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New Updates on ‘Pinocchio’ and ‘Maleficent’
It’s been a heavy news period regarding Warner’s upcoming live-action adaptation of Pinocchio and Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. First up, director Tim Burton has expressed interest on Warner Bros.’ take on Pinocchio, and he seems to want Robert Downey, Jr. to play the wooden boy’s dad Geppetto, according to The Hollywood [...]
Who Won The 2011 Animated B.O. Derby?
Now that we have embarked on a brand new year, it’s a good time to look back and see how our favorite animated movies performed at the box office in 2011. Here’s a quick snapshot of the year in toons, which also includes the average critical reactions as compiled by [...]
Simon Said
One of the true pioneers of comic books, Joe Simon, passed away last week at the age of 98. Unlike his early creative partner Jack Kirby, Joe never worked directly in the toon trenches, though Captain America, the character he co-created with Kirby in 1941, has certainly been animated, first [...]
Paley Center Presents Special ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Night
L.A. residents will get the chance to attend a special premiere screening of the new Fox-TV animated series Napoleon Dynamite on Wed. Jan. 11th at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. Slated to appear in person are actor/exec producer Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro), Tina Majorino [...]
Russell Brand to Get Animated for Fox
Fox TV and Chernin Entertainment are working on an animated series based on the life of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, the trades reported yesterday. The show will be written by Dan Fybel and Rich Rinaldo, who also write and exec produce Fox’s Sunday night toon Bob’s Burgers. Brand, [...]
‘Kung Fu Panda 2,’ ‘Family Guy: 9′ Land on DVD
It’s a big week for popular toons on DVD/Blu-ray as DreamWorks’ acclaimed Kung Fu Panda 2 (Paramount Home Ent.) and Family Guy: Season 9 (Fox) both arrive in stores and online on Tuesday. Directed by talented DreamWorks veteran Jennifer Yu Nelson, Kung Fu Panda 2 finds our warrior Po (Jack [...]
15 Pics Make the First VFX Oscar List
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected for consideration for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 84th Academy Awards: The films are listed below in alphabetical order, followed by releasing studio in the U.S. In early January, the members of the [...]
‘Simpsons,’ ‘Futurama,’ Ben 10 Get WGA Noms
The Simpsons, Futurama and Ben 10 have received nominations for Best Animated Show from the Writers Guild of America (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE). The winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 19, 2012, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and [...]
Fox Develops ‘Ice Age’ Live Tour
As Fox gets ready to deliver the fourth installment of the popular Ice Age franchise next July, it’s also partnering with Stage Ent. Touring Prods. to produce a live show based on the movies. Set to debut at London’s Wembley Arena in November of 2012, the show will travel to 30 [...]
Hot New Discs: ‘Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘Ice Age Special’
If the upcoming Steven Spielberg upcoming feature The Adventures of Tintin has whetted your appetite for other versions of Herge’s comicbook character, we’ve got just the DVD for you this week. Shout Factory! has released a new disc featuring Season One of Nelvana’s traditionally animated series based on the franchise, [...]
‘Star Trek’ Beams...
Paramount’s Star Trek Into Darkness landed on top of the domestic box office...
Universal Releases New Clip...
Universal has released the first clip from Illumination’s eagerly anticipated...
