With a mission to ignite creative and collaborative fire, Vancouver ACM SIGGRAPH presents SPARK Animation '09. In its second year, this prestigious week-long speaker series, educational forum and film festival informs and inspires professionals, pioneers and enthusiasts in the world of animation. The event has attracted a coveted speaker line-up of some of the most talented animators and innovators from both close to home and far afield: Jimmy Hayward & Steve Martino (Blue Sky), Mark Osborne & John Stevenson (DreamWorks), Paul Topolos (Pixar) and Paul Harrod (Bent Image Lab). Through panels and presentations, attendees will gain insight into the evolution and latest techniques of the industry, as well as exposure to recent and leading artistic and technological advancements.

The Game Developers Conference Austin (GDC Austin) returns this September with three days focused on connected games including online games, virtual worlds, and social networking. Now in its 7th consecutive year, GDC Austin will continue as the mecca for online game developers worldwide to convene and share best practices, new perspectives, and business opportunities in connected games. GDC Austin conference tracks focus on the disciplines of Business and Marketing, Design, Social Networking and Community, Services, Production and Programming. Presented by Think Services, organizers of the industry-leading Game Developers Conference(R) (GDC), GDC Austin is a four-day event taking place at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas September 15-18, 2009.

The 2009 GDC Austin Advisory Board expands to include international game communities and perspectives with new members: Thomas Bidaux of ICO Partners, creator of successful European MMO titles, Dark Age of Camelot, Guild Wars and City of Heroes, and Min Kim of Nexon, creator of the critically acclaimed Maple Story. John Blakely of Sony Online Entertainment, Eugene Evans of EA/Mythic Entertainment, Mike Goslin of Hangout Industries, formerly of Disney where he developed Pirates of the Caribbean Online, and Sheri Graner Ray of Schell Games also round out the new lineup.

GDC Austin will also feature two-day Summits: Game Audio, Game Writers, Independent Games, and the newly introduced iPhone Summit, on September 15-16, 2009.

Online registration for GDC Austin opens in early June. For more information on GDC Austin and the advisory board visit www.GDCAustin.com.

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year. For further information please visit www.laofficelounge.com/RoadShow. Known as the promotion marketing community's upfront, RoadShow Live introduces the marketing community to new Film and Home Entertainment properties while providing the ultimate networking opportunities for the entertainment marketing community. The event kicks off Tuesday, September 15th and will reinforce how (and why) entertainment can bring more power to your next marketing campaign. RoadShow presentations will take place on Wednesday, September 16th and highlight Marketing Opportunities in Film and Home Entertainment from the biggest studios in town. The Lunch will bring together all of the RoadShow Webinar and RoadShow Live presenters for a 2-hour, high power meet-and-greet! Additional presentations will take place after lunch followed by the infamous RoadShow Wrap Party.

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 / 10:00AM - 5:00PM At Shrine Hall / 700 W. 32nd Street / Los Angeles 90007 Admission: $8.00 http://www.comicbookscifi.com/ Appearing In Person! DRUSILLA ON TV SERIES, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL - JULIET LANDAU JULIET LANDAU starred as the evil Vampire DRUSILLA in the TV Series BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and ANGEL. JULIET was the Voice of Tala, Plastique, Bernadeth, and Rama Kushna for the animated series JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, and the alien Labella in the just released direct to DVD, GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT. JULIET has co-written a DRUSILLA storyline for ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL#24 and #25 with Brian Lynch. JULIET will be appearing 12:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. to sign autographs, and while there is a charge it includes a choice of photo. Money collected from the signing goes towards the production of JULIET's independent film, IT'S RAINING CATS AND CATS. JULIET stars in the film and takes the role of seven characters. G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO WRITER - LARRY HAMA LARRY HAMA is one of the most important contributors to the G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO mythology. When Hasbro was looking to develop the G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO Toy Line and Animated Series, they first went to MARVEL COMICS to develop the characters to launch them in a Comic Book Series, and LARRY was one of the key people involved. LARRY wrote 149 issues of the 155 run of the MARVEL COMIC BOOK from June 1982 to December 1994, the majority of the G.I. JOE File Cards that had short background details of each character featured on the back of the of the Hasbro 3 3/4 size Action Figures, and he created many of the characters. These File Cards have been included in the recent 25th Anniversary retro release of the G.I. JOE toy line. ALSO APPEARING, MANY G.I. JOE VOICE ACTORS, SUCH AS: DICK GAUTIER, B.J. WARD, ZACK HOFFMAN, GREGG BERGER, AND MICHAEL BELL G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO DVD FREE DRAWING COURTESY OF SHOUT! FACTORY is providing several G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO SEASON 1.1 4-DVD Collection Sets for a free drawing which will take place in the afternoon. Save your admission ticket for the drawing. The time for the drawing will be posted on the day of the Convention. The Los Angeles Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention features one of the largest Dealer's Rooms on the West Coast full of Comic Books and Collectibles. A wide range of stuff is for sale at all price ranges, Old and New Comic Books, Toys, Action Figures, Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Simpsons, Family Guy Collectibles, Non Sport and Sport Trading Cards, Marvel Legends, Japanese Animation merchandise, the latest as well as classic action movies on DVD from Hong Kong, and maybe that Special Item that you're looking for! The Convention is a great place to shop around, compare prices, and get the best deals. The Convention is for those people who like to inspect items before purchase. No waiting, no shipping charge, no hassle, no worrying whether your collectible is damaged or lost in the mail!

