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Pixar employee arrested for sending explicit images to 'minor' from office
…girl, {{link http://forum.bcdb.com/gforum.cgi?post=68395 The Big Cartoon Database}} reports. The employee, who was given screen credit in several of the company’s films, was arrested at his workplace on the Pixar campus…. |
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First movies for iTunes
A blog post at Cinematical.com reveals the movie titles that will appear first when Apple’s iTunes makes films available for download. Obviously, Disney and Pixar movies figure heavily in the… |
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Veiwers vote on best and worst commercials
Noticed by Broadcast Newsroom, voters at MSNBC.com recently voiced their opinions regarding the best and worst commercials of the year. Unfortunately for Digger the Dermatophyte, his Lamisil ad, seen at… |
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DreamWorks/Mark Burnett create Flushed Away online game
…created by Mark Burnett Productions, available exclusively on AOL.com. “The Flushed Away Underground Adventure” marks the first time that DreamWorks Animation has created original character animation exclusively for an online… |
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Final Happy Feet one-sheet unveiled
Discovered at Movieposter.com is the final poster for Happy Feet. The one-sheet heavily resembles its teaser predecessor, with the exception that the “Warning: May Cause Toe-Tapping” label has been replaced… |
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House, Feet among Newsweek's top movies for 2006
The Newsweek section of MSNBC.com has conducted its list of the best movies of 2006. Two of the films to have a quick mention in the piece are none other… |
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Spotlight on Walt Disney biography
SFGate.com takes a lengthy look at Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination. In addition, the online editorial includes thoughts from the book’s author, Neal Gabler. Released on October… |
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Happy Feet moved by Animal Logic
News.com.au explains the ingredients used for the creation of Happy Feet, one of which being the visual effects composed by Animal Logic. Studying Antartica, as well as such creatures as… |
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Trailers: TMNT, Robinsons, Shrek, Simpsons
The latest trailer for TMNT, the return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is now hosted at MTV.com. Thanks to “YCougar” at the Animated News & Views Forum for the… |
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Irn Bru spoofs The Snowman
…drink spoofs the beloved Holiday classic The Snowman. Concurrently, Scotsman.com writes of the controversy mounting over the Bru bit, as numerous complaints rise over junk food being marketed to children…. |
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Covers revealed for movie-based books
Numerous covers for some of next year’s most anticipated animated films are now appearing at Amazon.com. For Shrek the Third, two titles in the mix are Mad Libs plus Storybook… |
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Tintin not forgotten by Amblin
SpielbergFilms.com reports that a long discussed, never-yet-realized Tintin film series may still eventually see the light of day. “A few years back, news of Amblin Entertainment’s reacquisition to the rights… |
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Christmas specials scheduled for Cartoon Network
…them and wants his hat back. About Cartoon Network Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 89 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting… |
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Rumor mill: Cinderella III originally rated PG?
…by the official site of the Motion Picture Association of America. As noted on its page at Disney.com, Cinderellla III: A Twist in Time will enter stores on February 6…. |
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Viewers to chew more Gumby
Variety.com notes that Gumby is making a return to television, set to star in a future animated series and direct-to-video movie. The projects will be produced by Joe Clokey, son… |
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Etch A Sketch puts on Squarepants
The Etch A Sketch is becoming more animated this Holiday season, records NashuaTelegraph.com. The classic toy is getting a makeover, decorated with characters such as Spongebob Squarepants and Dora the… |
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Disney, Nintendo teaming for video games
…by developing its own games instead of of licensing characters and content. According to Sun-Sentinel.com, Disney chose Nintendo as a partner due to the younger demographics of both companies. Furthermore,… |
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Happy Feet roundup
…whose voice is reminiscent of Barry White. In the meantime, The New York Times looks at the teaming of Happy Feet and Roche for the careful marketing campaign of FluFacts.com…. |
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Flushed Away: The Animated News Review
…is the company responsible for the terrific Chicken Run, the brilliant British TV series Creature Comforts (soon to be playing on a cable station near you) and, last but not… |
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AWN launches Flushed Away micro-site
…theaters on November 3. The site, online at flushedaway.awn.com, is geared towards fans and CG professionals alike. Features include: behind-the-scenes information via exclusive production diaries as well as clips featuring… |
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Great Pumpkin celebrates 40th anniversary
…Animated News Forum for the heads up! Meanwhile, Snoopy.com is also honoring Great Pumpkin’s anniversary, offering a section for the special. It is worth noting that the site has revealed… |
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Scooby-Doo celebrated in Boomerang marathon
…and 16 One-hour Telefilms Included in “Scooberang” Salute Spooky mysteries and spine-tingling action will haunt Boomerang Oct. 26-31 when the commercial-free television home to classic cartoons stirs up the comedy… |
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Christian Renaut’s book trilogy on Walt Disney animation comes full circle
…the work of all those artists. Or you have to be an insider of the company. AV: Now that this great series is complete, what are you up to? CR:… |
