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More Mickey! It's a big day for the mouse!
…for images from Musketeers and Twice: Mickey’s Three Musketeers (tentative DVD/VHS release: August 3rd 2004): Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas (tentative DVD/VHS release: November 9th 2004): Original source: {{link http://www.animationnation.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=006955… |
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AFI to name 100 greatest movie songs
{{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2031147 The Hollywood Reporter}} is reporting that The American Film Institute will “honor the songs of Hollywood in its ongoing celebration of 100 years of American movies with \\AFI’s… |
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Don't forget about Felix
{{link http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/popcandy/2003-11-18-pop-candy_x.htm USA Today}} asks “Enough of the mouse – what about the cat?” The writer takes an interesting and fun look at the world’s first animated star, Felix the… |
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Clone Wars concept art now online!
…original conceptual work as part of their press kit. {{link http://www.animationblast.com/ Animation Blast}} has scans featuring Anakin, Yoda and Obi-Wan as well as some other Jedi and opposing dark forces!… |
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The (Re)Birth Of The Pink Panther
…franchise. {{link http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/film/brief_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=2029268 The Hollywood Reporter}} also states that none other than Steve Martin (currently starring as the twisted head of the Acme Corporation in Looney Tunes: Back In Action)… |
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The non-reciprocal relationship between Jay Ward and Walt Disney…
Jim Hill is back with his latest {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/10242003.1.htm~contentFrame Why For?}} column over at his website today, with an interesting look at Walt Disney’s relationship with Jay Ward and his… |
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Reviews not good for \\Brother Bear\\
The future does not look bright for \\Brother Bear\\ if the compilation of reviews at {{link http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/BrotherBear-1127071/reviews.php?rtp=1 Rotten Tomatoes}} is right. So far the Disney film already has 15 rotten… |
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Lion King 1½ shaping up nicely?
…looks like it could be worth checking out! {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html#102203 Davis DVD}} has the full story with all the extras listed. The Lion King 1½ is due for release on… |
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Analysis of this year's Oscar candidates, and The Polar Express…Expressed!
DVD Toons’ comment feature {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/features/58 My Toon Cents}} runs down the list of eligible films put forward by the Studios this year for consideration as nominees for the Best… |
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Lucasfilm Animation gets ready to challenge former Lucasfilm division Pixar
In 1986, Apple Computer founder Steve Jobs purchased the computer graphics division of Lucasfilms for $10 million. The new company, called Pixar, has gone on to become one of the… |
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First look at recording sessions for \\Shrek 2\\
An {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16359 Ain’t It Cool News}} contributor got a sneak look at Dreamworks’ \\Shrek 2\\. “This is going to be HUGE. We were treated to the voice acting, and… |
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Disney's upcoming Broadway shows
Drew C. Hackney writes about Walt Disney Theatricals upcoming projects at {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/guest/hackney.11212003.1.htm~contentFrame Jim Hill Media}}. \\Mary Poppins\\ is already set for a 2004 release and \\Tarzan\\ is slated for… |
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\\King of the Hill\\'s Etan Cohen to continue on show, creator Mike Judge to direct live-action film
{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117895941&cs=1 Variety}} reports (via {{link http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2385 ComingSoon.net}} for those of us without a Variety subscription!) that Etan Cohen has made a seven-figure overall deal with Fox Television that “keeps… |
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A look at Pixar's Boundin'!
A little light reading for you on this rather slow news weekend: Amid Amidi’s {{link http://www.animationblast.com/ Animation Blast}} posted some early thoughts on Pixar’s new short Boundin’: “[It’s] humor-light: inoffensive,… |
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First look at \\The Incredibles\\
{{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16564 Ain’t It Cool News}} has the first review of Pixar’s 2004 offering \\The Incredibles\\! WARNING – Their review is filled with spoilers so do not read it if… |
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Disney revisiting \\The Emperor's New Groove\\?