The ultimate Disney fan experience will connect guests with The Walt Disney Company in exciting new ways, from September 10-13, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center just across the street from Disneyland! Guests will enjoy exhibits, screenings, presentations and interactive experiences from every part of The Walt Disney Company. And please stay tuned!... the D23 Expo micro site, coming soon, will give up-to-the-second breaking news about the Expo, including ticket information and online ordering, the latest event information and everything you need to know about the ultimate Disney fan experience! Highlights of the D23 Expo will include: Keynote speakers: Some of The Walt Disney Company's most dynamic executives will be on hand to break news, including Disney President and CEO Bob Iger, Walt Disney Pictures Chairman Dick Cook, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo and John Lasseter, chief creative director, Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios! World Premiere Screenings: Get an early look at some of the Company's latest projects. Performances, Celebrities and a Fashion Show: Musical performances from chart-topping Disney talent will put some bounce in your step! Meanwhile, talent from Walt Disney Pictures films, ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN and more will be on hand for meet-and-greets. Need a little more fun? Disney Couture will debut its new line at a fabulous fashion show. 50 and Fabulous Film Festival: Check out three classic Disney films that all turn 50 this year, including DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE, THE SHAGGY DOG and SLEEPING BEAUTY. Readings, Signing, and Q&As: Check out surprising gallery events, author appearances and signings and even a beautiful Disney Home to walk through. Film and TV Sneak Peeks: Check out exclusive clips from the latest films from Walt Disney Studios and watch some of ABC's new fall offerings. Eye-Popping Exhibits: The incredible experiences, exhibits and presentations at the Expo are another way D23 will connect fans to the timeless stories, characters and amazing worlds that we create here at Disney. Guests entering the main showroom floor of the recently renovated Convention Center will discover exciting pavilions from every part of The Walt Disney Company. Each will offer unique immersive experiences the whole family can enjoy. Parks and Resorts, Walt Disney Records, Disney Consumer Products, ABC, ESPN and Walt Disney Imagineering -- to name a few -- will all be featured. There will be surprising gallery events, author appearances and signings and even a beautiful Disney Home to walk through. Radio Disney will rock the Expo every day, and you can expect favorite Disney talent to make appearances throughout the event. (We hear there may even be a wedding!) Disney Dream Store: From pins and mouse ears to DVDs and music, there will be must haves for everyone at the largest Disney shopping experience ever created. Even more special, there will be limited edition collectibles on sale exclusively for D23 members. Fan Forum: Disney's biggest fans are invited to participate in all the action. There will be an entire convention hall for everyone to show off their collections and sell their Disney treasures. Admission to the D23 Expo will be $37 per person for a one-day ticket; $111 for a four-day pass (4th day free). Admission for D23 members will be $30 per person for a one-day ticket; $90 for a four-day pass (4th day free). Tickets will be available at Disney.com/D23. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the entrance to the D23 Expo. Tickets will go on sale this spring. Check the D23 Web site for more information. Members will be alerted the day tickets go on sale.

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year. For further information please visit www.laofficelounge.com/RoadShow. Created to take advantage of new technologies and the continued evolution of our business, The Road to RoadShow Webinar Series is the next step for introducing entertainment properties to brand marketers throughout the country. The Series eliminates travel requirements, provides an "On Demand" element to the session and is environmentally friendly! Since each webinar broadcast will be recorded and archived, marketers will be able to view each of the property presentation as scheduled or at their convenience through The Lounge at laoffice.com! Additionally, all of the webinar presenters will be at RoadShow Live to provide the face-to-face interaction that our business requires. Note: The webinar series will be continuously available online after August.

