Peter Breck, Nick in "The Big Valley," dead at 82
February 12, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Longtime character actor Peter Breck, best known for playing Victoria Barkley's (Barbara Stanwyck) middle son Nick on The Big Valley, died Monday.
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Anne Mailheau, 94, was longtime Disney assistant
February 12, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Anne Rose Mailheau, an executive assistant in the animation industry at Walt Disney Studios for many years, died January 17 in Rancho Mirage, California. The Palm Desert, California resident was 94.
Miley Cyrus checking out of "Hotel Transylvania"
February 12, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Selena Gomez is replacing Miley Cyrus as the voice of Dracula's teenage daughter Mavis in Hotel Transylvania, the representative for star Adam Sandler confirmed.
Duck To The Future (1988) - DuckTales Cartoon Episode Guide
February 12, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: DuckTales was the Disney Studios' first daily animated series syndicated for TV; "Duck To The Future" was one of the first episodes in this groundbreaking series.
Ottawa animation festival issues call for entries
February 11, 2012 · Paul Anderson
The Ottawa International Animation Festival is announcing its worldwide call for entries for its 2012 festival, taking place September 19 to 23 in Canada's National Capital Region.
Muslim pleads guilty over Web "South Park" threat
February 11, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Muslim convert Jesse Curtis Morton pleaded guilty Thursday to using a Web site he created to post threats against South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
A Scooby-Doo Valentine (2005) - What's New, Scooby-Doo? Cartoon Episode Guide
February 11, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: A lot of cartoons released today- 5 Simpsons, and 5 Looney tunes! We are going with "A Scooby-Doo Valentine" as an early VD present to our readers!
Robichaux, Susser to rewrite live "Jetsons" movie
February 10, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
The duo of Van Robichaux and Evan Susser has been hired by Warner Bros. to rewrite its live-action movie version of Hanna-Barbera Studios series The Jetsons.
The Grasshopper And The Ants (1934) - Silly Symphonies Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 10, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: Featuring the Frank Churchill song "The World Owes Me A Living" "The Grasshopper And The Ants" Pinto Colvig wrote the lyrics; he also wrote the lyrics for "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf."
"Rango" wins four Visual Effects Society Awards
February 9, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
"Rango" was the evening's most honored project at the Visual Effects Society's 10th Annual VES Awards, held Tuesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Alleged "Elmer Fudd" bank robber appears in court
February 9, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Called the "Elmer Fudd" bandit due to his recognizable hunting garb, an alleged serial Clark County, Washington bank robber made his first appearance Monday in court.
Sean Lennon to direct L.A. Animation Festival
February 9, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
The Los Angeles Animation Festival announced Tuesday that it has enlisted longtime LAAF supporter Sean Lennon as artistic director and will honor Bill Plympton at this year's event.
Ali Baba Bunny (1957) - Merrie Melodies Theatrical Cartoon Series
February 9, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: A cartoon version of the Hope/Crrosby Buddy pictures "Ali Baba Bunny " paired Bugs against Daffy... and anyone knows who will win that match up.
Rio, Cleveland Show nominated for Genesis Awards
February 8, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
Twentieth Century Fox's "Rio" and an episode of the FOX network's The Cleveland Show are among the eclectic field of 58 nominees for the Genesis Awards, presented by the Humand Society of the United States.
NYF Television & Film Awards announces finalists
February 8, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Numerous animated entries are among the finalists for this year's New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards, now in its 55th year of honoring the world's best TV programs and films.
"Simpsons" declares war after Iran bans its dolls
February 8, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
The heat is on after an Iranian government-affiliated agency added dolls of Simpsons characters to its blacklist of toys.
Attack Of The Drones (2005) - Looney Tunes Cartoon Series
February 8, 2012 · Dave Koch
CotD: One of a series of 6 "Larry Doyle" Looney Tunes, "Attack Of The Drones " never made it into theaters (even more were never even finished!).
Fox forges new unit for Saturday night animation
February 7, 2012 · Mr. Clevland
Building on its more than 20 years of animation domination, Fox Broadcasting Company has created a new unit to oversee the development and production of alternative animated series, shorts and user-adapted material for a brand new late-night animated programming block and new digital multi-platform network, FOX president of entertainment Kevin Reilly announced Sunday.
Ghibli's Arrietty has record-breaking U.S. release
February 7, 2012 · Ethan Minovitz
"The Secret World of Arrietty" will open on at least 1,200 screens in the United States, more than any previous Studio Ghibli film. Disney, which distributes Ghibli pictures in North America, had Ponyo (2008) open on about 900 screens. Also in comparison, Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) opened on 750 screens.
NickToons to Premiere Monsuno
February 7, 2012 · Paul Anderson
Nicktoons launches Monsuno, a half-hour action-adventure series debuting with two back-to-back episodes on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 8:00 p.m. In the 52-episode series, the fate of the world lies in the hands of a group of heroic kids who wrestle with the power to command and battle creatures called Monsuno.