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‘The Simpsons’ Snubs Fox News
Well in line with its tradition of subtle (and not so subtle) irreverence, Matt Groening’s The Simpsons blasted its host channel’s Fox News during the network’s 25th anniversary special programming on Sunday. The dig came at the end of a re-run of the toon’s first episode, when an end card [...]
Classic Signs Partners for Masters of the Universe’s 30th
By the power of Grayskull! Classic Mattel toy line Masters of the Universe is turning 30?! Yep, and Mattel and global media company Classic Media have announced a new host of consumer products cohorts to help kick off the celebrations. New partners include DC Entertainment, New Era Cap Co., Skinit, Funko, [...]
Calabash Explores 3D with ‘Dora’
Nickelodeon’s hit kids show Dora the Explorer has a whole new dimension to experience thanks to Calabash Animation, the award-winning Chicago-based studio led by Wayne Brejcha and Sean Henry. Calabash partnered with Nick to create the show’s new minute-long opening. Check it out here: http://www.calabashanimation.com/videos/552_Dora_s7_Open_web.ogv Working with character animation created [...]
Warner Serves Up Deluxe ‘Green Eggs & Ham’
Warner Home Video is preparing a hearty helping from the Dr. Seuss library with the release of Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham and Other Stories Deluxe Edition—a collection of favorite animated tales available on Blu-ray for the first time, out June 26. The collection will include Green Eggs and [...]
Dushku is She-Hulk in New Disney XD Show
The upcoming Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. set to join Disney XD’s Marvel block next year will feature the voice talents of actress Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as She-Hulk. At least according fellow voice actor Adrian Pasdar, who leaked the info to IGN.com in a recent [...]
Burton Judging ‘Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Art
As part of the ramp-up to the June 22 release of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, 20th Century Fox is offering an artistic challenge to fans, and the top five entries as voted by the public will be presented to director Tim Burton himself for final judgment. The grand prize winner [...]
Free ‘Family Guy’ MMO in Open Beta
Billed as the world’s first MMLOL (Massively Multiplayer Laugh-Out-Loud) game, Family Guy Online from Twentieth Century Fox and Roadhouse Interactive has moved into open beta! The game will bring to 3D life the characters and locations from Seth MacFarlane’s hit animated comedy series, Family Guy, which airs on Fox. Visit [...]
‘Bambi,’ ‘Beauty’ Return to Disney Vault
Time is running out to grab your Diamond Edition DVD/Blu-ray sets of the Disney classics Bambi and Beauty and the Beast, which will return to the Disney Vault on April 30, 2012. Building on the 3-D theatrical re-release, Beauty and the Beast (1991) Diamond Edition presents the acclaimed film in [...]
DreamWorks Joins Wal-Mart’s Disc-to-Digital Service
DreamWorks Animation (Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon) has signed up with Wal-Mart Stores’ plan to help home audiences convert their DVD collections to online film libraries, the AP reports. DreamWorks head Jeffrey Katzenberg says the new “Disc to Digital” service will aid consumers in adjusting to [...]
‘Postman Pat’ Film Gets Release Date
Iconic children’s character Postman Pat will make his big screen debut in the U.K. on May 24, 2013. The stereoscopic 3-D CG-animated Postman Pat: The Movie will hit theaters thanks to Icon Film Distribution, Lionsgate U.K., Classic Media and Rubicon’s RGH Entertainment. The film take on Pat is being directed [...]
Jon Vitti to Pen ‘Angry...
Emmy-winning writer Jon Vitti, who has worked on hit toons The Simpsons and...
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+ Canadian indie Guru Studio and publishing partner Immedium have released a...
