Leading Japanese animation studio Toei Animation has announced family feature Hypergalactic, describing the production as its biggest and most ambitious CGI film to date.
The story and characters are co-created by top Japanese artist Naoto Oshima, who designed the hit global franchise Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega, and Joseph Chou, whose credits include Blade Runner 2022: Black Out, Ghost in the Shell and Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The English-language animated family feature is directed by David N. Weiss, whose credits include Shrek 2, The Smurfs and Smurfs 2.
The movie will feature the voice talents of Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, J.K. Simmons and Sam Richardson.
The family film follows an adventurous teenage girl (Fisher) and her baby brother in the not-so-distant future, after they liberate the forgotten protector of Earth,...
The story and characters are co-created by top Japanese artist Naoto Oshima, who designed the hit global franchise Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega, and Joseph Chou, whose credits include Blade Runner 2022: Black Out, Ghost in the Shell and Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.
The English-language animated family feature is directed by David N. Weiss, whose credits include Shrek 2, The Smurfs and Smurfs 2.
The movie will feature the voice talents of Adam Devine, Elsie Fisher, J.K. Simmons and Sam Richardson.
The family film follows an adventurous teenage girl (Fisher) and her baby brother in the not-so-distant future, after they liberate the forgotten protector of Earth,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
The Gabrielle Union-starring rom-com The Perfect Find and new seasons of deceptive baking sensation Is It Cake? and The Witcher, marking the beginning of the end of Henry Cavill’s starring run, are some of the much-anticipated titles still set to come to Netflix this month.
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
In The Perfect Find, Union plays a fashion editor who, after a public breakup and career implosion, starts working for her former rival Darcy Hill (Gina Torres) and catches the eye of a younger videographer (Keith Powers), who happens to be the boss’ son. As a romance blossoms, Union’s character begins to question what she really wants from the next phase of her life. The film, directed by Numa Perrier, is based on Tia Williams’ award-winning novel of the same name and also stars Janet Hubert, D.B. Woodside, Aisha Hinds, La La Anthony and others.
More deceptive desserts are on the menu...
- 6/19/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
One of the most anticipated titles coming to Netflix in June is “Extraction 2,” a sequel to the 2020 action thriller starring Chris Hemsworth. After being presumed dead following a massive battle in Bangladesh, Tyler Rake is back and ready to embark on another dangerous mission The film streams June 16.
Watch the trailer for “Extraction 2”:
The wacky animated film “Nimona” also arrives on the world’s largest streamer next month. The movie follows a shapeshifter sidekick to the villain Lord Blackheart. After his boss gets in trouble with Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, who is charged with keeping the peace in a futuristic fantasy kingdom, Nimona has to become a new kind of hero for a new kind of fairy tale. The film arrives June 30 on Netflix.
Check out the trailer for “Nimona”:
Premiering in June — on a date to be announced — is the sixth season of the sci-fi dystopian technology anthology series “Black Mirror.
Watch the trailer for “Extraction 2”:
The wacky animated film “Nimona” also arrives on the world’s largest streamer next month. The movie follows a shapeshifter sidekick to the villain Lord Blackheart. After his boss gets in trouble with Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin, who is charged with keeping the peace in a futuristic fantasy kingdom, Nimona has to become a new kind of hero for a new kind of fairy tale. The film arrives June 30 on Netflix.
Check out the trailer for “Nimona”:
Premiering in June — on a date to be announced — is the sixth season of the sci-fi dystopian technology anthology series “Black Mirror.
- 5/30/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Season 2 of the Emmy-winning comedy “Hacks,” the debut of Colin Firth’s true-crime drama “The Staircase” and the streaming return of “The Matrix: Resurrections” all await HBO Max subscribers in May. If you’re looking for something new to watch or wondering what’s on HBO Max this month, not to worry, we’ve got the full rundown.
There are several must-watch new TV shows on both HBO and HBO Max this month, new and returning. Acclaimed Jean Smart comedy “Hacks” returns for Season 2 on May 12. As for the new debuts, May sees the premieres for HBO Max’s “The Staircase” on May 5, starring Colin Firth as Michael Peterson in the true-crime limited series, as well as the HBO premiere of Steven Moffat’s (”Doctor Who”) series adaptation of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” on May 15.
New films this month include the streaming return of “The Matrix: Resurrections” and streaming premieres...
There are several must-watch new TV shows on both HBO and HBO Max this month, new and returning. Acclaimed Jean Smart comedy “Hacks” returns for Season 2 on May 12. As for the new debuts, May sees the premieres for HBO Max’s “The Staircase” on May 5, starring Colin Firth as Michael Peterson in the true-crime limited series, as well as the HBO premiere of Steven Moffat’s (”Doctor Who”) series adaptation of “The Time Traveler’s Wife” on May 15.
New films this month include the streaming return of “The Matrix: Resurrections” and streaming premieres...
- 5/20/2022
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
With movie theaters fully back up and running, HBO Max no longer has any major film releases to point to with its list of new releases for May 2022. That’s alright though as the streamer is leaning into the HBO side of its branding to offer up some fun TV releases.
