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Final Scooby 2 poster revealed
The official {{link http://www2.warnerbros.com/scoobydoo2/ Scooby-Doo 2}} site has posted the final one-sheet poster for the March 26 release of Monsters Unleashed, which will also probably end up being the front… |
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Stuart Little 3 To Be Animated
According to Zap2it, Stuart Little 3 will be a completely computer-animated, direct-to-video sequel. “People love Stuart, but it would just be too expensive to try it again for the big… |
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Court reinstates \\Roger Rabbit\\ case
The {{link http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=493&ncid=790&e=2&u=/ap/20040125/ap_en_mo/brf_disney_roger_rabbit AP reports}} that a lawsuit against Disney brought by Gary K. Wolf, the author of the novel on which the \\Who Framed Roger Rabbit\\ was based, has… |
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Brother Bear Still Roaring Overseas
Variety.com’s most recent e-mail newsletter reports “Brother Bear drew $560,000 on 29 in Hong Kong (second-highest debut by a traditionally animated pic behind Mulan) and $450,000 on 87 in Poland… |
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Eisner may face unfriendly shareholders at March meeting
…Disney chief is leading the company”, and he “won’t see as many friendly faces when he takes the stage at the company’s annual gathering, scheduled to take place in Philadelphia”…. |
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Could Apple buy Pixar?
{{link http://money.cnn.com/2004/01/30/technology/apple/ CNN}} has a semi-serious article on the merits, pitfalls, and feasibility of Apple Computer (CEO Steve Jobs) buying Pixar (CEO Steve Jobs). “Apple, with its huge success in… |
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Lion King 1½ Director Bradley Raymond Talks
Check out About.com‘s interview with Bradley Raymond, the director of Lion King 1½!… |
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Jason Raize, voice of Denahi, dead at 28
Broadway.com reports the sad news of the apparent suicide death of Jason Raize, who was the first to portray Simba in The Lion King on Broadway and also supplied the… |
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Comcast makes hostile bid to acquire The Walt Disney Company
…percent of the combined company. Comcast/Disney would be one of the world’s most powerful entertainment/communications companies. Roberts added, “this is a unique opportunity for all shareholders of Comcast and Disney… |
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Alias for sale?
…software on their SGI computers, but times has changed and you can run them on anything now. I’m surprised Apple hasn’t tried to buy them yet. Read it at CgChannel.com…. |
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More news concerning the upcoming Shrek 2 trailer
…premiere, the trailer will be available to view online. Click here to see the card. Also, for those wishing to become a Dreamworks subscriber, one can register through Shrek2.com, which… |
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Spongebob's Valentine surprise and movie news
Check out the Big Cartoon Database to read about some Spongebob Squarepants Valentine cards that have raised quite a few eyebrows. Also, the website reports that, according to adweek.com, Nickelodeon… |
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Disney rejects Comcast takeover bid
According to {{link http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/040216/media_disney_2.html Reuters}}, The “Walt Disney Co. on Monday said it rejected an unsolicited takeover offer from cable television company Comcast Corp. Disney’s board said it had full… |
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Comcast not interested in Disney at current price?
{{link http://money.cnn.com/2004/02/17/news/companies/comcast_disney/index.htm CNN}} reports that a source at Comcast says the company is not interested in buying Disney at current prices. Disney’s stock rose to a three year high after… |
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New \\SharkTale\\ logo, \\Ghost in the Shell 2\\ preview
The {{link http://empirefanfest.com/empirefanfest/schedule.htm Empire Fan Fest}} has a picture of a newly redesigned \\SharkTale\\ logo. The convention will also air some footage from \\Ghost in the Shell 2\\ at the… |
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MGM Courts Pixar
{{link http://news.awn.com/index.php?ltype=top&newsitem_no=10291 Animated World Network}} reports that MGM Vice Chairman and COO Chris McGurk has been in talks with Pixar Animation Studios about a distribution partnership. McGurk is quoted saying… |
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UPDATED!: Michael Eisner's remarks on Larry King Live
CNN.com has both a summary and a transcript of Michael Eisner’s interview last night on Larry King Live. Thanks to Toon Zone for the notice. Also, Michael at Mickeyfan’s website… |
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The Triplets of Belleville and animated DVD News
According to DVD Answers, The Triplets of Belleville should be available on DVD, May 4, with bonus features including commentary on selected scenes, two featurettes and a music video. However,… |
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Cover Art and Release Date for Invader ZIM!!
BadBadRubberPiggy.com (aka BBRP) has again been a valuable source of Zimmy DVD goodness. The main page’s recent posts include an enormous DVD ad and a sneak peek at a new… |
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No humans in Pixar's Cars
John Lasseter’s next (and final for Disney), Cars has been confirmed not to have any human characters in its line up. {{link http://comingsoon.net/news.php?id=3608 Coming Soon}} reports that voice cast member… |
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Calvez vs. Disney: the "fishy" case continues
{{link http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20040223/film_nm/france_nemo_dc_3 Yahoo News}} reports that author Franck Le Calvez is continuing with his crusade against Disney and Pixar, whom he says stole the core idea for Finding Nemo from… |
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Pics from WDFA-F farewell party
{{link http://snagson1.com/AnimationClosingParty/index.htm Some pictures}} from the farewell party for the animators at the now closed Disney Feature Animation Florida facility have been posted online. |
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DreamWorks promo pics
{{link http://animation.dreamworksfansite.com/shrek2/ DreamWorks Fansite}} has pics of some promotional material from \\Shrek 2\\ and \\SharkTale\\. |
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The Harry Potter Puppet Pals – Now With Shiny New Website!!
…the Puppet Pals have developed a huge following online, generating consistent top views for its original host, NewGrounds.com. Recently, a line of T-shirts were created, touting several popular taglines from… |
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Why Pixar's films are more "Disney" than Disney's…
Tim Hauser, aka Merlin Jones, has written an eloquent editorial piece at SaveDisney.com examining the abstract qualities of story that the Walt Disney Company has shown so well in the… |
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Disney shareholder meeting to be broadcast on web
The annual shareholders’ meeting of The Walt Disney Company will be available live via webcast at the {{link http://disney.go.com/corporate/investors/ Investor Relations’ Web site}} beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST on Mar…. |
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Family Guy is back!
After many rumors that the high DVD sales of the show could urge the networks to commission new episodes of Family Guy, it looks like it’s finally happening. At {{link… |
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Don't forget – it's Oscar Night!
…no, not Jabba the Hut, but Shrek. So go over to Oscar.com, print out your Oscar ballet, and have fun tonight when the main show kicks off at 7:30pm Central… |
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Don't forget! The Disney Shareholders' Meeting online
The annual shareholders’ meeting of The Walt Disney Company will be available live via webcast, beginning at 10:00 a.m. EST today, March 3. A re-play will be provided through Wednesday… |
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More Marvel-ous movies; Spidey 3 set for 2007
…for release on July 2. All this comes in a report from Superhero Hype (via {{link http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=104237 ToonZone}}) in which Marvel Comics Studio’s Avi Arad revealed the company’s upcoming movie… |


