Marvel artist Gary Erskine (DC and Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Virgin Comics and Titan Books) and Alan Batson (Official Disney artist, Pixar, Hanna Barbera, Warner Bros, BBC) will be teaching master classes in how to draw the successful characters from the movies and comics.

Plus, exhibits and workshops from Titan magazines, BBC Worldwide (Top Gear, Top of the Pops), Hollywood make-overs, celebrity photography and much, more more.

 

Name of event: Havering 2 Hollywood

Address: Bower Park School, Havering Road, Romford, Essex RM1 4Y

Nearest tube  Romford Station via Liverpool Street Rail 

Phone number: 0844 77 1000

Web address: http://www.bowerpark.havering.sch.uk/h2h.htm

Date(s) 4th & 5th September

Time(s) 10am – 6pm

Prices  £8 each 

Kids under 5 go free Car Park £2

Plus:
•        See Famous movie cars on display!
•        Large Model Aircraft – Flying Air-show Display 
•        Royal Air Force Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Museum Display 
•        Live Music & Tasty Food!

Interview with the artists are available. Images available on request.

Please contact: Suzanne at Stunning PR, suzanne@stunningpr.com, 07957 371840

 

Both the process of selling comics and graphic novels and how they’re created are being fundamentally transformed.

To navigate this transformation, ICv2 is bringing together the best minds in the industry to discuss the lessons learned so far, where the business is going, and how to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities presented by digital distribution.

Time and Place

The ICv2 Comics & Digital Conference will take place at the Javits Center on the eve of New York Comic Con, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, October 7th.  Following the afternoon sessions, at 5 p.m., Conference Sponsor Transcontinental Printing will host a cocktail party for attendees.

Who Should AttendPublishers, traditional and digital Creators Agents Retailers Librarians and educators

INDEPENDENTLY ANIMATED: BILL PLYMPTON

May 27 – 28, 2011

 

Bill Plympton may be the only major animator who still hand-draws every single image of his own films. Though his approach to filmmaking may be old-fashioned, his offbeat and inventive artistic sensibility is unique. This two-day program of screenings and discussions celebrates Plympton’s new book, Independently Animated.

 

All screenings are free with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

 

Independently Animated: An Evening with Bill Plympton

Friday, May 27, 7:00 p.m.

Screening, discussion, and book signing with Bill Plympton and David Levy

The lavishly illustrated new book Independently Animated: The Life and Art of the King of Indie Animation, by Bill Plympton and David Levy, published by Rizzoli, is part biography, part retrospective, and part behind-the-scenes look at Bill Plympton’s life and career. It contains hundreds of pieces of art from his films, as well as never-before-seen doodles, drawings, and production notes. To celebrate the publication, the Museum presents a festive evening with a discussion, short films, and live drawing by Plympton, followed by a book signing. Everyone in attendance will receive their own original drawing from Plympton.
Among the highlights: a work-in-progress screening of an exciting new short film, Plympton’s hand-colored restoration of Winsor McCay’s 1921 film The Flying House, a charming film about a husband who turns his house into a flying machine, which bears remarkable similarities to the Pixar film Up; a screening of the popular short film Guard Dog and Guard Dog Jam, the result of an invitation to animators around the world to remake Plympton’s film by each contributing their own remake of one shot from the film.
Tickets: $10 public / Free for Museum members. Members may reserve tickets in advance by calling 718 777 6800. 

 

Adventures in Plymptoons 

Saturday, May 28, 3:00 p.m.

Preview screening
With Alexia Anastasio in person

Dir. Alexia Anastasio. 2011, 98 mins. Digital projection. This new documentary about animator Bill Plympton follows his path from the many rainy days of a Portland childhood spent indoors drawing to a self-made career as an independent animator. The film includes interviews with family, friends, colleagues, critics, and fans.

Hair High 

Saturday, May 28, 5:30 p.m.

Introduced by Bill Plympton

Dir. Bill Plympton. 2004, 78 mins. Digital projection. An outrageous gothic myth from the 1950s, Hair High is the legend of Cherri and Spud, a teenage couple who are murdered on prom night and left for dead at the bottom of Echo Lake. Exactly one year later, their skeletal remains come back to life and they return to the prom for revenge and their justly deserved crowns.

