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Animated News takes a look at Dreamer…
…there was great protest amongst the community of “cartoon nuts” that cared, these tragic events went largely unnoticed by the general public. Little do they know that they will soon… |
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Animated Commercials from the 1950s & 60s program photos
The ASIFA-Hollywood blog is now sporting some photos from last Saturday’s Animated Commercials from the 1950s & 60s program (original link via Cartoon Brew). The show was a sold-out success… |
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Introducing The Batman's Batgirl
…still grows to accept the new help. The Batman airs on Kids’ WB Saturdays at 10:30 am/ET, with repeats on Cartoon Network on Saturdays at 8:30 pm/ET beginning April 2…. |
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Review of Batman:TAS – Volume Two
…cartoon for kids, it was easily something that adult fans of the Caped Crusader could enjoy too. The cinematic staging and gothic designs gave it an undeniable visual appeal while… |
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Kronk's New Groove screenccaps
…2006 direct-to-video release. A 30-second promo for the film will be available to view from the Sneak Peeks menu of Disney’s Classic Cartoon Favorites, coming to DVD on May 31th…. |
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Classic Pink Panther on DVD
…coincide with these new releases, this time {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009IW8OE/qid=1117450497/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-7799063-0412607?v=glance&s=dvd from Universal}}. Also added to this mix is the region one debut of {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009S4J2I/qid=1117450715/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/103-7799063-0412607?v=glance&s=dvd The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection}},… |
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Madagascar roars into theatres
…cartoon way, but in a world where the stakes have been raised by \\Finding Nemo\\, \\Shrek\\, and \\The Incredibles\\, it’s a throwback to a more conventional kind of animated entertainment…. |
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Romano's TIMEBOMB
Chris Romano has written in to let us know that his short TIMEBOMB will be playing in some Los Angeles area theaters this summer (Cartoon Brew has more info on… |
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Howard Morris and Marie Johnston pass away
More sad news comes in following Henry Corden’s death, with {{link http://www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/2005_05.html#001108 Cartoon Brew’s reports}} of the recent passing of Hanna-Barbera voice artist Howard Morris and Ollie Johnston’s wife Marie…. |
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R.I.P. Henry Corden, the voice of Fred Flintstone
…The Man Called Flintstone, which was released in theaters the same year. For more info on the life and death of Henry Corden, please visit The Big Cartoon Database. Thanks… |
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Madagascar: The Animated News Review
…ever seen before in a computer generated film (albeit none of the characters stretch as much as The Incredibles’ Elastigirl) and just a higher level of overall cartooniness that I… |
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More Joe Grant
For more info on recently departed Disney story artist Joe Grant check out his updated Disney Legends page, Remembering the Other Joe Grant at Cartoon Brew, and the official press… |
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\\Simpsons\\ director's \\Peanuts\\ parody student film online
{{link http://www.cartoonbrew.com/ Cartoon Brew}} has posted a CalArts student film from the late 1980’s by longtime \\The Simpsons\\ director Jim Reardon. A parody of the “heart-warming holiday” \\Peanuts\\ specials, \\Bring… |
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Toy Story: full 10th Anniversary DVD details
…Movie Introduction – “Sid Tortures Toys” – “Rain” Deleted Scenes (Story Reels) – Filmmaker Introduction – “Alternate Opening: Buzz Lightyear Cartoon” – “Alternate Opening: Western Shootout” – “Woody’s Nightmare” –… |
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Loonatics redone in response to online petition
…menacing”. Rowe also notes that test audiences loved Loonatics, set to debut this fall on Kids’ WB!. More info on the matter can be found at The Big Cartoon Database…. |
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Kirikou et le Fétiche Égaré to premiere at Cannes
{{link http://forum.bcdb.com/gforum.cgi?post=43580 The Big Cartoon Forum}} reports that the sequel to the critically acclaimed French animated movie Kirikou et la Sorciere will be shown at Cannes Film Festival this May…. |
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CritterPix Studios reaches $2.1 million for financing of future projects
The Big Cartoon Database reports that the computer animation company CritterPix Studios has announced the closing of a private $2.1 million secured convertible bridge note financing, placed by Laidlaw and… |
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Garfield gets sequel; Jetsons wait for Martin
…other cartoon-to-live-action news, Warner Brothers is said to be currently casting for the big-screen adaptation of The Jetsons, with rumor that the Studio is waiting for Steve Martin to come… |
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Eleven-year-old Thomas Adams on mission to 'Save Our Looney Tunes'
The Big Cartoon Database reports that eleven-year-old Thomas Adams of Tulsa, Oklahoma has collected almost 34,000 signatures at Save Our Looney Tunes, a website formed last month to keep Warner… |
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Animated winners at the 18th annual Kids Choice Awards
…or Nickelodeon’s magazine. Animated wiinners of the night include: The Incredibles for ‘Favorite Movie,’ Spongebob Squarepants for ‘Favorite Cartoon,’ Will Smith (Shark Tale) for ‘Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie,’… |
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Interview: Pet Alien's Schlatter, Milo, and producer Bill Schultz
…learn more about it. Pet Alien airs Sundays at 10:00 and 3:30PM and Saturdays at 1:30PM, on Cartoon Network. Thanks to Aaron B. at the Animated-News Forum for the notice…. |
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Review: Son of the Mask
Ain’t It Cool News has an early look at Son of the Mask, referring to it as a “live action Tom and Jerry cartoon with less imagination and purpose for… |
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New look and voice cast for Loonatics revealed
…Bros. has reconstructed certain aspects of the cartoon, which will debut on this fall on Kids’ WB. Also at Toon Zone is a list of the voice cast for Loonatics…. |
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Remembering Frank Thomas
Jerry Beck, at the {{link http://www.cartoonbrew.com/archives/2004_09.html#000487 Cartoon Brew}} website, reports on Wednesday evening’s tribute to animator Frank Thomas. Among other things, scenes shown at the memorial included Frank and lifelong… |
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Early peek at The Polar Express; Remembering "Gertie"
…the Dinosaur”, the groundbreaking but often forgotten cartoon character who helped paved the way for future animated characters. Thanks to Cory Mitchell at the AN Forum for the heads up!… |
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Mulan DVD worth the double dip
…Akira}} and a new limited edition disc that compiles all of {{link http://www.dvdtoons.com/reviews/271 The Complete Adventures Of Cubby Bear}}, a long lost cartoon character created by the Van Beuren Studio…. |
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First Animated Reality Show: Drawn Together
…question of what happens when eight completely different cartoon characters from various genres and styles live together and have their lives filmed for the entire world to see. The housemates… |
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The Art of Robots Cover
…and imaginative book is an exclusive backstage pass to the hidden animation artistry behind Robots. Amid Amidi of Cartoon Brew is among the authors. The book is 144 pages and… |
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McCracken on Pixar
…News Forum}} for posting a link to Harry McCracken’s {{link http://www.harrymccracken.com/messagecenter/index.cgi?read=555 Message Center}}, where he writes about his visit to Pixar Animation Studios during the Cartoon Art Museum’s recent benefit…. |
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Additional episodes of Foster's Home and Teenage Robot on the way
Cartoon Network announced today that it has ordered twenty-six more episodes of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, in addition to the twenty-six episodes it has already ordered. These fifty-two episodes… |