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The DC Anime Club and the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan Present BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY on Friday October 24, 2008 at 6:30pm as part of the Anime/Live Action Series based upon Manga (Japanese Comics).

In Karakura Town, there has been a sudden outbreak of unidentifiable spirits called "blanks" (vacant souls) while in the skies of Soul Society, the real world has been reflected. A mysterious female shinigami called Senna has appeared before Ichigo along with a man named Ganryu, leading a group called the "Dark Ones."

The screening will be held at the Japanese Information and Culture Center, Embasy of Japan located at Lafayette Center III 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-3308. Seating for the screening of BLEACH THE MOVIE is limited and attendees are encouraged to RSVP by sending an e-mail to jiccrsvpfall08@embjapan.org.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at http://www.us.embjapan.go.jp/jicc/ or visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.

BrainCamp is the only high-level, cross-media conference specifically geared to major players in children's entertainment. BrainCamp is a chance to relax with peers and explore all sides of our industry, gather ideas, and recharge your batteries. BraincCamp attracts senior executives, creative forces and movers and shakers in the kids' and family entertainment industry. There are eight presentations over two days, along with food, fun and social events. The atmosphere is loose and relaxed, no suits, no ties. BrainCamp is an intimate event; attendance is limited. There are no "panels," there is no stage separating speakers from attendees. Speakers and attendees interact during presentations, during breaks and during social events. For more information, visit www.braincamp.com.

Bra!nCamp East is an intimate two-day gathering of senior executives and creators involved in the production, licensing, marketing and sale of kids' entertainment products. Introduced in 1997, BrainCamp attracts some of the most interesting and influential people in the children's entertainment industry, both as speakers and attendees. The focus is on creating and marketing entertainment product to children. BrainCamp provides networking and deal making opportunities. Speakers will include: Stan Clutton, svp of investor relations, new business & licensing - Fisher Price Michael Hirsh, ceo - The Cookie Jar Company Paul Levitz, president/publisher - DC Comics Peggy O'Brien, svp, educational programming and services - Corporation for Public Broadcasting Jim Samples, evp/gm - Cartoon Network; Yves Saada, coo - BrainPop Cyma Zarghami, president - Nickelodeon Television For additional information, or to register, contact (212) 545-9559 or visit www.BrainCamp.com.

Thurs. 10/30: CINESPACE INDUSTRY PARTY/Dracula Screening Co-hosted by Mac Africa and Planet Shark Make your Dinner Reservations early for an exclusively wicked Halloween Celebration Dinner for THE DINNER/MOVIE in the Main Room. Screening: Bram Stoker's DRACULA directed by Francis Ford Coppola) Showtime: 8:00pm Enjoy a sinful three course special Chef's Menu featuring Francis Coppola's wines. A surprise evil guest will be hosting trivia after the movie for delicious rewards and prizes! UK Producer/DJ Blackliquid - Soulful, funky house House in the Lounge (9pm-2am). Plus DJ Crash - Hip-Hop, R&B, Drum & Bass in the Main Dance Room (10pm-2am) Pre-Halloween Mask Party w/prizes for the best mask including a $50 voucher (dinner for 2 @ CineSpace). SHARK'S GUEST LIST - NO COVER UNTIL 10:30 pm! RSVP: PARTYSHARKLA@AOL.COM w/the names of all those in your party. For dinners, please also note your desired chow time* Cinespace: 6356 Hollywood Blvd. 2ND LEVEL Right above Club Ivar. Hollywood, CA Valet parking Available. 21 & up :) ****** shark www.planetsharkproductions.com los angeles, ca - planet earth "The path to success is to take massive, determined action." -- Anthony Robbins

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Celeste Prize is a unique international contemporary arts competition in which artists decide who wins the 40,000 Euro (US$50,000) award money. The 46 finalists are chosen by a panel of international art critics: Mark Gisbourne, Adrienne Goehler, Victoria Lu, Claudio Sinatti and a panel of consultants with experience in audiovisual performance. These 46 finalists themselves choose the ultimate winners in each category. Exhibition and awards ceremony to be held in Berlin, Germany, September 2009. Artists may enter work in Video, Animation, Performance, Live Media, Live Audio Video Performance, Painting, Photography, Installation, Sculpture, or DJ/VJ Set. Awards: Photography & Digital Graphics Prize: 8,000 Euro (US$10,000) Video & Animation Prize: 8,000 Euro (US$10,000) Installation & Sculpture Prize: 8,000 Euro (US$10,000) Live Media Prize: 8,000 Euro (US$10,000) Painting Prize: 8,000 Euro (US$10,000) Entry fee: 80 Euro (US$100) Deadline: June 30 2009 Register & apply online at http://www.celesteprize.com. Celeste Prize is organized by the non-profit cultural association Associazione Culturale L'Albero Celeste.

Central London one-day eventon Friday October 31 2003,the 17th such occasion.
Thousands of jobs on offer alongside a very wide range of educational courses for all age groups

The Canada International Film Festival brings the best of world cinema to Canada and plays an important role in maintaining and further enriching its film culture. The Canada International Film Festival has quickly carved out a name for itself among the top film festivals in Canada. It accepts films of any type, in any genre, from over 90 countries around the world. The festival is dedicated to the creation of opportunities for the artistic interaction and exchange among independent filmmakers and the film-going community.

Cartoons on the Bay is an international event with awards, workshops, lectures, TV and theatrical previews, and events centering on the ever-changing world of television animation. The Pulcinella Awards Competition is open to all products in animation for television and the Internet, including pilots of series. The Competition is also open to short films.

Works completed after the Jan. 1, 2005 and created with any kind of animation technique may participate. The various Pulcinella Awards are presented to seven competing categories including best series for infants, children, young adults & adults, all audiences, best pilot, best TV movie, best short film, as well as best European program, best program of the year and best character of the year. Entry into the competition is free. For more information, visit www.cartoonsbay.com.