The Buzz: April 2004
Simpson's Cast Has Fox Scrambling
The six voice actors that have made up the cast of The Simpsons for fifteen years has been holding out for a pay raise and not been at work for a month. USA Today reports that Fox is now scrambling to come up with contingency plans as the delay in production will soon result in a major disruption to their Sunday night line up. Options at this point include everything from recasting the show to cancelling it.
posted: Apr 23, 2004 by athena
Okay, NOW it has Been Released
I was beginning to wonder if Clifford's Really Big Movie was ever going to make it to theatres since for the longest time its official site said it was going to be released February 20th. I just found out as of today it is out in limited release. Early reviews I've read say this is not one that will likely keep adults entertained but is good for the preschool to grade one set.
posted: Apr 23, 2004 by athena
Mulan returning to DVD
Fans of Mulan will be pleased to know that the movie will be released this fall as a 2-Disc Special Edition DVD set. It will be coming out alongside Aladdin which will also be getting a Special Edition treatment this year.
posted: Apr 23, 2004 by athena
Caught in the Web
I think one of the most fascinating things about the animation industry of the last decade or two is that we're starting to see strong studios popping up all over the place. Where animation once tended to be one style and one voice, we're starting to get a whole spectrum of movies--everything from Japanese anime slipping into the North American mainsteam to lesser known European films like Kaena: The Prophecy and The Triplets of Belleville making their way across the sea as well. In a similar vein, let me introduce to you the Spainish animation company filmax whose current projects include the recently released 2D feature El Cid and upcoming 3D features Pinocchio 3000 and Donkey Xote. Check out the trailers section of their website for a sneak peek.
posted: Apr 19, 2004 by athena
Home on the Range Tops Box Office Last Week
Animation Magazine reported on Friday that Home on the Range held the #1 spot in the box office all last week despite a lack luster opening weekend. It has since slipped after the release of 'Kill Bill Vol.2' this past weekend, but is still managing to hang on to a spot in the Top 5.
posted: Apr 19, 2004 by athena
Short clip from Miyazaki's next film
A few tidbits of news regarding Miyazaki's next film, "Howl's Moving Castle" in the form of an article on FilmForce and a 20 second preview clip on Online Ghibli. It will be released in Japan sometime this fall however no word yet on when it will make it to North America.
posted: Apr 19, 2004 by athena
