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O’Reilly’s The External World Takes Grand Prix at Ottawa

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) comes to an end with a highly anticipated closing ceremonies which were held this evening at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. OIAF organizers announced the 2010 winners of the official competition during the ceremonies.

Intake Studio Takes the Recent Launch of its Kansas City Division with a Move to a Larger Space and a Top-Tier Talent Roster

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Just last fall Intake Studio, the multi award-winning Wichita-based boutique specializing in the TV commercial arena, tested the waters in Kansas City with the launch of a satellite office.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars™ Night to be Held at Petco Park

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The Force has been with the San Diego Padres all season long, and onFriday, September 24, the Padres will pay tribute to a “galaxy far, far away” with a special Star Wars: TheClone Wars Night at the ballpark, as the team takes on the Cincinnati Reds.

Haiti Outsources to NYC

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Haiti’s local director Yvetot Gouin turned to Mechanism Digital to design local-flavor inspired graphic flourishes.

Harryhausen Pledges His Life’s Work to the National Media Museum

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On the day of Ray Harryhausen’s 90th birthday, at the official opening of the exhibition "Ray Harryhausen - Myths and Legends" at the London Film Museum, the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation has announced its intention to deposit the Collection of the life’s work of celebrated special effects animator Ray Harryhausen at the National Media Museum in Bradford, UK.

World of Color Brings Animation to California Adventure

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For the first time, Disney has merged media and images with water to create a visual show that will transform the guest experience, evoking a range of emotion from laughter, drama, insanity and beauty similar to an onscreen performance.

213 Films in Competition Headline Annecy’s 50th Anniversary

Featuring an announced program packed with conferences, presentations, exhibitions and 6 days filled with screenings of the world’s best animation, the Annecy International Animation Film Festival celebrates its 50th Anniversary from June 7-12 in Annecy, France.

Harry Potter Theme Park to Open in June

One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort - is set for a public grand opening on June 18.

Green Lantern Test Shooting Begins

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NOLA.com is reporting that test shooting has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures' GREEN LANTERN. The Martin Campbell-directed project began shooting in Madisonville, La.

Toonz Animation Puts Roots Down in L.A.

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VARIETY is reporting that Toonz Animation India has opened a distribution arm, Toonz Ent. USA, in Los Angeles.