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I would LOVE to see an animated version of Beowulf and I'm sure I'm not alone in this.
There already is one out, but it wasn't made by Disney, though. It was made as an educational animated video for the classrooms of our youth years ago.
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At least their has been BIG pressure for Eisner to step down as head honcho. If only they would put good ol' Roy up there whenever he actually leaves.
What? You mean Roy Disney, Jr., the man responsible for cutting up classic Disney films and animated shorts over the past 5 or so years? Me no think so! _________________ Toonami visual schedule - UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2015
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Spike & Mike's is set to become an overnight sensation -- after a mere 25 years of successfully uniting independent animators with their audience.
A new book and long-term DVD deal with Shout! Factory Records are the latest projects to emerge from the influential traveling festivals created by Craig "Spike" Decker and the late Mike Gribble. It also acquired new shorts for this year's festival.
Shout Factory's deal is for a series of Spike & Mike's-branded DVDs during the next five years. "Full Frontal" and "Unprotected," the first two releases, each contain 30 animated shorts previously shown in Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation and feature work by Bill Plympton, Craig MacCracken and the Mondo Mini Shows creators, among others.
Garson Foos, president and general manager of Shout Factory, said at least five of the DVDs will showcase shorts from upcoming Spike & Mike's festivals.
"We love the whole spirit of Spike & Mike's and the independent, irreverent nature of it," Foos said. "He has a real guerrilla approach, and he's such a devoted cottage industry. It's a very strong brand."
Foos said that the DVDs will be promoted at all Spike & Mike's festival dates nationwide, supplemented by e-mail blasts, postcards and posters sent to targeted fans and retailers. Additional outreach will target colleges and morning radio personalities, combined with a three-week television ad campaign.
"We think Spike has the opportunity to blossom and reach a broader audience," Foos said.
Harry N. Abrams Inc. is the publisher of "Outlaw Animation: Cutting-Edge Cartoons from the Spike & Mike Festivals." The book by animation historian Jerry Beck, with an introduction by Todd McFarlane, documents Spike & Mike's ability to recognize and nurture talent.
Beck notes that the many well-known names who debuted at one of the Spike & Mike's festivals include Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Nick Park and Peter Lord of Aardman Animation, John Lasseter, Craig McCracken, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton and Mike Judge.
Pixar's Pete Docter, who directed "Monsters, Inc.," said the book was an excellent compendium of information about the "awesome films" that Spike & Mike brought to the public's attention. "I had always assumed that many of the artists who created these films were strange, cannibalistic, Satan-worshipping mole people, so it's comforting to read that this is not true," Docter added. "At least in most cases."
Decker has nearly finalized the next Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation, which will premiere in Los Angeles on Sept. 19. He said it will include "Here Comes Dr. Tran" by Breehn Burns, which comes "complete with 3-D glasses and is one of the funniest films I've ever seen in my life." Another short will be Tandem Film's "How to Cope With Death" by Ignacio Ferrerras, which Decker thinks "is a contender if they enter it for the Academy Awards."
He also confirmed that Spike & Mike's has purchased the series pilot "Sickcom," a comedy about a serial killer's family life that was written and directed by Robert Steven Rhine.
The timing for all this couldn't be better. In a completely unrelated development, MTV Networks' Spike TV just announced that it will showcase the best of Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation in six half-hour episodes.
Source: Reuters/Hollywood Reporter _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Wed Aug 27, 2003 6:08 am
Daikun
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Walt Disney Television International has acquired broadcast rights to Mainframe Entertainment Inc.'s animated Halloween special Scary Godmother Halloween Spooktakular (misspelling intended) for its channels in Asia, Latin America, Italy and Germany.
Based on the popular comics and children's books by award-winning artist and writer Jill Thompson, Scary Godmother is a whimsical CG animated story that follows the first trick-or-treating adventure of young Hannah Marie, who is being babysat by her meaner cousin one dark Halloween night. Unhappy to be saddled with Hannah, her cousin cooks up a scheme to frighten her, which backfires when Hannah gets help from her Scary Godmother and her quirky monster friends.
Mary Bredin, director of acquisitions and programming and part of the worldwide programming strategy of Disney/ABC Cable Networks Group said, "Mainframe's Scary Godmother has the right combination of spooky and sweet, with an abundance of personality. This charming special will fit right in with the high-quality, unique programming we take pride in offering."