The biggest HBO Max original this month is undoubtedly the return of Hacks on May 12. The first season of this comedy starred Jean Smart as a venerated Vegas comedy and Hannah Einbinder as her new millennial assistant. The first batch of episodes was excellent and even won an Emmy or two for its troubles and now season 2 will look to keep up the good vibes.
Premiering on May 15, is The Time Traveler’s Wife. This series adaptation of the 2003 novel (which in turn became a a 2009 movie) keeps up with two star-crossed lovers who can never quite make the timing work…...
The biggest HBO Max original this month is undoubtedly the return of Hacks on May 12. The first season of this comedy starred Jean Smart as a venerated Vegas comedy and Hannah Einbinder as her new millennial assistant. The first batch of episodes was excellent and even won an Emmy or two for its troubles and now season 2 will look to keep up the good vibes.
Premiering on May 15, is The Time Traveler’s Wife. This series adaptation of the 2003 novel (which in turn became a a 2009 movie) keeps up with two star-crossed lovers who can never quite make the timing work…...
- 5/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Over Savio P. Clemente’s many years as a certified wellness coach, podcaster, and syndicated columnist, he has talked to hundreds of individuals at all stages in their battle with cancer. A Stage 3 cancer survivor himself, Clemente collected 35 of those interviews in his new book, “I Survived Cancer and Here Is How I Did It.”
In an excerpt from his book below — which is available to purchase in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook editions now, Clemente speaks with voice actor Rob Paulsen about his battle with throat cancer and what got him through it.
This excerpt has been edited for style and clarity.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Paulsen. You probably grew up with Rob. Your kids are
growing up with Rob. Name not familiar? What about Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain?” Yakko from “Animaniacs”? Mutant Turtles, who happen to be martial arts experts, named Raphael and Donatello...
In an excerpt from his book below — which is available to purchase in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook editions now, Clemente speaks with voice actor Rob Paulsen about his battle with throat cancer and what got him through it.
This excerpt has been edited for style and clarity.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Rob Paulsen. You probably grew up with Rob. Your kids are
growing up with Rob. Name not familiar? What about Pinky from “Pinky and the Brain?” Yakko from “Animaniacs”? Mutant Turtles, who happen to be martial arts experts, named Raphael and Donatello...
- 4/5/2022
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
The Best Animated Feature Academy Award was only introduced 20 years ago, shining a new light on the animated films of 2001. "Shrek" took home the inaugural award, wrongfully beating out "Monsters, Inc." and rightfully beating "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." Though Pixar didn't win that first year, they have taken home the prize a whopping 11 times. Walt Disney Animation Studios proper, surprisingly, only has three wins, though "Encanto" stands a strong chance of netting the studio's fourth this year. Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, and Aardman also each have a win, so this is a major studio award. But when Disney has distributed 75% of...
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- 2/28/2022
- by Mike Shutt
- Slash Film
The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (Hnca) has selected voice actor Rob Paulsen as its official spokesperson for 2020.
Paulsen will serve as the face and voice of Hnca’s Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Program (Ohanca), which celebrates its 22nd year in 2020.
The cornerstone of the annual initiative is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, scheduled for April 13-19, when dozens of free oral, head and neck cancer screenings and awareness programs take place around the world.
Rob Paulsen is known for voicing some of the most iconic cartoon characters of all-time. His voice has been featured in series such as Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Paulsen will now use his famous voice to help raise awareness of oral, head and neck cancer, encourage those at risk to get screened for oral cancer, and promote the importance of early...
Paulsen will serve as the face and voice of Hnca’s Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Program (Ohanca), which celebrates its 22nd year in 2020.
The cornerstone of the annual initiative is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week, scheduled for April 13-19, when dozens of free oral, head and neck cancer screenings and awareness programs take place around the world.
Rob Paulsen is known for voicing some of the most iconic cartoon characters of all-time. His voice has been featured in series such as Animaniacs, Pinky and the Brain, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Paulsen will now use his famous voice to help raise awareness of oral, head and neck cancer, encourage those at risk to get screened for oral cancer, and promote the importance of early...
- 2/26/2020
- Look to the Stars
David N. Weiss, a past WGA West VP and writer of Shrek 2 and The Smurfs and Rugrats movie and TV franchises, has been chosen to receive the WGA West’s 2019 Animation Writers Caucus Animation Writing Award. The honor will be bestowed tonight at the annual Awc awards ceremony and member meeting at the guild’s Los Angeles headquarters.
Weiss’ credits on the film side also include Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, The Rugrats Movie and Rugrats in Paris: The Movie and The Smurfs and Smurfs 2. To date, the box office cume for Weiss’ combined work exceeds $2.3 billion worldwide.
Working with his writing partner J. David Stem, Weiss served as head writer on Nickelodeon’s Rugrats TV series. The duo’s other credits include Cybill, Mission Hill and The Downtowners, along with the features Daddy Day Care, Are We There Yet? and Clockstoppers.
They are writing a remake of Jimmy Stewart...
