Events and Awards

Autodesk Kicks Off 2-Day Animation Event March 26

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Autodesk announces Unfold 2014, a two-day celebration beginning on Tuesday, March 26, to unveil the company’s latest 3D animation software releases.

John Halas: An Unpublished 1984 Essay Celebrating the Year of Animation

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In this previously unknown essay, the former ASIFA Int’l President implores community action to keep animation alive and relevant.

3D Artist CG Student Awards Issues 2013 Call for Entries

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The deadline for submissions to the 2013 3D Artist CG Student Awards, an annual event which showcases and rewards excellence in computer graphics from students and recent graduates, is May 13, 2013.

Narrative Art Exhibit Opens March 23

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The Cartoon Art Museum exhibit, “I See What You Say: Visual Stories and Narrative Art,” opens March 16.

Turtle Power Lands on Russia’s TNT

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VIMN announces Russia’s TNT as a new broadcaster for the CG-animated “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”

Neptuno Films Takes on Katakune

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Child-friendly Silkworm and faithful pet Woofy are set to charm kids with new series to be distributed by Neptuno Films.

The Promised Land: Part 5

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Edward's final post on his travels and search for artistic and spiritual enlightenment in Israel.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Turns 25

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present a new digital restoration of “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” in celebration of the film’s 25th anniversary on Thursday, April 4, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood Heads to France

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9 Story Entertainment announces the sale of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood” to France Télévisions.

Jason Felix Named March Cartoonist-in-Residence

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The Cartoon Art Museum announces Jason Felix as their March Cartoonist-in-Residence.

Plympton Retrospective March 15 & 16

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The Toonseum and Point Park University present a weekend with indie animator Bill Plympton.

JimJam Launches Benelux Feed

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Chello Zone announces the launch of its seventh feed of children’s favourite, JimJam, to cover the Benelux region.

Frank Stanek Named for Thea Lifetime Achievement Award

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Frank Stanek receives the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements at TEA's 2013 Thea Awards Gala.

Chuck Jones Exhibit Opens March 23

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The Cartoon Art Museum’s exhibition Chuck Jones: Drawing on Imagination opens on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Athena Studios Hosts VFX Photography Talk

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Athena Studios hosts an event produced by the Bay Area Chapter of the Visual Effects Society on VFX photography.

ITFS Early-Bird Accreditation Ends March 1

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The deadline for Early Bird accreditation for The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is Friday, March 1, 2013.

Titmouse Art Exhibit Opens Friday

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Bunnycutlet Gallery announces the opening of “Printmouse,” a group exhibition featuring new silkscreen prints by 23 artists employed at animation studio Titmouse, Inc.

FMX 2013 to Showcase Pixar, Cloud Computing & More

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FMX, Europe's most influential Conference on Animation, Effects, Games and Transmedia, announces highlights of the 2013 FMX Conference program.

FMX 2013 Announces Pixar Highlights, Cloud Computing and More

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FMX to screen new Pixar short The Blue Umbrella among other key highlights.

Jon Landau to Speak at NAB Tech Summit

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NAB announces Jon Landau as the keynote for NAB Show’s Technology Summit on Cinema.