On July 11th and 12th the Atlanta Motion Graphics Festival showcases explosive artists and motion picture creators. Artists being showcased include: Shepard Fairey, Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Chuck D of Public Enemy, KRS-One, Addictive TV, Digital Kitchen, The Mill, Passion Pictures, Animal Logic, Post Panic, Dvein, David Lobser and more. The ATL-MGFest will be hosting workshops and lectures about the shift in motion-picture audiences and explores the new technologies that motion designers will need on the video internet frontier. Motion design, sound design and interactivity, are all featured during July 11th and 12th, with daytime workshops at Atlanta's Adobe Certified Training Facility, Sterling Ledet. Evening screenings and live performances will be hosted at Atlanta's Internationally-renowned portfolio school, Creative Circus. This festival in the fast moving field of design technology has opened its Art & Entertainment events for only $7. Rather than charging the typical $500-$1500 conference fee, the Motion Graphics Festival encourages participants to stop complaining about the economy, and spend their money on something that will upgrade their tools, technique and aesthetics. Software, DVDs and music will be available at a discount rate throughout the festival week. Silent Auction for over $18,000 in software, DVDs and training materials. MGFest Schedule + Registration :http://www.MGFest.com

Now in its fourth year, FSC once again moves into a larger venue as the three day festival continues to grow. This year's event will take place June 5-7, 2009 at the Doubletree Miami Mart Airport Hotel and Convention Center in Miami, Florida. The three day festival will take place in the convention center's west hall and the convention centers entire second floor, making this the largest genre event to ever hit South Florida. The show will include celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, industry guests, Q&As, parties, costume contests, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels, cosplay photo shoots, dance parties, console gaming, LAN gaming, tabletop gaming, collectible card gaming, tournaments and more. As always, FSC will feature dozens of celebrities, artists and industry guests. Past guests have included the stars of HARRY POTTER, CLERKS, SOUTH PARK, THE SIMPSONS, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, AQUA TEEN HUNGER FORCE, THUNDERCATS, JEM, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics, SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE, THE GRIM ADVENTURES OF BILLY AND MANDY, FINAL FANTASY, FULL METAL ALCHEMIST and more. This year's show will include more guests than ever before, including 23 guests already set. The convention hours of operation are: Friday, June 5: 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, June 6: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday, June 7: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information and updates: visit www.floridasupercon.com.

For its third edition, Dimension 3 will be settle in the department of the Seine-saint-Denis, a region that strongly supports 3D research and production. This move will help the Forum to implement an animation plan in favor of the markets convergence

From June 2-4, 2009, Dimension 3 invites all the actors and professionals of the cinema, TV, video games, entertainment, communication or training industries to one of the most important event of the 3D industry in the world.

Displayed in the Centre National de la Danse in Pantin (5mn from Paris), this unique-in-Europe event is a meeting point for worldwide visitors. For 3 days, they will evaluate the maturity of the creation and visualization solutions dedicated to the 3D images and their application programs. This year, a space for the 3D production promotion will be added to the Dimension 3 professional exhibition area. In this Espace CREA the producers will present 3D content and their know-how. Added to those areas dedicated to professionals, Dimension 3 Immersion, an area for the visual experimentations, will be devoted to video games, the telephony but also to the 3D marketing tools and will be open to a broader audience.

Moreover, 60 international experts will be gathered at the International Forum dedicated to 3D images. They will talk about technologic, creative and economic topics in Dimension 3 conferences and Master classes. Display window of the international 3D production, Dimension 3 third edition will carry on its entertaining and didactic ambitions thanks to the Festival traveling in the Seine Saint-Denis department but also to Dimension 3 Discovery, an exhibition about the 3D technologies history.

Supporting the 3D development, Dimension 3 also offers bilingual trainings and helps the emergence of young designers or directors through the Writing Talent Grant.

Dimension 3 is an event offered by the local Council of the Seine-Saint-Denis and organized by Avance Rapide Communication.

For further information, visit www.dimension3-expo.com.

E3 Expo is the world's premiere trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers and the Internet. For more information, visit www.E3Expo.com or www.theESA.com.