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Adult Swim’s ‘Squidbillies’ Wiggle Home on DVD

animation_magazine - June 20, 2011

America's favorite hillbilly squids are back. Leading this week's animation-related home video releases is Squidbillies, Vol. 4 (Warner Bros., $19.97), collecting all 10 episodes from the...

Features

New Official Trailer for ‘The Muppets’

animation_magazine - June 20, 2011

The buzz is building for the return of Jim Henson's The Muppets to the big screen with the release of a new official trailer. The...

Festivals & Events

Nick’s ‘Penguins,’ ‘Fanboy’ Win Daytime Emmys Honors

animation_magazine - June 20, 2011

Penguins of Madagascar was a huge hit for Nickelodeon at the 38th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, taking home a half-dozen awards. The show, spun off...

Features

‘Green Lantern’ Lights the B.O. Lamp with $52M Opening

animation_magazine - June 20, 2011

The superhero visual-effects 3D extravaganza Green Lantern won the top spot at the box office this weekend even as the big-screen debut of the...

People

13 Animators, 12 VFX Artists Invited to Join AMPAS

animation_magazine - June 17, 2011

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 13 animators, 12 visual effects artists and a total of 178 filmmakers and film...

Festivals & Events

Sony Ready to Celebrate Global Smurfs Day June 25

animation_magazine - June 16, 2011

Sony Pictures Animation is looking to make this the Smurfiest summer ever, releasing July 29 a major 3D Smurfs movie and declaring June 25...

Home Entertainment

‘Lion King’ PSA Lifts Dads for Father’s Day

animation_magazine - June 16, 2011

With Father's Day this weekend, Disney has lent the characters and footage from The Lion King to a public-service announcement for fatherhood.gov, the National...

Features

WB Seeks Bright Debut for ‘Green Lantern’

animation_magazine - June 16, 2011

After years of waiting, Green Lantern arrives in theaters this weekend as Warner Bros. looks to turn DC Comics' emerald warrior into a major...

Licensing

‘Toy Story 3’ Wins Top Licensing Award of 2010

animation_magazine - June 15, 2011

Toy Story 3 was presented the Best Licensed Program of the Year Award by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association at the Licensing International...

Features

Cast, Composer Added to Laika and Focus’ ‘ParaNorman’

animation_magazine - June 15, 2011

ParaNorman, the next 3D stop-motion animated feature from Laika and Focus Features, has added composer Jon Brion to its ranks, as well as cast...

Features

First Look: ‘John Carter of Mars’ Poster

animation_magazine - June 15, 2011

Disney has released a teaser poster that offers the first look at John Carter of Mars. Here it is: John Carter of Mars is directed by...

Festivals & Events

Rule Revisions Affect Animation, VFX Oscar Noms

animation_magazine - June 15, 2011

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revised its rules for animated features, visual effects and best picture for the 84th annual...

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