Weiss’ credits on the film side also include Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, The Rugrats Movie and Rugrats in Paris: The Movie and The Smurfs and Smurfs 2. To date, the box office cume for Weiss’ combined work exceeds $2.3 billion worldwide.
Working with his writing partner J. David Stem, Weiss served as head writer on Nickelodeon’s Rugrats TV series. The duo’s other credits include Cybill, Mission Hill and The Downtowners, along with the features Daddy Day Care, Are We There Yet? and Clockstoppers.
They are writing a remake of Jimmy Stewart...
- 11/22/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The 74th Academy Awards, which honored films from 2001, was historic in many ways. Whoopi Goldberg would host the ceremony on March 24, 2002, for her fourth time. Denzel Washington became just the second black actor to win a lead trophy. It was for his villainous cop in “Training Day” — 8 years after Sidney Poitier became the first for his handyman in 1963’s “Lilies of the Field.” Halle Berry also broke down a barrier by becoming the first-ever black actress to win an Oscar as a lead, portraying a single mother in “Monster’s Ball.”
It was also the debut of the Best Animated Feature category. As Goldberg explained on air, “In recognition to their steadily growing importance to the motion picture arts, the academy has added a category honoring animated feature films. Bambi, who is now in an assisted living facility in Palm Springs, has been lobbying for this for years. I proudly...
It was also the debut of the Best Animated Feature category. As Goldberg explained on air, “In recognition to their steadily growing importance to the motion picture arts, the academy has added a category honoring animated feature films. Bambi, who is now in an assisted living facility in Palm Springs, has been lobbying for this for years. I proudly...
- 11/5/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Nickelodeon has hired Oscar-nominated “Boss Baby” producer Ramsey Naito as executive vice president of Animation Production and Development, in charge of the network’s animation content across all formats and platforms — including digital, TV and film — Nickelodeon president Brian Robbins announced Tuesday.
Naito will be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank, California, studio and report directly to Robbins. This marks Robbins’ second hire since he took over Nick last month. Last week, he named Shauna Phelan head of Nick’s live-action scripted content.
Chris Viscardi, Nickelodeon’s former senior vice president of Animation and Development who was previously leading the department, will now be moving into a producer role for the children’s network. He will oversee the creation of feature-length animated content for both Nickelodeon and third-party digital and linear platforms.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Hires Awesomeness Exec Shauna Phelan to Lead Live-Action Division
Naito will be responsible for managing Nickelodeon...
Naito will be based in Nickelodeon’s Burbank, California, studio and report directly to Robbins. This marks Robbins’ second hire since he took over Nick last month. Last week, he named Shauna Phelan head of Nick’s live-action scripted content.
Chris Viscardi, Nickelodeon’s former senior vice president of Animation and Development who was previously leading the department, will now be moving into a producer role for the children’s network. He will oversee the creation of feature-length animated content for both Nickelodeon and third-party digital and linear platforms.
Also Read: Nickelodeon Hires Awesomeness Exec Shauna Phelan to Lead Live-Action Division
Naito will be responsible for managing Nickelodeon...
- 11/6/2018
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
It took 14 years after the smash success of “The Incredibles” for the sequel to appear but the wait was worth it. This continuation of the story was well-received by both critics (93 at Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences ($1.1 billion and counting). Can it parlay this success into an Oscar for Best Animated Feature?
The original film did just that, winning a tight race against “Shrek 2,” the sequel to the film that had won this award in its inaugural year (2001), and the box office smash “Shark Tale.” The latter was a surprise nominee, given that it merited a mere 35 score at Rotten Tomatoes. But it boasted an all-star voice cast including Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, Renee Zellweger and Martin Scorsese. And it’s jukebox musical style made it one of the catchiest flicks of the year.
“Shrek 2” hit theaters just two years after the original film won the...
The original film did just that, winning a tight race against “Shrek 2,” the sequel to the film that had won this award in its inaugural year (2001), and the box office smash “Shark Tale.” The latter was a surprise nominee, given that it merited a mere 35 score at Rotten Tomatoes. But it boasted an all-star voice cast including Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie, Renee Zellweger and Martin Scorsese. And it’s jukebox musical style made it one of the catchiest flicks of the year.
“Shrek 2” hit theaters just two years after the original film won the...
- 8/29/2018
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Paramount Pictures has named “The Boss Baby” producer Ramsey Naito to the post of executive vice president at Paramount Animation.
Naito received an Oscar nomination for DreamWorks Animation’s “The Boss Baby” along with Tom McGrath. She will report to Paramount Animation’s president, Mireille Soria. Paramount made the announcement Thursday.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Ramsey for a number of years,” Soria said. “She is a consummate professional with incredible creative instincts and relationships. I am so excited for her to bring her skills and energy to our growing team.”
Naito will oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie. She will actively seek new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. Naito will work with Soria to build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
In addition to the third installment of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Paramount...
