Sony Pictures Animation announced plans to turn Pooch Cafe an Canadian and American comic strip written and illustrated by Paul Gilligan into a full length CG animated movie. Following the comic strip about Poncho’s life with his master, Chazz, and Chazz’s cat-loving wife, Carmen who owns six cats. You will get to meet Poncho and his buddies Boomer, Hudson, Droolia (a female Bullmastiff with a drooling problem), Gus (a Scottish Terrier), Beaumont (or “Bobo”, the owner of the titular cafe), Poo Poo (a Bichon Frise), and a zen goldfish named “Fish” The strip takes its name from the cafe where Poncho and his friends gather to compare notes about life among the humans.

Check back for more Pooch Cafe movie news including voice cast as it is reviled.

CD has 8 songs track selection includes:
“Rainbow Connection”
“Mahna Mahna”
“The Muppet Show Theme”
“Man or Muppet”
“Life’s a Happy Song”
“Me Party”
“Pictures in My Head”
“We Built This City”

On September 17, 2009 heavenly BENTO hits post theater at the Japan Society NYC. Japanese media artist Hiroko Tanahashi and director Max Schumache come together to create a captivating experience that covers the five senses with dance, text and real food.BENTO is a theatrical based on the epic and amazing journey of the found­ers of Sony Corporation, Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka, and their dream of forming an internationally successful consumer electronics company, heavenly BENTO is a performance full of images in the round, raised stage that also functions as a pro­jection surface. An exploration of friendship, ambition and the boundless human imagination, heavenly BENTO is a dazzling display of human and technological expression.

post theater heavenly BENTO U.S. Premiere
Thursday, September 17, 7:30 PM
Friday, September 18, 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 19, 7:30 PM

via: japansociety

Mindstyle was at this years comic con and it was a tropical vinyl explosion, featuring fans favorite Mindstyle and Disney collaborations and other lovable characters. Unfortunately someone walked away with a “one-of-a-kind” custom Stitch please contact MINDstyle with any information regarding the lost Stitch.
Also check out a couple of pictures of the MindStyle booth and the latest Disney x MindStyle exclusive colabs.

SDCC coverage.

pictures via: mindstyle

Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment and TMNT Productions are looking for Martial Arts Experts for the Foot Clan!
The casting call is part of the 25th Anniversary Shell-ebration of the “Heroes on a Half Shell.” The new live action adaption of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, hits theaters in 2011.
Here are some of the details check the official site for the final rules/regulations.

When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hollywood & Highland, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Judges: Ernie Reyes, Jr., Jason Morgan from the American Taekwondo Association, and 2011 TMNT movie producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker.
Send in your 30-Second Martial Arts Demo of you only! No metal, sharp or bladed weapons of any kind allowed. Attach a photo and updated resume with contact information.

In conjunction with the upcoming live action movie of the classic Hasbro franchise the G.I. JOE “Join the Team” Contest allows you to create your own G.I. Joe character! No purchase necessary to enter, contest ends on December 31, 2009.To enter visit GIJoe.com, click on the contest icon, and follow the directions provided to create a character using the artwork provided at GIJoe.com “Materials” and provide a name for your character.  You will also be asked to write an essay of one hundred (100) words or less that describes the background and story of your character and submit. Your face could be featured on a collectible figurine!

The History Channel and Aniboom plus carefully selected musicians, actors, and writers, are giving the opportunity for one lucky animator to represent a great historical speech, demonstrating the power of free speech and democracy, to be shown on televisions around the nation!The History Channel featured collaborators include Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman, Josh Brolin, Allison Moorer, and Bruce Springsteen,
First Cut submissions starts July 15, 2009 ends September 2, 2009.

Download featured audio tracks provided by The History Channel and Aniboom. Animate the one (or ones) that inspire you most, in the most unique and interesting way imaginable.

A panel of select judges, including Chris Moore of Project Greenlight will picks four First Cut finalists and fans at Aniboom will pick the final one. The Five Finalists will be announced on or around September 16, 2009, after which they will have until November 4, 2009, to complete a Final Cut. Those Five then automatically compete for the Grand Prize Winner will receive $10,000, and a $15,000 development deal with Aniboom, and the winning entry air on The History Channel. Grand Prize Winner will be announced on or around December 2, 2009.
via: aniboom

source: Nintendo Life

G-Force is a movie about an elite group of secret agent guinea pigs follow these rough and tough fur balls in a 3-D action packed comedy film produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Digital hit theaters in the U.S., July 24, 2009.Secret agents, Darwin, Juarez, Blaster, Speckles, and fly Mooch are on a mission for the US government to stop evil billionaire Leonard Saber, who plans to destroy the world with household appliances. This is the first live-action Disney movie to be produced in Disney Digital 3-D, The film was also be the first 3-D film for Jerry Bruckheimer. The film features the voices of Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Jon Favreau, Penélope Cruz, Steve Buscemi and Tracy Morgan.

Check the official trailer HERE