…{{link http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/07/09/state1841EDT0129.DTL SFGate.com}} reports. California Division of Occupational Health and Safety inspectors are investigating, and said “the ride will remain closed until we identify the cause of the accident and…

{{link http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/450471.html Haaretz.com}} reports that a Hebrew-dubbed line in Shrek 2 threatened to hold up the release of the film in Isreal. Local singer David Da’or was upset that one…

…\\A Bug’s Life\\). [paid subscription required for \\Animation Magazine\\] UPDATE: {{link http://mag.awn.com/index.php?ltype=pageone&article_no=2154 AWN}} has in in-depth look at the film. {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/623 DVDtoons}} has more info on the DVD release….

As seen on Extra last night, hop on over to their website for a sneak peek at the new, full two-and-a-half-minute trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Shark Tale. {{link http://extratv.warnerbros.com/ Open…

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…

…an interview with {{link http://vfxworld.com/?sa=adv&code=319b255d&atype=articles&id=2159 Spider-Man 2}}’s John Dykstra, and the process of completing shots for the current number one film {{link http://vfxworld.com/?sa=adv&code=319b255d&atype=articles&id=2162 I, Robot}} (free subscription required for VFX)….

…spinning off its animation studio by filing for an initial public offering, {{link http://money.cnn.com/2004/07/21/news/midcaps/dreamworks_ipo/index.htm CNN reports}}. The company expects the IPO, being handled by Goldman Sachs, to raise $650 million….

One of the most successful and influential music score composers in the movie business {{link http://www.jerrygoldsmithonline.com/ has died}}. Jerry Goldsmith dipped into the animation world several times, scoring such features…

…with several new articles posted. Probably the one to make the most waves will be a {{link http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Commentary/Shrek2/Shrek2.htm review of Shrek 2}}, which he picks apart with customary Barrier fervour….

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…

Animation World Network’s VFX World takes a look at two recent feline featured films: Disney’s short {{link http://vfxworld.com/?sa=adv&code=319b255d&atype=articles&id=2169 Lorenzo}} and the visual effects-created world of {{link http://vfxworld.com/?sa=adv&code=319b255d&atype=articles&id=2168 Catwoman}} (which is…

…{{link http://www.ultimatedisney.com/onebyone.html Ultimate Disney}} has posted several screenshots from the film, and also carries news of a {{link http://www.ultimatedisney.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4579 confirmation}} of this year’s Walt Disney Treasures releases on December 7th….

Over at Ain’t It Cool News, ‘Quint’ files a couple of Comic-Con event reports. First, he {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=18062 meets Incredibles director Brad Bird}} and interviews him on his latest film…

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….

…Next up: \\The Incredibles\\, which we’ve now completed and are gearing up for its November 5th release. Prepare to be blown away.” {{link http://www.macminute.com/2004/08/06/pixar MacNN}} adds that during the conference…

The Second City.com have announced the winners of this year’s {{link http://www.secondcity.com/news/article.asp?nid=1720466689 ShortCuts Film Festival}}. Lee Lanier and Jeffrey Dates of Boulder City, Nevada. Lee and Jeffrey wrote, directed, and…

…wider audience able to lap up Rex’s adventures. {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/328 DVD Toons reviews}} the package, reporting that “any project that dresses itself up in such a professional way deserves to…

…very loose talking fan forum, and is keeping track on production of Team America, {{link http://www.craptv.com/teamamerica/index.php posting a couple scoops}} so far, with more to come [WARNING: VERY MATURE CONTENT]….

The new classic animation website {{link http://www.goldenagecartoons.com Golden Age Cartoons}} has been formed by a group of long-time toon-loving webheads, and looks to be an amazing place to keep up…

Well, now that the new Mickey Mouse feature, The Three Musketeers, is actually on shelves in stores ({{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/327 review here}}), there’s no one better placed than director {{link http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/539/539804p1.html?fromint=1…

‘Kirikou’ at the {{link http://miarroba.com/foros/ver.php?temaid=2401085&foroid=97427 Miarroba.com Forums}} has posted art from what looks to be a new Spanish animated feature in development. Brendan And The Secret Of Kells hasn’t turned…

…Simba’s Pride {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002VESQ4/disneyanimati-20/103-1157116-8543016 soundtrack}} on August 31, with new cover image tied in to the new video re-issue. Disney has also just released Aladdin: Karaoke Series, a collection of…

Bishop Animation, as a result of an {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00002138.html invitation to leave feedback}} on the lead in independent short Paul And His Bananas, has revised the character. Check out the…

A previously released \\Shark Tale\\ trailer is now available in high definiton from {{link http://www.divx.com/movies/trailer_sharktale.php DivX.com}}. The DivX codec is able to produce stunning 720p HD video with a bitrate…

‘Bill1978’ in the {{link http://animation.skyblueproductions.net/showthread.php?s=&postid=5099#post5099 Animated News Forum}} lets us know that Amazon.com is listing an {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002ZMJF2/qid=1095076983/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/102-3809330-5636916?v=glance&s=music Aladdin Special Edition Soundtrack}} CD, to coincide with the film’s Platinum Edition…

{{link http://www.usatoday.com/tech/techinvestor/corporatenews/2004-10-03-sbc_x.htm USA Today}} reports on how Disney is using the characters from its new film in partnership with Pixar, The Incredibles, in marketing and product advertisements, attracting $150 million…

The always entertaining movie site JoBlo.com looks at {{link http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=5454 Shark Tale‘s fortunes at the box office}}, declaring the movie a hit (at least with audiences), with a $49.1 million…

Animated films took the top two box office spots this weekend according to {{link http://boxofficemojo.com/ Box Office Mojo}}. In its second week \\The Incredibles\\ took the #1 spot again with…

{{link http://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/?yr=2004&wknd=47&p=.htm Box Office Mojo}} reports that \\The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie\\ opened with $32 million this weekend, coming in second to \\National Treasure\\’s $35.1 million. {{link http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/041121/nysu023_1.html Nick Movies}} notes…

…catch TV-level animation in the full trailer for {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/poohs_heffalump_movie.html Pooh’s Heffalump Movie}} and the new preview for the animation-inspired sequel {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/newline/sonofthemask.html Son Of The Mask}}. “Somebody, stop them!”…