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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
