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'Despicable Me 2′ Poster: How Many Minions?!

Eric Walkuski — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:32:34 +0000

Your first look at the final 'Despicable Me 2' poster is here, offering up a gigantic bevy of those lovable minions and a look at Gru's backside. Nothin' despicable about that!

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'Star Wars Episode 7′ Will Be Introduced With an Animated Prequel?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:46:52 +0000

After all of the excitement that came with its announcement, things have gotten very quiet on the 'Star Wars Episode 7' front. However, pages from a mysterious 'Star Wars' project titled 'Star Wars: Reclamation' have appeared online, suggesting that Disney may have more in the works than we know about.

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5 Short Films That Would Make Great Feature Films

Mike Moody — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:49:34 +0000

How’d you like to wake up with the knowledge that you've been shot in the head? Yeah, that would suck, but what if the bullet that was stuck in your skull triggered some pretty cool supernatural powers? Yeah, now we’re talkin’! That’s what happens to the protagonist in ‘Bullet Head,’ an awesome new short film directed by Franco Movsesian. We love it so much, we think Movsesian needs to turn this five minute short into a feature film. Actually, we’ve got a list of five sweet short films that would make great feature-length movies. Check ‘em out.

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'Archer' Season 5: FX Renews For Another Year!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:05:16 +0000

Given the success of FX's animated spy comedy 'Archer,' now airing its fourth season with its best ratings to date, the Adam Reed-produced series wasn't exactly in the "danger zone" before. Thankfully however, the cable network has removed every ounce of worry as 'Archer' will officially return for season 5 next year! Find out about 'Archer's next adventures inside!

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'Monsters University' Featurette: Yeah, it's Kind of a Remake of 'Revenge of the Nerds'

Damon Houx — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:37 +0000

2013's big summer Pixar movie is 'Monsters University,' the prequel to their hit 'Monsters Inc.,' and a film that we're a little nervous about. Some Pixar sequels are good ('Toy Story 2' and '3' come to mind), but then there's 'Cars 2.' But a new featurette gives us a little more information about the plot, and yeah, it sounds a little bit like 'Revenge of the Nerds.'

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'Wreck-it Ralph' Wrecks the Annie Awards

Jacob Hall — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 16:30:50 +0000

The Annie Awards may not be as high profile as the Oscars, but they're always a fascinating look at a corner of the film and television world that is often overlooked during the awards season: animation. Considering the company's legacy, it feels appropriate that Disney dominated at the 40th Annual Annie Awards, with 'Wreck-it Ralph' and 'Paperman' going home as the big winners.

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See the Faces Behind Disney's Greatest Villains

Kristy Puchko — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:29:56 +0000

As children we were all terrified by Disney's villains. Their evil cackles rattled our still-developing brains, and haunted our nightmares along with their songs, which gleefully reveled in their bad intentions and malevolent plots. Yet looking back, these vicious villains are a beloved part of our childhood, from their cruelly pointed toes to their audacious hairdos.

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'Paperman': Watch Disney's Beautiful Short Film From 'Wreck-It Ralph'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:15:16 +0000

Disney's animated short 'Paperman' is nominated for an Oscar, and if you missed it when it played before 'Wreck-It Ralph' last year, you can watch it here in full.

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'Gangnam Style' Lives on with Animated Flipbook

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:29:52 +0000

Oh boy. This guy had A LOT of time on his hands. Perhaps even too much...

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10 Traumatic Disney Moments (Besides Bambi's Mom Dying)

Sara Franks-Allen — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:09:07 +0000

Disney has long been synonymous with G-rated fun and family entertainment. But lurking in between the cheerful songs and happy endings are some of the scariest scenes ever to terrify young audiences.

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