Monthly Archives: December 2008

’9′ Trailer Released

AWN reports that Apple has just posted the trailer for Shane Acker’s ’9′.  The 2005 short-turned-feature sports the voice talents of John C. Reilly, Elijah Wood, and Jennifer Connelly; and is produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. ’9′ is slated to … Continue reading

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Some CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Cheer

AWN reports that A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS producer Lee Mendelson was recently interviewed on the internet radio show TV Time Machine.  Jim Benson hosted this one-hour trip down memory lane behind the beloved Christmas special. “The Charlie Brown shows continue … Continue reading

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MADAGASCAR 2 Bringing Home the Bacon

WALL-E may be leading the animation pack for awards and accolades, but MADAGASCAR 2 is the big earner at the international boxoffice this holiday season.   Not really surprising considering WALL-E had a summer release.  However, with the Christmas week upon us, … Continue reading

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Red Rocket Goes Worldwide

AWN reports that Red Rocket Games has launched into the worldwide game market focusing on small, casual gaming for handhelds, iPhone, and internet.  Co-founders Jung Suh and Scott Yu brought together US game design and Asia’s internet game innovations to create a company … Continue reading

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New Saturday Mornings for The CW

AWN reports that 4Kids Ent. has revealed their new line up for Saturday mornings on The CW television network.  January 3rd starts the new cartoon block running from 7am till 12pm. On that date, CHAOTIC: M’ARRILLIAN INVASION and SONIC X, two of … Continue reading

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A Good Year for Nick ant SciFi

AWN reports that 2008 was the best year for ratings in their 29 year history. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, nearly ten years on the air, will be the top ranking show for kids 2 to 11. Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group’s television … Continue reading

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Bashir’s Folman Buys Rights to Sci-fi Story

According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Waltz with Bashir” director Ari Folman has just acquired the rights to a short story titled, “The Futurological Congress”.  The story is from science fiction writer Stanislaw Lem, and [Folman] intends to write the screenplay … Continue reading

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Laika Shakes Up Slate, Lays Off 65

According to AWN, Laika the Oregon studio bought by Nike giant Phil Knight, is cutting back its staff.  65 people have been let go which means the company will be left with 280 employees, and their advertising division will not … Continue reading

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‘Bakugan’ Goes to the Big Screen

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Universal and Stuber Productions have picked up ‘Bakugan Battle Brawlers’, a Japanese anime and toy craze, to put on the big screen. They are entering into deal with Spin Master, the toy company responsible for … Continue reading

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4KIDS Staff Layoffs

AWN reports that 4Kids Entertainment will be laying off 15 percent of its staff across the board. As a result of the staff cuts, 4Kids will be incurring severance costs of approximately $375,000 in the fourth quarter of 2008. The … Continue reading

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