Monthly Archives: July 2011

SPA developing “Chickenhare” animated feature film

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Paul Anderson

Sony Pictures Animation and Dark Horse Entertainment will develop an animated feature film based on the Dark Horse graphic novel series Chickenhare by Chris Grine, SPA president Michelle Raimo-Kouyate announced Wednesday.

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South Park heads to Comic-Con, marking 15th season

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ethan Minovitz

Fans will be transported into the world of “South Park” as they walk into the 15,000-square-foot Ultimate Fan Experience located at 450 2nd Avenue (at 1st Avenue & J Street), just outside the San Diego Convention Center.

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Tee For Two (1945) — Tom and Jerry Theatrical Cartoon

Posted on July 21, 2011 by DaveK

The first Tom and Jerry cartoon with a sports theme was “Tee For Two” from 1945

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Deal signed for live-action “Captain Planet” movie

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Ethan Minovitz

Cartoon Network has signed a development agreement with action-adventure producer Don Murphy and partner Susan Montford and their company Angry Filmworks to develop a live-action motion picture based on groundbreaking, environment-saving animated hero Captain Planet And The Planeteers, Stuart Snyder, president and COO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.‘s Animation, Young Adults and Kids Media division, announced Tuesday.

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Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi (Spirited Away) (2001)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DaveK

CotD: Two Studio Ghibli films released today; We picked “Sen To Chihiro No Kamikakushi” (Spirited Away) to look at and to make it two Miyazakis in a row!

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CN’s “Adventure Time” comes to San Diego Comic-Con

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ethan Minovitz

Cartoon Network will transport fans attending San Diego Comic-Con International to the unpredictable and exciting world of Adventure Time.

Other Cartoon Network series will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con International, with talent and giveaways at convention panels including the action of Ben 10, Generator Rex, Young Justice, Green Lantern: The Animated Series, ThunderCats and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and the antics of comedy hits like Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, The Problem Solverz and The Looney Tunes Show.

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Gake No Ue No Ponyo (2008) — Feature Length Theatrical

Posted on July 19, 2011 by DaveK

CotD: A lot of choices available today, but we shall go with “Gake No Ue No Ponyo” Miyazaki’s last feature film.

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Looking for “Pooh”? Find it way down in 6th place

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ethan Minovitz

Oh bother! “Potter” positively pulverized “Pooh” at the box office over the weekend, with Disney’s latest incarnation of the “hunny”-loving bear opening in sixth place.

Winnie The Pooh made only $8 million in North America. Even though it’s a month old, Cars 2 was a rung higher at No. 5. The Pixar-Disney sequel collected $8.3 million — $12.4 million internationally.

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