{{link http://www.dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2004/04_07.html DVD File}} today posts the specs, dates and prices for a crop of new DVD titles, including The Simpsons: Season 4. Of most interest is the announcement that…

While the new live-action feature is still picking up bad word of mouth and distributors Universal continues to fail to drum up the hype even weeks to its unveiling, DVD…

The Sylvain Chomet film picked up by Dimension Films that we {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001255.html reported yesterday}} will not be his already in-the-planning Barbacoa, but “another new project”….

For those anticipating the CG feature Through The Moebius Strip, check out the {{link http://www.moebiusstrip.net/start.htm official website}}, which is now live and is packed with info on the project. Thanks…

The {{link http://www.nypost.com/business/18437.htm New York Post}} is confirming that Steve Jobs has indeed put on hold discussions with other studios about forming a new partnership deal until the dust settles…

As anticipation for the new Spidey flick heats up, a new trailer for {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/spider-man_2/trailer/ Spider-Man 2}} has just gone live at Sony Pictures’ site….

The complete specs for Paramount’s May 19 release of South Park: The Complete Fourth Season have been posted at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/552 DVD Toons}}. No Spirit Of Christmas (the first-ever outing…

…gotten Invader Zim composer Kevin Manthei on board to score the short. Keep a check on the satus of Paul And His Bananas at Floyd’s {{link http://www.bishopanimation.com/ Bishop Animation}} website….

…our favorite spinach-guzzling sailor through his adventures in the cartoon trade, a little known radio excursion, the 1980 live-action misfire and a future bound for the uncharted territories of CGI……

Out this Tuesday on DVD, {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/288 Paul McCartney: The Music And Animation Collection}} collects Sir Paul’s three animated films together for the first time. DVD Toons takes a look…

…TV series ever! The {{link http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/12/arts/television/12DREA.html New York Times}} (free registration required) speaks to Katzenberg and NBC head Jeff Zucker about the challenges and the risks of such a show….

Endorsed by Yahoo Shopping, {{link http://www.dvdmegapacks.com/ DVD MegaPacks.com}} offers re-packaged disc collections of various public domain movies – some of which are quite rare and worth seeking out. Of special…

Featuring some stunning CGI and character animation effects, this summer’s action-pic take on Asimov’s classic tale of humanoids-gone-bad finds Will Smith back in the sci-fi genre. Check out the new…

…order to get ourselves a strong story line, Geoff and I wrote it up as a children’s book and Geoff illustrated it. Then we got a children’s book writer to…

…they report that “pro-family activists, led by the Traditional Values Coalition, have denounced plans by the Nickelodeon channel to air a special on June 5 aimed at children of gay…

The Hollywood Reporter, via the {{link http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=filmNews&storyID=4846740 Reuters News Agency}}, reports that Valiant‘s cast of Ewan McGregor, Ben Kingsley, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie and John Hurt has been boosted by…

…City’s Hell’s Kitchen. The company’s animators even lend their voices for several of the main characters. “By doing it all here, we’re able to create something very special. We’re involved…

\\{{link http://www.animationmagazine.net/article.php?article_id=2368 Animation Magazine}}\\ reports that “after debuting in fourth place two weeks ago, Disney’s animated feature \\Home on the Range\\ has been enjoying a week at the top of…

{{link http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4765823/ Newsweek}} scores the first in-depth look at the upcoming Shrek 2, with a full run down on the story, the new characters, behind the scenes audio and trailer…

…Company is being run. The vote was strictly confidential. Plan participants, which include both current and former employees, were given a chance to express their views on Mr. Eisner and…

…helped restore such films as Singin’ In The Rain and The Adventures Of Robin Hood. Thanks to ‘Guardstone’ for the link – read the full article at {{link http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,63112,00.html?tw=wn_tophead_4 Wired.com}}….

There’s just under a week left to enter Animation Insider’s {{link http://www.animationinsider.net/giveaway.php Home On The Range contest}}, ending April 25th, which features a signed poster and toys as prizes. Good…

…has more on the release, saying that “while bonus features have not yet been announced, the set will feature a remastered anamorphic widescreen transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track, bonus…

{{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3805&n=1&burl= DVD Answers}} features a first look at the cover and disc art for Spider-Man: The ’67 Classic Collection. No news on extras yet, but the set is due…

{{link http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/local/8498375.htm Harry Holt}}, a Disney animator who began at the studio in 1936 as an apprentice and quickly worked his way to playing a role in the development of…

Don’t worry! The image on the right is not the new direction that Disney is taking their evergreen mascot, but as the {{link http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/18/movies/18GREE.html?ex=1083470400&en=f9729def6c7309a0&ei=5006&partner=ALTAVISTA1 New York Times}} (free subscription required)…

…it appears that the studio is putting all of its energy behind its Curious George adaptation, due for release November 4 2005. Thanks to various people for sending this in….

{{link http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85599.html Playbill Online}} notes that the Broadway stage version of \\Beauty and the Beast\\ celebrated two milestones last week. On April 18th, the show celebrated its tenth year on…

…entire field of filmmaking ends because of a single technical innovation. \\The Jazz Singer\\ finished off silents by popularizing synchronized-sound movies. The introduction of Technicolor has been slowly choking off…

The \\{{link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-asecdisney26042604apr26,0,542839.story?coll=orl-home-headlines Orlando Sentinel}}\\ reports that at Disney’s annual retreat for board members at Disneyland today, the directors are expected to discuss a succession plan for CEO Michael Eisner….