Naito received an Oscar nomination for DreamWorks Animation’s “The Boss Baby” along with Tom McGrath. She will report to Paramount Animation’s president, Mireille Soria. Paramount made the announcement Thursday.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Ramsey for a number of years,” Soria said. “She is a consummate professional with incredible creative instincts and relationships. I am so excited for her to bring her skills and energy to our growing team.”
Naito will oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie. She will actively seek new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. Naito will work with Soria to build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
In addition to the third installment of “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Paramount...
- 4/12/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Ramsey Naito, who most recently produced DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar-nominated feature The Boss Baby, has joined Paramount Animation as Executive VP. She will report to Paramount Animation President Mireille Soria.
Paramount Animation also has added Emily Nordwind as VP Production and Development, Katherine MacDonald as VP Production and Marketing and Maya Kambe as a creative executive.
In her new job, Naito will not only oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie but she will actively seek out new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. In addition to the third installment of SpongeBob SquarePants, Paramount Animation’s upcoming slate also includes Wonder Park (newly retitled from Amusement Park), which is set to bow on March 15, 2019.
Naito also will work with Soria to also build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with...
Paramount Animation also has added Emily Nordwind as VP Production and Development, Katherine MacDonald as VP Production and Marketing and Maya Kambe as a creative executive.
In her new job, Naito will not only oversee production on the next SpongeBob SquarePants movie but she will actively seek out new projects for development and animation talent to work with the division. In addition to the third installment of SpongeBob SquarePants, Paramount Animation’s upcoming slate also includes Wonder Park (newly retitled from Amusement Park), which is set to bow on March 15, 2019.
Naito also will work with Soria to also build cross-divisional opportunities with Nickelodeon and parent company Viacom’s other brands.
“I have had the privilege of knowing and working with...
- 4/12/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
Chicago – In one of the most natural pieces of voice casting in cartoon history, Alec Baldwin portrays the title character in Dreamworks Animation’s “The Boss Baby.” The director is animation veteran Tom McGrath (“Madagascar”), and the producer is Ramsey Ann Naito, and they were both in Chicago to promote the film.
“The Boss Baby” is fast, loose, funny and full of heart. Based on a children’s book by Marla Frazee, the animated version combines baby brother jealousy with Mad Men-era business self help, in a crazy visual landscape. Alec Baldwin is at his “30 Rock” best as the Boss Baby, delivering lines like the parody of his famous movie quote, “cookies are for closers.” There are many layers in the film, but mostly it is a hilarious metaphor on how families adjust when new siblings are added to the mix.
Alec Baldwin is the Voice of ‘The Boss Baby,...
“The Boss Baby” is fast, loose, funny and full of heart. Based on a children’s book by Marla Frazee, the animated version combines baby brother jealousy with Mad Men-era business self help, in a crazy visual landscape. Alec Baldwin is at his “30 Rock” best as the Boss Baby, delivering lines like the parody of his famous movie quote, “cookies are for closers.” There are many layers in the film, but mostly it is a hilarious metaphor on how families adjust when new siblings are added to the mix.
Alec Baldwin is the Voice of ‘The Boss Baby,...
- 3/29/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
There’s some good news and some bad news when it comes to the October departures from Netflix. We’ll start with the bad news first. Back to the Future (1-3), The Warriors, and The Exorcist are all getting yanked on October 1. The good news is almost everything else is staying. Not to dismiss the cinematic accomplishments of Honey 2 or Congo, but the reality is these and their ilk probably won’t be missed by many. Check out the full list below. And when you’re done, click here to see what's coming. That’s what really matters anyway. October 1 10.0 Earthquake Back to the Future Back to the Future Part II Back to the Future Part III Beverly Hills Cop II Congo Deep Impact Erin Brockovich The Exorcist Heroes: Season 1-4 Honey Honey 2 Insomnia Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Mr. Deeds My Girl Nick of Time The Phantom...
- 5/23/2016
- by David Eckstein
- Hitfix
Writer/director Mike Gasaway, the Emmy-nominated director of the acclaimed cartoon shows Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Back at the Barnyard, has a completely different project in the works. Instead of tackling another kid-friendly project, Gasaway decided to delve deep into… Continue Reading →
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- 3/13/2016
- by Todd Rigney
- DreadCentral.com
Steve Oedekerk's 2002 dubbed comedy Kung Pow: Enter the Fist is one of those comedies I'll always have to regret liking when I was around nine-or-ten years old. It's a sophomoric, slappy-happy rip-off of Woody Allen's What's Up, Tiger Lily written with all the sophistication and charm of two middle-school boys riffing on a copy of an old 1970s martial arts feature. It probably had to do with my love of kung fu -- something I still adore today -- and being of the right age. This is all to say, it's one of those black marks in my film-loving life from which I constantly atone for. It didn't make a dent in the box office, but I suppose it had a modern following on home video who clamored up its irreverence in a pre-YouTube era as I did then. Does that warrant the need to have a sequel...
- 7/25/2015
- by Will Ashton
- Rope of Silicon
Looking for what's new on Netflix streaming for October 2014? You've come to the right place.
We've rounded up the best TV shows and movies arriving soon. So take some time to peruse this list, and maybe block off a weekend or two so you can binge-watch Season 5 of "The Vampire Diaries" or something.
