Tag "Alexia Anastasio"

A Good Time to Watch ‘Adventures in Plymptoons!’

September 28, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Fans of indie animator Bill Plympton are in for a treat this week as the new documentary Adventures in Plymptoons! becomes available on DVD and VOD. Directed by Alexia Anastasio, this charming documentary follows the influential animator from his rainy childhood days in Portland, OR to his self-made career as a [...]

Oscar-Nominated ‘Chico & Rita’ Arrives on Home Video

September 17, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

It’s a great week for indie toons on home video, with the release of Chico & Rita and Adventures in Plymptoons! leading the way. Nominated for an Oscar, Chico & Rita (New Video Group, $29.95 DVD, $39.95 Blu-ray-DVD and CD soundtrack combo pack) is a stunning animated feature from directors Javier [...]

Buenos Aires Fest Launches Toon Event

July 20, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Film has announced a new spin-off event called Animated BAFICI – Winter Collection. The three day toon festival will kick off July 26, with the Argentine premiere of Seth MacFarlane’s Ted closing out the celebration. (www.bafici.gov.ar) BAFICI programmers Juan Manuel Dominguez and Fran [...]

L.A. Animation Fest Announces Fantastic Lineup

February 8, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

The 3rd Annual Los Angeles Animation Festival will feature the West Coast premiere of Bibo Bergeron’s 3-D feature A Monster in Paris, as well as revivals of The Iron Giant, Team America: World Police, Fantastic Planet, Akira and Shrek. Scheduled to run from March 7-11 at the Regent Showcase theater [...]