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Steamboy To Premiere at NYICFF

On March 5, 2005, the New York International Childrens Film Festival (NYICFF) will screen the highly anticipated U.S. premiere of the animated feature STEAMBOY, directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (AKIRA). This retro sci-fi anime was 10 years in the making and is the most expensive Japanese film ever produced. The film features the voices of Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina and Anna Paquin. Director Otomo will be on hand for a Q&A immediately after the screening. A VIP reception will follow.

International Headline News

12 Members of TV France International to Attend NATPE 2005

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 12:00am

Twelve TV France International member-companies, distributors of French television productions, will be represented at the TV France International stand at this years NATPE, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel.

Mainframe Headline News

Mainframe’s Mischel to Discuss Animation Resurgence at Vancouver Board of T

Mainframe Ent. ceo Rick Mischel will discuss "The Resurgence Of Animation: Working to B.C.'s Advantage" at the Vancouver Board of Trade's Distinguished Speaker Program on Feb. 3 in the Waterfront Ballroom of the Fairmont Waterfront located at 900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, British Columbia.

International Headline News

Emmerich To Head Berlin Fest Jury

German director Roland Emmerich will be president of the international jury for the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. Emmerich is best known for his blockbusters INDEPENDENCE DAY, GODZILLA and THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW.

In other vfx and animation news from the festival, THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU will compete in the official competition. The 55th Berlin International Film Festival runs Feb. 10-20.

Digital Headline News

Spider-Man 2 to Debut on Sony Electronics' New 4K SXRD Digital Projection System

On Jan. 13, 2005, Sony Pictures will present the first-ever showing of a major studio movie using Sony's new 4K digital projection system at a screening of Columbia Pictures' blockbuster SPIDER-MAN 2. The uncompressed 4K digital cinema content for the projection system will be powered by advanced visualization and shared storage systems from Silicon Graphics.

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NewTek Demos 64-Bit LightWave 3D with AMD Opteron In L.A.

NewTek Inc., demonstrated the forthcoming 64-bit implementation of Emmy-winning LightWave 3D at an exclusive event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. LightWave 64-bit was shown on an AMD Opteron system running Windows XP Professional x64 Edition beta OS. Currently in beta at a limited number of sites, LightWave's 64-bit port was demonstrated before an audience of film and television visual effects producers, game developers and artists and press at The Highlands Hollywood in Los Angeles.

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LA ACM SIGGRAPH Hosts Polar Express & Q&A!

LA ACM SIGGRAPH Hosts Polar Express ScreeningNorth Hollywood, California, USADecember 15, 2004

The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH presents an evening with Sony Pictures Imageworks -- The Making of THE POLAR EXPRESS. The event is hosted by Sony Pictures Imageworks with participation by nVidia and Maxon USA. Sony Pictures Imageworks will present their work from the movie followed by a raffle and special screening of the film.

Digital Headline News

Imagina 2005 Releases New Conference Program

Imagina 2005, the European Digital Content Creation Trade Show, held Feb. 2-5 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, announced its new conference program, including speakers from the games, feature film, visual effects, architectural visualization and animation industries.

Some of the highlights include:

Feb. 2:* HD Roundtable: Challenges and Strategies (participants to be confirmed)* New Tools, New StandardsStephane Donikian (IRISA)

Feb. 3:

Motion Headline News

Animazoo Shows Mocap Moves at Simulation Conference

Animazoo is demoing the GypsyGyro-18 motion capture system at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando Dec. 6-9, 2004 at the InterSenses booth, number 3234.

Animazoo, with more than 10 years experience in developing motion capture systems, has chosen InterSenses InertiaCube3 sensor technology for the GypsyGyro-18. The GypsyGyro-18 provides a completely wireless and accurate method of capturing human motion in environments that challenge other motion capture technologies.

International Headline News

MTV's Judy McGrath Joins Industry Insider Lineup At The 2005 International CES

Judy McGrath, chairman/ceo, MTV Networks will deliver an Industry Insider address at the upcoming 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Jan. 6, 2005, at 2:30 p.m. in room N250 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The International CES, the world's largest annual technology tradeshow, runs January 6-9 in Las Vegas.

Holiday Headline News

WIA/LA Holiday Party in 9 Days!