Also at {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/11242003.1.htm~contentFrame Jim Hill Media}} today are a few tidbits on \\The Emperor’s New Groove\\. “Disney is currently producing a direct-to-video sequel to the film – tentatively titled… |
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New look Lion King 1½ cover art!
{{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=2730&n=1&burl= DVD Answers}} have posted slightly revised cover art for the upcoming region one release of Lion King 1½. Follow the link to see the new look, and thanks… |
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The Teacher's Pet Poster!
LatinoReview brings us the new {{link http://www.latinoreview.com/films_2004/disney/teacherspet/poster.html poster}} for Disney’s Teacher’s Pet, coming to theaters January 16!… |
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Wanted: CG artists
The {{link http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-weta23nov23,1,1140535.story L.A. Times}} has a report on the lack of CG artists in the industry. “Industry observers agree that there are not enough experienced workers to fill the… |
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\\Shrek 2\\ teaser site launched
The official \\{{link http://www.shrek2.com Shrek 2}}\\ teaser site has been launched. The only content available so far is the movie’s trailer – available in four sizes (small, medium, large, hi… |
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All 4,000+ \\The Far Side\\ cartoons now available in one set
\\The Complete Far Side\\, containing every one of Gary Larson’s \\The Far Side\\ single panel comics, {{link http://www.usatoday.com/life/books/news/2003-10-20-far-side_x.htm was released}} last week. The hardcover, two volume set costs $135 and… |
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Independents going \\Thru the Moebius Strip\\
{{link http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hp&cf=prev&id=1808406253 Greg’s Previews}} has an update on the independently produced computer animated film \\{{link http://www.moebiusstrip.net/index.html Thru the Moebius Strip}}\\. Based on a story and drawings by comic-book legend Jean… |
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\\Howl's Moving Castle\\ release date set
{{link http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ Anime News Network}} reports that Hayao Miyazaki’s \\Howl’s Moving Castle\\ is set for its Japanese release on July 17, 2004. The Japanese release date for \\Ghost in the… |
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\\The Call Of The Tame\\: animals in animation
\\{{link http://www.latimes.com/features/outdoors/la-os-disney28oct28,1,4433763.story The LA Times}}\\ takes an in-depth look at animals in animation. They explore what seem to be the two universal themes in these types of films: “nature is… |
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Back To The Original Haunted Mansion…
Wade Sampson joins {{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/legacy/index.htm?../articles/guest/wsampson.10282003.1.htm~contentFrame Jim Hill Media}} toady with the first part of a two part look back at Disney animator Ken Anderson’s contributions to the Studio’s history and… |
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More on Brother Bear's "last hope" for 2D
…is dead, and Brother Bear is the last of a dying breed” – despite the flood of quality hand-drawn animation coming from Europe! {{link http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2003-10-28-2d-animation_x.htm USA Today}} is the latest… |
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More from the Looney's world: layout artist John McGrew
…was willing to try” is celebrated over at {{link http://www.michaelbarrier.com/Interviews/McGrew/interview_john_mcgrew.htm Michael Barrier}}’s website. The newly posted interview, which comes from September 11 1995, touches on early life at the Leon… |
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Ghost In The Shell II trailer debuts online
Mamoru Oshii’s sequel to the hit anime feature Ghost In The Shell, subtitled Innocence, is providing a lot of excitement for fans online. Over at {{link http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=16431 Ain’t It Cool… |
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Don't Forget!
…Nemo is sure to find a plaice in every collection – it’s quite a catch! Apologies for the bad puns. Also of some interest to Disney fans: {{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/announcements.html Davis… |
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\\Shrek 2\\ trailer now online
The trailer for DreamWorks’ \\Shrek 2\\ is {{link http://www.msnbc.com/m/c/ctv_msnv3.asp?id=msn/8983&subid=NBCAccessHollywood&name= now online}}. It will also appear on the TV program \\Access Hollywood\\ Wednesday night and before the movie \\Elf\\ opening this… |
