Written by Dan Sarto

Every year for many years now, on the Saturday before the Oscars, DreamWorks Animation hosts a fantastic brunch at the famous Campanile.  A lively mix of executives and creative riff-raff, the crowd feasted on delectable comfort food, boozing it up while speculating who the winners and losers would be the following evening.  Many noteables were in attendance. Check out some of the festivities.

David Derks with David Silverman.  David was gracious enough to share his photos with AWN as our staff, including myself, forgot to bring our cameras.

David, Brooke Keesling and Ron Diamond.

Glen Keane, Brook, Bonnie Arnold and Shannon Gans

Tom Sito, Bob Kurtz, Pat Sito, with Ron Diamond

Frank Gladstone mugs with Bob Kurtz.

Frank Gladstone mugs with Charles Solomon.

Once the main office for Charlie Chaplin's studio, the restaurant, Campanile, butts up against the original La Brea Bakery.

Facing the back of the main floor. The high walls lead to an atrium-style glass ceiling.

Looking down from one of the upstairs dining areas. You can see Jeffrey Katzenberg in the middle of the crowd.

Looking down on the main crowd.  The event is always packed.