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\\Mary Poppins\\ musical to debut December 2004
{{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117894180&cs=1 Variety}} reports that plans for the stage musical \\Mary Poppins\\ are firming up, and the show is on track for its premiere 14 months from now. Veteran broadway… |
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\\Dilbert's\\ guest artists
…A further twist – the artists are not named so you can try to guess who did them! Check out {{link http://www.dilbert.com/comics/dilbert/mystery_artist.html the strips}} all this week to play along…. |
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Brendan Fraser too politically incorrect for Disney?
{{link http://www.jimhillmedia.com/main/index.htm Jim Hill}} gets the scoop once again in a great article on \\George of the Jungle 2.\\ Brendan Fraser, the actor portraying the title character in the original… |
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Here's that first look at Disney's Home On The Range!
Following the review of Disney/Pixar’s latest collaboration Finding Nemo over at {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/239 DVD Toons}}, here’s a further look at the full trailer included on Disc Two of that set!… |
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Harryhausen's Animated Life
…his classic films also just out on disc, {{link http://www.dvdfile.com/news/special_report/ten_questions/harryhausen_ray/index.html DVD File}} today has Ten Questions with the creator of many of the most memorable special effects films in history…. |
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Sony eyeing ChubbChubb movie as launcher for new franchise
…the appointment of Dan Wilson and Dave Gilbreth as screenwriters for the project. {{link http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=upsell_article&articleID=VR1117894445&cs=1 Variety}} first broke the story, {{link http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=2011 Coming Soon}} has the full story for non-subscribers…. |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Top VHS sales
{{link http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/videos/sales.jsp \\Billboard\\ November 1, 2003 chart}}: 1 – \\The Lion King\\ (Platinum Edition) 2 – \\Barbie of Swan Lake\\ 5 – \\Scooby-Doo and the Monster of Mexico\\ 7 –… |
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Top DVD sales
{{link http://www.billboard.com/bb/charts/videos/dvd.jsp \\Billboard\\ November 1, 2003 chart}}: 1 – \\The Lion King\\ (Platinum Edition) 10 – \\Sleeping Beauty\\… |
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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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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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\\ 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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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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\\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… |
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\\Finding Nemo\\ drowns competition, breaks records
\\Finding Nemo\\ has broken “the record for opening-day sales of home video with 8 million units sold in North America” according to \\{{link http://www.hive4media.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?sec_id=2&article_ID=5510 Video Store Magazine Online}}\\. The previous… |
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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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Out of print Walt Disney Treasures Collection titles available?
{{link http://www.thedigitalbits.com/#ultdis The Digital Bits}} has good news for those of you wanting to complete your Walt Disney Treasures Collection. “Costco is apparently selling The Ultimate Disney Treasure Chest for… |
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\\Snow White\\ musical in the works
\\Variety\\ reports (via \\{{link http://www.playbill.com/news/article/82562.html Playbill}}\\) that a 28 minute musical adaptation of \\Snow White\\ will premiere Feb. 22 at Disneyland’s Fantasyland Theater on February 22, 2004. The show, called… |
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Walt Disney Treasures: Wave 3 – MAY 2004?
Luke’s {{link http://www.ultimatedisney.com/ Ultimate Disney DVD}} fansite reports that “Disney is apparently moving Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasures, scheduled for release in just 3 1/2 weeks, all the… |
