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ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE - ISSUE 4.3 - JUNE 1999

Upcoming Events in Animation.

* Friday, June 4 - Sunday, June 6. Los Angeles, California, USA.
VES '99: A Festival of Visual Effects will host several sessions devoted to computer graphics. On Friday, June 4th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm legendary CGI pioneer Robert Abel will host a panel about the history of the beginning of computer graphics. Guest speakers may include Douglas Trumbull, John Dykstra, Richard Edlund, Richard Hollander, Charlie Gibson, Rob Legato and others. Also on Friday, June 4th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Ken Ralston and the team from Sony Pictures Imageworks will describe their work for Robert Zemeckis' Contact, as part of a session that will also include Dr. Jill Tarter and Dr. Kent Cullers discussing the work of SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Institute). Other shows include three sessions on the making of Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, Jim Henson's Creature Shop, and Ray Harryhausen. Tickets are available to the general public in April and May through the Visual Effects Society at www.vesmen.org or (818) 789-7083.

* Tuesday, June 8 - Thursday, June 10. New York, New York, USA.
The global deal marketplace for the $132 billion business of licensing takes center stage in New York City, June 8-10, 1999, with Licensing '99 International, the largest worldwide licensing event and the single most consolidated presentation of properties in one place. Licensing '98 International drew a record 15,000 attendees from more than 60 countries. The show featured nearly 400 exhibitors representing more than 3,700 properties encompassing: corporate brands, sports, children's properties, publishing, major entertainment studios, artists and designers, and not-for-profit organizations. Confirmed exhibitors for Licensing '99 include Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Universal Studios Consumer Products, Viacom, Nickelodeon, Children's Television Workshop, and more. The show is sponsored by International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA). Featured events include a comprehensive seminar series produced by LIMA and conducted by licensing industry experts, and the presentation of the LIMA International Awards For Excellence in major categories at the networking event of the year. For information on exhibiting, contact Kim Farrell at (203).882.1300, ext. 159, Robin Kerr (212).951.6650 or fax (203).882.1800. Information may also be accessed via the World Wide Web at www.licensingshow.com or by e-mail at lic@advanstar.com.

*Monday, June 21 - Friday, July 2. Umbria & Tuscany, Italy.
*Monday, July 5 - Thursday, July 15. Umbria, Tuscany and Venice, Italy.
Take a sketching tour of Italy with life drawing instructor, Glenn Vilppu. Participants will be among the first to receive Glenn Vilppu's new book, "The Vilppu Sketching on Tour Manual," which is currently in development and designed specifically for the trip. Participants will go to places where most tourists never dream of going. When traveling through major cities, Vilppu will lecture on the local art. Everyone is promised a lot of instruction, food and fun with great company. The group is limited to roughly 20 people. HURRY! THE TOURS ARE NEARLY SOLD OUT. It isn't necessary to be an artist. Contact Personalized Travel for a brochure and more information at 5455 Sylmar Ave., Suite 902, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401, USA. TEL: (818) 994-2402 (inside CA); (888) 994-2404 (outside CA); or Fax (818) 994-5529.

* Wednesday, June 23rd - Sunday, July 4th. Kensington Gore, London, England. The animation students at The Royal College of Art will exhibit their work as part of The Royal College of Art Show 1999: Design, Communication & Humanities from Wednesday, 23 June - Sunday, 4 July, from 10am - 6pm daily + one late night. The college is famous for the high quality of work done by its students. For further information, TEL: 0171 590 4444; or FAX: 0171 590 4500. Also visit www.rca.ac.uk for more information.

* Thursday, August 12 - Sunday, August 15. San Diego, California, USA.
1999 San Diego Comic-Con. This year the San Diego Comic-Con International will be held August 12-15. Comic-Con is the largest convention of its kind. It features a huge comic book, animation, film and related items marketplace, a slew of panels, and many special guests. The special guests currently scheduled include Neil Gaiman (Sandman), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Art Spiegelman (Maus, Raw), Jim Steranko (publisher of Prevue, writer and artist of famous 1960's issues of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Captain America), Dave Stevens (The Rocketeer), Jill Thompson (Scary Godmother), Gill Fox (Golden Age artist), Jerry Robinson (co-creator of The Joker), Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series), June Foray (voice artist for Rocky And Bullwinkle and many other cartoons), and many others. Many cartoons and movies will be shown, and there will be workshops on animation design and writing. Ticket prices will increase after April 15 and again after July 2. For more information contact Comic-Con International, P.O. Box 128458, San Diego, CA 92112-8458, USA. TEL: 1-619-491-2475; FAX: 1-619-544-0743. Also visit www.comic-con.org for more information.

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