.danhausertrek.com/AnimatedSeries/Filmation.html Filmation shows}}, often as narrator, before retiring and becoming somewhat of a recluse…

Video Business reports on the {{link http://www.dvdexclusive.com/article.asp?articleID=2260&categoryID= growing trend of DVD discs}} featuring interactive games and elements designed to promote upcoming theatrical and home video releases. Front of the pack…

{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117926154&cs=1 Variety.com reports}} that Paramount Pictures are “getting the blues, acquiring film rights to vintage cartoon characters the Smurfs and set up development of a 3D CG feature with…

Ultimate Disney points to a forum thread at TV.com, where a post attributed to Lilo & Stitch: The Series writer/executive producer Jess Winfield reveals what the mysterious project Leroy &…

…Trace Pictures: Trace Pictures is a mixed media Animation and Design company that combines 2d, 3d, stop motion, live action and more to create innovative broadcast design and commercial projects….

Containing both Japanese and English languages, the Japanese trailer for Chicken Little is now up, in Quicktime format, at Apple.com. While the recent American Chicken Little trailer revealed the comedic…

The cover artwork for the Chicken Little soundtrack has been unveiled at Amazon.com, while the album’s track listing is at Overstock.com. Highlights on the soundtrack include Chicken Little’s take on…

In a surprising announcement, Disney said yesterday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that Michael Eisner “resigned his board seat last Friday and will not serve as a company…

…Morph Files\\, \\Creature Comforts\\, Wallace and Gromit shorts \\A Grand Day Out\\, \\The Wrong Trousers\\, and \\A Close Shave\\, and Aardman’s first feature-length film \\Chicken Run\\, were among those housed…

…film in 3-D can be found here: **COMMERCIAL** – QUICKTIME: {{link http://bvim-qt.vitalstream.com/ChickenLittle/ChickenLittle_NeverBefore_DIYC3101_0300.mov small}} | {{link http://bvim-qt.vitalstream.com/ChickenLittle/ChickenLittle_NeverBefore_DIYC3101_1500.mov large}} – WINDOWS MEDIA: small | large **PRESS RELEASE** THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS AND…

…wears “Lightyear” brand tires! “Motion Doctor” decal on wheel. Motion Doctor was an animation program used to animate the Pixar shorts The Aventures of Andre and Wally B. and Luxo…

…and performed by Josh Groban. “Best Instrumental Arrangement” went to Gordon Goodwin for \\The Incredits\\ from \\The Incredibles\\. Other animated nominees can be seen {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00004218.html in our previous report}}….

…character that was the predecessor to Mickey Mouse,” according to MarketWatch.com, a decision that was praised by Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s daughter. More at seattlepi.com, Cartoon Brew, and o-meon….

…www.o-meon.com. UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed the information about Musker and Clements and adds that legendary musical composer Alan Menken has come back into the Disney fold as well….

…gives Sky the HD and on video-on-demand rights in addition to its current pay-TV and pay-per-view agreement. The Disney library will also be made available, on a limited time basis,…

…of the Disneyland Resort. Following the meeting, Mark Goldhaber from MousePlanet.com and Jim Hill from JimHillMedia.com sat down with “o-meon’s grownup geeks’ guide” podcast host C. W. Oberleitner to talk…

Kim Possible, That’s So Raven and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody are three of the shows one may view free online later this year, at DisneyChannel.com and Jetix.tv….

…MSNBC has a small piece on {{link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11686493/from/RL.2/ South Park creators}} Trey Parker and Matt Stone and how the show has become progressively edgier during its ten season run, which…

{{link http://www.thesuperficial.com/archives/2006/03/22/paris_and_nicky_hilton_cartoon.html The Superficial.com}} has the first images of Hilton sisters Paris and Nicky in their animated incarnations, who they hope can be used in a TV show about their…

…referred to is none other than “brickfilm,” which utilizes stop-motion animation with building blocks. For a look at some works in the brickfilm genre, please check out BrickFilms.com and CoolBrickMovies.com….

The {{link http://forum.bcdb.com/gforum.cgi?post=60988 Big Cartoon DataBase reports}} the very sad passing of a true Hollywood legend, director Richard Fleischer, son of animation producer Max and the captain of Walt Disney’s…

Aaron Hartline, animation lead on Scrat for Blue Sky’s Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, speaks to {{link http://www.strutyourreel.com/forum/feature/ Strut Your Reel}} about breaking into the business, the highs and lows,…

…in 2007, according to {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=22909 Ain’t It Cool News}}. “The teasers appear to come in at least two flavors. One of the teasers is simply Homer asleep on a…

…distributor of The Last Unicorn on video and DVD) has heard the fans’ complaints and is now looking at doing an improved Collector’s Edition DVD of the title. Please note…

{{link http://news.com.com/Disney+to+make+TV+shows+available+free+on+Web/2100-1026_3-6059298.html?tag=nefd.top Reuters}} reports that the ABC television network, owned by the Walt Disney Company, will offer some of its most popular TV shows online for free. Starting in May…

Angela Bassett spoke with {{link http://blackfilm.com/20060414/features/angelinabassettnews.shtml Blackfilm.com}} about her role in Disney’s upcoming \\Meet The Robinsons\\. “I’m little Robinson’s foster mother and trying to know him, and love him. He’s…

…of school, friends and fun with the DVD premiere of The Barbie™ Diaries, an all-new release from Lionsgate and Mattel Entertainment. Featuring a new, distinctive toon-shaded CGI-animated look and a…

…commented Gaetano Mastropasqua, svp-corporate global promotions and partner relations, global brand management, Warner Bros. Entertainment. “While it’s a family film, teens and young adults will be a strong secondary market.”…