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INTERVIEW: “Madagascar” Back In Theaters For 20th Anniversary
Directors Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell reflect on making the star-studded comedy classic, which spawned two sequels, aĀ PenguinsĀ spinoff film, TV shows and holiday specials. And is a new installment is on the way?
REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

REVIEW: Disney’s “Zootopia 2”

Avatar photoMartin Goodman|
January 1st, 2026
"Zootopia 2"Ā restores Disney to the pinnacle of animated filmmaking. Read our review here.
Blu-Ray Announcement: “Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault – Volume 2” Going on Sale March 24th

Blu-Ray Announcement: “Looney Tunes Collector’s Vault – Volume 2” Going on Sale March 24th

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
December 23rd, 2025
Here comes another helping of Looney Tunes vault rarities – over fifty classic cartoons each marking their first time as part of a remastered Blu-ray WB cartoon collection, with some unseen in decades.

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Silent Cartoon Restorations highlight ā€œAnimatus Eventusā€

On Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 11th, 2018 at 2:00pm the Riverside Philharmonic Presents ā€œAnimatus Eventusā€ – an all animation program with live musical accompaniment by the Riverside Philharmonic. It will feature the premiere of Mark Watters’ original score for a newly restored Walt Disney’s silent short, Alice’s Little Parade (1926). […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 20, 2018
Silent Cartoon Restorations highlight ā€œAnimatus Eventusā€

INTERVIEW: ā€œTrolls: The Beat Goes Onā€ Executive Producer Matt Beans

The animated feature Trolls is one of six new series that DreamWorks Television Animation has prepared for Netflix, and while it’s a slam dunk for tots, you might also like it more than you think. The TV version has the same elements of fantasy, music, goodness and niceness, but there’s a layer of character-driven comedy […]
Avatar photoGreg Ehrbar|January 18, 2018
INTERVIEW: ā€œTrolls: The Beat Goes Onā€ Executive Producer Matt Beans

TEASER: Warner Bros. “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies”

When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! Teen Titans GO! to the Movies finds the egocentric, wildly satirical Super Heroes in their first feature film extravaganza — a gleefully clever, tongue-in-cheek play on the super hero genre – complete with musical numbers. The theatrical film is being directed by Aaron […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|January 10, 2018
TEASER: Warner Bros. “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies”

Warner Animation Group Names Abbate and Leahy As Senior Creative Team

Warner Animation Group, the animated film production arm of Warner Bros. Pictures, has announced the appointment of two senior-level creative executives: Allison Abbate has been named Executive Vice President, and Chris Leahy has been named Senior Vice President. Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures shares oversight of Warner Animation Group with […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 14, 2017
Warner Animation Group Names Abbate and Leahy As Senior Creative Team

TRAILER: Universal’s “Woody Woodpecker”

One year ago we posted the Brazilian trailer for a live action/animation hybrid Woody Woodpecker feature. Well, “Guess Who?”… that feature makes its US debut on DVD on February 6th 2018, via Universal. Filmed in Vancouver and directed by Alex Zamm (Inspector Gadget 2), the movie stars Eric Bauza (Ren & Stimpy, Puss In Boots, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 13, 2017
TRAILER: Universal’s “Woody Woodpecker”

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television to Premiere Six Original Series in 2018

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television are set to release six new original series in 2018 beginning with Trolls: The Beat Goes On! premiering Jan. 19, 2018, exclusively on Netflix. The new slate includes series inspired by DreamWorks’ beloved animated films as well as classic properties including an all-new She-Ra. From executive producer Noelle Stevenson, the […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|December 13, 2017
Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Television to Premiere Six Original Series in 2018

FIRST LOOK: Disney’s new “Chip n’ Dale”

Today at Annecy International Animated Film Festival, Disney announced the original series Chip ā€˜n’ Dale is in production for the Disney+ streaming service and shared a first look at the logo for the upcoming original series Monsters At Work. Combining a traditional style of animation with contemporary, comedic narratives, Chip ā€˜n’ Dale is being directed […]