Here's a much larger rundown of what subscribers can expect in September, courtesy of Netflix. All title dates are subject to change.
Available October 1
"Annie" (1982)
Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin (Aileen Quinn) as she captures Daddy Warbucks' (Albert Finney) heart with her unquenchable optimism. In the meantime, Annie must try to dodge the treacherous head of the orphanage (Carol Burnett). Directed by John Huston, Annie features the hit song "Tomorrow."
"Annie: A Royal Adventure" (1995)
Annie, the charming orphan with a head full of red curls,...
We've rounded up the best TV shows and movies arriving soon. So take some time to peruse this list, and maybe block off a weekend or two so you can binge-watch Season 5 of "The Vampire Diaries" or something.
Here's a much larger rundown of what subscribers can expect in September, courtesy of Netflix. All title dates are subject to change.
Available October 1
"Annie" (1982)
Based on the Depression-era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie," this adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America's favorite urchin (Aileen Quinn) as she captures Daddy Warbucks' (Albert Finney) heart with her unquenchable optimism. In the meantime, Annie must try to dodge the treacherous head of the orphanage (Carol Burnett). Directed by John Huston, Annie features the hit song "Tomorrow."
"Annie: A Royal Adventure" (1995)
Annie, the charming orphan with a head full of red curls,...
- 9/25/2014
- by Tim Hayne
- Moviefone
It was in no way surprising, given the success of the first onscreen twirl for Amy Adams’ Disney-princess-meets-reality tale Enchanted, that the Mouse House would look to magic up a sequel. What’s slightly more shocking is how long it is taking the company to figure it out. The latest development? Writers J. David Stem and David N. Weiss have been hired to take a crack.The pair, who worked on the likes of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, Shrek 2, and, um, both Smurfs movies to date, are aboard to work out the next step in the story. Enchanted, as you’ll recall, found Adams’ Giselle as an animated princess exiled to our world by an evil sorceress played by Susan Sarandon. Landing in New York, she confronted the harsh reality of a land seemingly without true love or happy ever afters by singing a lot and generally trying to...
- 7/1/2014
- EmpireOnline
The Academy Award for Best Animated Feature was penciled into the program starting with the 74th installment covering 2001′s releases, and the award went to Shrek. There were only two other nominees that year, Monsters, Inc. and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, and yeah, one of those things is not like the others. Most folks would be forgiven for thinking only U.S. productions are eligible, but that’s not the case. Of course, in the twelve years since its inception only seven foreign language films have been nominated with only one going on to win the award (Japan’s Spirited Away). This isn’t exactly surprising, and while a lack of Academy awareness when it comes to foreign animation is the biggest culprit, the power of a homegrown juggernaut can’t be discounted. Pixar has won the award in seven of the last ten years culminating in last year’s win for Brave, and...
- 11/7/2013
- by Rob Hunter
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Here Lies... the Best Animated Feature nomination for Monsters, Inc. (2001) sent to an early grave by a big green ogre. Hi, Deborah from Basket of Kisses here. The Great Oscar Animation War of 2001/2002 was fought between innocence and jadedness, between sincerity and irony, between modernism and post-modernism, or, to put it plainly, between Monsters, Inc. and Shrek. (To be fair, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, was also in the race, but I don't know anyone who considered it a contender.) The winner, Shrek, announced a tragedy of 21st century humor, in which reference and winking has won out over wit and warmth. What? Do I sound bitter?
The film's Oscar-winning theme song would have you believe that the film is about friendship -- and Sully (John Goodman), Mike (Billy Crystal), and Boo—are lovely -- but at heart, Monsters, Inc. is about a childhood so unspoiled that there are still monsters in the bedroom closet.
The film's Oscar-winning theme song would have you believe that the film is about friendship -- and Sully (John Goodman), Mike (Billy Crystal), and Boo—are lovely -- but at heart, Monsters, Inc. is about a childhood so unspoiled that there are still monsters in the bedroom closet.
- 10/10/2012
- by Deborah Lipp
- FilmExperience
Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, two of the (lesser talented) guys behind "The State" and "Reno! 9/11" before selling their souls in exchange for unearned cash (and lots of it) are releasing a book today called Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too! It's a semi-serious self-help book for screenwriters, not about how to make a good film, but about how to make a commercially successful one. In other words, how to cheat the system.
Clearly, Lennon and Garant have a lot of experience in making incredibly shitty but very popular films that appeal to moviegoers barely smart enough to count out their ticket money. Garant and Lennon are so proud of this ability to write films for dumbshits that they want share screenwriting advice to all those out there, not who want to make good films,...
Clearly, Lennon and Garant have a lot of experience in making incredibly shitty but very popular films that appeal to moviegoers barely smart enough to count out their ticket money. Garant and Lennon are so proud of this ability to write films for dumbshits that they want share screenwriting advice to all those out there, not who want to make good films,...
