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Hannah Montana, The Simpsons Season 12 and more on DVD/Blu-ray

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HANNAH MONTANA: The Movie (DVD/Blu-ray)
Disney/Buena Vista/2009/102 min/Rated G/SRP: $44.99
Director: Peter Chelsom
Cast: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment
Vfx: CIS Hollywood

Video codec MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution 1080p
Aspect ratio 1.85:1

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles:
English SDH, French, Spanish

Discs:
BD/DVD Combo
Three-disc set
Digital copy

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Post Logic NY announces New Hires

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Press Release by Post Logic

New York, NY (August 17, 2009) -- Leading post-production facility Post Logic Studios, a division of Prime Focus Group, announced today two new hires, Kevin Wilson as audio engineer and Mick O'Connor as manager, new business. Both will be based out of Post Logic Studios' New York facility.

CN Greenlights 2 Toons, Orders More Adventure Time, Flapjack

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Press Release from Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network announced greenlights for two new original comedy animated series, REGULAR SHOW and HORRORBOTS, in addition to a picking up more episodes of THE MARVELOUS MISADVENTURES OF FLAPJACK and additional writing for ADVENTURE TIME.

Ex-Banker Turns Producer for Top Cat Movie

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Producer Alex Garcia plans to bring the Hanna-Barbara TV cartoon, TOP CAT, to new life reports Variety.

Garcia will pair with Anima Studios for the animated feature as WB preps for a summer 2011 or 2012 release across Latin America. The former finance exec. has also partnered with Santa Barbara-based Nala Films, the Rovzar Bros.' Lemon Films in Mexico and Argentina's Costa Films.

Garcia’s grandfather, Arturo de Cordova, was a screen icon from Mexico’s Golden Age.

New Scooby Doo! See How It All Began

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Press Release by Warner Home Video

Pinky Dinky Doo Wins 2009 Summit Creative Award

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Press Release from Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind SESAME STREET and co-producer of PINKY DINKY DOO has been awarded the 2009 Summit Creative Award in the category "youth website," level "gold." The website -- www.pinkydinkydoo.com -- launched on November 24, 2008, and has acquired an exceptional fan base, receiving 600,000 page views per month. This is the site's first award.

Boris FX Announces New Boris Continuum Unit: Cartoon Look

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Press Release from Boris FX

Marlborough MA -- July 27, 2009 -- Boris FX, the leading developer of integrated effects technology for video and film, announced that a new Boris Continuum Unit, Cartoon Look, is now available. The Boris Continuum Cartoon Look Unit includes the Cartoon Look, Pencil Sketch, Charcoal Sketch, and Watercolor filters from Boris Continuum Complete 6:

Cartoon Network Asia Secures Rights to MixMaster2

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Press Release from Cartoon Network

Cartoon Network Asia Pacific announced today that it has secured the cable and satellite rights to broadcast MIXMASTER2, the hugely popular action adventure series, to over 91 million viewers across 25 Asia Pacific countries.

Cartoon Network's agreement with Sunwoo Entertainment, the producer and distributor of MIXMASTER2, marks a significant milestone for the Korean animation industry as it the first time that a local animation company has teamed up with an international broadcast network.

Decode Enterprises Hits TG4 For Six

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Press Release from DECODE Enterprises

Leading kids and family entertainment specialist DECODE Enterprises, the distribution subsidiary of DHX Media Ltd., has scored a major package deal with TG4, selling six of its animated series to the Irish channel.

Zachary Gordon is Fox's Wimpy Kid

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Fox 2000 has tapped Zachary Gordon to play the title role in DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, per THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Chloe Moretz is in negotiations for the female lead in the adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novels.

Thor Freudenthal is set to direct. Nina Jacobson is producing under her Color Force banner with Brad Simpson. The story follows a smart-aleck middle-school kid during the course of an academic year. Moretz would play an intense student with a wry sense of humor. Rachel Harris will play Gordon's mother.