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New York Minute Film Fest Wants Entries
Think you can tell a story in 60 seconds? The 2005 New York Minute Film Festival is looking for minute-long animated and live-action films for online presentation. Films will be evaluated by a panel of judges including acclaimed filmmaker Joel Schumacher (Tigerland, Phone Booth) and winners will be honored during [...]
Producers’ Guild Flashes to the Future
The PGA New Media Council invites industry professionals and toon fans to meet the producers and execs behind such animation productions as Coconut Fred’s Fruit Salad Island, Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi, Kid Notorious, Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends, The Buzz On Maggie, D.I.R.T. Squirrel, Mr. Wong and Queer Duck. [...]
SIGGRAPH Sessions Spotlight Disney, Polar Express, Star Wars
Each year, SIGGRAPH Special Sessions offer interactive presentations by some of the world’s most imaginative experts on diverse topics. It has been announced that his year’s program will offer a glimpse into the past, present and future of digital technologies, featuring a look at the legacy of Disney animation, a [...]
Anime Expo Exposed
With a bundle of Miyazaki screenings, a rocking night of everything Gundam and an evening of Midnight Madness, the 2005 Anime Expo (AX2005) promises to thrill anime aficionados and novices alike when it hits the Anaheim Convention Center July1-4. The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation will be hosting [...]
Legendary Disney Toonman Gets One More Bow
Probably no one will dispute that Joe Grant lived a full life. One of Walt Disney’s original animation artists, Grant passed away a month ago at 96. Later this month, Grant’s family, friends and colleagues will celebrate his life and career on June 28 at The Alex Theatre in Glendale [...]
Legendary Disney Toonman Gets One More Bow
Probably no one will dispute that Joe Grant lived a full life. One of Walt Disney’s original animation artists, Grant passed away a month ago at 96. Later this month, Grant’s family, friends and colleagues will celebrate his life and career on June 28 at The Alex Theatre in Glendale [...]
Discovery Kids Toons Nab Humanitas Noms
Three top preschool animated shows have made the cut as finalists for the 2005 Humanitas Prize. Running in the animation category of the prestigious honor are PBS’s Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks ("Waking Thor" episode, written by Kelly Ward and Cliff MacGillivray), Discovery Kids/TLC’s Paz ("Things Change" episode, written [...]
CalArts Delivers Bradbury Future Fest
Creative production designs inspired by the prose of sci-fi master Ray Bradbury will be on display Sunday, June 19, 2005 (from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.) at the Foundry (1583 Fishburn Ave) in downtown L.A. Under the direction of CalArts animation alumni J.R. Smith, a talented squad of students, alumni [...]
The District, Jasper Morello Nab Top Annecy Kudos
The Mysterious Geographic Exploration of Jasper Morello by Aussie animator Anthony Lucas and The District by Hungary’s Aaron Gauder nabbed the top prizes for Best Short Film and Best Feature Film at the 29th edition of the International Festival of Animated Film at Annecy, France on Saturday. The night’s other [...]
Star Wars Master Receives AFI Award
Thousands of guests filled the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday for the 33rd American Film Institute Life Achievement Award. This time to honor George Lucas. Next to Oscar’s lifetime achievement kudo, the AFI award is one of the highest honors for a career in film. The black-tie [...]
Wiig and Cooper Guest Voice...
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Boinx Unveils New Features of...
German software producer Boinx has unveiled some special upgrades the 3.1...
