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Popeye's Quest For Pappy artwork
{{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… |
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The Chronological Donald – full review
…surpassed for completeness of content either. As a vintage cartoon enthusiast this DVD compilation is definitely a must have”. The four new titles are in stores from this coming Tuesday…. |
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\\ An American Tail\\ update
{{link http://www.davisdvd.com/news/daily_news.html DavisDVD}} has Universal Home Video’s early 2004 lineup, which includes \\An American Tail\\, \\An American Tail: Fievel Goes West\\, \\An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster\\,… |
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Comcast's bid over, Eisner to meet dissident fund managers, protests of Nick's gay family special
The {{link http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/2004-04-14 IMDb Studio Briefing}} has several stories of interest to animation fans. In the first, they report that analysts have “expressed skepticism that Comcast’s February proposal to buy… |
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More on Universal's cancelled Herobear feature
Following the Dark Horizons {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001356.html story}} that Universal’s adaptation of Mike Kunkel’s Herobear And The Kid comic books had been cancelled, we have had word from someone who was… |
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Animator Harry Holt dies
{{link http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/tallahassee/news/local/8498375.htm Harry Holt}}, a Disney animator who began at the studio in 1936 as an apprentice and quickly worked his way to playing a role in the development of… |
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Building a better Mouse: Mickey for revamp?
…reports, the company is having trouble finding a vital role for Mickey to play in this day and age. The sketch here comes from Nick Lowe, a Marvel Comics editor… |
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Herobear And The Kid no more?
In a round-up of dealings and developments at Universal, the {{link http://www.darkhorizons.com/news04/040423i.php Dark Horizons}} website is listing Herobear And The Kid, based on Mike Kunkel’s comic books, as being “dead”…. |
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\\Beauty and the Beast\\ hits milestones
{{link http://www.playbill.com/news/article/85599.html Playbill Online}} notes that the Broadway stage version of \\Beauty and the Beast\\ celebrated two milestones last week. On April 18th, the show celebrated its tenth year on… |
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The "traditional vs computer animation" debate through the eyes of film history
\\{{link http://www.nytimes.com/2004/04/25/movies/25MITC.html New York Times}}\\ film critic Elvis Mitchell looks at the trend toward computer animation and how it fits into the history of film making. “Every few decades an… |
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Disney board to discuss CEO succession plan
The \\{{link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/orl-asecdisney26042604apr26,0,542839.story?coll=orl-home-headlines Orlando Sentinel}}\\ reports that at Disney’s annual retreat for board members at Disneyland today, the directors are expected to discuss a succession plan for CEO Michael Eisner…. |
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Disney shuts down another animation studio
According to the {{link http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/FD09Dh02.html Asia Times Online}}, Disney will close its Japanese animation unit in June. “Of the 100 or so personnel there, about 30 will be transferred to… |
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The Triplets Of Belleville: full DVD review
DVD Toons have just posted their review for Sony Pictures Classics’ release of Sylvain Chomet’s {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/293 The Triplets Of Belleville}}: “The overall melancholy feel of Belleville is one of… |
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Mulan: two-disc set for October
Disney’s 1998 animated feature Mulan is set to get the Special Edition treatment on DVD, joining Aladdin this October as this year’s “classic” Platinum support title. {{link http://www.dvdfile.com/software/dvd-video/archive/2004/04_19.html DVD File}}… |
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Multiple lamps…
…film, {{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3855&n=1&burl= DVD Answers}} is reporting that the DTVs Jasmine’s Wish and Jasmine’s Greatest Treasure will also debut on October 4th, with video sequels The Return Of Jafar and… |
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\\Home on the Range\\ reviews mild, but critics love music
The {{link http://www.imdb.com/news/sb/ IMDb Screening Room}} notes that while critics haven’t been lavish in their praise for Disney’s \\Home on the Range\\, most do love the music. The score and… |
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Nickelodeon's Kids Choice winners announced
At a live ceremony held Saturday, hosted by \\Shrek\\ stars Mike Myers and Cameron Diaz, {{link http://www.nick.com/all_nick/specials/kca_2004/winners_list.jhtml Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Award}} winners were announced. The winners included: – Favorite Movie:… |
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Mickey In Living Color Volume 2 details
…one of this year’s 2-disc packages in the lavish Walt Disney Treasures DVD line, due May 18. Hop on over to the {{link http://www.laughingplace.com/News-PID280180-280180.asp Laughing Place}} for the full preview…. |
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Home On The Range holds on!
{{link http://www.darkhorizons.com/news04/040503d.php Dark Horizons}} posts this weekend’s box office figures, and it seems that Disney’s last 2D hope, Home On The Range, hasn’t hit the bottom of the top ten… |
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Disney cast member charged with molesting two women while in Tigger costume
The \\{{link http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-bk-tigger040204,0,396560.story?coll=orl-home-headlines Orlando Sentinel}}\\ reports that a Walt Disney World employee dressed as Tigger has been arrested and charged with molesting a 13 year old girl and her mother…. |
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A look into Shrek 2's story process
{{link http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/search/s_191257.html Chris Miller}}, head of story on DreamWorks’ Shrek 2, is interviewed over at Pittsburgh Live’s Tribune Review…. |
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Spidey's 1967 Collection artwork revealed
{{link http://www.dvdanswers.com/index.php?r=0&s=1&c=3805&n=1&burl= DVD Answers}} features a first look at the cover and disc art for Spider-Man: The ’67 Classic Collection. No news on extras yet, but the set is due… |
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Eisner happy to not be Disney chairman
{{link http://www.showbizdata.com/contacts/picknews.cfm/35108/EISNER_SAYS_HE’S_HAPPY_NOT_TO_BE_DISNEY_CHAIRMAN ShowBiz Data}} reports that Disney Copmany CEO Michael Eisner, who was recently stripped of his additional Chairman role, has said that he’s “happy with this arrangement” and that… |
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\\Simpsons\\ actors in work stoppage
\\Variety\\ reports (via {{link http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/04/01/television.simpsons.reut/index.html CNN}}) that the voice actors of \\The Simpsons\\ are in the middle of a work stoppage in an attempt to force settlement of contract disputes…. |
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New I, Robot trailer hits web
…effects, this summer’s action-pic take on Asimov’s classic tale of humanoids-gone-bad finds Will Smith back in the sci-fi genre. Check out the new QuickTime teaser at {{link http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/i_robot/ Apple Trailers}}…. |
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South Park: The Complete Fourth Season specs and art
The complete specs for Paramount’s May 19 release of South Park: The Complete Fourth Season have been posted at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/news/552 DVD Toons}}. No Spirit Of Christmas (the first-ever outing… |
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Dad gets animated
…gotten Invader Zim composer Kevin Manthei on board to score the short. Keep a check on the satus of Paul And His Bananas at Floyd’s {{link http://www.bishopanimation.com/ Bishop Animation}} website…. |
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Popeye's 75th!
Over at DVD Toons, the {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/features/65 Ink And Paint Club}} is a great place to brush up on cartoon history and discover a few rarities. This time around, Randall… |
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Paul McCartney's Music And Animation Collection gets the DVD Toons onceover
Out this Tuesday on DVD, {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/288 Paul McCartney: The Music And Animation Collection}} collects Sir Paul’s three animated films together for the first time. DVD Toons takes a look… |
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DreamWorks' gambling on grabbing the lion's share
When DreamWorks’ animated comedy Father Of The Pride comes to NBC this fall, studio chief Jeffrey Katzenberg is hoping that the show will be an immediate hit – especially with… |
