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Disney set to close WDFA-Florida on Monday
The {{link http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=industryNews&storyID=4105748 Reuters News Agency}} is saying that the Orlando Sentinel has reported that Disney is expected to close its Florida Animation department and make an official announcement on… |
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The Hollywood Reporter \\Brother Bear\\ review – "Disney bids farewell to 2-D in fine style"
{{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/reviews/review_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2006016 The Hollywood Reporter}} reviews \\Brother Bear\\, calling it “a playful movie that celebrates nature and the spirit world with striking imagery and a smooth blend of drama and… |
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Simba's Pride "a mixed bag"; One By One "a pure delight"
Echoing Ultimate Disney’s thoughts on The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/329 DVD Toons says}} that “to be fair, it stands up against an impossible to top original pretty… |
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Looney Tunes: Back In Action DVD specs
…time, when no doubt we’ll see a better release along the lines of the Space Jam Special Edition (a two-pack, perhaps?). {{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=2946&n=1&k=looney+tunes&burl=r%3D0%26g%3Dinfo%26s%3D1%26k%3Dlooney%2Btunes%26x%3D0%26y%3D0 DVD Answers}} has full specs, and also… |
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\\Futurama: Volume 3\\ coming in March
According to {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html DavisDVD}}, \\Futurama: Volume 3\\ will be released on March 9th with a suggested retail price of $49.98. “The four-disc set will feature all twenty-two third season… |
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\\The L.A. Times\\ makes predictions for entertainment industry in 2004
…– Comcast and News Corp. “will form a direct national competitor to ESPN”. Cable companies have been complaining recently about the amount ESPN is forcing them to pay to carry… |
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Cartoon Research reviews \\Teacher's Pet\\
Jerry Beck at {{link http://www.cartoonresearch.com Cartoon Research}} reviews \\Teacher’s Pet\\, the feature film based on the Disney animated series. Beck says “it’s a frantic, fast paced adventure” that is “certainly… |
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DreamWorks outsources Father Of The Pride
The {{link http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/page-two-1073607565.html CalTrade Report}} mentions that DreamWorks will outsource “computer-generated animation services, including modelling, character animation, lighting effects, compositing, and rendering” for their upcoming CG television comedy show Father… |
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Clone Wars returns for Round Two…
LucasFilm’s next batch of Star Wars: Clone Wars is on the way, reports the {{link http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/15282.htm New York Post}}. Following the first series, which debuted last November, the ten new… |
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Disney Florida: three days to go…
From {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/articles/01092004.1.htm Jim Hill Media}}: “As the deadline for the official announcement draws ever nearer, JH tries to pin down the exact moment that Mouse House managers lost their… |
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Teen Titans Second Season Premiere Airs Saturday at 9pm EST on Cartoon Network
{{link http://www.animationinsider.net/ Animation Insider’s}} {{link http://teentitans.aifandom.com/source/00indexanimated.html Teen Titans page }} has full coverage of the upcoming season including news, interviews, and episode guides…. |
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Variety \\Brother Bear\\ review – mild and underwhelming
{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_review&reviewID=VE1117922169&cs=1 Variety}} calls \\Brother Bear\\ an “underwhelming” and “mild animated entry from Disney with a distinctly recycled feel”. While the dialogue is “generally uninspired”, the mysticism “arbitrary”, and the… |
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Polar Express vidgame, Warner to delve into interactive development
“More control and more profit from videogames based on its properties” was the reason given by {{link http://www.videobusiness.com/article.asp?articleID=6819&catType=NEWS Video Business Online}} as to why Warner Bros has decided to create… |
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WB and MGM end merger talks
{{link http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=industryNews&storyID=4104323 Reuters News}} reports that Time Warner and MetroGoldwynMayer have ended initial talks that would see the two companies merge. The overall price for MGM and the “structure of… |
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Definitely not the "happiest place on Earth": WDFA-Florida shuts its doors…
…animation trade. {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/main/index.htm Jim Hill Media}} today looks at how the situation could blow up in the face of Mickey, and comments on the suspicious nature of yesterday’s announcement… |
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"Hey there Wilbur!" – Mr Ed's Alan Young speaks up!