- 7/6/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
We won't see fireworks in town this July 4, because it's too darn hot and too damn dry. No rain, no fireworks, no respite. I wonder if ticket sales in Austin theaters are up this year simply because the A/C in movie theaters is so arctic. Have you been watching more movies in theaters than usual this summer?
If new movies aren't appealing to you, Austin has the usual wealth of special screenings, indoors and out. I'm tempted to see Ghostbusters at Blue Starlite tonight or Saturday; they're offering s'mores kits with "real Stay-Puft marshmallows" to enjoy with the film. Alamo Ritz brings back the documentary Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Trying to Tell Us? on Wednesday night. Austin Film Festival's Texas Family Film Series screens Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius tomorrow afternoon at the Texas Spirit Theater, and writer/director John Davis will hold a Q&A afterward ... and admission is free.
If new movies aren't appealing to you, Austin has the usual wealth of special screenings, indoors and out. I'm tempted to see Ghostbusters at Blue Starlite tonight or Saturday; they're offering s'mores kits with "real Stay-Puft marshmallows" to enjoy with the film. Alamo Ritz brings back the documentary Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Trying to Tell Us? on Wednesday night. Austin Film Festival's Texas Family Film Series screens Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius tomorrow afternoon at the Texas Spirit Theater, and writer/director John Davis will hold a Q&A afterward ... and admission is free.
- 7/1/2011
- by Jette Kernion
- Slackerwood
Sony Pictures will air a new television spot during Fox’s “American Idol” show. Here is the official synopsis: When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. The live action and animation hybrid film is directed by Raja Gosnell (“Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” “Scooby-Doo”). “The Smurfs” stars Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Sofia Vergara and Hank Azaria. The Smurfs voice cast includes Jonathan Winters, Katy Perry, Alan Cumming, George Lopez, Paul Reubens, Kenan Thompson, Jeff Foxworthy, Anton Yelchin, Fred Armisen and Wolfgang Puck. The screenplay is written by J. David Stem (“Daddy Day Camp,” “Shrek 2”) and David N. Weiss...
- 5/25/2011
- LRMonline.com
Take a Home Alone exposition and put it unceremoniously into the plot of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and you’ve got Mars Needs Moms. The main difference is that in Mars Needs Moms, there are some deep-seated racial undertones that play out in the movie.
Sometimes when you hear a film name, you hope against hope that the actual film will have a deeper meaning than its title. However, that’s not the case in Mars Needs Moms. What you expect is exactly what you get. The film stars Seth Green (Entourage, Family Guy) as Milo, the boy who wishes he didn’t have a mom. Just like Home Alone, he wakes up to find his mom, voiced by Joan Cusack (Shameless), missing. In Home Alone the mom went on vacation without Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), while in this animated feature Martians kidnap the mother. Dan Fogler (Take Me Home Tonight...
Sometimes when you hear a film name, you hope against hope that the actual film will have a deeper meaning than its title. However, that’s not the case in Mars Needs Moms. What you expect is exactly what you get. The film stars Seth Green (Entourage, Family Guy) as Milo, the boy who wishes he didn’t have a mom. Just like Home Alone, he wakes up to find his mom, voiced by Joan Cusack (Shameless), missing. In Home Alone the mom went on vacation without Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), while in this animated feature Martians kidnap the mother. Dan Fogler (Take Me Home Tonight...
- 3/13/2011
- by Bags
- BuzzFocus.com
With the 80s providing Hollywood with a rich source of inspiration, what 90s shows could Tinseltown reboot next? Here's our list of potential candidates...
Here's a theory. In modern Hollywood, there's a preponderance for refitting old brands. This much is obvious from the vast success of Christopher Nolan's Batman films and the Daniel Craig-abetted jumpstart to the James Bond series.
More pressingly, properties from the 1980s have proven particularly lucrative, for better or worse, especially in the last decade. We've seen reboots or sequels to the likes of Transformers, Indiana Jones and numerous horror franchises that have thankfully avoided deploying Shia Labeouf.
It's continuing into the 2010s with The A-Team and The Smurfs. Even an undercurrent of nostalgia for the 1980s has become a commodity, if the recent Hot Tub Time Machine is anything to go by.
This is where my theory comes in. As the 2010s wear on,...
Here's a theory. In modern Hollywood, there's a preponderance for refitting old brands. This much is obvious from the vast success of Christopher Nolan's Batman films and the Daniel Craig-abetted jumpstart to the James Bond series.
More pressingly, properties from the 1980s have proven particularly lucrative, for better or worse, especially in the last decade. We've seen reboots or sequels to the likes of Transformers, Indiana Jones and numerous horror franchises that have thankfully avoided deploying Shia Labeouf.
It's continuing into the 2010s with The A-Team and The Smurfs. Even an undercurrent of nostalgia for the 1980s has become a commodity, if the recent Hot Tub Time Machine is anything to go by.
This is where my theory comes in. As the 2010s wear on,...
