All posts tagged in: TED

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Jul 21

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Seth MacFarlane Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Ted Film

According to a recent Variety report, Universal Pictures, Media Rights Capital, and Seth MacFarlane are currently being sued for allegedly infringing the copyrights of Bengal Mangle Productions’ web series Charlie the Abusive Teddy and Acting School Academy, citing that MacFarlane’s CG animated bear Ted bear similarities to Charlie, with regard to appearance and behavior. ...

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Feb 27

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Ted Offends People at the Oscars

One of the most controversial parts of the recent Oscar ceremony, at least with regard to the animation industry, is Seth MacFarlane’s mealy-mouthed Teddy Bear character, Ted, managing to offend the Jewish Anti-Defamation Group as he rambled on about how Jewish people controlled Hollywood. Of course, everybody knows who Seth MacFarlane is, and they have an idea on what to expect from his ...

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Aug 03

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New Plush Toy Based on Seth MacFarlane’s TED

It can’t be denied that the success of Seth MacFarlane’s recent live action/CG buddy comedy TED can be attributed to the titular cute, foul-mouthed living teddy bear. And it’s not surprising if a lot of people now want their very own Teds, and they’re in luck. Because according to The Hollywood Reporter, Media Rights Capital and Universal have partnered in order to ...

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Jul 09

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Spider-Man, Ted, and Merida Dominate the Box Office

This past weekend saw the triumvirate of The Amazing-Spiderman, Ted, and Brave dominate the box office, bringing huge blockbuster numbers that no doubt brought a smile to the studio execs and shareholders’ faces. First, Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man reboot proved to be as successful as everyone expected, with the comic book movie landing on the top spot with a $140 million take ...

Neil Raymundo · Ice Age · Other Cartoons

Jul 02

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Ted, Ice Age 4 Enjoy Weekend Box Office Numbers

Seth MacFarlane’s adult CG/live action comedy Ted managed to pull in big numbers at the US box office this past weekend, ending up as the number one release of the weekend due to its estimated $52.5 million opening in a span of three days. The Mark Wahlberg starrer managed to unseat Disney/Pixar’s Brave out of the top spot of the box office chart. ...

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Apr 02

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Seth MacFarlane’s Ted

There’s a new trailer out for Seth MacFarlane’s “Ted”. The new full-length feature from the Family Guy creator is a dark comedy using a mix of live action and CG animation, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and a potty-mouthed little teddy bear voiced by MacFarlane himself. ...

Neil Raymundo · Other Cartoons

Nov 13

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Australian trailer for The Lorax

If the first official trailer for Universal’s 2012 feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax left you curious and interested in more details, then the new Australian trailer may give you exactly what you want; the newly released trailer for The Lorax offers more details about the highly anticipated adaptation of the Children’s book. ...

ToonBarn Rob · Other Cartoons

Nov 03

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Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax hits theaters March 2nd

Four months from today, the world gets Seussed. No no, it’s a good thing! Dr. Seuss, one of the most famously vivid and creative authors of our time, would be celebrating a 108th birthday on March 2nd, 2012. To properly pay homage to his legend, Illumination Entertainment is teaming with Universal Pictures to bring the world one of his greatest creations in movie form: The Lorax. The ...

ToonBarn Rob · Other Cartoons

Aug 09

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Echo Bridge, Halifax Film, and Alliance Atlantis bring us Lunar Jim

“Let’s get lunar!” Lunar Jim stars Jim and his team; Rover the Robot Dog, Ripple the Super Space Mechanic, Eco the Farmer, and TED, the Technical Equipment Device, live on Blue Moon L22, the second-to-last moon on the edge of the Milky Way. Focusing on exploration and inquiry, Lunar Jim intends to promote such life skills as problem-solving, persistence, creativity, and ...