Bill Plympton has updated his appearances page. In the upcoming

months, his films will be appearing in various festivals and other

events, including the Hiroshima Animation Festival, Japan, August

24-28, 2000; the Macau Urban Council art carnival, Macau, August 19,

2000; and the Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada,

September 15-23, 2000. In addition to Hiroshima, Bill will be

attending the KROK Animated Film Festival Moscow, Russia, August

* 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.

* 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.

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


Entry Deadline: August 1, 2000.

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


Entry Deadline: September 1, 2000.

Eyeball finished a series of two-minute promos for USA Network. Creative director and art director Jory Hull created a slick style for the project that showcases USA Network’s fall line-up of original movies, first-run Hollywood features, sporting events and USA’s demographics. Eyeball created the design elements that linked the footage provided by USA. The promos were used as a visual representative of USA Networks for media buyers in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Shur said, "This was somewhat of a departure for USA Networks.

* Friday, October 13 – Friday, October 20, 2000, Burbank, California, U.S.A.


Screenplay Deadline: August 20, 2000.


Film Deadline: September 1, 2000.


Student Film & Children Film Deadline: September 9, 2000.