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Pitch Events

Free TV Pitch Phone/Web Seminar

Begins: April 22, 2008

Free telephone/internet seminar: Top 5 TV Pitch Secrets

Hosted by Mark and Jeanne Simon, founders of SellYourTVConceptNow.com

Join us for a free telephone/internet seminar:EVENT: Top 5 TV Pitch SecretsDATE and TIME: Tuesday, April 22 at 9:00pm EasternFORMAT: Attend via Phone or Webcast

Here’s just some of what you’ll discover:

What it takes to sell your showThe #1 complaint TV execs have about pitches.Secret #5 will keep you from looking like a complete amateur.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops

Free Events

Are You Ready for the End of the Writer's Strike?

Begins: January 24, 2008

FREE telephone/internet seminar: Are You Ready for the End of the Writer's Strike? Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon Founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com

Featuring WGA writers Wayne Carter & Marc Zicree

Join us for a FREE telephone/internet seminar. DATE & TIME: Thursday, January 24 at 7:30pm Eastern / 4:30 pm Pacific FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)

TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW... http://www.pitchtvlikeapro.com/tele-05-strike.html

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In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Live Action, Television, Web / Internet

Animation Headline News

Antics Launches Free 3D Animation Software

Antics Technologies has released a free version of its realtime animation software that until now has been the reserve of film professionals such as Jim Rygiel, Oscar-winning vfx supervisor on THE LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy. Now all animation enthusiasts will be able to use Antics V3 to quickly and easily create content-rich, animated stories using this versatile, intuitive and highly flexible animation system.

In Technology, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Die Hard 4 Director Free to Remake Escape From New York

New Line Cinema is in final talks with Len Wiseman (LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD) to direct its remake of John Carpenter's cult classic ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, reports the trades. 300 star Gerard Butler has already signed on as the new Snake Plissken. Neal Moritz is the producer.

Ken Nolan (BLACK HAWK DOWN) is adapting the script, which sees convict/ war hero Plissken sent into a futuristic Manhattan, which has been transformed into a maximum-security prison, to save the U.S. President after Air Force One is shot down by the inmates.

In Films, Visual Effects, Films, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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NewTek Releases LightWave Update

NewTek Inc. announced at SIGGRAPH 2007 in San Diego the availability of LightWave v9.3, the second in a series of free updates to the Emmy award-winning 3D application. LightWave v9.3 features a number of significant improvements, including the ability to render lines with photorealistic motion blur; two new sub-surface scattering shaders that are significantly faster than earlier shaders, and higher quality as well; various performance enhancements throughout the product; and numerous maintenance improvements.

In Technology, Technology | Headline News | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All

Free Events

Eureka! Computer Animation Film Festival

Begins: July 21, 2007

July 21, 2007

Hosted at University of Central Florida - Visual Arts Building auditorium

Free Admission - Free Parking

Mingle and Hors D'oeuvres from 6:00 - 7:00 pm + iPOD raffle

Show at 7:00 pm - Winners announced and prizes awarded immediately following the showing.

Come for the free food and unique opportunity to meet and mingle with industry professionals, students and animation enthusiasts alike...stay for the pure enjoyment of great animation, coming to you from around town, all over Florida and around the world!

In Event Types: Animation, Short Films

Game Headline News

Live Free or Die Hard Game Goes Online

Fans of the LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD film from Twentieth Century Fox Films should check out the new LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD BARE-KNUCKLE BRAWL GAME at www.livefreeordiehard.com/index_site.html?section=brawlgame.

This game can be played using a browser or a Nintendo Wiimote. (This game is not associated with nor endorsed by Nintendo.)

In Interactive, Games, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Pitch Events

TV Pitch Teleseminar

Begins: May 30, 2007

Mark and Jeanne Simon, founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com, are hosting a free event for anyone who has an idea for a TV show and wants to pitch it to the networks. The free teleseminar/webinar will begin streaming at 9:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm Pacific.

Topics covered will be: * The Seven Biggest Show-Pitching Mistakes * Five Questions You Must be Able to Answer in a Pitch * Attendee Questions

Attendees may call into the conference or listen to it stream live over the Internet.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Seminar: Flash Animation Essentials

Begins: May 19, 2007

Six Point Harness, a 2D digital animation studio, is hosting a free class for anyone interested in a career in 2D digital character animation. The class will be an intensive two-day seminar taught by leading professionals of the field. 6PH will be accepting applications from individuals pursuing a career in animation for television, film and emerging media. Class size is limited to 16 individuals, who will be selected by the instructors.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Television, Web / Internet

Version VFXWorld

Gelato 2.1 Review: A Flavor for Everyone

Taylor Jessen chats with Bill Plympton about the making of and theatrical release of his genre-busting 1950s throwback feature, Hair High.

