Events: Exhibits

GDC will bring to Europe its renowned conference content quality and its access to the industry leaders driving innovation in games across the globe, in an effort to engender learning, networking and inspiration. Presenting GDC Europe at gamescom, the leading European consumer and industry show, will allow the conference to address the development community at a central location in the heart of Europe which will command the critical mass of the European games sector.

The Internet has revolutionized all forms of communication, and comics are no exception. The Cartoon Art Museum explores the digital revolution in its latest exhibition, Monsters of Webcomics, a showcase of some of the best and boldest work published on the World Wide Web.

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year.

Anime Festival Orlando is excited to announce the exciting conclusion of "The Swords of Orlandia". "Swords of Orlandia" is the story behind AFO's Interactive Convention Experience. The talented writing staff has crafted an original story/game in which attendees can voluntarily participate all weekend long. Throughout the event there are "character cut scenes", side quests and plenty of leveling up that even casual fans of Live Action Role-playing will enjoy.

ANIMATION CLUB!!! presents 'Secret Handshake', a monthly animation night at Loop Bar in Melbourne. Each month, animators from all around the world create a short animation upon a given topic which is then screened and voted upon by the audience. The winner receives fame and glory... and gets to choose the next month's topic.

All animation styles are welcome - from hand-drawn, flash, claymation, stop motion, pixellation - or any combination of these. However - it MUST be animated! No live action allowed!

As an event with extensive influence in game developing field, the second China Game Developers Conference (CGDC) will be held in conjunction with world's second largest game show -- ChinaJoy, on July 24-26, 2009 in Shanghai, China. The first CGDC was closed on Aug. 29, 2007, on the conference, 60 experts and over one thousand professionals in game industry exchanged their ideas deeply; more than 50 technology suppliers promoted their technologies and products. The 2nd CGDC will also be supported by related government administration agencies.

Yeah, we know you've heard of that ball playing fella -- who spells his name wrong... but the artist named Texeira is about to be up at bat now with an artistic "double-play" all his own, as the fine art painter and illustrator hits the San Diego Comic Con with TWO new books debuting for the first time at the paramount comics/media trade show July 22-26.

Think of “Ghost Rider,” "Wolverine," "Punisher," "Pscythe," “Moonknight,” “Black Panther,” “Conan,” “Vampirella,” and you think of Mark Texeira and his body of amazing work.

Storyopolis Fine Art in association with The 4th Wall Gallery are proud to announce the Art of Dr. Seuss National touring exhibition in honor of the 100th Seussentennial celebration.

Registration is now open for this year's 25th Anniversary NFFC Disneyana Convention and All Disneyana Show and Sale July 14 thru July 19 at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort, which is located in Garden Grove, CA.

Our 25th Anniversary Convention is shaping up to be our biggest and best Disneyana bash yet, with such Disney favorites as Don Hahn (Disney producer extraordinaire), Paige O'Hara (the voice of Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), and Jodi Benson (the voice of Princess Ariel in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID) scheduled to be part of Celebration Banquet, A Royal Gathering.

The summer fun never stops at the National Film Board of Canada's Mediatheque, with a July programming lineup offering exclusive activities for all ages and interests. From animation aplenty and films both short and long, to weekly camps for kids and free access to unique digital viewing stations, the NFB continues to entertain and educate well into its 70th year. The NFB Mediatheque is located at 150 John Street, in the heart of downtown Toronto -- the perfect destination for visitors to Toronto and 'staycationers' alike.

Weekend Animation Workshops and Screenings

You are invited to our Summer 2009 Open House Career Exhibition!

Saturday, June 27th 10AM @ Video Symphony - The Hollywood Institute

Come see live presentations on Film & TV Editing, Pro Tools Audio Engineering, and Motion Graphics Design for our award-winning professional instructors.

Please join the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art -- MoCCA for an evening of dazzling cartoon slide shows featuring work from the critically-acclaimed comics anthology TYPHON Volume One on June 18 at 7 p.m.

This exclusive event is brought to you by TYPHON editor Danny Hellman and Carousel host R. Sikoryak.

A select group of TYPHON contributors will be on hand to present their strips, including:

Gregory BentonRupert BottenbergVictor "Bald Eagles" CayroNick GazinHawk KrallHugoPshaw