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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Scrooge McDuck And Money (1967) — Disney Featurette
Huey, Dewey and Louie stop by to see Scrooge McDuck and ask for advice on making their savings grow; he tells them the history of money and the basics of economics. Various segments explain what a billion is, budgeting and how to save.
Disney stole my “Cars,” U.K. screenwriter charges
A British screenwriter has sought an injunction in United States District Court to prevent Cars 2 from leaving the lot.
Jake Mandeville-Anthony filed the claim this week. He’s suing Disney and Pixar, charging that the 2006 blockbuster Cars and its sequel — which is slated for theatrical release June 24 — are partially based on work he submitted in the early 1990s.
Artist Jean-Maxime Perramon dies in highway crash
Longtime Hollywood storyboard artist and animator Jean-Maxime Perramon died February 26 of injuries suffered when he was struck by a car on the shoulder of the Ventura Freeway (101 North) near Westlake Village, California to check his Ferrari, officials of the California Highway Patrol said. He was 63.
The Malibu resident was a storyboard artist for the 1987 Japanese-American series Bionic Six. He was also animation director for 2000’s The Tigger Movie and a visual designer for Jetsons: The Movie (1990). As well, he was a conceptual artist for the 1992 feature film FernGully: The Last Rainforest.
A Hare Grows In Manhattan (1947) — Merrie Melodies Theatrical Cartoon
While interviewer Lola Beverly visits Bugs’ Hollywood mansion, the famous bunny pops out in sunglasses and bathrobe. The story then travels backwards to the streets of New York. Bugs tells a story of his youth (especially his confrontation with a gang of dog toughs), and how he got his start in show business and became a star.
“Dragon” winner of Humane Society’s Genesis Award
Dragons, vampires and even some humans took home honors Saturday at the 25th Anniversary Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States.
DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon won in the Outstanding Feature Film category for its inspiring message about tolerance and respect for all living creatures.
Two Chips And A Miss (1952) — Chip an’ Dale Theatrical
Two Chips And A Miss (1952) — Chip an’ Dale Theatrical Cartoon Series
Unbeknown to each other, both Chip an’ Dale– feigning sleepiness and disinterest– sneak out of their tree to head downtown to the Acorn Club. Dressed in tuxedos, they meet the same pretty lounge singer, Clarice, who flirts and winks every chance that she gets. They both soon learn that they have the same date. Soon, all three are singing and playing their hearts out to a jazz beat.
Dumb-Hounded (1943) — Droopy Theatrical Cartoon Series
Dumb-Hounded (1943) — Droopy Theatrical Cartoon Series
Droopy tracks down escaped convict Wolf, and the chase leads all over the world. No matter where the Wolf tries to hide, Droopy is there to take him in. Of course, Droopy has a secret…
Taylor Swift joins voice cast for Seuss’ “Lorax”
Taylor Swift will voice dream girl Audrey in this, the third feature created by Illumination and Universal. Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment founder Chris Meledandri announced Thursday that she has joined the cast of the 3D-CGI feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
To be released March 2, 2012, the film is an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
English voice cast for Mia and the Migoo announced
Animation specialist GKIDS announced Tuesday the English-language voice cast for its award-winning animated feature Mia and the Migoo by French director Jacques-Rémy Girerd.
The new English-language version is produced by United States distributor GKIDS and Matthew Modine, and features John DiMaggio, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Modine, Wallace Shawn and James Woods. It introduces Amanda Misquez as Mia.
Funderful Suburbia (1962) — Modern Madcaps Theatrical Cartoon
Funderful Suburbia (1962) — Modern Madcap Theatrical Cartoon
Sequel to 1969’s “Nagagutsu O Haita Neko” (Puss In Boots), which also featured Pero. Pero became the mascot and symbol of Toei Animation.
The Three Musketeers In Boots (1972) — Feature Theatrical Cartoon
The Three Musketeers In Boots (1972) — Feature Theatrical Cartoon
Sequel to 1969’s “Nagagutsu O Haita Neko” (Puss In Boots), which also featured Pero. Pero became the mascot and symbol of Toei Animation.
Michael Gough, 94, was butler Alfred in “Batman”
British character actor Michael Gough, who portrayed butler Alfred Pennyworth in the first four of Tim Burton’s Batman movies, died Thursday. He was 94.
Gough came out of retirement in 2005 to work for Burton again, voicing Elder Gutknecht in Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Also for Burton, he voiced the Dodo Bird in last year’s Disney motion-capture film Alice In Wonderland.
West Coast hip-hop artist Nate Dogg dead at 41
California-based hip-hopper Nathaniel Hale, best known on stage as Nate Dogg, died Tuesday night due to complications from multiple strokes, his attorney, Mark Geragos, said. He was 41.
Hale had suffered from strokes in 2007 and 2008.
Bosko’s Easter Eggs (1937) — Happy Harmonies Theatrical Cartoon
Bosko decides to help his girlfriend Honey collect eggs to color for Easter. He and his dog Bruno have all kinds of trouble with the chickens. Bruno breaks the eggs that Bosko “wuz deliverin ta” Honey.
Fourth suspect arrested in Cinar fraud case
Quebec provincial police on Tuesday morning arrested the fourth and final suspect in a $120 million fraud case in connection with the downfall of Montreal-based animation studio Cinar.
Former Norshield Financial Group president John Xanthoudakis, 52, was arrested at Trudeau International Airport shortly before 9 a.m. He had arrived on a flight from Bermuda.