Easter Eggs in ‘Big Hero 6’ Trailer

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Have you had fun trying to spot some of the cool Disney-themed Easter Eggs that the animators at Walt Disney Animation Studios have placed in the latest Big Hero 6 trailer? We have! Here are some of the ones we’ve spotted. Let us know what else you’ve found.

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Composer Mentions Development of ‘Wreck-It Ralph 2’

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In the “for what it’s worth department,” Cinema Blend recently referred to an interview with British composer Henry Jackman, the guy behind the wonderful film scores to Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, Captain Phillips, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 2012 hit feature film Wreck-It Ralph.

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‘Disney Animated’ App for iPad: Get It!

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Walt Disney Animation Studios in partnership with UK-based digital publisher Touch Press have recently released a beautiful new tablet app called Disney Animated. Made exclusively for the Apple iPad and available for purchase in the iTunes App Store for $13.99, Disney Animated contains a treasure trove of art, history and magic from the animation studio that Walt built.

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“Animation Fascination” Episode 39: Oscar Recap 2013

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In this episode Matt is away so Marc is joined by Rudie Obias (from “AuteurCast“). They recap the 85th annual Academy Awards nominees and winners, as well as their opinions on the films.

Also discussed: new Blu-ray/DVD releases from Disney and Pixar, the VFX protests, and new trailers including Sony Pictures Animation’s Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

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New Fix It Felix, Jr. Mockumentary from Wreck-It Ralph Director Rich Moore

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As if we needed another reason to be a fan of long-time TV animation (The Simpsons and Futurama) and Wreck-It Ralph director Rich Moore, he has created a new 30-minute mockumentary about love, fame, and the Fix It Felix Jr. arcade game.

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New Release Round-Up: Wreck-It Ralph and More!

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After setting the new opening weekend record for a Disney film and enjoying quite a substantial and profitable theatrical run, Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph  finds its way into homes everywhere today with an assortment of releases that are filled to the brim with special features, most notably the Oscar-winning short, Paperman.

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Wreck-It Ralph 2 On The Way?

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Just in time for the Blu-Ray release of Disney’s blockbuster hit Wreck-It Ralph comes speculation (note the question mark in the headline) of a possible sequel. Even better, said speculation comes straight from the director’s mouth! Details and more after the jump!

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Animation Fascination’s Oscar Picks: 2013

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It’s that time of year again, folks! Let’s break out the bow ties and gowns in celebration of what’s commonly known as “the biggest night in Hollywood”. I’m talking, of course, about the 85th Annual Academy Awards. 2012 was filled with wonderful animated creations that have entertained and moved us all. The Academy has narrowed down their favorites in each category to five Shorts and five Full-Length Feature nominees, all vying for the highest honor, an Oscar. We here at Animation Fascination have decided to share exactly who we would like to win tonight, take a look after the jump…

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