Dr. Toon Turns 10: A Manifesto
Dr. Toon reminisces about the highlights of his AWN column, which turns 10 this month.
Category: 2D
Spider-Man 4 released as IMAX Film in 2011
IMAX Corp. and Columbia Pics have announced that SPIDER-MAN 4 will be released to IMAX theaters simultaneously with the film's worldwide release on May 5, 2011.
Berg Set to Command Battleship
Variety reports Universal has confirmed HANCOCK helmer Peter Berg as the director onboard BATTLESHIP.
Princess and the Frog Graces D23
Judging by what was screened Saturday at THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG D23 panel, 2D animation is definitely back at Disney.
Marvelous Previews Subtitled Koihime Muou
Enter the world of the Han Dynasty as up and coming Japanese Anime distribution company, Marvelous Entertainment Inc., and the number one online destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment, Crunchyroll, are set to stream the action packed/comedic/fantasy fan-favorite KOIHIME MUSOU (episodes 1-4; subbed) to Crunchyroll Anime Members and fans worldwide starting Saturday; Sept. 12, 2009 at 5pm PDT.
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King of the Hill Finale That Almost Wasn't
VARIETY reports that this Sunday's KING OF THE HILL finale almost didn't happen as planned.
The Missing Disney Uncovered in 'El Grupo'
Ted Thomas discusses the making of his new documentary, Walt & El Grupo, revealing a hidden chapter in the fabled life of Walt Disney.
VIZ Media's Naruto Shippuden Coming to Disney XD
In a landmark agreement, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that its animated series NARUTO Shippuden has been acquired by Disney-ABC Cable Networks Group for debut on Disney XD (www.DisneyXD.com) television channel beginning in October.
In Anime, Television, Anime, Television, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, North America
Aardman Using Nintendo's Flipnote to Make 12 Shorts
Starting on Sept. 16, the site Flipnote Hatena (http://flipnote.hatena.com/) will feature shorts made by Aardman Animations using Flipnote Studio, the free animation tool available for DSi.
In Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, 2D | Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Simpson's Writer Gets Sweet Revenge on TV Hating Jerk
Time's Nerd World blog has a hilarious dose of revenge from SIMPSONS' writer Matt Selman.
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Nick Programming Block Debuts in Hungary
MTV Networks International's Emerging Markets group is launching a Nickelodeon branded program block on leading commercial broadcaster TV2 in Hungary.
LucasArts Announces Lucid New Game
LucasArts today announced LUCIDITY, a new game under development from the LucasArts team that re-imagined THE SECRET OF MONKEY ISLAND.
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Warner’s New Division: DC Entertainment
With the DC Comics sale firmly in place, WB has created a new company known as DC Entertainment, notes the Hollywood Reporter.
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Princess and the Frog Event Goes Bicoastal
In celebration of Disney’s newest animated musical THE PRICESS AND THE FROG, Walt Disney Studios is opening its Burbank gates to the public for a once-in-a-lifetime advance special engagement, welcoming Disney fans to experience its newest animated musical comedy Nov. 25- Dec. 13, 2009.
Miyazaki tops himself again…
You know the tingles, that feeling running up and down your spine when you experience something awesome. Last month the Disney folks were kind enough to invite me to a preview of Ponyo – and I swear a day and half later the tingles were still with me.
Animated Shorts Celebration At DreamWorks
At the Dreamworks stop, Rick Farmiloe meets the filmmakers and hears about their thought process and methods of getting it on the screen. For him, this year the field was exceptionally strong, with every film being quite unique and different from the rest.
Disney Sneak Peeks Princess and The Frog at Red Stick Preview
The Ink and Paint Club held its premiere luncheon with Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Emily Hoppe on hand as the guest of honor. Hoppe, the studio’s senior manager of creative marketing outlined the role Disney and The Princess and the Frog, the studio’s first 2D animated film in five years, will play at Red Stick’s April festival.
Anima Mundi 2008: The Warmth of Brazil
From the shores of enchanting Rio to Sao Paulo’s urban hustle and bustle, I was lucky enough to attend Brazil’s 2008 Anima Mundi festival. This is the only festival I know about that starts in one city for a week and then moves to another town for another week of festivities. While this makes it one of the longest festivals, I think most people would want it to last even a little longer.
Book Review: 'The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917, Revised and Expanded Edition'
Anime expert Fred Patten checks out The Anime Encyclopedia: A Guide to Japanese Animation Since 1917, Revised and Expanded Edition to see if the authors have maintained its position as the go-to book for any questions on anime.
'Makin’ Toons' Book Review
Fred Patten takes a look at Allan Neuwirth's new book about the American animation industry.
Jerry Beck’s 'Outlaw Animation' Reviewed
Fred Patten takes a look at this new book cataloging Spike & Mike's festival compilations and well as other notable edgy indie shorts.
Fan Books Get Serious: 'Trigun Ultimate Fan Guide'
Why hasn't American animation followed suit? Fred Patten reviews the new Trigun Ultimate Fan Guide and wonders why U.S. series aren't similarly documented.
