* Wednesday, March 28, 2001. Burbank, California, U.S.A.

* Thursday, December 6 – Sunday, December 9, 2001. Telluride, Colorado, U.S.A.

Early Entry Deadline: March 31, 2001

* Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced the nominees for the 28th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Leading the toon nominees is CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG with five nominations including three in the voice acting category. Receiving nods for Outstanding Children's Animated Program were ARTHUR, CLIFFORD, DRAGON TALES, MADELINE and THE WILD THORNBERRYS. Nominated for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program were ANGELA ANACONDA, BATMAN BEYOND, BUZZ LIGHTYEAR OF STAR COMMAND, ROUGHNECKS: THE STARSHIP TROOPER CHRONICLES and SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 22ND CENTURY.

* Monday, March 26, 2001. San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Tuesday, March 27, 2001. Oakland, California, U.S.A.

* Thursday, July 12 – Sunday, July 22, 2001. Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Earlybird Entry Deadline: April 13, 2001

Final Entry Deadline: May 11, 2001

* Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Burbank, California, U.S.A.



ASIFA-Hollywood is holding their monthly membership meeting. The event will screen new animations, sneak previews, members' commercials and personal films. Refreshments will be provided and admission is free for members. The event will begin at 7:30 pm. For more information contact ASIFA-Hollywood at: 721 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, California 91502, U.S.A.; Tel.: (818) 842-8330; or Web: www.asifa-hollywood.org.

* June 2001. World Wide Web.

Entry Deadline: May 31, 2001

* Thursday, April 19 – Thursday, May 3, 2001. San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

* Thursday, May 17 – Friday, May 18, 2001. Córdoba, Argentina.

Entry Deadline: April 30, 2001

* Friday, March 30 – Saturday, March 31, 2001. Mumbai, India.

* Friday, April 20 – Sunday, April 29, 2001. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

* Friday, March 30 – Sunday, April 1, 2001. Stonybrook, New York, U.S.A.



I-CON is a science-fiction, fantasy and comics show. The anime program will feature dubbing workshops, guest speakers and panel discussions. This event is a student run festival and one of the largest in the northeast United States. For more information contact the convention at: Web: http://www.iconsf.org/.

* Wednesday, May 2, 2001. Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.

Entry Deadline: April 11, 2001

* Saturday, March 24 – Sunday, March 25, 2001. Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.A.



Planet Comicon, a four-year-old comic/sci-fi convention, is one of the fastest growing in the country. This year's event features THE HULK's Lou Ferrigno and BATMAN's Julie Newmar. For more information contact the event at: Web: http://www.planetcomicon.com/

* Saturday, March 24, 2001. Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.A.



Larry Lauria will be conducting a "hands on" interactive animation fundamentals and character design workshop. The event will be taking place at the Gibbs School. For more information contact Kara DePalma at: Tel.: (973) 744-6962 x 3037.



Want to learn more about Larry Lauria and his workshops? Then visit his Website at: Toon Institute.

* Wednesday, August 8 – Sunday, August 12, 2001. Crested Butte, Colorado, U.S.A.

Entry Deadline: March 19, 2001

Student Entry Deadline: April 30, 2001

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced its nominees for the 4th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. Over 100 senior AIAS members in specialty groups chose the finalists. As part of the awards gala, John Carmack, founder of id Software, will be inducted into the Academy's Hall of Fame. Carmack is the creator of DOOM and QUAKE, which popularized the first-person shooter genre of gaming. Comedian Martin Lewis will host the ceremony on March 22, 2001 in San Jose, California.

* Wednesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

Saturday, April 14, 2001. Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A.

Saturday, April 21, 2001. Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.

* Friday, March 23, 2001. Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.



The Art Institute of Phoenix is holding an exhibition of its winter 2001 graduate portfolios. Artwork presented will be from students in the computer animation, graphic design, multimedia, video production and Website administration departments. The event will be held at the Sheraton Crescent Hotel from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. For more information contact the school at: 2233 West Dunlap Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85021, U.S.A.; Tel.: (602) 678-4300; or Fax: (602) 997-0191.