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ASIFA-Hollywood Hosts Incredible Screening with Brad Bird

ASIFA-Hollywood is hosting a screening of Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animations THE INCREDIBLES, followed by a Q&A with director Brad Bird. The event is for members only and includes a desert reception. RSVP is required to (818) 295-5213.

Festival Headline News

ION Fest Summits Postponed To The Spring

The ION Festival has decided to postpone its three-day Summit on the convergence of animation, games and film. Originally to take place this weekend (Oct 29-31) during the film festival, the Summit will now become its own separate event in spring 2005.

In a statement the event organizers said, With a number of activities taking place this weekend, ION feels that it is best if festival-goers are not split between the Festival and Summit, allowing them to get the best experience of the talent and creativity that IONs filmmakers have to offer.

Festival Headline News

ION Fest To Honor DPS Film Roman

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 12:00am

The ION International Animation, Gaming and Short Film Festival will honor the Emmy Award-winning studio DPS Film Roman, animators of such hits as THE SIMPSONS and KING OF THE HILL, for its 20th anniversary at the opening night gala for the festival, taking place Oct. 28, 2004. The festival will honor the studio for "20 Years of Excellence," while the ION Festival gives birth to its first year.

Licensing Headline News

Warren Kornblum Joins Lineup Of Keynote Speakers At Link

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 12:00am

Advanstar Communications has announced the addition of Warren Kornblum, the former chief marketing officer at Toys "R" Us, and current ceo of Shadow Ent. Group and Shadow Branding, to its list of keynote speakers at the Licensing International Networking Conference Link. This executive-level conference for the licensing industry will bring together top licensors, licensees, retailers, licensing agents, marketers and the media from Nov. 2-4, 2004, at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida.

Animation Headline News

Learn About Careers in Animation with Panel of Experts

The Learning Annex is hosting a panel discussion about pitching your ideas to the studios. Topics will include: the state of the animation industry today; where the jobs are - in movies, TV, direct-to-video; hand-drawn animation vs. CGI; and development: how to go from concept to cartoon. Following the discussion will be a Q&A session.

Confirmed panelists to date include:* Jeff Howard (moderator): director of creative affairs, DisneyToon Studios. * Saul Blinkoff and Elliot Bour: directors, DisneyToon Studios.

Headline News

Still a Chance to Catch & Participate BrainCamp West

BrainCamp is an intimate gathering for professionals in the childrens entertainment industry. The event allows pros to a chance to sit down and discuss whats going in the industry and make contacts with players in all areas of the childrens entertainment.

The confirmed speakers include:

Tyler Barnes, vp, marketing - The Harlem GlobetrottersMichael Fletcher, president, Sorpresa TVChristy Glaubke, principal associate, children & media program - Children NowScott Greenberg, coo - Film Roman

Effects Headline News

Side Effects & Sony Imageworks Co-Host LA Siggraph Meeting On Spider-Man 2 F/X

Side Effects Software and Sony Pictures Imageworks announced they will co-host the upcoming Los Angeles SIGGRAPH chapter meeting where Imageworks will talk about how Houdini software was used to generate the visual effects in SPIDER-MAN 2. The meeting will take place at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Oct.

Headline News

Final Speakers Confirmed for UK CGI Festival

The inaugural UK CGI Festival announced its final speakers participating at the two shows scheduled for Nov. 9-10, 2004, in Leeds (at the Royal Amouries Museum) and Dec. 7-8 in London (at the Business Design Centre).

The focus will be on educational and practical approaches to both CGI techniques and technologies. Workshops and masterclasses will be lead by top talent. In addition, award-winning animated films developed in Europe will be showcased, and there will be an expo featuring the latest tools and techniques.

The Leeds show will include:

Animation Headline News

Lifemode Interactive Exhibits at CGI Festival 2004

Lifemode Interactive, the facial animation and lip-synching software developers, will be participating at the CGI Festival 2004 in Leeds (Nov. 9-10, 2004, at the Royal Armouries Museum) and London (Dec. 7-8 at the Business Design Centre). This marks the first 3D graphics show in the U.K. since Digital Arts World nearly two years ago.

Festival Headline News

Chomet Named Honorary Patron of 13th French Film Festival UK

Sylvain Chomet has been named honorary patron of the 13th French Film Festival UK -- an event that began in Scotland and has spread across Britain, reports Scotsman.com. The event runs from Nov. 12 to Dec 1, 2004 and will visit Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Dundee, Aberdeen, Manchester and Stirling.

Digital Headline News

VFXWorld Moderates Sky Captain Panel at iHollywood Forum

iHollywood Forum is hosting its 3rd Annual Digital Studio Summit in association with the American Film Market (AFM). Animation World Network is sponsoring the event and VFXWorlds editor Bill Desowitz will be moderating a panel on SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW.

