Astro Boy world premiere at New York Comic Con 2009

Summit Entertainment sneak peek at the upcoming Astro Boy CGI film produced by Imagi Entertainment due out in 10/23/09 will be shown at this years NYCC. The exclusive presentation will take place at the IGN Theater from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm on Sunday 2/8/09. IDW plans to publish two comic book mini-series tied to film and Jazwares is producing a line of Astro Boy toys. Summit Entertainment will also preview "Knowing" -science fiction action/thriller- from director Alex Proyas and "The Hurt Locker" -thriller- directed by Kathryn Bigelow. via: IMAGI

Upcoming Nickelodeon movie Hotel for Dogs January 2009 Happy Meal Toys

Paramount and DreamWorks Pictures along with Nickelodeon news upcoming live-action movie set for theater release January 9th 2009. Hotel for Dogs is a adaption of the novel by: Lois Duncan. The film follows two orphan kids that secretly take in nine stray dogs at a vacant house. New Hotel For Dogs toys will be coming to McDonalds Happy meals Friday January 9th. This set includes the following 8 toys: 1)Shep 2)Friday 3)Lenny 4)Juliet 5)Henry 6)Romeo 7)Cooper 8)Georgia. Each toy also has a code on tag for you to adopt your very own virtual pup. via: Mcdonalds Happy Meal Toys

Twentieth Century Fox vs. Warner Bros fight for right over the Watchman

Twentieth Century Fox vs. Warner Bros. in court. The most anticipated movie adaption of comic book the Watchmen may not be released on its scheduled release March 2009, case is set to go to trial on January 20th. All of this can be avoided if the two rivals reach a settlement. Fox sued Warner last February, alleging the studio failed to acquire all the rights from producer Lawrence Gordon in 1994. Warner Bros. initiated work on the would-be blockbuster in 2005 and claims it had purchased all the rights.

Keanu Reeves Live-action film Cowboy-Bebop set for 2011

Keanu Reeves did a brief update for MTV on his live-action project Cowboy Bebop. This project has been a passion of Keanu for years and now is finally in production for 2011. Keanu has been a fan of anime since his youth, this new live-action film will follow the sci-fi anime story line of Cowboy Bebop. If your not fimaliar with the anime Cowboy Bebop is a Japanese animated television series now featured on Adult Swim @4:30am. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe and written by Keiko Nobumoto. Consisting of 26 episodes, the series follows the adventures of a group of bounty hunters traveling on their spaceship "the Bebop" in the year 2071. It is considered one of the best anime series ever made. A perfect role for Reeves who will play lead star Spike Spiegel. Via: Screenrant

20th Century Fox and McDonald's for another Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

20th Century Fox joins forces with McDonald’s to launch special exclusive trailer of the highly anticipated Summer of 2009 movie, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. Will have it's exclusive debut on Happymeal.com starting today (12/19/2008). Starring the original cast member from the first film Night at the Museum, Ben Stiller along with other stars from the first film. McDonalds's will also launch a new Happy Meal Collection inspired by film out in 2009. ABOUT NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN Ben Stiller is joined by several other stars from the original film, as well as new characters from history, including Amy Adams as famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart, Hank Azaria as villainous Egyptian pharaoh Ka Mun Rah, Christopher Guest as Russian tyrant Ivan the Terrible and Alain Chabat as Napoleon. Owen Wilson is back as cowboy Jedediah, and Robin Williams again rides into history as Teddy Roosevelt. The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the world’s largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections. No major film has ever shot inside the Smithsonian.

