Hello Aloha (1952) - Goofy Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 19, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Goofy takes a vacation in "Hello Aloha" and finds out that maybe the islands are not all that they are cracked up to be.
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DreamWorks Animation takes part in Chinese venture
February 18, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced Friday that it has agreed to form a joint venture with China Media Capital, with plans to include Shanghai Media Group and Shanghai Alliance Investment, Ltd., to establish the leading China-focused family entertainment company.
The Henpecked Rooster (1933) - Noveltoons Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 18, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Herman the mouse first appeared in the Noveltoon "The Henpecked Rooster" before being paired with Katnip and getting his own series.
"The Smurfs" nominated for 3 Kids' Choice Awards
February 17, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Columbia Pictures' partly animated "The Smurfs" has nabbed three nominations for the Kids' Choice Awards: Favorite Movie, Sofia Vergara for Favorite Movie Actress, and Katy Perry for Favorite Voice in an Animated Movie.
Is My Palm Read (1933) - Betty Boop Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 17, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: A great example of how racy a pre-Hayes Code short could be, "Is My Palm Read" features Betty Boop in her birthday suit. Don't believe us- watch it.
Disney actor and narrator Laurie Main dead at 89
February 16, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Australian-born actor Laurence "Laurie" Main, the voice of Dr. Watson in the 1986 Disney cartoon movie The Great Mouse Detective, died February 8 in Los Angeles. He was 89.
Marvel, DiC Storyboard Artist Judie Martin dies
February 16, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Judie Martin, a storyboard artist for several studios from 1986 to 2000, died January 28. Her age was not immediately available. During her career, she worked for DiC, Marvel, Filmation, Graz Entertainment, Universal, Disney and Warner Bros.
Dad red-faced as blue movie replaces "The Smurfs"
February 16, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
He played something blue on the screen at his kid's birthday party, but it wasn't The Smurfs.
Gift Wrapped (1952) - Looney Tunes Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 16, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: I wonder what Sylvester wants for Christmas? Watch "Gift Wrapped" and see what he gets!
Wanda Sykes Top Appear In Bubble Guppies Special
February 15, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Actress/comedian Wanda Sykes makes a splash as the voice of a mean witch in the first-ever hour-long special of Nickelodeon’s top-rated CG-animated preschool series, Bubble Guppies, premiering Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8:00 p.m. In “Bubble Puppy’s Fin-tastic Fairytale Adventure,” preschoolers will join the characters on a fairytale-themed adventure through an enchanted underwater world.
Disney's Wreck-It Ralph Concept Art
February 15, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
We now have a peek at Disney's next animated feature, Wreck-It Ralph. Walt Disney Animation Studios has posted three pieces of concept art to their Facebook page, and we have added the images to the Pictures Page of Wreck-It Ralph's page at BCDB.
Cinderella (1951) - Disney Studios Feature Length Theatrical Animated Film
February 15, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: One of the classic Disney feature films, "Cinderella" retold the classic story Cendrillon by Charles Perrault.
Simpsons To Hit 500; Groening Donates 500
February 14, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Episode 500 of "The Simpsons" set to air Sunday on Fox. Show creator Matt Groening will celebrate the milestone by donating $500,000 to the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. The money will endow the Matt Groening Chair in Animation, financing visiting master artists to instruct students in the school's animation program.
Jonathan Demme Lands Financing For Animated NO Story
February 14, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Jonathan Demme is perhaps best known for directing the thriller Silence of The Lambs. One thing he is not known for is his animated films. That looks to change with his pending adaptation of Dave Eggers' post-Hurricane Katrina book "Zeitoun." First announced nearly three years ago, the project hasn't had much movement since and Demme has been busy knocking out a number of documentaries, including two centering on Neil Young in addition to his latest, "I'm Carolyn Parker." But it seems like "Zeitoun" is finally going to be moving forward, as financing has kicked things into motion.
Bugs Bunny's Valentine (1979) - Animated TV Special
February 14, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: In celebration of the date, we present "Bugs Bunny's Valentine" and we wish you a happy Valentines Day.
"Tangled" tune by Menken and Slater gets a Grammy
February 13, 2012 · Mr. Clevland
A song from the Disney movie "Tangled" received one of those mini-phonographs Sunday night at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, held at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Irish actor David Kelly, "Grandpa Joe," dies at 82
February 13, 2012 · Paul Anderson
David Kelly, a mainstay of Irish stage and screen, has died in hospital after a short illness, Ireland's RTE network reported Sunday. He was 82.
"Rango," "Morning Stroll" winners of BAFTA Awards
February 13, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Gore Verbinski's "Rango" was named Best Animated Film at the Orange British Academy Film Awards, held Sunday at the Royal Opera House in London's Covent Garden.
Bah Wilderness (1943) - Barney Bear Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 13, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Barney Bear was a popular series in the forties, and "Bah Wilderness" was a great short from this series. Watch it today.
Whitney Houston, pop singing superstar, dead at 48
February 12, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Pop music queen Whitney Houston, often referred to as "The Voice" in recognition of her astounding vocal talent until drugs ruined her career, has died, publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday. She was 48.