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Actor Ron Moody Dies At 91!

RON MOODY British Actor Attending the Variety Club Christmas Luncheon in honour of Sir Cliff Richard. Universal Pictorial Press Photo UGL 015668/A-04 08.12.1998

Actor Ron Moody has died today at the age of 91. Mr. Moody (1924-2015) was known for his roles in various films including The Twelve Chairs, A Kid in King Arthur’s Court, and Unidentified Flying Oddball. But, his most famous role was that of Fagin in the musical, Oliver!.

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In terms of animation, he has lent his voice a few times including playing Prolix in the English-language adaptations of Asterix the Gaul and Asterix and the Big Fight.

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He also voiced various characters in the children’s television series, The Animals of Farthing Wood.

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Mr. Moody, we’re reviewing the situation, and you shall greatly be missed!

Actor Sir Christopher Lee Dies At 93!

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The legendary British actor, Sir Christopher Lee, has passed away on June 7. Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was known for his roles in many films including various Dracula films, Jinnah, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Return to Witch Mountain, Star Wars: Episode II, and Star Wars: Episode III. Arguably, his most famous role was that of Saruman in the The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film series.

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In terms of animation, he lent his voice to various characters including the CGI Jabberwocky in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland,

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Count Dooku in Star Wars: The Clone Wars,

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Pastor Galswells in Corpse Bride,

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and King Haggard in The Last Unicorn.

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He shall greatly be missed!

Teaser Trailer For ‘The Good Dinosaur’ Released!

We FINALLY have our first trailer (albeit, a teaser) for The Good Dinosaur, the Pixar film that asks, “What would have happened if the asteroid didn’t destroy the dinosaurs?”.

Ok, I am SOOOOO EXCITED about this movie now! I wasn’t all that interested before, but now that I’ve seen a trailer, I can’t wait for November 25th! I love the realistic animation from the asteroids to the dinosaurs (the silhouettes in the beginning)! I love how there seems to be an adventurous/dramatic element to the film rather than just comedic!

What do you all think of the trailer? Excited for the film?

Actress/Comedienne Anne Meara Dies at 85!

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The actress and comedienne, Anne Meara, has passed away at the age of 85. Mrs. Meara (1929-2015) was known best as the better half of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara alongside her husband, Jerry Stiller. She also acted in many films/TV shows over the years. I personally knew her best on the sitcom, Archie Bunker’s Place. Animation fans will recognize her as Winnie from Planes: Fire & Rescue.

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The late mother of actor Ben Stiller shall be missed!

My Thoughts: PRINCESS MONONOKE (1997)

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Ever since I watched (and fell in love with) Spirited Away, I have been constantly told that there is another Studio Ghibli film that if not better than Spirited Away, is of the same caliber. That film was Princess Mononoke. I’ve finally gotten around to seeing it (the English dub) and here are my thoughts.

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