We all know Hulk likes to smash, but you may not have caught the little tid-bit in the Marvel second-quarter earnings report that listed Hulk Smash as the next direct-to-DVD animated project from the company. Doctor Strange is scheduled for an August 14, 2007 release, while Teen Avengers (I’m lost on that one too) is targeted for July 2008. Hulk Smash should arrive in October 2008. This seems a bit odd because one would think Marvel would want to capitalize on the Hulk success as soon as possible following the Incredible Hulk movie. via Marvel
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Marvel released its second-quarter earnings yesterday, which revealed toy sales took a bit of tumble due to competition from other toy lines *cough*Transformers*cough*, which ended up causing the profits to decline. Even with the slide, Marvel is still moving ahead with its movie, television, gaming, and can you believe it stage productions. Take the jump for the list.
Comflix Studios let Major Spoilers know episodes 2 and 3 of the Last Sin of Mark Grimm series will be available this week. Similar to their adaptation of Dracula vs. King Arthur, the company takes the still panels and brings them to life with some fancy motion graphics and animation work. If you like noir crime drama, then check series out. It’s completely free after all. via comflix.net
Behold! The most awesome comic is soon to be a direct-to-DVD animated feature! The gods of YouTube have posted the trailer, and here it be. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Hb_d5Qnts[/youtube] Rock On !!!!! I can not wait until 2008. Now I only hope they release a high definition version of this thing.
Superman – Doomsday is set for a September release, with New Frontier and Teen Titans: The Judas contract soon to follow. According to a supposed leaked internal memo, Warner Bros. Animation will bet taking on Wonder Woman and Batman next. The Batman movie is said to be a compilation of six Batman stories told in an anime style. The PG-13 DVD will be targeted toward hard core fans (aka me), and the tween market and will tell tales of Batman between Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. According to the images, David Goyer, Brian Azzarello, and Josh Olsen are contributing…
ENI also has the trailer for the Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series that will air on the Kids WB network in 2008. This actually looks pretty good, although the style reminds a lot of the Batman series currently running, and the trailer really reminds me of the intro to Batman: The Animated Series. via ENI
Look no further than this clip obtained by Entertainment News International from the Hasbro Panel at the San Diego Comic Con. With all the negative comments from my first posting on this issue, I don’t see too much wrong with the cartoon – except it doesn’t look like 1980s cartoons.via ENI
Fanboys and fangirls get ready to set your fun-meter to laughgasmic. Futurama is coming back. I’ll give you a moment to let that sink in. Futurama, the hit show from creator Matt Groening, will be making its Direct to DVD debut in November with Futurama: Bender’s Big Score. Three more films will be released through 2008. Even better news – all the original creative team and voice cast are back as well. The plot centers on the “Futurama” crew fighting to save Earth in an epic battle against nudist alien Internet scammers. Bender the robot soon comes under the alien’s…
I…Can…Not…Wait! The New Frontier animated movie is set for direct-to-DVD release in February, and the New York Times posted an image from the movie in an article about the film. Mr. Cooke recalled another phone call, this time with Bruce Timm, a producer, writer and director on many of the animated cartoons featuring DC’s heroes. “Bruce said: ‘I told them not to make this! This is at least two DVDs!’ ” Mr. Cooke said.
It’s been known for a while that Cartoon Network will be releasing an all new Transformers animated series set to air in 2008. Each episode will present a standalone storyline featuring everyday heroes who do good deeds that triumph over evil. “Transformers Animated” series will be co-produced by Cartoon Network Studios. Toon Zone has the list of voice actors and the parts they’ll play in the twenty-six half-hour series.
The Superman Doomsday direct to DVD animated movie is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 28, 2007, but until then you can head over to the official website to check out all sorts of goodness, including this sizzle reel. via Superman Doomsday
Remember yesterday when I lamented that Runners: Bad Goods needs to be turned into an animated movie? I had contacted Sean Wang about this, and even recommended William Vaughn of the DAVE School to take on the project. Well guess what? William Vaughn of DAVE School approached Sean in 2006 and they DID make a short film based on issue #1 of the series. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXC405pZxr0[/youtube] I gotta say, except for leaving out the big reveal of the first issue, and some odd voicing (things in your head always sound different than how the finally end up), Runners: The Animated Short…
Holy craparooni! I just hope the Speed Racer film is a tad bit better than this piece of art.
If you were a fan of those robots in disguise, you’ll be happy to know Cartoon Network will be airing new series this fall called Transformers: Animated. The 26 episode series will be written by Marty Isenberg, who many will remember as having penned the Beast Machines series. Few details have emerged so far about the premise of the show other than it will be set in a future Earth where humans and robots will co-exist. Optimus Prime and Megatron will continue in their roles along with many other familiar faces in new bodies. No information has been released so…