Sony Animation partners with Gotham Group

Sony Pictures Animation has signed a first-look production deal with Ellen Goldsmith-Vein's the Gotham Group. Gotham Group is a leading management firm for toon and kids content creators, and have produced films as "The Spiderwick Chronicles. Gotham represents some of the top animation directors and writers as well as a broad range publishing houses and comicbook companies including Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Harper Collins Children's Books (U.S. & U.K.), Houghton Mifflin/Harcourt and Dark Horse Entertainment. Gotham is currently in production on "Dead Space," an animated feature for Starz channel and the 3-D CGI film "Quantum Quest," the first film ever initiated by NASA/JPL. The company also recently linked with the Chungnan Techno Park, Chungam province of South Korea and several South Korean corporations in a pubic-private partnership to form an animation fund totaling more than $300 million for the purpose of financing, producing and distributing six to eight animated and live-action/animated hybrid feature films.

Bakugan Battle Brawlers movie

Universal and Stuber Prods. is in the mist of entering a movie deal with toy company Spin Master to capitalize on the latest toy craze among boys. "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" is a Japanese anime show on the Cartoon Network as well as a strategic game that uses metal cards and magnetic, spring-loaded miniature figures that transform from marblelike balls into toy monsters. The anime on Cartoon Network is about creatures called Bakugan and human battle brawlers who wield them. Bakugan creatures Pyrus Drago, Haos Tigrerra, Ventus Skyress, Subterra Gorem and Darkus Hydranoid are involved in a battle in a parallel dimension called Vestroia that spills into ours. which all parties believe will the anime/game will translate well into an all-ages action-adventure movie.

Nickelodeon Dora Saves Three Kings on Three Kings Day

Nickelodeon premieres the new Dora the Explorer holiday episode, Dora Saves Three Kings Day, on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 (Three Kings Day) @ 8p. To support the special episode, Nickelodeon will give a two-minute sneak peek at the episode and clips from a song from the show, along with additional episodes, will stream on Nick Jr. Video Monday, December 29. The entire episode will be available on Nickjr.com on January 7. Via : Nickelodeon

The Tale of Despereaux movie opening Christmas day

The Tale of Despereaux (fairytale) is a upcoming holiday family movie, due out 12/25/08. The Tale of Denereaux also has video games for consoles, XBOX 360, PLAYSTATION 2, Wii, and for your PC, that were released earlier this month. Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson and Tracey Ullman lead an all-star voice cast in the animated motion picture based on the Newbery Medal-winning children's bestseller. Directed by Sam Fell and Rob Stevenhagen and produced by Gary Ross and Allison Thomas. A little about The Tale of Despereaux film, the kingdom of Dor, Princess Pea is kidnapped, Despereaux discovers he is the only one who can rescue her.In this tale of bravery, forgiveness and redemption, one small creature will teach a kingdom that it takes only a little light to show the truth: what you look like doesn't equal what you are. Via : The Tale of Despereaux

Museum of Science and Industry Host global premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Harry Potter fans will have a chance to get a first-hand look inside the Harry Potters magical "The Exhibition" will open at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago on 4/30/09 Tickets exclusively online @ Msichicago. The Exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to see authentic costumes, props, iconic artifacts plus scenic elements from the beloved films, such as those from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid's hut. In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Becker Group, which recently combined operations with Exhibitgroup/Giltspur, created the 10,000-square-foot exhibition.

The Darknight community screening special event

Warner Bros. Home video recently released in Blu-Ray a special edition of The Darknight. Right now the price is currently 29.95 with free shipping till 12/31/08. On top of the special edition Blu-Ray disc which features over 3 hours of bonus content and documentaries! On 12/18/08 @ 6:00pm pst. Director Christopher Nolan will chat with you live online! You will also be able to watch a live version of the movie online after the chat session. Heres what you must do to get this one time only invite to talk live to the director of The Darknight. 1. Buy the Darknight DVD or Blu-Ray before 12/18/08. 2. Register your profile @ warnerblu.warnerbros.com/registration. 3. Insert The Darknight Blu-Rat disc into your internet connected Blu-Ray player or PS3 with BD-Live. (please make sure you have sufficient data storage) 4. Click on Warner Bros. "BD-Live". 5. Login with your user name and password. 6. Make sure you check your email for the special invite. The First 100,000.00 members who accept will secure there spot for this once in a life time special event! **Enter coupon code "MYHOLS" by 12/25/08***Place your oder by 12/15/08 for Christmas delivery.

