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 holiday-themed episode for December 10; and a two-part...[read more]

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"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 create the trailer for the on-line multiplayer game DC Universe...[read more]

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National Film Board of Canada Releases Acclaimed iPhone App Reported by Ed Liu on 11-11-2009 10:37 AM

The National Film Board of Canada has released a new iPhone app, NFB Films, designed to allow full and free viewing of more than 800 of the NFB's library of award-winning and acclaimed movies. The...[read more]

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NY Times on "Epic Mickey" Makeover for Disney's Icon Reported by Ed Liu on 11-06-2009 3:16 PM

The New York Times has taken a look at Epic Mickey, the upcoming Disney video game designed by Warren Spector (Deus Ex) which will "re-vision" Mickey Mouse (free registration required). The video...[read more]

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"Halo Legends" Anthology DTV Coming February 9, 2010 Reported by Ed Liu on 11-06-2009 12:32 AM

Warner Home Video has officially announced that they will release Halo Legends on DVD and Blu-ray disc on February 9, 2010. The discs will contain seven new stories based on the best-selling Halo...[read more]

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Pittsburgh ToonSeum Grand Opening at New Location on November 14, 2009 Reported by Ed Liu on 11-05-2009 1:13 PM

The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh's Museum of Cartoon Art, will be moving to its new location in Pittsburgh's Cultural District at 945 Liberty Avenue in the Bruno Building, Downtown. Its grand opening slated...[read more]

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Suspended Animation Gallery Opens to Showcase Disney Artists' Personal Works Reported by Ed Liu on 10-29-2009 3:34 PM

The Suspended Animation Gallery has opened its virtual doors at SuspendedAnimationGallery.com. The gallery was founded by Tenny Chonin, former Director of Artist Development at Walt Disney Animation...[read more]

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Fox Sets World Record for Tallest Ice Sculpture with "Ice Age 3" Scrat Reported by Ed Liu on 10-29-2009 12:28 PM

A new world record has been set for the tallest ice sculpture by a 48-foot 8-inch sculpture of Scrat the squirrel from the Ice Age movies, in an event held in conjunction with the release of Ice Age...[read more]

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Tinker Bell Named "Honorary Ambassador of Green" at the UN Reported by Ed Liu on 10-29-2009 11:16 AM

At a special ceremony at the United Nations in New York City, Disney's Tinker Bell was named the "Honorary Ambassador of Green" by the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Communications and...[read more]

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Briefly: 2009 EFA Awards; ATHF Holiday Album; West & Plympton Together Again Reported by Ed Liu on 10-28-2009 5:29 PM

* The Europe Film Academy has announced the nominees for the best animated feature film for the 2009 European Film Awards: Finland's Niko & The Way To The Stars, Ireland's The Secret of Kells, and...[read more]

Finalists Selected for Aniboom Marvel Motion Comics Competition Reported by Ed Liu on 10-28-2009 5:15 PM

Aniboom has announced that the top 5 finalists have been selected in their Marvel motion comics competition. The work of each finalist can be seen on the Aniboom web site while each expands their...[read more]

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Kirstie Kelly & Disney Team for Wedding Gowns Inspired by "Princess & the Frog" Reported by Ed Liu on 10-19-2009 12:14 AM

Disney Consumer Products and fashion designer Kirstie Kelly will be producing a coture wedding gown inspired by Princess Tiana, the newest Disney Princess and the star of the upcoming The Princess...[read more]

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Marge Simpson to Appear on November 2009 Cover of "Playboy" Reported by Ed Liu on 10-09-2009 1:46 PM

Iconic cartoon mother Marge Simpson will be appearing on the cover of Playboy magazine's November 2009 issue (on newsstands October 16, 2009), as well as in a 3-page pictorial inside the magazine....[read more]

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New York Comic-Con Hosts "One Year Out" Party on October 8, 2009 Reported by Ed Liu on 10-03-2009 5:29 PM

The New York Comic-Con will be celebrating a "One Year Out" party on October 8, 2009, to celebrate its move to October 8-10, 2010. The celebrations will be held from 6:00 - 10:00 PM at the Bowlmor...[read more]

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Toon Zone Interviews Darrell Van Citters on Making of "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" Reported by Ed Liu on 10-02-2009 12:17 AM

If you were to run an informal sidewalk survey, the overwhelming majority of the public would probably say either A Charlie Brown Christmas or How the Grinch Stole Christmas. While those specials are...[read more]

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