…McDuck in Mickey’s Christmas Carol, from 1983, through TV’s Duck Tales and House Of Mouse, talks to {{link http://www.filmstew.com/Content/ReviewsViews/Details.asp?ContentID=7617&Pg=1 Film Stew}} about the show and his cartoon career, as well… |
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Trumpet Sounds In Live-Action/CGI
…Charlotte’s Web. Miss Congeniality co-writer Katie Ford is set to write the film. The Trumpet of the Swan has previously been adapted for the screen as an {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005LB87/qid=1073948325/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-2271211-1467963?v=glance&s=dvd animated… |
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Rings scores boffo box-office bonanza!
…total. {{link http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=I03V53OELZZBUCRBAEOCFFA?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=4113914 Reuters}} reports that, internationally, Rings’ King can also add another $454.8 million from 51 countries to its tally – and counting, as the film is still only… |
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\\The Cat in the Hat\\ pictures
Check out these pics from the upcoming live action movie \\The Cat in the Hat\\ posted at {{link http://www.cinecon.com/gallery/album73 Cinema Confidential}}…. |
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WB getting serious about animation on DVD
…season sets, now in production. Following recent rumors, {{link http://www.thedigitalbits.com/rumormill.html The Digital Bits}} all but confirms that we should see The Flintstones: Season One, The Jetsons: Season One, Johnny Quest:… |
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Animators say "good-bye" to WDFA-Florida…
A final word from an animator leaving the recently closed Walt Disney Feature Animation-Florida ramps down the {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/articles/01142004.1.htm Jim Hill Media}} coverage of the events happening down Orlando way…. |
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Blue Sky preparing \\The Iguana Brothers\\
{{link http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-film.html?2004-01/13/11.00.film SciFi Wire}} reports that Robert Luketic (\\Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!\\, \\Legally Blonde\\) will be directing and John Leguizamo (\\Ice Age\\, \\Titan A.E.\\) will be starring in… |
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Empire State Building Turns Green to Celebrate Popeye's 75th Birthday
{{link http://www.southernillinoisan.com/rednews/2004/01/14/build/top/TOP004.html The Southern Illinoisan}} reports that to honor the 75th birthday of world famous cartoon character Popeye, the famous tower lights of the Empire State Buidling will turn green… |
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DVD dates set for Fred 'n' Scooby!
…Complete First Season and Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?: The Complete First And Second Seasons (that last one being a single box set that comprises both series). {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html DavisDVD}} has… |
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Looney Tunes swing back into action in the UK
…‘n’ Daffy discs to make up the 56-cartoon collection {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/241 as released in the States}} last year. The box set comes hot the heels of the UK cinema release… |
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\\Aladdin\\ scribes interviewed for disc… but not paid
At the {{link http://www.wordplayer.com/forums/movies/index.cgi?read=62799 WordPlayer forums}}, \\Aladdin\\ writers Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio confirm that they were interviewed for the upcoming Platinum Edition of the film. Rossio adds that: Even… |
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Jim Hill shines spotlight on Disney Feature Animation – Florida situation
{{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/01052004.2.htm~contentFrame Jim Hill Media}} will spotlight the situation at Disney Feature Animation – Florida this week, and is hoping to “embarrass Mouse House management into backing down” from shuttering… |
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Win a deal with MTV Animation
‘MusicFan’ has provided details on a new competition at {{link http://www.mtvu.com/contests/mtvu_animation/ mtvU online}} where participants could win a deal MTV’s animation department. They’re looking to give someone a shot at… |
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Kim's Sitch In Time flies by on DVD
…the “tween” set. {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/280 DVD Toons}} has the first review online, pointing out about the time-hopping plot that “there’s plenty of fun to be had with the characters’ past… |
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It's a win-win situation: What Eisner stands to gain by losing…
…Philadelphia, he’s still going to be in one heck of a position, financially speaking. {{link http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/mar2004/nf2004035_4187_db016.htm BusinessWeek Online}} looks at what severance package prizes Uncle Mike could take home if… |
