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California State U Chico Chooses Mirage for 2D Animation

California State University, Chico has purchased 100 seats of Bauhaus Softwareâs Mirage product. Integrated directly into the universityâs graphics and animation curriculum, Mirage will enable students to learn classical and modern 2D animation, in a completely paperless environment.

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Terkel In Trouble Wins Zagreb

When Zagreb 2005 wrapped up its festival on Oct. 30, 2005, the international jury handled out its Grand Prize to Denmarks TERKEL IN TROUBLE. The A Film production was directed by Stefan Fjeldmark. Thorbjrn Christoffersen and Kresten Vestbjerg Andersen. Taking the Golden Zagreb prize was Annecy winner DISTRICT! (NYOKER!) from the Hungarian firm Lichthof Prods. Aron Gauder directed.

Film Headline News

Winners of the 2005 BAF Awards Announced

The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television announced the winners of this year's BAF Awards as part of the 12th Bradford Animation Festival, which took place on Nov. 19, 2005 in Bradford, U.K. The BAF Awards celebrate the very best new animation from around the world, with more than 750 submissions whittled down to 30 films for the official selection.

Below is a complete list of winners.

Grand Prix (overall winner)TREE ROBO Dir, Moon-Saeng Kim

Million Headline News

New Line Rushes Hour 3 Ahead

After years of dealmaking, New Line has finally signed the key players in making RUSH HOUR 3 happen, according to VARIETY.

The longtime hold out Chris Tucker will receive $20 million against 20% of gross, as well as a second-picture commitment for $20 million on a film to be determined later. The actor will not hold script approval as long as the final draft is similar to what writer Jeff Nathanson pitched.

Co-star Jackie Chan will net $15 million against 15% of the gross as well as control the films distribution rights in China and Hong Kong.

Animation Headline News

AWN To Publish Tributes to Derek Lamb & Wendy Jackson Hall

With the sad news of the passing of famed producer Derek Lamb and animator Wendy Jackson Hall, ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE will be publishing a tribute story to both individuals in December. Lamb started his animation career with the National Film Board of Canada in the 1960s. He worked extensively as a writer, director and producer in Canada, the U.S. and Europe, both in commercial and experimental film. Jackson Hall was part of the early core of AWN and ANIMATION WORLD MAGAZINE and went on to champion animation as an animator, teacher and writer.

Films Headline News

Dimension Wants Game Adaptation Dead or Alive

Dimension Films has signed an agreement to acquire the North American distribution rights to the feature adaptation of Tecmo videogame, DEAD OR ALIVE, VARIETY reports. THE TRANSPORTER helmer Corey Yuen is directing. Devon Aoki, Sarah Carter, Natassia Malthe, Matthew Marsden, Jaime Pressly, Eric Roberts and Holly Valance will star.

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Goblet of Fire Lights Up Box Office

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE had the best opening yet for the popular franchise, raking in $102.3M for the weekend ended Nov. 20, 2005. In fact, the Warner Bros. wizard fantasy is second only to REVENGE OF THE SITHS $108.4M for openers this year. The first POTTER directed by Mike Newell and the first to don a PG-13 rating, THE GOBLET OF FIRE also boasts more impressive vfx from Double Negative, Framestore CFC, MPC, ILM, Cinesite, Animal Logic, The Orphanage, BUF and Rising Sun.

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Polhemus Launches PATRIOT Class B

Polhemus has released the PATRIOT, a 6 Degree-of-Freedom (6DOF) tracking product, which been verified to meet the requirements of Class B digital device standards.

The PATRIOT is now available in both Class A and Class B emissions standards. The new Class B version of the PATRIOT meets the more stringent emissions requirements specified by the FCC and CE standards. The Class B PATRIOT also has a new look and is easily identified by the white plastic chassis. PATRIOT B can now be used in more rigorous residential and industrial laboratory environments.

Film Headline News

Estonia Makes Strong Effort for Golden Elephant

At this years International Childrens Film Festival in Hyderabad, the tiny eastern European country of Estonia is showing a big presence, reports the BUSINESS STANDARD. In 2003 at the 13th Childrens Film Festival, the Estonian short CONCERT FOR A CARROT PIE won the Silver Elephant in the best animation short film category.

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3D Buzz Offers Video Training for Half-Life 2 Level Design

3D Buzz has released a new Video Training Module (VTM) series entitled HALF-LIFE 2 LEVEL DESIGN. This VTM will introduce students to Hammer, the powerful level editing tool within HALF-LIFE 2'S SDK. Lessons include full covering of Hammer's UI, creation and editing of geometry, creation and placement of entities, including props, weapons, lights, NPCs and more. Students will also see the entire process of creating a basic level, so that they can follow along and see how to start generating your own environments. The VTM is free and ready for download at www.3dbuzz.com.

