The {{link http://www.latimes.com/business/custom/cotown/la-fi-rup10.8jun10,1,2887305.story?coll=la-headlines-business-enter LA Times}} (free subsription required) reports that Sharon Morrill has stepped up from being executive vice president to her new job as president of DisneyToon Studios, the…

…the trade), you’ll remember that the story ended with quite a cliffhanger.” In addition, Gagné concludes that, “After several brainstorm and thumbnail sessions, I finally have an entire storyline that…

…animation and photographs in an explosive combination of action and violence. Mind Game tells the surreal story of manga artist Nishi,who is killed by the Yakuza, returns to life and…

…a unique story of a young man striving to become stronger physically and mentally through his hard work and dedication to the art of boxing. Geneon Entertainment will distribute the…

…sequel, DreamWorks Pictures’ computer-animated comedy Shrek 2, which has become the top-grossing animated film in history (domestically) with a cumulative domestic box office gross of $346 million. The film crossed…

…racehorse. With the help of barnyard friends and teenage girl who dreams of being a jockey, he overcomes prejudice and self-doubt to pursue his dream of running with thoroughbreds”. Included…

…reviewer ‘Froggie Dude’ states, “Without a doubt, this is one of the best movies of the summer, and one of the most interesting movies of the year.” Also, following yesterday’s…

AICN has a review of the upcoming Otomo’s feature Steamboy. The movie, that will open in Japan next month, tells the story of Ray, an orphan in 19th century England…

Commemorating the movie’s two-year anniversary of its US theatrical release, Ultimate Disney has received word of what bonus features may appear on the 2-Disc Special Edition DVD of Lilo &…

‘Monkeyboy12’ in the AN Forum has posted a link to a story at video game site IGN about the game tie-in for the upcoming film. The game is being developed…

Weighing in with their review of Disney’s {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/312 Teacher’s Pet}}, DVD Toons agrees that it is better than than its box-office bomb nature suggests and deserves a second breath…

At IGN FilmForce, Jonathan Frakes speaks about his new film Thunderbirds. “I think we are all pretty conscious that there is a way to tell the story of the Thunderbirds…

…he was attracted to the project because he has been a fan of the show since he was a kid and liked the theme of a protective older brother with…

…as CG. This is one of the most ambitious projects of Mexican cinema, featuring an all Mexican talent crew. The story integrates fictional elements in a well documented historical background:…

…Corpse Bride will also feature the voices of Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Albert Finney, Richard Grant, Joanna Lumley and Christopher Lee. Filmed in London, the movie tells the story…

…of chivalry.In the midst of a raging battle between good and evil, Jac rescues his father, his new found family of aliens, the planet of Raphicca, and ultimately, the Universe….

…productions to be spread among thousands of small animation studios all over the planet. One example of this new way of working is IDT Entertainment’s network, that extends to more…

…an illustrated children book and a videogame. David Reynolds of The Emperor’s New Groove and Finding Nemo fame is penning the story. Currently, the film is scheduled for a December…

Del Walker turns back the clock to take a look at a lost name in the history of animation over at DVD Toons, {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/features/67 Charley Bowers}} – The Story…

…http://www.darkhorizons.com/news04/040706g.php Dark Horizons}} reports a Variety story about his role in the superhero-ish picture, about how celebrity and success can corrupt the good-hearted. “Brando voices Mrs. Sour, founder and matriarch…

…“When you have a movie like \\Spider-Man 2\\, it makes sense to offer audiences an opportunity to experience the film in this incredible format,” said Jeff Blake, Vice Chairman of…

As noted on their official site, “Water Warriors is an original concept by Silver Fox Films director Graham Ralph and tells the story of a young frog called Dudley, the…

…Productions. “\\The Delicious Adventures of Chili Wanton Willie\\, written by Doug Delaney, would be a computer-animated film about a soup bowl. The story ranges from ancient China to the present”….

…opening up its {{link http://www.bigbugman.com/ official website}}. Among other things to be found is confirmation of Brendan Fraser’s attachment, a poster and character concepts, as well as a spolier filled…

…glimpse of the off-stage antics and the suburban life of the performing white lions. The comedy series stars the voices of John Goodman, Orlando Jones, Cheryl Hines and Carl Reiner,…

Brannon McAllister, Creative Director with Portland Studios, writes to tell us that the company has recently launched a new Flash site to promote their portfolio. The studio offers storyboarding, character…

…Our {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001899.html previous story}}, based on information from a newspaper interview with representatives of Waldo West Productions, was incorrect. We apologize to Blue Sky Studios, Waldo West Productions, and…

Following a {{link http://www.animatedviews.com/wp-content/uploads/archives/00001068.html previous report}} that stated that Universal had optioned Kate DiCamillo’s award-winning book The Tale of Despereaux: Being The Story Of A Mouse, A Princess, Some Soup,…

Ted Turner criticizes the Disney Company, among others, in the current Washington Monthly magazine. He writes about the disturbing issue of consolidation and corporate control of the media, citing three…

…got some great new images from this Christmas’ family fantasy, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, with Jim Carrey as the story’s main antagonist, Count Olaf. Check them out!…