In Reviews, Technology | VFXWorld

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DAZ 3D Announces Free 3D Exporter for Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended

DAZ 3D announced the release of a free U3D content exporter included as part of DAZ|Studio 1.5. Now Photoshop users of all experience levels can quickly combine 3D models into their existing Photoshop projects.

In Technology, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Peachpit Giving Away Free Macworld Passes

Peachpit is offering free passes to the upcoming Macworld Conference & Expo, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Jan. 9-12, 2007. To request a pair of passes (exhibit-only passes, a combined $90 value), send an email message to press@peachpit.com with your name and postal address, and Peachpit will mail out the passes. If you prefer to register online and obtain free passes, go to macworldexpo.com/register and use the Priority Code: PC0249.

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Films Headline News

ADV Launches Download Store with Guyver Episodes

ADV Films has launched its Universe Digital Download Store (www.advuniverse.com) with a free episode of GUYVER from the upcoming DVD release on Nov. 14, 2006.

In Anime, Interactive, Anime, Games, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe

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Gnomon Workshop Adds New Website Features

The Gnomon Workshop has updated its website with new navigation, contests, forums, books and several hours of free training.

In Education and Training, Education and Training | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Books Headline News

Computer Publisher Provides All Books Free

All computer how-to books in the In Pictures series are being provided free to the public, as downloadable files.

Anyone who visits In Pictures' website at www.inpics.net/ can download any and all of its 22 different books for free, in Adobe PDF format. In the month since the site was launched, more than 20,000 people have visited it to download free books.

In Books, Books | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Free ANIMATIONWorld

Mind Your Business: Pimp Your Website

In this months Mind Your Business, Mark Simon raps about how to pimp out your website.

In Production | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Mind Your Business

Film Headline News

Taiwanese Fish Short Smiles at Berlin Film Fest

The Berlin International Film Festival wrapped up its festivities on Feb.18, 2006, with its awards ceremony, bestowing the animated Taiwanese short, WEI XIAO DER YU (A FISH WITH A SMILE), with the Special Prize of the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk.

The 10-minute film was directed by C. Jay Shih, Alan Tuan and Poliang Lin. The winners will receive 2,500 euros.

In Awards, Awards | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Get Free Passes to the ION Festival This Weekend!

The ION Animation, Games and Short Film Festival, held at the James Bridges Theater on the UCLA campus in Westwood, is only a couple of days away.

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Animation Events

The Animation Guild's Open House Holiday Party

Begins: December 9, 2005

Friday, December 9, 2005, 6 pm to midnightPickwick Gardens Royal Crest Room, 1001 Riverside Drive, BurbankFree gift to all guests! Free hors d

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Special, Special Effects, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Free Events

Free Houdini Training

Begins: November 7, 2005

Digital Domain will be offering a free one-week Houdini class. Attendees must have experience at a production level with 3D programs such as Maya, Softimage or 3ds Max. Student

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

NewTek Releases LightWave 3D 8.5

NewTek Inc. announced the release of the fifth free update and the 64-bit port for Emmy award-winning LightWave 3D. Version 8.5 offers hardware support of OpenGL 2.0, the new Multishift tool with editable history, Photoshop-style texture blending modes, improved dynamics and easier integration of third-party file formats.

In Technology, Visual Effects, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Free Events

2005 China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival

Begins: September 28, 2005

The 2005 China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival (http://www.cicdaf.com/english/index.asp) will be held in Changzhou, China, on September 28 to October 5, 2005.

Last year's edition drew crowds in excess of 130,000. Since then, the city has been designated by the Central Government as one of 9 new animation production centers, and it is estimated that 150,000 visitors will attend this year's event.

Also present at the show will be numerous production studios, schools, media organizations, and technology vendors and providers.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Web / Internet

Free Headline News

DAZ Releases Most Popular Digital Models for Free

DAZ Prods. has made its two most popular 3D figures available for free to the public. Michael 3.0 and Victoria 3.0 are arguably the most widely supported 3D figures anywhere and are used by thousands of digital artists, illustrators and animators in projects such as print illustration, Web design, art, animation and film projects.

In Technology, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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WIA/LA's "What I Really Want To Do Is Direct"

Begins: June 29, 2004

WIA/LA hosts "What I Really Want To Do Is Direct" panel discussion. Battles, compromises and occasional victories will be described by a panel of veteran TV, feature and commercial directors, who know what really happens when artistic vision meets a blizzard of studio notes. Networking will begin at 6:30 pm with the discussion starting at 7:00 pm. The event will take place at Klasky Csupo, 6353 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Members will be given seating priority. Admission is free for members free and $10 for non-members. RSVP is required and the cutoff is June 27.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops

Animation Events