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Chicken Little to be released in 3D
…Disney plans to release the 3D version of their first all-CGI movie in “100 specially-selected, high-profile theatres in 25 top markets”. Viewers of the 3D Chicken Little will be provided… |
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Special Edition DVDs for Muppet films to be released
According to Ultimate Disney, to celebrate Kermit the Frog’s 50th anniversary this year, Disney will be releasing Special Edition DVDs of The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppet… |
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Debney, Silvestri sign on for more animated projects
According to the Internet Movie Database, John Debney (Chicken Little, The Emperor’s New Groove) has been hired to write the musical score for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies’ Barnyard, opening… |
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The Transformers: The Complete First Season (25th Anniversary Edition)
…passed and they must stop the Decepticons from destroying the new world. Their pursuit leads them to an oil rig in the middle of the ocean where the Autobots save… |
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Back to business: new reviews and announcements!
…Peanuts die-hards due to the half-hour profile of the specials’ musical Vince Guaraldi, which Rand suggests truly warrants the $30 asking price. Classic animation of the furred kind next, as… |
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More DVD news: CGI Tinkerbell; Hi-Def resolutions; Herbie's extras; ComicCon events
…could cause problems with the amount of interactivity the new discs are expected to deliver. Back to regular DVD now, and the extras for Disney’s Herbie: Fully Loaded disc are… |
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Slew of Horton posters
…Who!, have appeared at Internet Movie Poster Awards. The one-sheets feature individual character posters as well as group shots. Horton and the gang will be hitting theaters this March 14th…. |
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Who's watching the Watchmen?
…compare versions, but the previously announced DVD Video disc in the set turns out only to feature the Digital Copy of the theatrical cut, and is not a regular DVD… |
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The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards animated nominations
…Justice League Unlimited Outstanding Special Visual Effects For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special •Dragons: A Fantasy Made Real For the full list of nominees, one may visit the official… |
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Circle of Stars' "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" to premiere on TV tonight
…Disney Channel tonight, around the broadcast of the channel’s original movie Life is Ruff. The full music video will be included among the DVD features of the Cinderella Platinum Edition… |
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Pics: San Diego Comic-Con 2005
…Kong, Corpse Bride, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Over the Hedge; series like The Amazing Screw-On Head; and finally, the DTV film Ultimate Avengers: The Movie…. |
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Weinsteins and Warner Bros. to take on Ninja Turtles
…2007 release, the project will be grittier than its live-action predecessors, in the spirit of the comic book series. Animation veteran Kevin Munroe will direct the untitled Ninja Turtles film,… |
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Lilo & Stitch 2 official website updated
The official website for Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch has been updated, now including movie clips, games, downloads, printables, and a gallery. Lilo & Stitch 2 will… |
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Jobs and Iger in talks to continue Disney/Pixar partnership
…new deal to continue the successful partnership of Disney and Pixar. Furthermore, the duo may be discussing the licensing of Disney movies and ABC television shows for a video iPod… |
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Wall-E featured in Total Film Magazine
…movie stills, and a photo of director Andrew Stanton. The article also includes and interview with Stanton, who gives information on both the creation and plot of his new film…. |
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Animation Block Party calling for summer submissions
Animation Block Party is on the lookout for summer submissions. This year, the festival will have no special theme, with its goal being only to “exhibit the most well-rounded and… |
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\\Toy Story\\ to be first animated Disney UMD; animation flourishing on new disc format
According to {{link http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/umdguide/index.html#umdreleaselist The Digital Bits}}, on September 6th DVD won’t be the only disc format to get \\Toy Story – 10th Anniversary Edition\\. The film will also be… |
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Lowdown on Sky High
Movies.com has a 10-minute preview of Disney’s newest comedy, Sky High, which opens in theaters this Friday. The footage includes a peek at the movie’s animated opening, tailored to look… |
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Miyazaki on Ponyo, plus Green Lantern's First Flight
…feature in the works. Going with the much-loved Hal Jordan incarnation of the character, Rand approves of the result, announcing that “comic fans should be very happy to see Hal… |
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Breaking news: 2D is not dead
…dead right now is sound thinking.” He also said, “The studios that are succeeding are the ones where the art leads the technology. The studios that are failing are the… |
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Lucas adds info on CGI Clone Wars television series
At the SIGGRAPH 2005 computer graphics conference in Los Angeles, George Lucas mentioned his future computer animated Clone Wars television series, indicates the Internet Movie Database. According to Lucas, the… |
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International poster for Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
The Internet Movie Poster Awards has the international poster for Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, coming to theaters on October 7, 2005…. |
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DreamWorks Animation at SIGGRAPH 2005
…the Hedge, Flushed Away, Shrek 3, Bee Movie, and Kung Fu Panda, with some of the sneak peeks including spoilers. Thanks to ‘askmike1’ at the Animated-News Forum for the notice…. |
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\\ Empress Chung\\ opens in the Koreas
…making, the film marks the very first time North and South Korea have collaborated to create a movie. The film follows one of Korea’s favorite traditional folk stories, “about Empress… |
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Catch some Good Ghosts; Four Tinker Bell films on the way
…article further indicates that the Tinker Bell Movie will be the first of four films to star the famous fairy, noting that the quadrilogy may be the “most ambitious project… |
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Murray in talks to voice Garfield once more
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Bill Murray is in talks to voice Garfield again in the sequel to the hit 2004 film. Having already signed on for the sequel are… |
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Cover art unveiled for Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island 'Anniversary Edition' DVDs
Ultimate Disney has cover art for the ‘Kermit’s 50th Anniversary Edition’ DVDs of Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. These single-disc titles, along with The Muppet Movie and The… |
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The Penguins of Madagascar opens
The Penguins of Madagascar opens in theaters everywhere today, playing on roughly 3,600 venues, Box Office Mojo is reporting. The movie has been faring fairly decently with critics, earning a… |
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Pieces of Cars; the Toy Story 3 that Jobs and Lasseter want
…Story 3, wanting their own idea for the sequel to be brought to the big screen- an idea that revolves around Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl, rather than Woody or Buzz…. |
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The Simpsons: Season Six now on DVD
The sixth season of The Simpsons was released on DVD yesterday, and reviews have been popping up across the net. IGN has reviewed the set, with the review praising the… |
