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Ex-SNLer Slate to Write New ‘Looney Tunes’ Feature

September 21, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

A new hybrid live-action/animated feature film written by an ex-SNL cast member is the next step for Warner Bros.’ famous Looney Tunes franchise. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has hired Jenny Slate, a cast member from the 2009-10 season of Saturday Night Live, to write a script for [...]

3-D ‘Lorax’ Comes to 269 IMAX Screens

February 28, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The latest 3-D CG flick from Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, will come to IMAX March 2, opening on 269 domestic screens simultaneously, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The IMAX launch will be concurrent with the film’s North American wide release. In addition, Lorax will open in seven [...]

‘Ugly Americans’ Returns June 30 on Comedy Central

June 28, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Comedy Central’s Ugly Americans returns for a wet, hot summer of zombie-loving good times with affable human social worker Mark Lilly (voiced by Matt Oberg), along with his creature cohorts of demons, wizards and robots. The original, animated comedy returns with 10 half-hour episodes beginning on Thursday, June 30 at [...]