- 7/5/2010
- Den of Geek
Oh no. Deadline Hollywood is reporting that Taylor Lautner has been cast as Stretch Armstrong in the Brian Grazer-produced adaptation of the Hasbro toy in development at Universal. When it was first reported that this movie was even being made, that was when we started writing about how Hollywood had finally crossed the line with all of these damn toy adaptations. I mean, I thought a Stretch Armstrong movie was a bad idea to begin with, but now with Lautner starring in? I have zero excitement for this project and will be lamenting its eventual release in March 2012. Oh and, as you probably guessed, it's coming in 3D as well. This was first announced in February last year. Ron Howard's partner Brian Grazer is producing (which is where the rumors about Ron Howard directing came from) and screenwriter Steve Oedekerk (The Nutty Professor, Patch Adams, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,...
- 2/6/2010
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Zachary Quinto may have scared a few "Star Trek" fans when he said he would be stepping away from the franchise for a couple of years. He ran some damage control from his Twitter account today, though, to assure everyone that he would be sticking with his Spock role for the films, just not on anything related to public appearances or side projects.
Meanwhile, in trending topic new, the death of J.D. Salinger hit home for a lot of Twitter-Wood posters today, who contributed memories and first encounters with his masterpiece "Catcher in the Rye." That's the heart of the report today, but read on past the jump, and you'll also find Edgar Wright contemplating a release date for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and Michael Ian Black's suggestion for a Michael Cera memoir in Twitter-Wood for January 28, 2010.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@DanWarp Pic! The awesome Kenan Thompson...
Meanwhile, in trending topic new, the death of J.D. Salinger hit home for a lot of Twitter-Wood posters today, who contributed memories and first encounters with his masterpiece "Catcher in the Rye." That's the heart of the report today, but read on past the jump, and you'll also find Edgar Wright contemplating a release date for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and Michael Ian Black's suggestion for a Michael Cera memoir in Twitter-Wood for January 28, 2010.
Twitter Pic of the Day:
@DanWarp Pic! The awesome Kenan Thompson...
- 1/28/2010
- by Brian Warmoth
- MTV Movies Blog
There’s been a bunch of hubbub about 2009 turning out to be a disappointing year in cinema. And, when comparing films released this year to other years within the decade, this sentiment is just about right. Many an end-of-the-year release that was supposed to be the saving grace to a lackluster twelve months either turned out to be mightily disappointing (Invictus, Amelia) or contained minor problems that prevented them from quite living up to their massive expectations or full potential (The Lovely Bones, The Road, Precious). But what’s been overlooked is the fact that it’s been largely live-action features that have met the brunt of disappointed reactions, while animated films meanwhile have shined in 2009 in a way they haven’t in any other year. Last month Variety released a list of twenty films eligible for the five slots in the Best Animated Feature category at this year's Academy Awards. First...
- 12/14/2009
- by Landon Palmer
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Raja Gosnell has signed to direct the live-action/animated hybrid big-screen version of "The Smurfs" for Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation.
Jordan Kerner ("Charlotte's Web") is producing the movie. J. David Stem and David Weiss ("Shrek 2," "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") spent the past year writing the script. Audrey Wells ("George of the Jungle") is on board to do a polish.
Gosnell is the editor-turned-director best known for helming "Scooby-Doo" and "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" in addition to last year's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," all of which combined live actors and settings with photo-realistic animated talking animals.
Turning his attention to the small blue characters created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo was the next step.
"With Raja coming aboard, we now have a brilliant director who has proved time and again that he has a deft touch in blending the worlds of physical comedy and honest emotion with both live-action and photo-real animated characters,...
Jordan Kerner ("Charlotte's Web") is producing the movie. J. David Stem and David Weiss ("Shrek 2," "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") spent the past year writing the script. Audrey Wells ("George of the Jungle") is on board to do a polish.
Gosnell is the editor-turned-director best known for helming "Scooby-Doo" and "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed" in addition to last year's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," all of which combined live actors and settings with photo-realistic animated talking animals.
Turning his attention to the small blue characters created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo was the next step.
"With Raja coming aboard, we now have a brilliant director who has proved time and again that he has a deft touch in blending the worlds of physical comedy and honest emotion with both live-action and photo-real animated characters,...
- 7/8/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
First Hasbro turned Transformers into a movie. (Obligatory Mark Ryan link and reference to The Pilgrim here.) Then Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (June 26, 2009) and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (August 7, 2009). And then they put Monopoly, Candyland, and Ouija into production with Universal. And now, announced just in time for Toy Fair International, writer Steve Oedekerk (Bruce Almighty, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) has been tapped to write Universal's movie adaptation of Stretch Armstrong, a comedy based on Hasbro's stretchy strong guy toy, according to Variety.
Stretch Armstrong was first introduced by Kenner in the late 1970s, which eventually featured a line of stretchy characters, including Stretch Monster, Wretch Armstrong, and Fetch Armstrong. Stretch Armstrong was later re-introduced after Hasbro acquired Kenner (which was part of Tonka) in 1991. Disney had acquired the movie rights to Stretch Armstrong and worked at developing a movie first with Danny DeVito and then Jackie Chan.