As part of Popeye's 75th anniversary celebration, King Features Syndicate is producing a brand-new 3-D Popeye animated holiday special, the company says. The as-yet untitled special is being co-written by actor/comedian Paul Reiser (of Mad About You) and Jim Hardison. Reiser will co-executive produce the project with Rick Karo and Frank Caruso
Fox will broadcast the special in prime time during the 2004 holiday season, and Artisan's Family Home Entertainment label will release an hour-long version to DVD and VHS during the same period. The DVD will feature never-before-seen Popeye footage as well as classic material.
Production work is being handled by Mainframe Entertainment, the animation studio behind Reboot and MTV's Spider-Man series. Mainframe has also secured distribution rights in certain international territories, including television rights in Canada and DVD/VHS rights in the UK and Australia.
Daily Variety adds (via Cartoon Research) that the story will focus on Popeye's search for his long-lost father, Poopdeck Pappy, and that no major updates or revisions to the character are planned. Billy West will voice Popeye.
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Cartoon Network continued its run as the #1 ad-supported basic cable network in its prime time delivery of kids 6-11 and 2-11, the network says, as its delivery in each demographic rose by double digits.
The network's performance was helped by strong showings by both new and returning series. Teen Titans, Duck Dodgers, Kids Next Door and Samurai Jack were each the #1 basic cable shows in their time periods with kids 2-11, while SD Gundam Force has lifted Toonami's performance, as the new anime series raised ratings among kids 6-11 by 42% compared to the same time period last year.
Adult Swim also continued to do well, ranking #1 in its time slot for the delivery of men and adults 18-24.
[Source: Cartoon Network] _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:23 pm
Daikun
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According to Dark Horizons, Steven Spielberg is apparently considering directing a live-action movie based on Monkey Punch's Lupin the Third anime series. No details are given on the site. Gerald R. Molen, producer of Schindler's List (which was also directed by Speilberg), acquired the live-action film rights to Lupin the Third back in February.
Heh. Steven Speilberg is an anime fan. Who would've imagined that? _________________ Toonami visual schedule - UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2015
Sat Sep 13, 2003 6:05 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
Post subject: Re: Here's your chance, Spookmonkey!
Nobuyuki wrote:
Computer circuit maker AMD will sponsor the AMD Athlon 64 Processor Animation and Digital Film Contest, a global search for the best non-commercial animation and digital short films. Eligible participants can submit original 30- to 45-second, animations or digital short films for considerationin one of two categories: "Digital Cinematography" or "Computer Character Animation." Six semifinalists will be selected (three in each category) by AMD and a panel of experts. These six submissions will be re-rendered by AMD on an AMD Athlon 64 processor-based system at the conclusion of the contest.
Each grand prize winner will receive a desktop system based on the upcoming AMD Athlon 64 processor and $6,400 cash.
The contest is being held to coincide with the launch of AMD's new Athlon 64 processor.
Contest information and official rules can be found at the company's website.
Winners announced: (thanks to "Maxie Zeus" at Toon Zone )
Chip processor AMD has announced the winners of its Animation and Digital Film Contest.
* Grand Prize (Digital Cinematography): "1-May," Daniel Zdunczyk
* Semifinalist (Digital Cinematography): "Strange Ducks," Simon Kennedy
* Semifinalist (Digital Cinematography): "Enviros," Greg Leuenberger
* Grand Prize (Computer Character Animation): "Loco Melones," Izabela Bzymek
* Semifinalist (Digital Cinematography): "Toothfairy on the Prowl," Peter Donnelly
* Semifinalist (Computer Character Animation): "Awful Advertisement," Craig Sudac
Each grand prize winner will receive a desktop system based on the upcoming AMD Athlon 64 processor and $6,400 cash. Semifinalists will have their work made available at the contest website beginning September 23.
[Source: Business Wire] _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:04 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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posted at ANN on 2003-09-26 20:04:34
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FUNimation to release 44 Nelvana titles
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Corus Entertainment, the parent company of Nelvana, released a pair of press releases for their investors day yesterday.
Announced in the press releases is the launch of Nelvana Home Entertainment and a deal with FUNimation.
No specific purpose for the new division is announced in the press releases, although some details are given about the deal with FUNimation. They state that FUNimation, has acquired the rights to release 44 of Nelvana's back-catalog titles. Furthermore, "FUNimation also becomes a strategic partner on prospective new anime productions as well as a potential co-production partner."
A deal was also signed for UK based distributor Maverick to market 33 of Nelvana's titles in the United Kingdom.
More details on the Nelvana-FUNimation deal are expected shortly.
FUNimation already distributes numerous titles for 4Kids Entertainment.
