\\{{link http://www.latimes.com/features/outdoors/la-os-disney28oct28,1,4433763.story The LA Times}}\\ takes an in-depth look at animals in animation. They explore what seem to be the two universal themes in these types of films: “nature is…

Wade Sampson joins {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/guest/wsampson.10282003.1.htm~contentFrame Jim Hill Media}} toady with the first part of a two part look back at Disney animator Ken Anderson’s contributions to the Studio’s history and…

Even though we all know Disney has a final trick up its sleeve with next year’s Home On The Range, there are still articles galore spreading the word that “2D…

…engagement. For those not lucky enough to see the film on the big screen, Touchstone’s {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6305949980/102-3502886-9685707?v=glance Special Edition DVD}} offers up an amazing amount of quality supplemental material (previously…

‘Jawad’, who runs the excellent {{link http://www.dreamworksfansite.com DreamWorks SKG Fansite}}, has expanded his online universe by announcing on the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=249#post249 Animated News Forums}} a new, specific {{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/shrek2/ DreamWorks…

…the casting has been rumored for a while, the hiring of screenwriters Matthew Berry and Eric Abrams confirms that the movie is being pushed ahead. [paid subscription required at Variety.com]…

…was willing to try” is celebrated over at {{link http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Interviews/McGrew/interview_john_mcgrew.htm Michael Barrier}}’s website. The newly posted interview, which comes from September 11 1995, touches on early life at the Leon…

…subtitled Innocence, is providing a lot of excitement for fans online. Over at {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16431 Ain’t It Cool News}}, Harry provides links for the official site and the new trailer….

…joke. In short, if you’ve any interest in animated movies, you should catch this! ‘Maxie Zeus’ over at the {{link http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=93401 ToonZone Forums}} posted a link to the New York…

…Nemo is sure to find a plaice in every collection – it’s quite a catch! Apologies for the bad puns. Also of some interest to Disney fans: {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/announcements.html Davis…

…on set. Also, reading between the lines here, check out Dante’s video monitor: although it looks like LT:BIA is being shot for “TV safe”, the actual shooting frame looks like…

The trailer for DreamWorks’ \\Shrek 2\\ is {{link http://www.msnbc.com/m/c/ctv_msnv3.asp?id=msn/8983&subid=NBCAccessHollywood&name= now online}}. It will also appear on the TV program \\Access Hollywood\\ Wednesday night and before the movie \\Elf\\ opening this…

…spearhead all aspects of Warner Bros. Animation’s creative development of action-adventure properties for broadcast, cable and made-for-video outlets and supervise creative direction of selected current series in all genres and…

\\Finding Nemo\\ has broken “the record for opening-day sales of home video with 8 million units sold in North America” according to \\{{link http://www.hive4media.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&article_ID=5510 Video Store Magazine Online}}\\. The previous…

The official \\{{link http://www.shrek2.com Shrek 2}}\\ teaser site has been launched. The only content available so far is the movie’s trailer – available in four sizes (small, medium, large, hi…

Jawad Mir, our {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net Forum}} administrator and webmaster of {{link http://www.dreamworksfansite.com DreamWorks SKG Fansite}}, has added \\{{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/sharktale Shark Tale}}\\ and \\{{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/antz Antz}}\\ pages to his DreamWorks Animation-specific…

…by the continuing box office results of \\Finding Nemo\\, which achieved a worldwide box office gross of $424 million by the end of the third quarter”. According to {{link http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A9127-2003Nov6.html…

{{link http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#ultdis The Digital Bits}} has good news for those of you wanting to complete your Walt Disney Treasures Collection. “Costco is apparently selling The Ultimate Disney Treasure Chest for…

…\\Disney’s Snow White – An Enchanting Musical\\. The executive vice-president of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Creative Entertainment says that “In creating this production, we are aware of having to…

…the Lucas-approved series airs each weeknight through Nov. 20, repeating at midnight. Another 10 will air next spring. The Clone Wars cartoon series bridges the time gap between Episodes II…

…compilation of rare and unseen Wartime shorts, was to bring a great year for animation on DVD to a close with much excitement. Let’s hope the rumors are not true….

…detail and original style this film takes, as well as getting to know the cast of characters. Thanks to ‘Buzz’ at the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=369#post369 Animated News Forum}} for the link!…

A great new feature by Ron Barbagallo on the {{link http://www.animationartconservation.com/blade_of_grass.html Animation Conservation}} website takes a “study within 2D background painting at the Disney Studio from 1928 through 1942”, with…

…voice of one of the stop-motion characters. Check out the December issue of Animation Magazine for more details on the stop-motion animation of \\Elf\\. [paid subscription required for Animation Magazine]…

Animation historian Jerry Beck has posted reviews of two upcoming animated features at his wonderful site, {{link http://www.cartoonresearch.com/ Cartoon Research}}. \\Looney Tunes: Back In Action\\ is “way better than \\The…

…film. “He tries to break up the relationship between the two guys,” says the actor, who drew upon his own three cats for inspiration. “Shrek thinks he’s cute. Donkey feels…

{{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/television/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2024137 The Hollywood Reporter}} notes that \\Curious George\\ may soon be headed to televison with a new series. “Universal Home Entertainment Prods. said Thursday that the division, in conjunction…

…to say that DreamWorks haven’t given us a treasure chest full of extras. [It’s] a nice if undistinguished disc with a few touches that should please younger audiences of the…

{{link http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=1768 Animation Magazine}} has a report on the upcoming Disney Channel animated series \\Dave the Barbarian\\, set to debut in January 2004. “Disney’s \\Dave the Barbarian\\ follows the title…

Chris Van Allsburg’s classic children’s book has been in highly secretive production now for over a year, with another 12 months still to go before its debut as a big…