{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_review&reviewID=VE1117922169&cs=1 Variety}} calls \\Brother Bear\\ an “underwhelming” and “mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel”. While the dialogue is “generally uninspired”, the mysticism “arbitrary”, and the…

{{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/reviews/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2006016 The Hollywood Reporter}} reviews \\Brother Bear\\, calling it “a playful movie that celebrates nature and the spirit world with striking imagery and a smooth blend of drama and…

…combination between the Package Features of the 40s and the later DisneyLand show) and “The Fred Waring Show”, which for anyone who has seen it will remain a hiliarious tribute…

{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117894180&cs=1 Variety}} reports that plans for the stage musical \\Mary Poppins\\ are firming up, and the show is on track for its premiere 14 months from now. Veteran broadway…

Russia’s first theatrically released animated feature in forty years will be screened at the Chicago International Animation Festival (November 6-8) according to {{link http://www.bcdb.com/ The Big Cartoon Database}}. {{link http://melnitsa.com/melnitsa.htm…

…A further twist – the artists are not named so you can try to guess who did them! Check out {{link http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/mystery_artist.html the strips}} all this week to play along….

{{link http://www.broadway.com/template_1.asp?CI=31575&CT=38 Broadway.com}} reports that Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams will replace Toni Braxton in the musical \\Aida\\ next month. \\Aida\\, with a score by Elton John and Tim Rice in…

…Animation banner, is teaming up with various German-based companies to produce the animation for Happily N’Ever After, a comedy that continues the trend to turn fariy tales on their heads….

{{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/main/index.htm Jim Hill}} gets the scoop once again in a great article on \\George of the Jungle 2.\\ Brendan Fraser, the actor portraying the title character in the original…

…and their little “Patch Of Heaven” – the farm on which they live. Other stills show off the farm animals, a close-up of Roseanne’s character, plus villain Slim (Randy Quaid)…

Although many may want to wipe this from their minds, today sees the release of {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005JMAY/ref=ase_thehomeimprovemz/102-3502886-9685707?v=glance&s=dvd George Of The Jungle 2}} on DVD. Based on the Jay Ward characters…

…his classic films also just out on disc, {{link http://www.dvdfile.com/news/special_report/ten_questions/harryhausen_ray/index.html DVD File}} today has Ten Questions with the creator of many of the most memorable special effects films in history….

…the appointment of Dan Wilson and Dave Gilbreth as screenwriters for the project. {{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117894445&cs=1 Variety}} first broke the story, {{link http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2011 Coming Soon}} has the full story for non-subscribers….

An {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16359 Ain’t It Cool News}} contributor got a sneak look at Dreamworks’ \\Shrek 2\\. “This is going to be HUGE. We were treated to the voice acting, and…

…Disney and still practiced by Pixar – is highly collaborative and democratic, encompassing dozens of artists’ work. Known for his fierce independence, Mr. Lucas may have to make way for…

…artists often didn’t like what they saw on screen in computer animation. While they admired the storytelling and characters in the computer-generated movies made by Pixar and others, many of…

…looks like it could be worth checking out! {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html#102203 Davis DVD}} has the full story with all the extras listed. The Lion King 1½ is due for release on…

The future does not look bright for \\Brother Bear\\ if the compilation of reviews at {{link http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/BrotherBear-1127071/reviews.php?rtp=1 Rotten Tomatoes}} is right. So far the Disney film already has 15 rotten…

Jim Hill is back with his latest {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/10242003.1.htm~contentFrame Why For?}} column over at his website today, with an interesting look at Walt Disney’s relationship with Jay Ward and his…

…original conceptual work as part of their press kit. {{link http://www.animationblast.com/ Animation Blast}} has scans featuring Anakin, Yoda and Obi-Wan as well as some other Jedi and opposing dark forces!…

{{link http://www.dvdfanatic.com/news.php?id=0310241 DVDFanatic.com}} reviews the direct to video \\Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman\\. The reviewer believes that “the story just isn’t compelling and the supporting cast doesn’t get to support…

{{link http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/videos/sales.jsp \\Billboard\\ November 1, 2003 chart}}: 1 – \\The Lion King\\ (Platinum Edition) 2 – \\Barbie of Swan Lake\\ 5 – \\Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico\\ 7 –…

{{link http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/videos/dvd.jsp \\Billboard\\ November 1, 2003 chart}}: 1 – \\The Lion King\\ (Platinum Edition) 10 – \\Sleeping Beauty\\…

{{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html DavisDVD}} has Columbia TriStar’s January release slate, which includes (finally!) \\The Critic: The Entire Series\\ on the 27th. The show debuted in 1994, on ABC before being cancelled….

…about his creative process, writing for Disney films, as well as a take on his friend Sting’s troubled collaboration with the Studio on Kingdom Of The Sun, which later made…

…heard from {{link http://www.variety.com Variety}}) that Pixar is considering a slight name change for John Lasseter’s next film, \\Cars\\. The possibly renamed \\The Cars\\ is heading for a 2005 release….

…is set for its Japanese release on July 17, 2004. The Japanese release date for \\Ghost in the Shell: Innocence\\ was also annonced and is set for March 6, 2004….

\\The Complete Far Side\\, containing every one of Gary Larson’s \\The Far Side\\ single panel comics, {{link http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2003-10-20-far-side_x.htm was released}} last week. The hardcover, two volume set costs $135 and…

…movies to appear as Special Editions in their original aspect ratios you will have to wait for another release. These will all appear as fullscreen editions and retail for $14.98….

…search for him through a myriad number of planets, filled with wondrous sights and often gigantic beings”. Screenwriter James Cox previously worked on \\Oliver & Company\\, \\ The Rescuers Down…