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Maybe this means Sam & Max or Mad Jack DVD's in our future? _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:40 pm
Spookmonkey
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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nope, remember, they're still owned by disney. _________________ "Veni. Vedi. Spooki." - Julius Caesar
I came. I saw. I spooked.
(How much longer, God?!! *insert sounds of wailing and gnashing of teeth*)
:edit: A few hours later...
Wait a minute! Disney/Saban might hold broadcast rights, but that shouldn't necessarily keep Nelvana from releasing DVD's a la Bandai and Escaflowne. _________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Fri Sep 26, 2003 10:38 pm
dillpops
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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News story by dillpops:
Fans of Escaflowne in the UK, despite having six DVD's so far of uncut escaflowne containing the dub and a true subtitled versions are unfortunately still being kept in the dark about the next DVD which will complete the collection.
BUT NOT ANYMORE!
Yes, finally after almost half a year of waiting since DVD 6 was released, amazon.co.uk have announced release dates for the final two volumes of this fantastic series!
Both set for release on the 6th of October, these two volumes will finish the series that saw a full (although heavily cut) run on Fox Kids UK and released on DVD in the style that every anime should be given including:
-'Club Escaflowne' cast interviews
-textless opening and music videos
-trailers for other anime series
-proper subtitles and not just 'dub titles'
-unedited
It's not yet known what the extras will be on these final two volumes, fans are hoping for a glorius send of with the final DVD, cover below:
But it seems unlikely that they can expect anything more than the previous volumes, fortunately, the ownership of the full Escaflowne series will be enough to statisfy myself and most fans.
All we can hope for now is a DVD release of the movie sooner rather than later.
In other UK Escaflowne news, the manga is also now available to buy in translated format for fans of the show, even though the story my differ fans of the show will no doubt enjoy seeing the similar story and mecha desgins in beautiful detail. _________________ rednekbob9: 1: You're Female
rednekbob9: 2: You're Internet-able
rednekbob9: 3: You like anime
rednekbob9: you're automatically a perfect match
rednekbob9: run like hell
Sat Sep 27, 2003 3:42 am
Daikun
Joined: Nov 02, 2002
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Take a look at the tentative DVD cover for that Lion King 1½ movie that Disney announced over a year ago (courtesy of Animated Movies):
And we all thought it was going to be a sequel to the first movie and a prequel to the second. Disney really had us fooled.
The Timon & Pumbaa Movie is a more fitting title for it. _________________ Toonami visual schedule - UPDATED AUGUST 2, 2015
Wed Oct 01, 2003 4:25 am
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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From ADV's e-newsletter, October edition:
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ANIME NETWORK NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH TIME WARNER
Anime Network, the first television channel in North America dedicated to Japanese animation, has announced the network's launch on Time Warner Cable's iControl interactive platform for video on demand service is now available in the following markets.
* Cincinnati, OH
* Laredo, TX
* La Feria, TX
* Rochester, NY
* Portland, ME
* Shreveport, LA
* Corpus Christi, TX
* Memphis, TN
* San Antonio, TX
* Nederland, TX
* NE Syracuse, NJ
* Chatsworth, CA
* C. Syracuse, NY
* El Paso, TX
* Gardena, CA
* Garden Grove, CA
* Kimberly (Green Bay), WI
* Lincoln, NE
Anime Network's eye-grabbing Japanese animated content will continue to roll out to viewers in additional cities SOON!
_________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
Thu Oct 02, 2003 2:13 pm
Nobuyuki
Joined: Nov 07, 2002
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Clipped from this week's Right Stuf newsletter:
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*** Porco Rosso Premier! ***
Disney will soon be premiering the next Ghibli film, Porco Rosso! It'll be showing
next Tuesday (Oct. 14th) at the Austin Film Festival. If you're going to be in the
area, definitely stop by!
The dub will feature Michael Keaton as Porco, Cary Elwes (the hero in The Princess
Bride and Robin Hood: Men in Tights) as Donald Curtis, Kimberly Williams-Paisley
(Hercules, Spirited Away) as Fio, and Susan Egan (Spirited Away) as Gina. Should
be an interesting mix...!
*** GTO - It's Showtime! ***
Tokyopop has announced that GTO, the story of the punk who would be teacher, is
coming to Showtime's SHO Next channel! All 43 episodes will be aired, starting
November 3rd at 9PM Eastern. So don't be late - this is the class no anime fan
should miss!
_________________ "When I became a man, I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up."- C.S. Lewis
"Superman can't be emo. He can't cut himself."-CP
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