 

Idiots and Angels

May 28, 7:30 p.m.

Introduced by Bill Plympton

Dir. Bill Plympton. 2009, 78 mins. A misanthropic gun dealer who spouts an unwelcome pair of wings is the antihero of Plympton’s noir-flavored feature, which was entirely hand-drawn, mainly in gray pencil. According to the New York Times, the film, which is entirely without dialogue and has music by Tom Waits, Pink Martini, and others, “defies expectations. It is relentless, and brilliant.”

Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas

 

10th Anniversary Event
June 25-26, 2011

A BUNCH OF SHORT GUYS
Hosts INDUSTRY GIANTS 2011: Ten in Texas
Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum

A Bunch of Short Guys are proud to announce this year’s Industry Giants 2011: Ten in Texas, the tenth anniversary event of Texas’ premiere Visual Effects, Animation and Game Forum. The two day conference features id Software co-founder and lead programmer John Carmack, along with many other presentations from creative professionals around the world. The tenth annual event takes place Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis Street, Dallas, TX 75208. The event is open to the public, students, and industry professionals.

Hosted and organized annually by the filmmaking/visual effects, animation, game development non-profit, A Bunch of Short Guys, Industry Giants 2011’s first day features a series of lectures that conclude with a panel discussion. The second day features exclusive Masterclasses, taught by the leading experts in various fields of art and technology. The distinctive lineup of presenters work in all areas of animation and visual effects for film, television, and games. Schedules and ticket information are available online at www.industrygiants.org.

Presenter Topics / Saturday, June 25:

 

Hey All,

I wanted to share an event with you taking place in March of 2013. The Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival is running a competition called JUICED! This is a 24hr animation competition where teams are given a few texture assets and a theme, and they are given the task of creating an animated short in a mere 24hrs.

This is our second installment of JUICED!, and we would love to get some of you talented animators from the 11 second club to participate. You do not have to be present at the festival to participate and all animation can be done remotely, and submitted to the competitions sponsored YouSendit drop box.

For more information about the festival, or to register for the competition, feel free to visit http://www.citruscel.com/juiced2013/

Do you have what it takes to get JUICED!?

Event for Independent Comic Book Artists and Writers in the Los Angeles area.
This event is for creators at all stages of their craft wanting to meet others seeking collaborators, work-for-hire or partners.

It is a great networking opportunity for both writers and artists interested in independently created comic books.
In attendance will also be a managing editor for a comic book news site, to answer questions regarding promotions and publishing.

Seating is limited and registration is required:

More details regarding the event can be found on the website at: http://www.SoCalCreatorsUnite.com
Event registration is on the website, but can also be found by going directly to: http://socalcreatorsunite.eventbrite.com/ 

FAME LA and Animation Ink announce the Los Angeles Rock'n Comic-Con 2010 at the Pasadena Convention Center which supports the Arts, in Animation, Music & the Film Industries and their creative talents.

Animation Ink, in cooperation with Vanguard Productions and Desert Wind Comics, announces featured Guest of Honor, legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan "The Man" Lee. Stan is the creator and/or co-creator of many of the greatest comic book characters ever including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers, X-Men, Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, and many more.

Stan will launch our new convention with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, VIP Gold Room Meet and Greet, walk through, autograph signings, photos, and much more are scheduled for a total of eight hours on Friday and Saturday.  Stan Lee, Jim Steranko and moderator J. David Spurlock, Vanguard Press, will host a special guest panel for the 70th Anniversary of Captain America and Marvel Comics.

An ever-growing list of talents from the worlds of animation, film, comics, and music will be in attendence. Such favorites as J. Scott Campbell, Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernie Wrightson, Dean Yeagle, Jim Smith co-creator of Ren & Stimpy theme song will be performed live.

The world's leading late night talk show host and UFO expert George Noory from Coast to Coast radio,  Rodd Roddenberry and Marc and Elaine Zicree for Sci-Fi panels.  Animation panels, Musicians panel, Voice-Over Artists, Writers, FX and many more.

International television personality Sabrina A. Parisi, best selling author, columnist, fashion model will sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet and photo ops.

Fans can listen to DJ Shy, the first and only female mixer at the No. 1 top 40 radio station in America, 102.7 KIIS-FM. will spin albums, sign autographs, Meet-and-Greet.

