Animation Source : English News

Ghost of a Tale - Indie game project

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:46:22 GMT

This cool video game project on "indiegogo" (a similar site to kickstarter) has just been funded, but as it's still running for a day, I thought some of you might be interested into it!

As the author says, "Among the inspirations I could quote Disney's "Robin Hood", the fables of La Fontaine, "Redwall", "Winnie the Pooh", "The Secret of Nimh", "The Dark Crystal", the paintings of Alan Lee, John Howe, Paul Bonner, [...]

Rio 2 - Teaser Trailer

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:24:18 GMT

This is the official teaser trailer for Rio 2 which will be released in 2014. Enjoy.

(Click the image to watch the video or click here)

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Summer Animated Movies Preview

Mon, 13 May 2013 05:31:01 GMT

Well, I wasn't going to do this, but I found something that I'm sure I'm the LAST person to find out but...hey, for those of you who are fans on this site, here it is. (Click the image below to view the trailer)

First of all, MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC is getting a theatrical film, which will open up the Los Angeles Film Festival in June and receive a limited theatrical engagement beginning on the 15th. The film, called "Equestria Girls", focuses on [...]

New Screenshots!

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:30:49 GMT

The new screenshots are now up on the site! Have fun looking through 22 pages if you have the time. lol

Enjoy!

Asking for your thoughts

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:50:08 GMT

So it has been nearly two years ago now that I updated the screenshots for Balto 1. I know that wasn't that long ago, but I'm starting to think that the screenshots could use some refreshing. So I ask, do you guys want new screenshots, or are you happy with what's available now?

Disney Channel Turns 30 + Upcoming Film Updates

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:52:37 GMT

On April 18, 1983, 30 years ago today, The Disney Channel began broadcasting all over the world. In the last 30 years, it has aired numerous Disney movies, television series, and everything in-between. If you were born anytime after that date, chances are you watched Disney Channel a LOT growing up. It's awesome to see such a milestone from the company, considering their original reliance on ABC to broadcast their content. (They now own ABC. Coincidence?)

Below is a compliation of [...]

Vote on the Animation Source Awards

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:47:46 GMT

Every year since 2007, the Animation Source Awards have taken place to honor members of Animation Source. However, the popularity the awards once had is definitely not quite there anymore; last year, only 10 people total voted in the final tally, and most of those went to one category instead of the potential dozens offered. Due to this, there is consideration to cancel the awards show this year.

^ Animation Source Awards banner from 2011, where Conay hosted^

Another reason for [...]

A TaleSpin episode recording with the cast

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:16:06 GMT

You know, I still haven't posted every piece of official stuff I own. For example, here is an interesting paper for a recording session of an episode, which lists the actors and the time of record :

I've always thought that all the main characters had to be there at the same time at the moment of the recording, but it seems not! For "Grual & Unusual Punishment", R.J. Williams (Kit) and Sally Struthers (Rebecca) both did their recording at a different time [...]

Finding Dory

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:11:23 GMT

Yes, folks, Pixar's rolling out another sequel. This time to 2003's Finding Nemo. The sequel? Finding Dory.

Not much is known about this sequel, except that portions will take part around the beaches of California. Most of the cast from the first film will be returning except for Alexander Gould, whose voice of Nemo is too adult-like now to allow him to reprise.

This will be the sixth Pixar sequel, after Toy Story 2 and 3, Cars 2, Monsters University (coming out this [...]

Easter Fan News

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:48:35 GMT

Happy Easter to the those of you who celebrate it!

Fanart:

By Artic Wolf, a wonderful drawing of Aniu for a collab being held by Aniaya Kopa. Click here to take a look! If you're interested in joining a contest, click here to view Aiyana's Balto Source collab.

Images:

By Black mataki94, a collage nice called "Balto's Dreams" using Balto II screenshots. Take a look!

Contests:

Want to join a contest? Then perhaps you would [...]

Ducktales Remastered!

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:53:03 GMT

Yesturday, there was a totally unexpected news that shocked all the video game industry...

