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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Big Mouse Take (1965) — Loopy de Loop Episode Guide
#CotD: From Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera first theatrical series on their own, “Big Mouse Take” was also their only theatrical series.
Lilo & Stitch (2002) — Disney Theatrical Film
#CotD: Disney’s second most commercially successful animated film of it’s time, “Lilo & Stitch” was unique in it’s throw-back watercolor backgrounds.
The Lion King (1994) — Disney Theatrical Film
#CotD: The most commercially successful animated film of it’s time, “The Lion King” was criticized by as being little more than an animated Hamlet.
Hercules (1997) — Disney Theatrical Film
Fox and Blue Sky Studios announce “Epic” casting
Twentieth Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios announced Thursday the voice cast for Epic, a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other.
Alan Horn named chairman of Walt Disney Studios
Former Warner Bros. Entertainment president Alan Horn has been named chairman of the Walt Disney Studios effective June 11, Walt Disney Company chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced Thursday.
Colbert, Janney join “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” cast
Stephen Colbert (“The Colbert Report”), Emmy winner Allison Janney (The Help, The West Wing), Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids, The Office), Ariel Winter (Modern Family) and Stephen Tobolowsky (Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Californication) have joined DreamWorks Animation’s Mr. Peabody & Sherman, which is now scheduled to be released on November 8, 2013, the studio announced Tuesday.
Grease (1978) — Paramount Pictures Theatrical Film
#CotD: A live-action film with an animated opening sequence, “Grease” was based in a Broadway play.
Kurenai No Buta (Porco Rosso) (1992) — Studio Ghibli Theatrical Film
#CotD: Originally conceived as a 45-minute in-flight feature for Japan Air Lines, “Kurenai No Buta (Porco Rosso)” became the fourth-largest animated box-office draw in Japanese history.
Madagascar 3 rules box office with $60.4M opening
Leading a hugely successful North American box office, DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted opened with $60.4 million over the weekend.
The House Of Tomorrow (1949) — MGM Theatrical Short
#CotD: The first of four of Tex Avery’s “Tomorrow Themes” cartoons, “The House Of Tomorrow” was a trend-setter predicting the future.
News Hound (1955) — Noveltoons Theatrical Short
#CotD: One-off character Snapper appeared in “News Hound” and then was dropped. Snapper did not make the grade.
The Wise Little Hen (1934) — Silly Symphonies Theatrical Short
#CotD: Donald got his start in “The Wise Little Hen” as really just a one off character. Who knew!
Tom Turkey And His Harmonica Humdingers (1940) — MGM Theatrical Short
#CotD: Hugh Harman directed “Tom Turkey And His Harmonica Humdingers” at the same time Hanna and Barbera were creating the first Tom & Jerry cartoon across the hall.
The Land Of The Lost (1948) — Noveltoons Theatrical Short
#CotD: “The Land Of The Lost” is the first of three cartoons that Famous Studios did based on this story.