Stretch Armstrong was first introduced by Kenner in the late 1970s, which eventually featured a line of stretchy characters, including Stretch Monster, Wretch Armstrong, and Fetch Armstrong. Stretch Armstrong was later re-introduced after Hasbro acquired Kenner (which was part of Tonka) in 1991. Disney had acquired the movie rights to Stretch Armstrong and worked at developing a movie first with Danny DeVito and then Jackie Chan.
- 2/16/2009
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
It was no race to the top spot of the boxoffice this past weekend, as Sony Pictures' Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby won the boxoffice derby in a landslide victory. The NASCAR satire starring Will Ferrell earned a remarkable $47 million, lifting the weekend's boxoffice a stunning 18% from the same period last year. Paramount Pictures' animated flick Barnyard was also a solid performer, earning $15.8 million for the three-day frame. Lionsgate was successful in drawing in the horror fans for its screamfest The Descent, with an $8.9 million opener, though Miramax had a tough time luring in adults for its drama The Night Listener, earning only $3.5 million at the boxoffice. Miami Vice, the No. 1 film at the boxoffice last weekend, had a tough time bringing in the crowds for its second session. The Michael Mann-directed film was off a steep 60% for its sophomore session, earning $10 million for a two-week cume of $46 million. Warner Bros. Pictures didn't have it any easier at the boxoffice for its second session of The Ant Bully. The animated film from Jimmy Neutron creator-director John A. Davis fell 54% to earn a paltry $3 million. The film, which during the week had some strong numbers, has earned $18 million after 10 days of release.
Universal Pictures was celebrating Sunday while Warner Bros. Pictures went into mourning. Universal's actioner Miami Vice easily seized the spotlight at the North American boxoffice for the weekend, but Warners' animated film The Ant Bully went splat and the second weekend of M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water drowned. For the first time in four weeks, Buena Vista Pictures' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, was not the No. 1 film. While Dead Man's Chest grabbed another $20.5 million (bringing its estimated domestic haul to $358.4 million), Michael Mann's Vice took in an estimated $25.2 million, enough to topple the king of the 2006 boxoffice and establish a strong start of its own. The same could not be said for Ant Bully, from Tom Hanks' Playtone Prods. The film, directed by John A. Davis (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), earned an estimated $8.1 million for a fifth-place finish. Not even the voice talent of such stars as Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage and Julia Roberts could stand up to Sony Pictures' sophomore session of its animated Monster House, which took the fourth-place slot by grossing an additional $11.5 million for an estimated cume of $43.9 million.
- 7/30/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Universal Pictures was celebrating Sunday while Warner Bros. Pictures went into mourning. Universal's actioner Miami Vice easily seized the spotlight at the North American boxoffice for the weekend, but Warners' animated film The Ant Bully went splat and the second weekend of M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water drowned. For the first time in four weeks, Buena Vista Pictures' Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, was not the No. 1 film. While Dead Man's Chest grabbed another $20.5 million (bringing its estimated domestic haul to $358.4 million), Michael Mann's Vice took in an estimated $25.2 million, enough to topple the king of the 2006 boxoffice and establish a strong start of its own. The same could not be said for Ant Bully, from Tom Hanks' Playtone Prods. The film, directed by John A. Davis (Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), earned an estimated $8.1 million for a fifth-place finish. Not even the voice talent of such stars as Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage and Julia Roberts could stand up to Sony Pictures' sophomore session of its animated Monster House, which took the fourth-place slot by grossing an additional $11.5 million for an estimated cume of $43.9 million.
- 7/30/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount executive Tom Boland is leaving the studio to set sail as an independent producer. Together with his sibling Jennifer Uteda, Boland is launching Cascade Releasing with a focus on family-oriented productions, both for the big screen and the home entertainment market. Capitalizing on Uteda's existing shingle Reel Pictures, which specializes in marketing and advertising, Cascade plans to later expand into acquisitions. Development financing for the new venture will come initially through Reel Pictures, with that entity remaining a stand-alone company for the meantime. Cascade will assemble financing for projects on a package-by-package basis. During his extended run at Paramount, Boland worked on a number of family-oriented projects, including Rugrats in Paris, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Other projects he worked on included The Core. Boland most recently was vp creative affairs at Paramount's motion picture department. His departure date has yet to be determined, but he is expected to leave by the end of the summer.
- 5/18/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LAS VEGAS -- The Hollywood Reporter presented its 22nd annual Showmanship Awards at the Paris Hotel's Champagne Ballroom on Wednesday morning. The honors recognize the promotion and marketing of films on a local level by exhibitors. As they did last year, the Cinemark chain had the most local theaters receiving awards, bringing home three plaques. Sony's blockbuster slate inspired the most winning promotions, for Spider-Man and Black Hawk Down. Paramount was a close second, with theaters scoring three awards for promotions heralding Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. In his opening remarks, Robert J. Dowling, editor-in-chief and publisher of The Hollywood Reporter, noted the importance of local marketing to a film's success. He said 169 entries had been submitted to this year's competition but that he would like to see several hundred more during the next few years. The winners, most of them previously announced, received a cash prize along with airfare and accommodations at ShoWest.
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