…Productions. “\\The Delicious Adventures of Chili Wanton Willie\\, written by Doug Delaney, would be a computer-animated film about a soup bowl. The story ranges from ancient China to the present”….

Five preliminary cover artworks for Disney’s October 2005 Platinum Edition DVD release of Cinderella have been posted at the {{link http://www.disneydatabase.com/news_more.php?id=15 Disney Database}}. These designs have not been confirmed as…

Despite there being no images of Mulan herself on the upcoming Mulan Special 2-disc Edition DVD, the {{link http://www.disneydatabase.com/news_more.php?id=18 Disney Database}} has posted the actual disc art for this October…

…a chat session with voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch (Witch Hunter Robin) on Sunday July 18, at 9pm ET/6pm PT. For more details, see the AnimationHQ {{link http://www.animationhq.net/v2/features/events.htm events page}}….

The Disney Database has scored some screen shots from the upcoming {{link http://www.disneydatabase.com/dvd_screens.php?movieid=36&dvdid=30 Mulan: Special Edition}}. The images show various captures of the deleted scenes, fun facts and behind-the-scenes footage…

…awards was New Line’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition‘s audio, commentary and supplemental features. For the full list, check the {{link http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/altavista/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20040714005950&newsLang=en VSDA’s press release}}….

…opening up its {{link http://www.bigbugman.com/ official website}}. Among other things to be found is confirmation of Brendan Fraser’s attachment, a poster and character concepts, as well as a spolier filled…

Brannon McAllister, Creative Director with Portland Studios, writes to tell us that the company has recently launched a new Flash site to promote their portfolio. The studio offers storyboarding, character…

‘WolfTooth’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=4262#post4262 Animated News Forums}} has pointed out that Miyazaki’s Howl’s Moving Castle now has an official {{link http://www.howl-movie.com/ Japanese website}} up….

The independently produced CGI animated film Delgo‘s production is profiled at the {{link http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/living/9184940.htm Fort Wayne Gazette}}….

Blue Sky Studios has let Animated News know that \\Chili Wanton Willie\\ is not a Blue Sky development project nor is it anything that they are considering at this point….

…and Allison Thomas will produce through their Larger Than Life Productions banner. No writer has been hired yet. Despereaux will be based closely on the book, which follows several unlikely…

Playbill online features a look at the now fully rounded cast of the {{link http://www.playbill.com/news/article/87360.html Mary Poppins}} stage show, who have just started rehearsals for a fall debut in the…

The {{link http://www.oaklandtribune.com/Stories/0,1413,82~1865~2285196,00.html Oakland Tribune}} has an article up which looks at Pixar Studios’ expansion and the problems they face within the local community. The future of the animation giant’s…

The {{link http://www.nypost.com/business/25409.htm New York Post}} says that “Steve Jobs’ Pixar Animation Studios is likely to renew a lucrative movie-making partnership with Disney. After bailing on Disney, Pixar held preliminary…

In a move that has been {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00000804.html expected for some time}}, DreamWorks has taken the first step in spinning off its animation studio by filing for an initial public…

…and hopefully final – release date has been set for November 16 2004, according to {{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=4236&n=1&burl= DVD Answers}}. Price and specs remain the same, though instead of a snapper,…

…genetic code and can formulate life in whatever shape they choose? What will people do when aliens suddenly show up at the local Starbucks asking for a decaf frappachino? What…

…in June 2003, and has since been selected to compete or screen at over 40 international film festivals and events, winning five Best Film awards to date. The disc features…

{{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/594 DVD Toons}} posts a first look at details for the upcoming computer animated adventure Popeye’s Voyage: The Quest For Pappy. The special will air on the Fox channel…

A classic French kids show from the 1960s, which later became a much bigger success when it was translated into English as The Magic Roundabout, has the results of its…

…expanded {{link http://www.laserblazer.com Laser Blazer store}} in Los Angeles. The 2-disc Hellboy DVD will be available for purchase on the day of the signing for $21.72, and is of additional…

Though often rumored, {{link http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=117377 Toon Zone}} reports that Canada.com has posted the first real confirmation that a {{link http://www.canada.com/entertainment/story.html?id=ca78e65d-d4e4-4dd6-b69e-a509e11773b2 Family Guy movie}} is indeed “in the works”. The story…

…physical artifacts. MGM offers both movies in remastered Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 tracks, and the results are thrilling. Kudos should be given for including the original mono tracks for…

‘RandCanuck’ and ‘GeorgeC’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=339 Animated News Forum}} remind us that Whohoo Pictures’ animated short version of Bill Presing and Matt Peters’ Rex Steele: Nazi Smasher, one of…

Jackson Beck, “a master of voice-over”, has died at the age of 92, the {{link http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ny–obit-beck0729jul28,0,5765067.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wire AP}} reports. Beck introduced each episode of the \\Superman\\ radio show with the now…

{{link http://www.skwigly.co.uk/magazine/articles/01-07-04/pixar/bradbird01.asp Skwigly}} online has a look at the Incredibles chat with Brad Bird, from last week’s Comic-Con….

Movie site JoBlo.com has a first look up at the Spongebob Squarepants Movie {{link http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=4901 poster banners}}, which reveal a couple of new characters. The Paramount film opens November 19….

…US top ten, following a less than stellar debut in its UK homeland last week. With estimates entering the film in the {{link http://www.boxofficereport.com/wbon/daily.shtml American chart}} at number nine, Thunderbirds…

…All Stand Together, went to No.3 in the UK charts, Paul is releasing a new kids song – Tropic Island Hum – for the children of the children who bought…