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Today's Highlight - April 18th, 2008 8:43 PM by Aaron H. Bynum

The Walt Disney Co. has revealed the current outlook for freature film and direct-to-video development and production for the next four years, which includes a variety of great new projects. Films produced by Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation and DisneyToon Studios will include traditional characters ('Tinkerbell,' 'Rapunzel'), original narratives ('The Bear and the Bow') and family fun ('Bolt'). Inside: film summaries, core staff listing and promotional artwork.

Today's Highlight - April 3rd, 2008 9:26 PM by Aaron H. Bynum

An overview of the 2008 press event where Cartoon Network previews and updates their expectations for the rest of the programming year. News here includes new DC animation 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold,' schedules for "Secret Saturdays" and "Flapjack" and more. CN is also putting together twenty-month initiative that will develop young animators. The kids cable network continues to expand and diversify its plans for the future. Details inside.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 9th, 2008

The Disney television animation 'Phineas and Ferb' should help ease viewers into the Spring/Summer months with television special events and all-new episodes. Just as the two brothers of the cartoon enjoy a new adventure everyday, the series will air a mother-themed episode this coming weekend in addition to a marathon scheduled toward the end of the month.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 7th, 2008

The girl's-skewed 'Strawberry Shortcake' brand, has recently come under the guidance of European licensing and publishing group Plus Licens AB ('Asterix,' 'Peanuts,' 'Totally Spies'). DiC Entertainment and American Greetings are hoping that the increasingly successful 'Strawberry Shortcake' franchise will tap into a wider European audience.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 7th, 2008

In the future, when the planet's natural resources are depleted, solar power is optimized, but regional governments are monopolizing its potential. In 'Gundam 00,' a neutral regime steps in to settle the widespread military conflicts across the globe that has arisen since the solar power dependence emerged. 'Gundam 00' is a classic-contemporary military drama with slick animation.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 7th, 2008

Italy's Cartoons on the Bay International Festival on Television Animation recently concluded, offering global audiences a look into what quality children's programming is currently on-air. Top programs awarded include the Mackinnon-Saunders 2D series 'Frankenstein's Cat' and Nick's 'Tak and the Power of Juju.' Also; Korea's AKOM Productions was noted as Studio of the Year.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 7th, 2008

Genially paced and often identified as a relaxing, change-of-pace Japanese animation, the television series 'Aria' was recently acquired for western distribution by Nozomi Entertainment ('The Third,' 'Maria-sama ga Miiteru'). When a young girl named Akari travels to a new world to begin her new job as a tour guide, she enters an impressive and majestic landscape of new personality.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 7th, 2008

The nominations are in for the 2007 Daytime Emmy Awards are in; and both teen programming ('Ben 10,' 'Legion of Superheroes') and preschool programming ('WordGirl,' 'Charlie and Lola') are well represented. Categories of interest for animated television productions and for productions that include animation range from Direction, to Sound Mixing, to Writing, to Art Direction.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 2nd, 2008

Ranking in the top tier of all broadcast and basic cable programming for two key demographics, Nickelodeon's newest animated adventure 'The Mighty B!' hit the sweet spot last Saturday. The new Nick animated comedy follows Bessie Higgenbottom, a scout girl with a serious mission to collect thousands of merit badges.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: May 1st, 2008

Review of the first DVD Set release of the giant robot, suspense anime 'Aquarion' as directed by Shoji Kawamori. Exhibiting highly identifiable characters, a phenomenal soundtrack (by Yoko Kanno), intense storytelling and the best mecha action in years, 'Aquarion' is an addictive title that merges the mythical and the real. The first DVD Set contains thirteen episodes, a very healthy dose of quality Japanese animation.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: April 30th, 2008

UPDATE: The debut of the second episode of 'Ben 10: Alien Force' served up notable delivery numbers as well. The numbers are in for the series premiere of the Cartoon Network action animation 'Ben 10: Alien Force.' After several weeks of hype, 'Ben 10: Alien Force' proved to be the largest series debut in network history.

written by: Aaron H. Bynum published: April 30th, 2008

Premiering on the Adult Swim programming channel this past week is 'Code Geass.' Distributed by Bandai Entertainment, 'Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion' sports a slick intellectual whose rediscovers his fate to guide a rebellion against an elite Empire. Directed by Goro Taniguchi ('s-CRY-ed'), the Japanese animation features a variety of supernatural and sci-fi motifs.