"The Lion King" takes Broadway's box-office throne
April 10, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Based on Disney's 1994 movie of the same name, The Lion King is the new ruler of Broadway, having now outgrossed The Phantom of the Opera.
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"The Lorax" at #5 abroad, "The Pirates!" at #10
April 10, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Universal's 3-D animated film "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" was in fifth place overseas this past weekend, drawing $11.7 million from 3,925 venues in 49 countries.
The Barber Of Seville (1944) - Woody Woodpecker Cartoon Series
April 10, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: The first Woody Woodpecker cartoon directed by James (Shamus) Culhane, "The Barber Of Seville" was also the first to use the famous opening where Woody pops out of a tree stump, animated by Emery Hawkins.
Señor Droopy (1949) - Droopy Theatrical Cartoon Series
April 9, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: The last collaboration between director Tex Avery and animator Preston Blair was on "Señor Droopy".
The Mansion Cat (2001) - Tom and Jerry Episode Guide
April 8, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: The first new Tom and Jerry short in 34 years, "The Mansion Cat" was first shown on the one-year anniversary of Boomerang, Cartoon Network's "24-hour commercial-free classic animation cable/satellite network.
Brave New Character Posters
April 7, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
PIXAR's next release is nearly upon us, and we are getting a bit more artwork to support that release. Pixar just popped up with some new posters for Brave, and a little bit more of a look at the new characters that come with the story.
The Rowdy Ruff Boys (1999) - The Powerpuff Girls Episode Guide
April 7, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Created by Craig McCracken, The Powerpuff Girls and "The Rowdy Ruff Boys" also proved a solid series for Genndy Tartakovsky and Paul Rudish to work on their aniamtion chops.
IFC heading "Out There" for 2012-13 season
April 6, 2012 · Paul Anderson
At IFC's first-ever Upfront event in New York, the network unveiled its 2012-13 original programming lineup, which includes a new scripted comedy, the animated series Out There.
Jeff Foxworthy, friends voice CMT's Bounty Hunters
April 6, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
CMT has picked up the network's first-ever animated project, Jayson Dinsmore, executive vice-president of programming and development, announced Wednesday during the network's annual upfront presentation. Executive producers Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will voice characters on the series Bounty Hunters, scheduled to debut on CMT in 2013.
Betty In Blunderland (1934) - Betty Boop Cartoon Series
April 6, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Babe Ruth makes a cameo appearance as Tweedledum and Tweedledee in "Betty In Blunderland". Also look for Ed Wynn in this short.
French say "non" to underwater SpongeBob statues
April 5, 2012 · Paul Anderson
SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends live in the submarine city of Bikini Bottom -- but they won't get a residency permit in France.
"Hop" now available on TWC's Movies On Demand
April 5, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Time Warner Cable is now offering its digital TV customers the animated film Hop on Movies On Demand.
The Crystal Brawl (1957) - Popeye the Sailor Cartoon Series
April 5, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Famous Studios moved toward a thicker ink line and more limted animation with "The Crystal Brawl".
Cartoon Network marks its 20th with new shows
April 4, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Having its best first quarter with kids in prime in five years (up 28% vs. 2011) and showing the most gains compared to the competition in the kids space, the network's afternoon Upfront presentation held at New York's Roseland Ballroom paid tribute to the past and present with a full orchestra playing classic Cartoon Network TV theme songs and live performances from the creative talent behind the hit animated comedy series Adventure Time and Regular Show.
The Incident At Tower 37 (2009) - College Project
April 4, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: A ten-minute HD animated film, written and directed by Chris Perry, "The Incident At Tower 37" is a poignant look a man's relationship with the environment.
Animator, 17, with autism honored for social good
April 3, 2012 · Paul Anderson
With the CDC report released last week that one in 88 American children now have some form of the autism spectrum, the Goody Awards will presenting 17-year-old visual effects animator Dani Bowman, who is autistic, with a Golden Goody (award for doing social good) in April.
"Pirates! Band of Misfits" opens at No. 4 abroad
April 3, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
A co-production by Britain's Aardman Animations and Sony Pictures Animation, The Pirates! Band of Misfits opened to collect $7.8 million over the weekend, placing fourth among films overseas.
Super-Rabbit (1943) - Merrie Melodies Cartoon Series
April 3, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: An apparent parody of the Fleischer/Famous Studios "Superman" cartoons, "Super-Rabbit is also reminiscent of Super Mouse (later to become Mighty Mouse
Brendan And The Secret Of Kells (2008) - Feature Length Film
April 2, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Once an Academy Award Nominee for Best Picture, "Brendan And The Secret Of Kells was produced with a combination of 2D and 3D animation techniques.
1910 color animated film may be world's earliest
April 1, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Notations by a pioneering filmmaker suggest that a color animated film may have been made in 1911, predating the earliest previously known example by over a year, the New Zealand Film Archive announced Friday.