The Main Exhibit and Artists Exhibit Hall will be filled with comics, art, books, merchandise, collectibles, artists and celebrities for autograph signings, photo ops, event exclusive Variant Comic Book, etc.

Industry Professionals will have lectures, panel discussions, demos by Animators, film screenings, portfolio reviews by Disney and others.

Horror Movie Panels, some moderated by Don Glut will include many special guests such as William Stout, "The Alien" Bill Blair, horror band Williow Wisp will make a special appearance and perform. Top Special FX Artists will display their Monsters original FX Props and Reproductions, and Famous Monsters of Filmland will also be exhibitors.

A Special Femme Fatales panel and celeb autograph signings, Cosmic Play Girls in Superheroine costumes and Star Wars re-enactment Saber Guild members will be judges int our Masquerade Costume Contest.

Our Entertainment Pavilion will feature Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members from the Black Pearl, FX artists and merchandise, swords, amor, costumes, The Hollywood Film & Acting Academy and One-on-One Music Mentoring Sessions with Rock Stars.

Live music all day long from LA local bands in the Plaza Stage Area, while enjoying the Memorial Day BBQ with tri-tip steak and shaved ice.

Michael Carbonaro presents:

The New York Comic Book Marketplace

Special one-day event!

Saturday, February 27th, 10:30AM – 7:00 PM

69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave. (between 25th and 26th St.), NY, NY 10010

COMIC BOOKS RETURN TO PENN PLAZA

THE NY COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE UNITES FANS, ARTISTS, DEALERS

On Saturday, February 27th, Michael Carbonaro’s New York Comic Book Marketplace comes to the 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave., bringing scores of famous comic books, publishers, and dealers to the thousands of fans who will be attending.

DATE: Saturday February 27th, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

PLACE: 69th Regiment Armory, 68 Lexington Ave. (between 25th and 26th St.), NY, NY 10010

TICKETS: $10

With its low cost (only $10 admission at the door) and intimate atmosphere, this convention will be a great opportunity for fans to meet favorite hot contemporary artists and comic book legends like Gene Colan, Billy Tucci, Mike Golden, Irwin Hasen, Jim Starlin, J H Williams III, Mark Texiera, Herb Trimpe, Bill Sienkiewicz, Chris Claremont, Sean Chen, Larry Hama, Rudy Nebres, Dick Ayers, Rodney Ramos, Steve Manion, Dan Slott, Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, Scott Roberts, Renee Witterstaetter, Janet Jackson, Stu Suchet, John Cebollaro, Jorge Gonzalez, Cliff Chiang, and many more. All of the artists are happy to meet and greet comic book lovers, sign autographs, and many will even draw sketches of their favorite characters.

Also on hand will be actor David Roya, famous for his role as Bernard Posner in the cult classic film “Billy Jack.”

New York City has always been at the forefront of cutting edge and experimental comic and cartoon art, and the New York Comic Book Marketplace will be a great opportunity to meet with and see the work of exciting local independent artists and publishers.

Over 100 dealer tables will be filled with comics old and new, toys, posters, trading cards, videos, and related pop-culture collectibles. This is an opportunity no true fan should miss!

Michael Carbonaro has produced the longest-running comic book convention in New York City for the past 13 years. That convention has grown by leaps and bounds to being one of the largest public events in the city. This show will be a return to his roots: an exciting, affordable show at the Penn Plaza Pavilion with famous artists, wonderful dealers, and devoted fans all in the same building, and the love for a true American art form, the comic book.

For more information and updates, and to sign up for the mailing list, go to the website at:

http:www.nycbm.com

You can also RSVP at the following sites:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/search/?q=ny+comic+book+marketplace&init=quick#!/event.php?eid=315039380448&ref=ts

Myspace: http://tinyurl.com/y8exhx9

Going: http://newyork.going.com/event-715787;New_York_Comic_Book_Marketplace

Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/events/manhattan-new-york-comic-book-marketplace

INFORMATION: Press Contact: Zorikh Lequidre captainbigapple@yahoo.com 917-865-1214

 

What Is New York Comic Con?

New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and television shows months before they hit either big or small screens. And with dedicated professional hours, New York Comic Con is a market place, bringing together the major players in the entertainment industry. New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world -- Gotham City.

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