After nearly 25 years, the Ducktales NES video game is getting a remake!!! Coming this summer, on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U!

Take a look at any of the news sites comments, to be honest I've never seen gamers being so unanimely positive about a game announcement! Uncle $crooge will make millions again!!!

Now let's hope all this positive buzz will be noticed by Disney [...]

Fan Characters Reminder

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:53:51 GMT

Part of the fun about being a fan site is having the resources we do -- we have a dedicated place, just for the characters we create! But as with everything there is an unnecessary "evil," or something to cause an ache of some kind. In this specific post I'm going to remind you all of a very important point concerning naming your characters.

While we all strive for "unique" and "recognizable," some members have gone as far as to include "not to [...]

New Mickey Mouse Shorts - But What Happened?

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:03:25 GMT

It's been YEARS since Disney has pushed out new short films, particularly ones starring Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Pluto - you know, the old gang. This was practically ALL Disney made back in the 50s and 60s, but very few have come out since. In fact, the last short they produced was "How to Hook Up Your Home Theater", which saw its premiere in 2007 - 6 years ago.

But now Disney's decided to go ahead and produce a total of 19 new Mickey Mouse short films. In fact, the [...]

Home Is Where The Heart Is, remastered!

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:02:35 GMT

A fan has sent me a remastered version of "Home Is Where The Hearts Is", aka the song that was tragically cut from the syndicated version of Plunder & Lightning!

You can watch the video here on Youtube :

Or get a better quality sound file directly here :

http://www.animationsource.org/sites_content/talespin/download/Home_is_where_the_heart_is.flac

Thanks to Majike!

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Facebook page for our TaleSpin Fan Game!

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:57:28 GMT

We've created a dedicated Facebook page for the TaleSpin Fan Game project! ^^

http://www.facebook.com/TalespinFanGame

Don't forget to like the page to get all the latest news on our progress!!!

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2nd ASCA's - The Winners Are...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 20:42:49 GMT

Thanks to everyone who voted in the 2nd Annual Animation Source Choice Awards. However, due to extremely low response, this will be the last year Animation Source will hold these awards. So here we go with the winners of the last ASCA show!

Best Picture: Brave

Best Director: Steve Martino and Mike Thurmeier (Ice Age: Continental Drift)

Fan Favorite: Rise of the Guardians

Best Original Screenplay: Brave, Wreck-it Ralph (tie)

Best Sequel Screenplay: Pokemon the [...]

A new questions page

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:25:39 GMT

Since the original page was being attacked by a spambot, I have deactivated that page and made a new one. Hopefully this should take care of the problem. I did run a test before, and no spambot spammed it.

3 more TaleSpin comics posted!

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:05:53 GMT

Well, it's becoming more difficult to find TaleSpin comics to post, because almost all comics ever released, are on the site now!

Still, here are three "new" comics, "The Gates of Shambhala", "Law of the Bayou" and "Painting the Skies".

You'll find them as usual, in the comics page.

I especially recommend "The Gates of Shambhala", it's a rare 27-pages TaleSpin adventure!

Have a nice read! :)

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New european TaleSpin DVD releases!

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:08:24 GMT

Any German or British folks here?

Well you'll be glad to know that TaleSpin got / will get a DVD release!

A volume 1 DVD set was officially released in Germany last month, and is available right now!

http://www.amazon.de/K%C3%A4ptn-Balu-seine-tollk%C3%BChne-Crew/dp/B009DW9FAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1358369878&sr=8-2

As for the UK, a similar (but different cover) release is planned for February 11th, 2013, and the price is quite [...]

2nd ASCAs - Round Two Begin!

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:57:46 GMT

It is now the middle of the month, and the time has come to reveal the nominees for all the categories of the awards. Vote Counters who have not yet sent your votes, now is the time, so we can get this list all finished.

BEST PICTURE:

Brave

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Pokemon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice

Rise of the Guardians

Wreck-it Ralph

BEST DIRECTOR:

Brave

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Rise of [...]