The Buzz: January 2005
Disney: Going, going....
If you've been putting off picking up certain Disney DVD's and VHS, you might want to do it now. Disney have announced that they're pulling their entire Lion King range from DVD, including all editions and both sequels, at the end of January, and that they won't be re-issuing any of their "classics" (not clear which titles/editions this means) on DVD until their preferred 'Blu-Ray' DVD format takes on in the home market. In addition, Amazon are reporting that as of Jan 31st, Disney are pulling several of their VHS titles for good. These include Lady and the Tramp II , Jungle Book II, Fantasia 2000, 101 Dalmatians II and Sleeping Beauty that we know of.
posted: Jan 27, 2005 by lupercal
And the Nominees are...
The nominees for the 77th Annual Academy Awards have been released.
in the category of Best Animated Feature Film
in the category of Best Animated Short Film
Additionally, The Incredibles is nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing. The Polar Express is also nominated for Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing.
posted: Jan 26, 2005 by athena
Attention Balto fans!
The latest release in the Balto saga--Balto III: Wings of Change--will be airing on the Cartoon Network (in the US) on January 30th at 12:00pm ET. It will be coming out on video/DVD in North America on February 1st.
posted: Jan 26, 2005 by athena
Trailer for The Corpse Bride
Fan of Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, and the animation in The Nightmare Before Christmas? Well, have we ever got the right movie for you. Coming to theatres this Halloween, The Corpse Bride follows the tale of a man who accidently weds a corpse. You can catch the first trailer for the movie on Apple.com.
posted: Jan 21, 2005 by athena
Religious groups target SpongeBob video as 'pro-homosexual'
Religious groups are targeting a music video created to promote tolerance of others. The video features SpongeBob along with other cartoon characters and celebrities as they sing "We Are Family." These religious groups contend that the video is 'pro-homosexual' and it is 'brain-washing' children. How is SpongeBob pro-homosexual? Apparently his relationship with Patrick the starfish has been deemed too affectionate for two male characters--or at least a sponge and a starfish. Articles available on CBC.ca and BBC News
posted: Jan 20, 2005 by athena
New short film for Incredibles DVD
Fans of The Incredibles will be in for a special treat when the film comes out on video/DVD on March 15th. The release will feature a short film titled Jack-Jack's Attack which reveals the adventures of Jack-Jack and his poor babysitter, Kari, as the baby discovers his latent superpowers. Read more about the short and the features on the upcoming DVD on USATODAY.com.
posted: Jan 18, 2005 by athena
Screencaps from Stitch Has a Glitch
Ultimate Disney has some screencaps from the latest Lilo and Stitch direct-to-video sequel, Lilo and Stitch 2: Stich has a Glitch. The DTV will be coming out for Fall 2005.
posted: Jan 18, 2005 by athena
Incredibles II? With Brad Bird?
According to Brad Bird, some sequels are best left unmade but some sequels--such as Pixar's Toy Story 2--are actually a pretty good idea. He told the Los Angeles Daily News that he would love to return to the world of The Incredibles just because he loves the characters so much. However, for him to return to work on the sequel, it would have to be the right story. Will Disney and Pixar agree? Who knows.
posted: Jan 15, 2005 by athena
Sneak Peek at the Wallace and Gromit movie
Now available on iFILM is a short featurette on The Making of Wallace and Gromit. The movie, which'll be arriving in theatres this fall, follows the adventures of Wallace and Gromit who are on the trail of a vegetable thief out to ruin their town's great vegetable festival.
posted: Jan 10, 2005 by athena