WIA/LA Chapter Holiday PartyUniversal City, California, USADecember 10, 2004

It's that evil time of year again, when ghouls and demons roam the streets in the early darkness... oh, wrong holiday. Come join with Women In Animation, the Los Angeles Chapter for our jolly and heartwarming annual Yuletide party: "Christmas With The Devil."

Motion Headline News

Test-Drive 3D Motion Controllers at CGI Festival 2004

3Dconnexion, a Logitech company, has announced that visitors to CGI Festival 2004 will be able to test-drive its award-winning line of 3D motion controllers as part of a free, no-obligation 21-day evaluation.

CGI Festival 2004 reconvenes at the Business Design Centre in London from Dec. 7 to 8 after commencing last month in Leeds.

International Headline News

French TV Distributors & Producers in Force at Perking Showcase

TV France International, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Beijing and with support from the Chinese State Authority for Radio Film & Television (SARFT) have organized the first Peking Showcase, Nov. 28-29, 2004, at the Novotel Peace in Beijing. The event fits in perfectly with The Year of China in France.

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SMPTE Seminar Postponed

SMPTE Seminar 2004, presented in cooperation with the Entertainment Technology Center at USC and USC School of Cinema-Television, has been postponed due to the logistics of the holidays. The event, which was supposed to take place Dec. 4 5, will be postponed until after the first of the year.

The theme will be The New Digital Workflow: Case Studies from the Edge. It will take place at ETCs Digital Cinema Laboratory at the Hollywood Pacific Theatre, 6433 Hollywood Blvd. For more information, visit www.smpte.org/conferences/.

Features Headline News

Popeye Celebrates His 75th Birthday

Popeye celebrates his 75th birthday this year with a retrospective at the Museum of Television and Radio, which was unveiled on Nov. 13, 2004 and features rarities and collectibles from the cartoon hero's career.

"There are very few characters that are that old and still in the public consciousness," said Barry Monush, curator of the exhibit. "It's quite impressive to stick around that long and stay recognizable."

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UK CGI Festival Finalizes London Show

On the heels of its inaugural Leeds event last week, the UK CGI Festival has updated its London lineup of speakers scheduled for Dec. 7-8, 2004, at the Business Design Centre. Steve Goldberg, digital supervisor, Walt Disney Feature Animation, will keynote a presentation on CHICKEN LITTLE on Dec. 7 comprising the studios transformation from 2D to 3D.

Work Headline News

U.K. Showcase Spotlights VFX

Last week, 70 British companies, including most of the Soho post players, convened the first U.K. Showcase at the Renaissance Hotel in Hollywood. More than a chance to escape the freezing London weather for sunny L.A., the thriving vfx companies, in particular, were able to tout their recent successes and do a little off-site business with Warner Bros., Fox and Universal, who have outsourced the bulk of their tentpole vfx work to the U.K. over the last few years.

Drawing Headline News

DFN Gallery Features Animated Short Without Wings

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 12:00am

DFN Gallery presents Rick Finkelsteins exhibition of large-scale charcoal and pastel drawings and his animated short film, WITHOUT WINGS. This film explores the relationship between the artists need to create, the process of creation and the need to revisit past traumatic experiences. Once a drawing is completed, it is photographed and then reworked, with no trace of the original drawing except the filmed record.

Animation Headline News

PGA New Media Council Talks with Top Toon Makers!

The PGA New Media Council is hosting a panel discussion on animation production, featuring players from Sony Imageworks, Cartoon Network, DreamWorks Feature Animation, Disney Feature Animation, Universal Cartoon Studios, TOKYOPOP and JibJab Media. The focus will be on key issues of animation production including the state of the business, pitching and deal making, domestic and foreign production studios, skill sets vital to animation producers, technology used to create new animation styles and distribution venues, and designing animation projects to draw the right audience.

Digital Headline News

Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference Kicks Off

On Nov. 4, 2004, at UCLA's Tom Bradley International Center, The Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference kicked off. Sponsored by BILLBOARD magazine, in association with DIGITAL MEDIA WIRE, the event hopes to honor and explore innovation, entrepreneurship and brand development in digital entertainment.

Media Headline News

AFM Draws Record Films and Exhibitors

The 25th American Film Market (AFM) opened Nov. 4, 2004, in Santa Monica, California, with a record number of exhibitors, buyers, screenings and market premieres at the worlds largest motion picture trade event. New this year, the AFM has joined forces with AFI FEST 2004 presented by Audi (Nov. 4 -14, 2004). Animated offerings are sprinkled through the market.

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