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"Red Garden" Blooms

Reported by Christopher Glennon on 11-20-2009 1:26 AM

Often, a show will come along that has a really good premise but which ultimately fails in its execution. You watch it and realize something's not quite right, and you can't understand...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.


 

DC Comics

'Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths' Writer and Cast Interviewed

Reported by Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton on 11-19-2009 10:48 PM

The recent print edition of "Life Story: Film Fantasy" magazine has buried in it a feature article on the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis...[read more]

Discuss this news in The DC Animation Forum.


 

News

Ralph Bakshi on a Career with "Mighty Mouse," "Fritz the Cat," and More

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-19-2009 4:46 PM

Fulle Circle Productions has posted an interview with Ralph Bakshi, primarily focusing on his work on The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse...[read more]

Discuss this news in Retro: Classic Cartoons.


 

Pixar

Hollywood Reporter Goes Behind the Scenes of "Up"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-19-2009 4:46 PM

As part of their coverage of the Academy Awards Nomination process, the Hollywood Reporter has taken a look behind the scenes at Disney/Pixar's Up, noting...[read more]

Discuss this news in Disney/Pixar Forum.


 

Disney

Bret Iwan is the New Voice of Mickey Mouse - Updated

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-19-2009 3:40 PM

Disney fan site LaughingPlace.com is reporting that former Hallmark Illustrator Bret Iwan has been named as the new voice of Mickey Mouse, replacing...[read more]

Discuss this news in Disney/Pixar Forum.


 

News

'Rocky & Bullwinkle' Celebrate 50 Years

Reported by Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton on 11-19-2009 1:24 PM

ABC introduced television audiences to the now-famous cartoon moose and squirrel when "Rocky and His Friends" premiered on November 19th, 1959.

The show's...[read more]

Discuss this news in Retro: Classic Cartoons.


 

DVDs

"Up," "G.I. Joe" Top DVD/Blu-Ray Sales Charts

Reported by Craig "Voiceroy" Crumpton on 11-19-2009 1:23 PM

Video Business reports:

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Pixar’s $293 million-grossing blockbuster hit Up soared to the top of the DVD and Blu-ray Disc sales...[read more]

Discuss this news in DVD Discussion.


 

FUNimation

FUNimation Announces New February Titles Including "Soul Eater"

Reported by Ian Lueck on 11-19-2009 10:32 AM

Soul Eater, a shonen action/fantasy series from BONES (Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran Host Club) makes its R1 DVD debut on 2/9/10 in a Part 1...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.


 

Reviews

"Dragonball" Seasons 1 and 2: No Z Is a Welcome Blessing

Reported by Duke on 11-19-2009 12:46 AM

Travel back in time with me. Back to when the word "Saiyan" had never entered people's vocabulary. Back to when Master Roshi was the strongest fighter...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.


 

Movies

Golden Globes to Take 5 Nominees for Best Animated Feature

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-18-2009 4:15 PM

The Golden Globe Awards are matching the Oscars by expanding the number of nominees for the Best Animated Feature to five, up from the three...[read more]

Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.


 

Cartoon Network

James Arnold Taylor on Voicing Obi-Wan Kenobi on "Star Wars: The Clone Wars"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-18-2009 4:14 PM

The Great Falls Tribune has spoken with actor James Arnold Taylor about his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Star Wars: The Clone...[read more]

Discuss this news in Cartoon Network Cartoon Forum.


 

Movies

Toronto Star on Voice Recording for "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-18-2009 4:07 PM

The Toronto Star has examined the unusual process used by director Wes Anderson to record the vocal performances for Fantastic Mr. Fox, starring...[read more]

Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.


 

PBSKids

New Episodes of "WordGirl" in Nov/Dec 2009; "Word Hunt" iPhone App

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-18-2009 12:10 PM

Scholastic Media and PBS Kids have announced new episodes of their hit series WordGirl, with a new episode airing on November 23, 2009; a...[read more]

Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.


 

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon Announces Thanksgiving 2009 Weekend Programming

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-18-2009 12:09 PM

New episodes of hit shows mark Nickelodeon's Thanksgiving weekend programming, starting November 26, 2009. The network will launch on...[read more]

Discuss this news in Nicktoons.


 

Reviews

"The Tower of Druaga": No Fools' Gold in This Dungeon

Reported by Maxie Zeus on 11-18-2009 1:03 AM

The Tower of Druaga won't be winning any prizes for novelty, and it starts to run out of inspiration before it hits its climactic twelfth episode. But...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.


 

DC Comics

"DC Universe Online" Trailer Animation Contest Launches on Facebook

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 5:00 PM

Variety reports that Sony Online Entertainment is teaming with Mass Animation for a contest hosted on Facebook that will allow fans to...[read more]

Discuss this news in Video Games.


 

Movies

LA Times on the Hopes Pinned to James Cameron's "Avatar"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 5:00 PM

The Los Angeles Times has taken a look at James Cameron's Avatar and the hopes many in the industry have pinned on it to "transform 21st century...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Entertainment Board.


 

Movies

LA Times on Wes Anderson and "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 4:59 PM

The Los Angeles Times has taken another look at Wes Anderson's animation debut with Fantastic Mr. Fox (free registration required), noting the director's...[read more]

Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.


 

Disney

Slesinger Family Sues Disney Again Over Unpaid Pooh Royalties

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 3:35 PM

The family of the late Stephen Slesinger is suing the Walt Disney Company again over unpaid royalties relating to Winnie the Pooh, even though...[read more]

Discuss this news in Disney/Pixar Forum.


 

TV

SyFy Launches "Outer Space Astronauts" on December 8, 2009

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 3:35 PM

The SyFy cable network will be premiering a new animated series titled Outer Space Astronauts on December 8, 2009, at 9:30 PM (Eastern/Pacific). The...[read more]

Discuss this news in The toonzone - General Animation Discussion.


 

Reviews

"Comic Party Revolution": Bad Comic, Boring Party, Failed Revolution

Reported by Duke on 11-17-2009 1:51 AM

There have been many, many anime series over the past couple decades that have spoofed the otaku subculture. Some have done it harshly, some...[read more]

Discuss this news in The Anime Forum.


 

Adult Swim

Cartoon Network Launches Manufacture-on-Demand DVD Program for Adult Swim

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-17-2009 12:21 AM

Cartoon Network Enterprises has launched a new initiative that will allow customers to create fully customized...[read more]

Discuss this news in Adult Swim.


 

DC Comics

Stan Berkowitz Receives WGA West Animation Writer's Award

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-16-2009 2:32 PM

Stan Berkowitz has been awarded the Writers Guild of America, West Animation Writers Caucus’ twelfth annual Animation Writing Award in recognition...[read more]

Discuss this news in The DC Animation Forum.


 

Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon Animation Festival Announces 2009 Winners

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-16-2009 12:44 PM

Nickelodeon has announced the winners of its 2009 Nickelodeon Animation Festival winners. The grand jury award of $10,000 went to Bianca...[read more]

Discuss this news in Nicktoons.


 

Disney

Rosario Dawson, Jim Belushi, Giada DeLaurentiis to Guest on "Handy Manny"

Reported by Ed Liu on 11-16-2009 12:43 PM

Disney has announced details of several guest stars slated to appear on Handy Manny, including Rosario Dawson, Giada De Laurentiis,...[read more]

Discuss this news in Disney/Pixar Forum.


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