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Oscar goes Blu!
February 24, 2010 — Current reviews, and the return of the annual Animated Views Oscar Contest! Far from being his universally known golden color, the Academy Award turns Blu this… |
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Sealab 2020: The Complete Series
Hanna-Barbera (1972), Warner Archive (May 22, 2012), 2 discs, 280 mins, 4:3 ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Not Rated, Retail: $24.95 Storyboard: A scientific community living under the sea deals with… |
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DreamWorks buys Classic Media
…live entertainment channels.” Classic Media holds the rights to over 450 properties including Frosty the Snowman, George of the Jungle, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Casper the Friendly Ghost, VeggieTales, Lassie, and… |
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My Life With Charlie Brown
My Life With Charlie Brown By Charles M. Schulz Edited and Introduction by M. Thomas Inge University Press Of Mississippi April 1, 2010 Hardcover, 144 pages $25.00 One tragedy of… |
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Batman stage show in the works
Batman may soon be coming to a stage near you, according to ABC News. Tentatively titled Batman Live, the show would be “an elaborate arena production aimed at kids and… |
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Disney Legend Floyd Norman writes (and talks) about his Animated Life
…magic himself. From February 1956 to August 2000, he worked through three managements, and alongside a host of talented writers, artists, entertainers and craftsmen to help create the Disney legacy…. |
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Still more South Park on the way
…remaining. In addition to being aired on Comedy Central, the shows will also be made available online over at SouthParkStudios.com, and can be seen in HD on XBox Live, Amazon… |
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Ponyo
…away. In The Nursery (2:00), Toshio Suzuki discusses a children’s play area at the studio, which was a dream of Miyazaki’s. Suzuki goes on to describe Miyazaki’s insistence on developing… |
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Hotel Transylvania Production Designer Marcelo Vignali’s “Suite” Time!
Of course, Dracula runs Hotel Transylvania, the lavish five-stake resort where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother… |
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“How much are you asking for, Dave?” – Kubrick auction item goes ape!
…International telephone and internet bids may be registered with Bonhams for those interested in the sale. Estimate: £15,000 – 20,000 / €18,000 – 24,000 / $23,000 – 31,000. See the… |
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Up wins Best Feature Annie Award
…— William T. Reeves Special Achievement — Martin Meunier and Brian McLean Certificate of Merit — Myles Mikulic, Danny Young and Michael Woodside Thanks to @animag for the live updates!… |
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Pretty as a picture: Chuck Jones retrospective
…Tempe-based Architekton and award-winning Barton Myers Associates of Los Angeles and houses a state-of-the-art, 600-seat proscenium theater, a 200-seat studio theater and a 3,500 square-foot gallery. About CJCC: The Chuck… |
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Pigeon: Impossible hits YouTube
…complete with a Giacchino-styled musical score performed by a live orchestra, can be viewed in 360p, 480p or 720p HD alongside all 19 installments of his behind the scenes podcast…. |
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Actor Cuyle Carvin becomes a cartoon
…live with a family and in a community that gave me the opportunity to have a healthy life style. There are so many kids who don’t ever get the same… |
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An author named Charles Solomon about a boy named Charlie Brown…
…did 100% of the strip for almost 50 years, could be a generous collaborator. Can you tell me more about how involved he was? CS: I know Schulz wrote the… |
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2013 Oscar nominees announced
…White and the Huntsman The winners will be announced on February 24th. Stay tuned in the coming days for more info on Animated Views’ annual Oscar contest and live chat…. |
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From Paris to home video: A Monster finally arrives!
…trio accidentally creates Franc, the product of a reaction between a common flea and one of the scientist’s mystery concoctions. What they fail to realize, however, is that this ‘monster’… |
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Brave opens
…fresh 73% rating from Rotten Tomatoes with the critical consensus being that while it “may not live up to the lofty standards of the Pixar brand” it does offer a… |
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Unaired episode of Family Guy coming to DVD
…due to a controversial plot involving Lois agreeing to become a surrogate mother for an infertile couple. Extras on the release will include Seth and Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show,… |
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Meatballs to land on DVD and Blu-ray
Sony has announced their $118.6 million-grossing comedy Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs for home video release on January 5, 2010. Available on DVD ($28.96), two-DVD ($34.95) and Blu-ray ($39.95),… |
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Disney planning Planes franchise
…Cars universe called Planes. The films will apparently take place in the same world in which Lightning McQueen and Mater live, with the only difference being that the main characters… |
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Cartoon Network Reboots Thundercats to Positive Reviews
…Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman). Fans were hesitant if the new show would live up to the reputation of the old, but after reading a collection of… |
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The Herculoids: The Complete Series
Hanna-Barbera (1967), Warner Archive (June 14, 2011), 2 discs, 374 mins, 4:3 ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Not Rated, Retail: $29.95 Storyboard: A simple family man on a distant planet protects… |
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Gnomeo & Juliet’s director Kelly Asbury Opens His Secret Garden!
…and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. How has the industry changed over the past 20 years? Kelly Asbury: I began in the animation business in 1983 and have been… |
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Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated – Season One, Volume One
Warner Bros. Animation (2010), Warner Home Video (January 25. 2011), 2 discs, 88 mins, 1.78:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Digital 2.0, Not Rated, Retail: $14.98 Storyboard: Scooby-Doo and the rest of… |
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas: Remastered Deluxe Edition
Rankin-Bass (1974), Warner Home Video (October 4, 2011), 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD, 24 mins plus supplements, 1.33:1 ratio, Dolby Digital 1.0, Rated G, Retail: $24.98 Storyboard: Santa decides to… |
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Dr. Seuss’s Holidays On The Loose!
…a little more, Songs In The Key Of Grinch (8:00) speaks with composer Albert Hague about his score and working with Karloff, as well as fellow vocalist Thurl Ravenscroft, non-credited… |
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Golden Globe Nominations Announced
…Globes will be presented on January 15 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, televised live by NBC and hosted by Ricky Gervais. Full list of the nominees can be seen here…. |
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Oscars 2010: Toy Story 3 up for Best Picture
…broadcast live on ABC February 27. In the Best Animated Feature shortlist, How To Train Your Dragon (also a contender for Best Score) and The Illusionist join Toy Story 3…. |
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Lasseter talks to the Academy about the digital animator
…animation vs computer generated, his thoughts on motion capture, and said Pixar is interested in is bringing in new blood so “this Golden Age of animation can live beyond the… |
