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Month: March 2007 (Page 3 of 5)

Man claims rights to SpongeBob

March 12, 2007 / / 0 Comments

In 1991 Troy Walker created Bob Spongee, a sponge who had eyes, legs and arms. He lived on Apple Street with his wife, Linda, and their daughter, Bubbles.

He also produced 1,000 dolls that he sold in flea markets and through the mail.

“They took all of it,” Walker said this week. “I sold the Bob Spongees all throughout Northern California. It obviously fell into the hands of one of the producers of the show. It’s a clear pattern of duplication.”

Walker has demanded $1.6 billion in damages. Nickelodeon will not comment on pending litigation, a spokeswoman wrote in a statement.

Source: Inside Bay Area

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Toy Story 3 set for 2010 release

March 9, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Millions cried today when Disney announced that Toy Story 3 won’t be released until 2010. Three long years of waiting to see what Woody and Buzz are up to. At least we’ll have other upcoming Pixar films such as Ratatouille, Wall-E to ease the pain of waiting.

Disney also confirmed that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will be back for the starring roles. If you’ve been keeping up with the Toy Story 3 news, you might remember that both Tom and Tim had said they would not voice the characters if Pixar wasn’t involved. Disney, at one point, had started work on Toy Story 3 without Pixar. Now that Disney owns Pixar, the rightful studio has taken over development.

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Nick announces new shows, renews others.

March 9, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Nickelodeon has announced it is adding three new animated series to its 2008 schedule: The Umizumiz, Bubble Guppies and Making Fiends. Nick also announced new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, and Dora the Explorer.

“Our goal is always to give preschoolers, kids and tweens the very best programming in television, and to combine fresh new creative ideas with enduring hits that kids love,” said Tom Ascheim, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Nickelodeon Television. “SpongeBob is number-one with kids and Dora is tops with preschoolers, so we’re going to give them more, as well as new episodes of their favorite live-action and animated shows. And we are very excited about the new shows that will be joining the lineup this year.”

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Jason Lee cast as Chipmunks dad

March 9, 2007 / / 0 Comments

It was announced recently that “My Name Is Earl” star Jason Lee will play the role of David Seville in the upcoming live-action/animated “Alvin and the Chipmunks” film, set for release on December 14 release through Fox.

Ross Bagdasarian Jr., son of the “Chipmunks” creator, will produce, along with his wife, Janice Karman. Tim Hill (“Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties”) will direct and Fox Animation will take care of the hard part.

Source: Yahoo

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DreamWorks announces Tintin movie

March 9, 2007 / / 0 Comments

DreamWorks has reportedly committed to making at least one film featuring Tintin, although it has not yet been decided which of the 24 comic books will be adapted for the project.

NICK RODWELL, head of Herge Studios, said “If movie number one works, we will continue.” Tintin first appeared in a Belgian children’s newspaper in 1929. It went on to become a comic book series and an animated TV show.

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Interview: Southland star Ben McKenzie talks ‘Batman: Year One’

March 9, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, Batman: Year One arrives October 18, 2011 on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD, On Demand and for Download. Batman: Year One will also be available in a special download-for-purchase early window starting October 11 through iTunes, Xbox Live, Zune, VUDU HD Movies and Video Unlimited on the PlayStation Network & Sony Entertainment Network.

Following his initial recording session for Batman: Year One, McKenzie took some time to discuss the film, the character, Adam West and more…

What was your initial reaction to being offered the role of Batman?

BEN MCKENZIE: When I got the offer for Batman: Year One, I was very excited because I really like this particular take on Batman. It’s a darker take – a Frank Miller take – on the origin story. And I think it’s fun to play the character in a way that it is more reminiscent of his being a real vigilante. He’s a tough, tortured soul who is exacting revenge upon a criminal element that took something very important away from him. As an actor, this role gives you a little bit more backstory, so you have the chance to play him as a real person, albeit a person who is a little bit mentally unstable, perhaps, but heroic nonetheless. It’s exciting to get to play a character who is so specifically intense and unusual.

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Doomsday first PG-13 animated Superman movie

March 8, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Warner Bros. Animation will release a new Superman movie titled SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY on September  18th. The direct to DVD movie will be the first PG-13 rated animated SUPERMAN film .

Adam Baldwin will voice Superman, Anne Heche will voice Lois Lane and James Marsters will voice Lex Luthor.

SUPERMAN DOOMSDAY is based on DC Comics’ THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN, quite possibly one of the best known comics ever.

Source: AWN

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What’s New Scooby-Doo debuts on DVD

March 8, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Warner Home Video has released the complete first season of What’s New Scooby-Doo? on DVD for a reasonable $19.98.

The set includes all 13 episodes from the first season along with a bonus Valentine’s Day episode.

“We are delighted to offer the entire premiere season of WHAT’S NEW SCOOBY-DOO? on DVD together for the first time,” commented Dorinda Marticorena, WHV vp, Kids and Sports Marketing. “The SCOOBY-DOO franchise continues to be popular among consumers of all ages. We’ve had great success with the 10 previous volumes of this series, and we felt the timing was right to release a season set. We think families everywhere will love to watch the spooks, scares and mysteries unravel on this entertaining DVD.”

Source: AWN

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Peter Pan ads on Tomatoes

March 7, 2007 / / 0 Comments

Apparently Disney really wants to sell a ton of Peter Pan DVDs. A reader over at the Consumerist sent in an image of a Peter Pan sticker ad on a tomato. The sticker reads “Now on 2-disc DVD Disney’s Peter Pan.” – Whatever works I guess… even if it doesn’t make much sense. Unless they’re going after moms all over the country in hopes that they’ll drive to the nearest retailer and pick up Peter Pan for their kids.

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