Film Headline News

Savannah Film Festival Announces Line-Up

The seventh annual Savannah Film Festival, presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design Oct. 23-30, 2004, presents nearly 60 films by studio, independent and student filmmakers as well as industry-led workshops and special guests from all aspects of the film industry. Film screenings will be held at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., and Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Workshops will be held at Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.

Show Headline News

Futurikon Marks Big Success at MIP Jr.

With MIPCOM Jr. wrapping up its run on Oct. 3, 2004, the conference posted improved attendance and proved a big success for Futurikon productions. The number of companies attending increased from 367 to 426. Total participants increased from 704 to 772. Additionally, 356 new programs were presented compared to 339 the previous year.

October Headline News

Cartoon Net To Host Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi Concerts

Cartoon Network will be hosting a series of concerts to promote its newest original animated series--HI HI PUFFY AMIYUMI, premiering Nov. 19 at 7:30 pm. The show is based on the real-life Japanese pop-rock band, PUFFY, which features lead-vocalists Ami and Yumi. PUFFY is an extremely popular band in Asia and is beginning to make a big splash here in the U.S.

The actual band PUFFY will perform three select concerts stateside this fall, featuring top songs from their nine-year career. The dates and locations follow:

Headline News

Remembering Frank…

Legendary Disney animator Frank Thomas, who passed away Sept. 8 at the age of 92, was feted last night at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood with as heartfelt a tribute as he deserved. One of the most beloved of the celebrated Nine Old Men -- only his inseparable friend, colleague and kindred spirit Ollie Johnston survives Thomas was remembered by family, friends and fellow animators as a remarkable human being and artist who embraced life to its fullest and was unrivaled in his capacity to express emotional depths in animation.

Headline News

First Speakers Confirmed for UK CGI Festival

The inaugural UK CGI Festival announced its first speakers participating at the two shows scheduled for Nov. 9-10 in Leeds (at the Royal Amouries Museum) and Dec. 7-8 in London (at the Business Design Centre).

The focus will be on educational and practical approaches to both CGI techniques and technologies. Workshops and masterclasses will be lead by top talent. In addition, award-winning animated films developed in Europe will be showcased, and there will be an expo featuring the latest tools and techniques.

Highlights of the Leeds show will include:

Festival Headline News

Chicago Fest to Close with Polar Express

By Rick DeMott | Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 12:00am

The Chicago International Film Festival, the oldest competitive film festival in North America, will bring 111 feature films and 54 short films from 44 countries to Chicago, Oct. 7-21. The 2004 Festival received more than 1,500 submissions and includes two world premieres, 13 North American premieres and 22 U.S. premieres. Presented by Bank One, this year's program will feature more films, new venues, bigger panel discussions and a showcase of directors the festival has championed in celebration of its 40th Anniversary.

Digital Headline News

Sarnoff, Winston and Goulekas Headline Third Annual Digital Studio Summit

iHollywood Forum Inc. announced its lineup of entertainment industry luminaries at "The Digital Studio," a summit and showcase focusing on digital technology and how it is transforming the film and TV industry. The third annual summit takes place as part of the American Film Market, (AFM) on Nov. 2, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Monica Laemmle Theatre, 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA.

Industry headliners include:

Cartoon Headline News

CARTOON FORUM Returns to Spain for 15th Edition

The 15th CARTOON FORUM will be held Sept. 22-25, 2004 in Santiago de Compostela Spain. This marks the third time this "co-production forum", which is dedicated to the financing of European animation programs for television, has been held in Spain since it first one held in 1990 in Lanzarote. The 10th edition was held in Cordoba.

Film Headline News

NFB Animators Take Center Stage at Ottawa

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 12:00am

The National Film Board of Canada will be in the spotlight at the 2004 Ottawa International Animation Festival (Sept. 22 26) with five NFB productions in competition, 12 films in the showcase programs, two master classes with Chris Landreth and Chris Hinton and a special stereoscopic film presentation. The festival will also hold a retrospective on co-honorary president and animation pioneer Co Hoedeman. As well, NFB filmmaker Diane Obomsawin will be on the international jury.

Animation Headline News

The GW Bush Animation Festival Wants Your Toon

Hargrove Ent. is hosting a simultaneous theatrical and DVD release of its GW Bush Animation Festival. A mid-October theatrical opening is scheduled. Hargrove is still taking submission whether they are pro or anti Bush films. Submit your VHS/DVD screeners to: GW Bush Animation Festival c/o Hargrove Entertainment Inc. PO Box 750338 Forest Hills, New York 11375-0338.

Hargrove Ent. recently released TOONS GONE WILD!, a series of rare cartoons from one of the most extensive private collections of 16mm cartoons in the country.

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