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Phil Roman-From The Farmlands to The Simpsons

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 11:00am
Begins: November 2, 2000

The Art Institute of Los Angeles will present six-time Emmy-winner Phil Roman, who has produced and directed animated series, theatricals and commercials for four decades. The lecture is part of the school's Animation 2000 lecture series that has featured diverse speakers including John Landis, Michael Gagne, Matt Ferro and a host of industry leaders. The event will be held, at no charge, from 7-9 pm. In 1955, Roman officially began his career when he was hired to work as an assistant animator on Disney's SLEEPING BEAUTY. Decades later, Roman formed his own studio, Film Roman Inc.

Animation Events

Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg Animation Screening

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 11:00am
Begins: November 2, 2000

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg is conducting an evening of animation. The work of up and coming animators will be featured at this first annual festival of the animation arts. The premiere event will be held at The Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, Illinois from 6 - 9 pm. This juried event will showcase the work of current students and recent graduates. It will include multiple showings of animation programs, exhibitions of animation-related art and multimedia presentations. Admission is free, but an RSVP is requested.

Animation Headline News

Ask The Experts In The Discussions Forums!

Leading experts in their respective fields are there to answer your questions and give you personal advice and insight. Ask questions! It only takes a few minutes and any topic is fair game.

Expert host Larry Lauria - ANIMATION TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES: "Monthly Update...what are you working on? Attention students and professionals! Share with the forum tidbits about the projects on which you're working. You can talk about the joys, the challenges or the inside scoop from your projects."

Headline News

AtomFilms Launches Animation Showdown

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 12:00am

AtomFilms has launched Animation Showdown, which will allow Netizens the chance to vote on which Webtoon pilot will become the next AtomFilms series. AtomFilms' registered Insiders will select one pilot each month, from now until January, to green light into a series. This month's Animation Showdown features pilots from two studios whose previous works have been aired on AtomFilms. The first, Mongadillo Studios, known for SHAWKS, is presenting THE BOTTLE and the second is HAMMOND RYE, a pilot from Hyperbole Studios, the creators of DOG, BUDDHA, ELVIS.

Headline News

Cinar Names Rossi New CFO

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 12:00am

Cinar Corp. has named George Rossi senior VP and chief financial officer. Previously, he served as president of Astral Media subsidiary Omni Media USA. Before joining Omni Media, Rossi played a key role in the rebirth of Quebec radio and TV group Radiomutuel Inc., which was acquired by Astral in 1999. Rossi replaces former Cinar CFO Hasanan Panju, who was fired in March over unapproved investments made in offshore accounts.

Entertainment Headline News

Urban Entertainment Signs A-List Talent For 5 New Webtoons

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 12:00am

Urban Entertainment solidified deals to produce five new Webtoons with directors John Singleton (BOYZ 'N THE HOOD), George Tillman Jr. (SOUL FOOD), Malcolm Lee (THE BEST MAN) and writers Chris Mack (ER) and Cheo Hodari Coker (the upcoming HBO Marion Barry biopic). Singleton and comedian Freddy Ricks will co-create HUSTLIN' HANK, a satire of New York street life. Lee will create the comedy MY BABIES' MAMAS, which focuses on one man's mishaps with the multiple mothers of his children. Tillman will team with producer Robert Teitel (MEN OF HONOR) on a yet to be announced project.

Work ANIMATIONWorld

The Career Coach: Age, Religion, Sex - What Reel-y Matters

What if I told you that yes, sexism, ageism, racism all existed in the industry? Would you give up your dream? If you answered yes, that is the right decision because if you can be discouraged by an obstacle, you don't have the persistence it will take to make it. If you answered no, that is also the right decision because you will pursue your career no matter what the obstacles. Discrimination exists but it shouldn't stop you. The people who have skills that are in demand will find work.

Show Headline News

Disney Orders 21 Episodes of New Toon

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 12:00am

Disney has ordered 21 episodes of a new toon series entitled, LLOYD IN SPACE, to air as part of the "Disney's One Saturday Morning" line-up on ABC. From the creators of DISNEY'S RECESS and RUGRATS, the series is the coming of age tale of Lloyd, a space station-bound alien teenager. Set to debut in 2001, the show features the voices of Courtland Mead (NYPD BLUE), Diedrich Bader (THE DREW CAREY SHOW), Ben Stein (WIN BEN STEIN'S MONEY) and John O'Hurley (Mr. Peterman on SEINFELD).

Story ANIMATIONWorld

Out of Character: The Making of Joseph

What do you do when Jeffrey isn't jumping for joy after the first test screening? Go back to the drawing board? No, go back to the script. Co-director Robert Ramirez recounts his experience wrangling together the timeless story of DreamWorks' new straight to video release, Joseph: King of Dreams.

Film Headline News

A Closer Look: Film Roman Changes Direction

Earlier this week, Film Roman, Inc. and Chennai, India-based Pentamedia Graphics, Ltd., formerly known as Pentafour Software and Exports, Ltd., have announced a letter of intent pursuant to which Pentamedia will purchase a 51% stake in Film Roman. The deal was a US$15 million cash deal, which is aimed to close by January after regulatory and board approvals. The deal was concluded by Film Roman's president and CEO John Hyde, who joined the company in December 1999, after a tumultuous three year period. Since the company went public in 1996, Film Roman has teetered in the red.

Media Headline News

Classic Media Terminates Harvey Acquisition

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 12:00am

On Tuesday, November 1, 2000, The Harvey Entertainment Company announced that the proposed preferred stock investment by Classic Media LLC has been terminated due to the companies' inability to reach a definitive agreement. On August 24, 2000, Harvey announced that it had signed a Letter of Intent with Classic Media for an investment of roughly US$30 million in exchange for a new issue of Harvey Preferred Stock.

Animation Headline News

The November Issue Of Animation World Magazine Is Now On-Line!

This month we are talking about everyone's pal - television. We are featuring a profile of veteran animation director and producer Eric Radomski. We are also taking a long hard look at primetime animation and trying to figure out what went wrong this year. In addition, we will showcase five shows that are extra special for many reasons. They include France's "Belphégor," Oxygen's "X-Chromosome," the U.K.'s "Butt-Ugly Martians," Tom Snyder Productions and Disney's "Teacher's Pet."

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