Animated Headline News

Classic Media Sings with Frosty, Swings with Kong

Classic Media is set to release a new animated Frosty the Snowman feature as well as the first two volumes of KING KONG: THE ANIMATED SERIES.

THE LEGEND OF FROSTY THE SNOWMAN DVD ($21.98) is an all-new animated comedy adventure based on the original 1969 television classic. Burt Reynolds narrates the movie and sings the popular title song. In addition, Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, also stars.

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Animated Personalities Invade 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has announced the new additions to this years event. For the 79th annual Macy's Parade, four new character balloons and a specially created work of flying art take to the sky on Thanksgiving Day. The new balloons include Nickelodeon's DORA THE EXPLORER, United States Potato Board's Healthy MR. POTATO HEAD, Disney Channel's JOJO'S CIRCUS and Warner Bros.' SCOOBY-DOO, as well as, a new novelty sized balloon designed by world-renowned artist Tom Otterness, Macy's Parade Humpty Dumpty.

Music Headline News

Bill Plympton Music Video on MTV

A new music video, with animation by Bill Plympton, will be premiering on MTV on Monday, Nov. 21, 2005. The video is for a song called "Heard 'Em Say" by Kanye West, and should air during TRL on MTV on Monday afternoon. Plymptons third music video, and perhaps the most high profile one he's worked on, depicts Kanye as a mythical urban cabdriver.

Films Headline News

Time to Enter Zagreb 2006

Zagreb 2006Zagreb, CroatiaJune 12-17, 2006Deadline: February 15, 2006

Zagreb: 18th World Festival of Animated Films is an ASIFA sanctioned competitive festival. The festival was formed in 1969 to encouraging creativity, which eschews pre-set patterns and ideas/notions/conceptions, and finds new ways of exploring the possibilities of film animation. Awards with cash prizes will be given as follows: grand prize, best first production, best student film, plus five special prizes and three special distinctions.

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Cisco Systems Acquiring Scientific-Atlanta

Cisco Systems Inc., the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Scientific-Atlanta Inc. Scientific-Atlanta is a leading global provider of set-top boxes, end-to-end video distribution networks and video system integration. The combined entity creates a world-class universal digital communicator for watching video, making phone calls and shopping online.

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Trey Parker And Matt Stone to Open Trunity in Paramount Pictures 3-Year Deal

Paramount Pictures has entered into a three-year first look deal with SOUTH PARK creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, setting them up as ceos of their new company Trunity. Trunity, a Mediar company, a division of True Mediar, a Unity Corpbopoly, will be based on the Paramount lot.

Series Headline News

Perfect Hair Forever Debuts Nov. 20 on Adult Swim

PERFECT HAIR FOREVER, a comedic anime series with Adult Swim sensibilities, will premiere on Nov. 20, 2005, at 12:45 am and, beginning Nov. 27, the series will air at 12:30 am Cartoon Network.

An all-news original series, created at Williams St., Adult Swims production facilities,

International Headline News

DIC Sells Slate of Animated TV Properties Around the Globe

DIC Ent. (DIC) reports a raft of deals with an extensive roster of key international broadcasters and pay TV channels concluded from the close of MIPCOM 2005 for animated programming, led by TROLLZ, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, SABRINA: THE ANIMATED SERIES, TOTALLY SONIC and more.

Stop-Motion Headline News

Morph Desires Your Stop-Motion Animation

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

Morph 2005World Wide Web November 30, 2005Deadline: November 30, 2005

Stopmotionfilm.de hosts the fourth Morph to highlight the best in short stop-motion films. The length should be two minutes and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a professional. There are two main topics: best stop-motion quickie and best stop-motion character. The best character of the second category will be assessed by a jury and those of the first category by the audience. For more information, visit www.stopmotionfilm.de.

Advertising Headline News

IAC Wants Your Web Ads

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

2005 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) AwardsWorld Wide WebMarch 2006 Deadline: January 31, 2006

The Web Marketing Association announces the launch of its fourth annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards is the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The competition website is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is Jan. 31, 2006.

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Arizona State Short Film Fest Calls for Entries

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 12:00am

10th Annual Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video FestivalTempe, Arizona, USAApril 15, 2006Deadline: February 10, 2006

Sponsored by the Arizona State University Art Museum, the Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival highlights the best in short subjects. The event is free to enter and no paper work is needed. The screening of the films will take place at the museum with the exact date announced later in the year. For more information visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest/.

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Cascade SIGGRAPH Brings Electronic Theater to Portland

Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH, Oregon and Southwest Washingtons local SIGGRAPH chapter announced a showing of the Electronic Theater 2005, a film and video extravaganza, showcasing dazzling and innovative imagery, on Dec. 5, at 6:30 pm at the Hollywood Theater, located at 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., in the Hollywood District of Portland.

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