Review: Our Wishes Came True–Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ Is Finally Available on Blu-ray in the U.S.A.

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After what has seemed like 10,000 years (which can give you such a crick in the neck, as you know), Aladdin, one of our favorite film’s from Disney Animation’s second golden age, has finally been released in the U.S.A. in glorious HD.

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New Character Art Released and Voice Talent Announced for Disney’s ‘Zootopia’

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Walt Disney Animation Studios has released via a great article in USA Today new character art and more voice talent announcements for its upcoming animated feature Zootopia.

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Top Ten Most Fascinating Animated Characters: Number 2

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Character design by Matt Groening. © 20th Century Fox.

Maybe this is the point when I lose some of you—when my odd nineties-geared proclivities prove just a little too much. Nevertheless, I have to be honest with myself and the truth is that this character had me from episode one: “Space. It seems to go on and on forever. But then you get to the end and the gorilla starts throwing barrels at you!” With his response to finding out he is “the most important person in the universe,” Philip J. Fry responds, “Oh, snap,” which somehow perfectly exemplifies my unrepentant fascination with him. Oozing with characteristic Matt Groening humor, Futurama is loud, endlessly thought-provoking and offers some of the most boorish, idiotic, endearing protagonists on television, with the cryogenically frozen delivery boy from New York being my all-time favorite.

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New Art Released and Lead Role Announced for Disney’s ‘Moana’

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We’re excited about the news from Walt Disney Animation Studios today announcing their selection of the actress who will voice the title character of their 56th animated motion picture Moana.

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See the Original ‘Fantasia’ on the Big Screen This November

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Have you ever had the experience of seeing Walt Disney’s original animated classic Fantasia on the big screen? Well, now’s your chance. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the groundbreaking animated “concert feature,” The Walt Disney Studios is screening the film for a few days this November in select theaters across the U.S.A.

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Watch This: New Teaser Trailer for ‘The Angry Birds Movie’

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© Sony/Rovio

Sony Pictures Entertainment and Rovio Entertertaiment debuted a teaser trailer for their upcoming animated feature film based on the popular Angry Birds game.

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Studio Ghibli’s ‘When Marnie Was There’ Now on Blu-ray and DVD

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© Studio Ghibli

In case you missed it in theaters, Studio Ghibli’s latest hand-drawn animated feature When Marnie Was There is now available in the U.S. on Blu-ray and DVD.

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