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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Takes the Top Prize at the Annies

February 3, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Disney’s underdog hero Wreck-It Ralph had a sweet night at the Annie Awards on Saturday (February 2) as it took home the prize for Best Animated Feature. The film’s helmer Richard Moore also won for Best Director. The acclaimed movie, which has made over $368.4 million globally, was also honored [...]

40th Anniversary Annies Hosts Are Announced!

January 29, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan 2 Comments divider image

The 40th Annual Annie Awards have revealed which names from the toon biz will be hosting honors at the awards ceremony on Saturday, February 2 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The lucky fellows are former Annie Awards host and movie reviewer Leonard Maltin, and voice actors Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche. [...]

Sony Sets New Release Date for ‘Cloudy’ Sequel

October 16, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Sony has set September 27, 2013 as the release date for its much-anticipated sequel, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. This is roughly the same weekend that the studio released its blockbuster hit Hotel Transylvania this year. Directed by Genndy Tartakovksy, the light-hearted spookfest has made over $152.3 million [...]

Video: ‘Gravity Falls’ Gaming Parody, Premieres Sept. 14

September 13, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

If you love classic video games, then this Friday’s all-new episode of Gravity Falls is for you. Titled “Fight Fighters,” the episode features guest voice Brian Bloom as Rumble McSkirmish, a fighting-game character who comes to life to defend Dipper Pines after he is challenged to a video game battle [...]

Sony Announces Full Cast for ‘Cloudy 2'

August 21, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

Sony Pictures Animation has reassembled the all-star, comedy voice cast of the animated hit Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs for Cloudy 2: Revenge of the Leftovers, set for release in 3D on February 7, 2014. The sequel is directed by Cody Cameron (whose story artist credits include Shrek, Madagascar, [...]

Disney Channel to Premiere ‘Gravity Falls’ in June

May 20, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Disney Channel plans to launch its hot new 2D animated series Gravity Falls officially on June 29, with a special sneak peek on June 15. The show, which centers on the adventures of a twin brother and sister who spend summer with their kooky great uncle in a mysterious Oregon [...]

Fox Adds Nine Episodes to Season 2 of ‘Bob’s Burgers’

October 31, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

Fox has decided to supersize the second season of Bob’s Burgers, adding nine more episodes to its initial order of 13. The series is set to return in January. “Last season, Bob’s Burgers infused our Sunday lineup with a fresh new voice that was fully embraced by our Animation Domination [...]

Fox Gives ‘Bob’s Burgers’ a Second Season

April 7, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Fox has ordered a second season of the animated comedy series Bob’s Burgers. “Bob’s Burgers has proved to be a perfect neighbor to our slate of fan-favorite animated families this year,” said Kevin Reilly, president of entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Co. “The series has found its own really unique, irreverent voice [...]