Our August issue, Internet And Compuer Animation, features a

number of special articles. In the Internet animation section we

feature a theoretical look at what might have happened if animation

legends such as Tex Avery had the freedom of the Internet at their

disposal. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman sends that one our way.

Plus, we have professionals currently working in the

Internet animation field give you tips on the latest equipment and

* Friday, July 28 – Saturday, August 26, 2000. Santa Monica & Pasadena, California, U.S.A. Friday, August 25 – Thursday, August 31, 2000. San Diego, California, U.S.A. Friday, September 1 – Saturday, December 16, 2000. West Hollywood, California, U.S.A. Friday, September 1 – Saturday, November 18, 2000. La Jolla, California, U.S.A. Friday, September 1 – Saturday, November 18, 2000. Riverside, California, U.S.A.

* Wednesday, August 2, 2000. North Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

* Saturday, July 15, 2000 – Sunday, January 7, 2001. Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

* Tuesday, September 5 – Tuesday, September 26, 2000. San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Friday, September 8 – Saturday, September 9, 2000. Berkeley, California, U.S.A.

On Wednesday, July 26, 2000, Cinar Corporation began its discussions with Nasdaq officials to explain why they have not filed their annual reports and financial statements from as far back at November 30, 1999. In the midst of the talks, Cinar has announced they have been sued again! This time, the former owners of Cinar subsidiary, Carson-Dellosa Publishing, which Cinar purchased in 1997, have brought forth the lawsuit.

* Thursday, October 26 – Sunday, November 5, 2000. San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.A.


Entry Deadline: August 1, 2000.

* Thursday, October 19 – Sunday, October 22, 2000. New York, New York, U.S.A.


Entry Deadline: September 1, 2000.

Montréal-based production house Voodoo Arts, part of the New York-based internationally-membered Ron Soodalter Associates Consortium, has gained exclusive representation in North America of Didier Kwak, one of the best French special effects artists. In addition, Voodoo also announced the appointment of Luc Belanger-Martin as executive vice president. With nearly fifteen years of experience in special effects, Kwak’s special effects credits include Wim Wenders’ PAR DELÀ LES NUAGES, Gérard Pullicino’s BABEL and Luc Besson’s THE FIFTH ELEMENT.

* Saturday, September 23, 2000. Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.


Entry Deadline: August 31, 2000.





TOKYOPOP.com has extended their first AnimeOnline Festival until September. Animation artists working in the anime style are invited to submit their original anime Internet works in Flash, Shockwave or Quicktime formats. There are five categories in which participants may enter: Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Fighting (Battle), Love/Comedy, Shoujo (Girl's Anime) and Asia Pop Focus (Open Category). Participants may enter into more than one category and may