Pixar Tokyo Mater

Pixar premiere 3D short film Tokyo Mater comes out today! (12/12/09) John Lasseter Pixar director produces "Tokyo Mater" a short film, fourth in Pixar's "Cars Toons" series, which is inspired by the 2006 animated film Cars. Walt Disney Pictures' Bolt will be featuring the premier of Tokyo Mater. This 3D version will only be shown in theaters showing Bolt in 3D. 2D versions of Tokyo Mater will also be available in theaters showing Bolt in 2D. Via: Daily Games

RZA presents Afro Samuri Resurrection

RZA’s new compilation of tracks from the hit anime series Afro Samurai will be released om 1/29/09. The show also stars the voice of Samuel L. Jackson. Afro Samurai: Resurrection features songs from the show’s second season. Via: Exclaim

Wonder Woman animated movie @ NY Comic Con

Wonder Woman the animated movie is the fourth entry to the DC Universe orginal animated movie series. A debut of the cartoon movie will be shown at the New York Comic Con (2/6/09). IGN will be showcasing the animated movie at 8:00pm also at the Comic Con in Javits Center. After the movie sit tight for a panel discussion featuring members of the film's cast and crew! On 3/3/09 A 2-Disc Special Edition DVD and Blu-ray disc along with a download and On demand versions. Via: NY COMIC CON

Dragonball Movie

Fox’s upcoming live action movie "Dragonball" has gotten some recent criticism from fans saying where are all the U.S advertisements? sources say, due to the fact the studio hasn't figured out what the name of the movie will be. The latest is "Dragonball Evolution", sources also say the studio has bought the domain name DragonballEvolutionMovie.com. Via: Cinemablend

X-Men Origins : Wolverine: Gambit photo

If you didn't know.... there is a another comic book to made into movie film following the legacy of the X-Men. X-Men Origins: Wolverine, is a sci-fi, fantasy, thriller due out in May of 2009. Hugh Jackmam still plays Logan/Wolverine from the previous films. Here is the latest movie still of "Rogue Mutant - GAMBIT" if your not familiar with the gambit character he is known for his Cajun accent, the ability to manipulate kinetic energy he is skilled in card throwing, hand-to-hand combat, and the use of a staff. Also professional thief. played by Taylor Kitsch in the new live action film Moresay will keep you posted as more stills come in. Via: Ant it cool

The io9 Guide To December Science Fiction

Io9 staff members have put together a creative calendar for all things Science Fiction for the month of December.

Film Indians Now!

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the National Gallery of Art are presenting the eight-part film and discussion series “Film Indians Now!” The programs offer visitors a fresh perspective on how contemporary Native Americans present themselves through media. Inspired by the National Gallery of Art’s George de Forest Brush exhibition and the National Museum of the American Indian’s “Fritz Scholder: Indian/Not Indian” exhibition. Some of the Films showing are “Conversion,” directed by Nanobah Becker (Navajo) and Disney’s “Pocahontas,” directed by Mike Gabriel and Eric Goldberg, “Club Native,” directed by Tracey Deer (Mohawk). Full screening schedules & film synopses can be found @ National Museum of the American Indian & the National Gallery of Art.

MICHAEL USLAN @ NY COMIC CON

Michael Uslan executive producer of "The Dark Knight" will be guest of honer at the 2009 New York Comic Con. Uslan is also the Producer of highly anticipated Frank Miller film -The Spirit, due for theater released Christmas day! Uslan has been an executive producer of The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, Batman: Gotham Knight, and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. Uslan also won a Emmy Award for Where On Earth Is Carmen SanDiego?.

Nuart Theatre Hayao Miyazaki midnight screening

The Nuart Theatre is holding a midnight screening of Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli's My Neighbor Totoro TONIGHT (Friday) at midnight & Miyazaki's Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind for midnight 12/12/08.