Monthly Archives: March 2009
TRUCKERS Gets SLUMDOG Treatment
According to AWN, DreamWorks has brought on Simon Beaufoy, writer of SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, to write the feature adaptation of the popular children’s novel TRUCKERS. DreamWorks picked up the rights for TRUCKERS back in 2001, and have had several writers … Continue reading
MONSTERS VS. ALIENS Takes Box Office Top Spot
Dreamwork’s film MONSTERS VS. ALIENS won the number one spot on the box office this weekend, making it the biggest opening so far this year. Grossing $58.2 million, MONSTERS is a good sign for other 3D movies slated for this … Continue reading
The Animation Michelangelo
It seems that April is the month for celebrating the fathers of the animation industry. Along with Jules Engel, Milt Kahl’s life is being honored at a centennial celebration of his own. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is presenting, “Milt Kahl: … Continue reading
Cartoon Network Releases New Slate
According to Entertainment News International, Cartoon Network announced an ambitious new programing slate for the 09-10 season. At their Upfront presentation, CN unveiled 19 new programs in the works making this the biggest new content commitment in CN history. “Last year, we outlined … Continue reading
Jules Engel Honored
Late and great Disney animator, Jules Engel, will be honored at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on April 18th. The fete is in honor of the animator’s 100th anniversary of his birth, and will be celebrating his life and his … Continue reading
PONYO Comes to US
AWN reports that Disney has announced that Miyazaki’s latest film PONYO ON THE CLIFF BY THE SEA will have its U.S. release on August 14th. The new english dub will executive produced by John Lasseter and Hayao Miyazaki himself, so … Continue reading
TCM Offers Up Chuck Jones Childhood
Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday night will premiere a new short documentary on the life of Animator Chuck Jones. The film begins at 8pm (ET) and is titled “Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood.” Following the documentary will be eleven Chuck … Continue reading
Sam Fell Goes From Mice to Demons
Variety reports that Sam Fell, the director of of FLUSHED AWAY and THE TALES OF DESPEREAUX, is signed on to direct DEMONKEEPER. Based on the book by Royce Buckingham, the movie will tell the story of …a Seattle teen who … Continue reading
Cannes Opens with UP
Pixar’s UP will be the first animated film, and 3D to boot, in history to kick off the Cannes film Festival. This is not the first time that animation made a splash at Cannes, but capturing the opening night is … Continue reading
Mr. Magoo Mourns
AWN reports that co-creator of Mr. Magoo and screenwriter, Millard Kaufman died Saturday at the golden age of 92. Aside from penning for cartoons, Kaufman was a celebrated live action screenwriter and script doctor for MGM for over a decade. Kaufman was … Continue reading
