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DreamWorks buys a farm, a Punk Farm
…and storytelling, and we’re happy to have their talents behind this project.” Messick said, “I loved Jarrett Krosoczka’s children’s book; it captured my imagination as something that could be a… |
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Silly Dreamer DVD details
…Silly Dreamer (see Animated News’ review of the film from the Newport Beach Film Festival and from the earlier Minneapolis screening). The film chronicles the happy times Disney animators experienced… |
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Were-Rabbit hops away with ten Annies
…Happy Elf” – Film Roman Writing in an Animated Feature Production Steve Box, Nick Park, Mark Burton “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” – Aardman Features Tony Leondis,… |
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Real Ghostbusters coming in three DVD volumes
…Goblin,” and “Mr. Sandman Dream Me a Dream”), and Volume 3: Slimefighters (“Adventures in Slime and Space,” “They Call Me Mister Slimer,” “Victor the Happy Ghost,” and “Slimer, Come Home”)…. |
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Animated characters affect children's nutrition, study says
…the panel of scientists recommended that animated characters should promote only healthy food, pointing to the use of characters to push Happy Meals and cookies as examples of what not… |
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\\Wallace & Gromit\\ leads 2005 Annie Award nominations
…the Bachelor”- Fox TV Animation Rob Paulsen – Voice of Eubie “The Happy Elf” – Film Roman Writing in an Animated Feature Production Steve Box, Nick Park, Mark Burton “Wallace… |
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Henry Selick speaks about Moongirl and more
…of a not-happy-enough girl, smart and brave but very bored, who discovers a better version of her life through a secret door in the old house she and her parents… |
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Early review of Over the Hedge
…Madagascar. There are some big laughs, some really impressive animation…, good music, fun characters, and enough action, humor, suspense and solid character moments to keep both kids and adults happy.”… |
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\\Curse\\-word? Community objects to word "R*bb*t"
…Animation responds, “We understand that the word rabbit is not used in Portland and we are quite happy to respect local beliefs and not use the term in advertising for… |
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Coming Events
…Festival Short Film Showcase Repeat September 24: ASIFA Hollywood Screening of ASIFA East 2005 Festival Winners And from all of us here at Animated News, have a happy Labor Day…. |
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Meet the flockers: the Animated-News Valiant review
…happy to look for their CGI fixes elsewhere. The studio’s own Chicken Little marks the first foray into the totally computer animated realm for them, after years of “tradigital” films… |
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Presenting Felix the Cat: The Otto Mesmer Classics 1919-1924
…one) is certainly cleaner than most, though. Viewers of previous Bosko compilations will be happy to know that there is NO Bosko Video “bug” in the corner of the screen,… |
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Dastardly & Muttley In Their Flying Machines: The Complete Series
…Disney in regards to their animation releases. This particular purchase decision will depend on how much you adore Hanna-Barbera even in their weaker moments. Personally, I was happy to make… |
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Easter goodies, plus a review roundup!
April 5, 2010 — Disney’s Ghibli Collection and recent major title reviews, Easter specials and our Easter Basket contest! Happy Easter! To celebrate the holiday, we’ve posted a number of… |
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Superman returns; Cinders III on DVD
Well, I’m a happy camper! Despite the hoo-hah and mix up over at Warner Brothers Home Entertainment and the “issues” surrounding their Superman: Ultimate Collector’s Edition megaset, the company has… |
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A pair o'Pixar reviews!
…you all to run out and catch Disney’s Enchanted (if you haven’t already!) and support the return of hand drawn animated princesses to the big screen! Happy Thanksgiving! – Ben…. |
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Ghosts, ghouls and goblins? Either our reviewers or it must be Halloween!
…the graveyard shift! • Book Review: The Gremlins – these guys will give you the bedtime creeps! Happy Halloween, and enjoy what will no doubt be a frightfully fun weekend!… |
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Spooky! Doomsday, Mickey reviews and Pixar contests!
Happy Halloween! Okay, okay…it’s not until Wednesday if you want to get technical, but I’ll bet a fair few of you spent the past weekend scared out of your wits… |
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Meet The Robinsons
…comes along, Robinsons takes on his secretive, random characteristics, which aren’t all that likeable at first (it’s all explained later) and quickly irritated me. A moment with some big-band happy… |
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The Jungle Book: 2-Disc Platinum Edition
…out that the correct title for Disney’s 1961 dog-napped movie is that full worded moniker and not the snappy, market-happy 101 Dalmatians (they’re confusing it with the remakes and sequels)…. |
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Space Ghost, Dino Boy and the great animation DVD summer!
…and some seriously awesome Disney Treasures content starts trickling in! I’m happy to point out that my replacement discs for More Silly Symphonies turned up last week too, and though… |
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I Yam What I Yam…Popeye's here!
…as a computer generated sailor! So there we have it! You might have noticed we’re pretty happy about things! I’ve been a major fan of these shorts since airings in… |
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Renaissance
…their setting and eventually chose their native Paris. In the story and design, I’m happy to see them openly pay the debt to Blade Runner, as fans of that genre… |
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Walt Disney Treasures: The Complete Pluto, Volume Two
…or take a cartoon or two, Pluto’s works could have been assembled in one collection, Goofy style, or bolstered by the additional suggestions above. I’d have been more than happy… |
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WDFA becomes WDAS. Not the same, is it?
…(Animation Studios) shadow. If they needed a logo, why not dream up something based around the more stately WDFA moniker? The only happy spot is the use of Mickey Mouse… |
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Lee a marvel at Mouse House?; Disney Songbook comes to London
…Anderson… Speaking of “heroes”, I’m happy to report that NBC’s Heroes (featuring cheerleader Hayden Panettiere, pictured right) is set to continue. I liked the show, but I took a long… |
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American Legends (featuring John Henry)
…modern day Disney coupled with a not-so-happy ending meant that they did not think that they could do anything with the film. It played for three days at the Studio’s… |
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Shrek's directors talk, Dinosaurs, Droopy – and Shrek! – reviewed…
…harmed DreamWorks’ box-office though, and they’ll be more than happy with the movie’s $122 million take this weekend, as reported here. Shrek 4 is on the way! Next up, Rand… |
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Treasures saved?; Number one Night; Iron Man reviewed!
…late changes in the decision making process? Who knows, but this is one time I like to think we made a difference! In international box office news, I’m happy to… |
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The Ten Commandments
…of being happy, sad or angry, usually with a look of mild annoyance, like they’re having difficulty in going to the toilet. I don’t think most of this would have… |
