Based on the "Peabody's Improbable History" segment that appeared in the classic "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" cartoon, DreamWorks' "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" follows dogfather Mr. Peabody and his biped boy Sherman, in a race through time (and against it) to repair a hole in the universe that has put the entire space-time continuum in jeopardy. Featuring the voices of Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, and Allison Janney, state-of-the-art CG animation and 3D, a great score by Danny Elfman, and a smart storyline, "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" will certainly charm children and parents, alike. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" opens in theaters on March 7.

I interviewed executive producer Tiffany Ward ("George of the Jungle," "Dudley Do-Right," and "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle") and director Rob Minkoff ("The Lion King," "Stuart Little," and "The Forbidden Kingdom") about the beloved characters, Jay Ward, the challenges of directing animated films, and favorite apps.

Tiffany Ward

Tiffany, your father, Jay Ward, created so many indelible characters such as Crusader Rabbit, Rocky & Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right, Peabody and Sherman, Hoppity Hooper, George of the Jungle, Tom Slick, and Super Chicken. Out of all of them, which is your favorite? No. I look at them as my brothers and sisters, so it would be really hurtful to look at one as your favorite.... [Read more]