The wait is almost over for five-time Emmy Award-winning Genndy Tartakovsky’s next animated series, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal. Fans were treated today to a newly released trailer of the steampunk fantasy tale produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The first two episodes will premiere Thursday, May 4th at midnight on Adult Swim and next day on the […]
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TRAILER: Genndy Tartakovsky’s “Unicorn: Warriors Eternal”
March 29th, 2023 
Jerry Beck 
Posted in Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, WB Animation (TV) 
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INTERVIEW: Previewing Pixar’s “Elemental” With Pete Sohn And Denise Ream
March 29th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Earlier this week I visited Pixar for the first time. It was an “incredible” experience, especially getting to see four scenes from the studio’s upcoming feature Elemental, which opens in theaters on June 16th. I also interviewed director Pete Sohn (The Good Dinosaur) and producer Denise Ream (Cars 2) about this rom-com based on the […]
TRAILER: Pixar’s “Elementals”
March 28th, 2023 Jerry Beck Check out a brand-new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, an all-new original feature film that transports moviegoers to an extraordinary place called Element City, where a host of elements live and work. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, p.g.a., and executive produced by Pete Docter, “Elemental” features a screenplay by John Hoberg […]
TRAILER: Dreamworks “Trolls Band Together”
March 28th, 2023 Jerry Beck Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together. The new feature is steered by returning director Walt Dohrn and producer Gina Shay, and is co-directed by Tim Heitz (head of story, Trolls World Tour). It will be released in theaters on November 17th. After […]
Warner Archive Collection Announces “Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice” blu-ray
March 28th, 2023 Jerry Beck Good news for Physical Media collectors – Warner Archive Collection is giving its fiercest collectors their choice of rare titles in the Looney Tunes catalog. Announced by George Feltenstein (and yours truly) earlier today on The Extra’s podcast, a new 20-title collection, Vol. 1 of a new series called Looney Tunes Collector’s Choice, is expected […]
INTERVIEW: Andy Samberg And Neil Campbell Unveil “Digman!”
March 20th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Emmy and Critics Choice winner Andy Samberg and his Brooklyn Nine-Nine writer/producer pal Neil Campbell are the creators of new adult comedy series Digman! It premieres this Wednesday March 22nd at 10:30pm (right after South Park) on Comedy Central. Digman! is about an archaeologist on a mission to make a comeback. In this Animation Scoop […]
REVIEW: Netflix “The Magician’s Elephant”
March 16th, 2023 Martin Goodman Fairy tales have been genuinely magical of late. First, we got the charm, humor, and animation brilliance of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish, an overwhelming critical and box office success. Then, in early 2023 we are treated to The Magician’s Elephant, helmed by first-time director Wendy Rogers. Rogers has been involved with animation and […]
TRAILER: “Rugrats” Season 2
March 16th, 2023 Jerry Beck Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for season two of the original animated series Rugrats, following the iconic babies – Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil – as they explore the world and beyond from their wildly imaginative point-of-view. The series will premiere the first 13 episodes of the second season […]
INTERVIEW: A New Side Of The King With “Agent Elvis”
March 15th, 2023 Jackson Murphy After years in development, Sony Pictures Animation and Titmouse’s new adult action comedy series Agent Elvis finally debuts this Friday March 17th on Netflix. Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey voices secret agent Elvis Presley in a fun, high-energy, unpredictable show that celebrates The King… and has Presley family approval. Showrunner, head writer and EP Mike […]
And The Oscar Goes to… Del Toro’s “Pinocchio” and “The Boy, The Mole…”
March 12th, 2023 Jerry Beck In case you missed it – and it seems many did… This year’s Academy Award for Best Animated Feature went to Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio. Best Animated Short was awarded to The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. Both films were indeed Oscar-worthy, but clearly the Academy adhered to its longtime traditions – […]
Posted in Awards Tags: Academy Awards, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscars No Comments » Dreamworks Animation To Present New Projects at Annecy
March 10th, 2023 Jerry Beck DreamWorks Animation, the Oscar-winning studio of the Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Boss Baby, Puss in Boots and Kung Fu Panda franchises, will showcase its latest projects at the 2023 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which will be held from June 11-17, 2023. The studio’s presentations are set to feature the latest offerings from DreamWorks Animation, which seamlessly blend renewed installments […]
INTERVIEW: Pulling Back The Curtain On “The Magician’s Elephant”
March 7th, 2023 Jackson Murphy The Magician’s Elephant is the latest feature film adaptation of a book by beloved author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie). It debuts Friday March 17th on Netflix. Director Wendy Rogers and producer Julia Pistor share how the saga of Peter’s quest to find his sister, and the magician and elephant whose […]
INTERVIEW: The Gift Of “Kiff” With Creators Of New Disney Series
March 6th, 2023 Jackson Murphy Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal are the creators and executive producers of the fun new animated series Kiff, premiering this Friday March 10th at 8pm on Disney Channel. For adults, it’s a show that will bring you back to the joys of your school days. For kids, Kiff celebrates friendship and feeling free. (This Animation […]
Cast Announcement For Nickelodeon Movies CG Feature “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem”
March 4th, 2023 Jerry Beck Today, producer and actor Seth Rogen announced the main voice cast of Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey Productions’ all-new CG-animated theatrical film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, an original story following the crime-fighting Ninja Turtles as they protect the sewers and streets of New York City. The film is set to hit […]
