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Fresh From the Festivals: April 2000's Film Reviews

Within the world of animation, most experimentation occurs within short format productions, whether they be high budgeted commercials, low budgeted independent shorts or something in between. The growing number of short film festivals around the world attest to the vitality of these works, but there are few other venues for exhibition of them or even written reviews. As a result, distribution tends to be difficult and irregular. On a regular basis, Animation World Magazine will highlight some of...

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Frank Welker: Master of Many Voices

Bob Miller interviews Frank Welker, a voice over legend. From cartoons to live-action, it is guaranteed you have heard his voice and probably not even realized. Was that a real parrot, dog, pig or Frank? Includes filmography.

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Will The Real Joe Hisaishi Please Stand Up?

With the imminent release of the newly re-scored anime Castle in the Sky, Andrew Osmond profiles Hayao Miyazaki's musical partner, Joe Hisaishi.

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The True North, Strong and Meek

Christopher J. Robinson reviews Karen Mazurkewichs Cartoon Capers, which covers the long and exceptionally diverse history of Canadian animation.

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The Return of Elmo Aardvark in the Twenty First Century!

As Renegade Animation brings the age-old character Elmo Aardvark to the Web, we cut in on SnappyToons Amusement Company executive Will Ryan announcing this new endeavor.

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Music ANIMATIONWorld

Paving the Musical Road to El Dorado

Sharon Schatz profiles the big name talent -- Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer and John Powell -- behind The Road to El Dorado and finds how music and art are carefully crafted into one.

In Production, AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

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How To Choose A Voice Acting Workshop

Laura Schiff reports good, solid advice from the experts regarding what to look for in a voice acting workshop. Before putting down that cash, read this article!

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It's Raining Pegbars! A Profile Of Animation In Vancouver

While the weather might be cold, wet and rainy, Vancouver has turned into a hotbed of animation activity. Schools, festivals and a wide range of companies have all taken root on Canadas west coast. Leslie Bishko reports.

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People ANIMATIONWorld

How To Choose A Voice Acting Workshop

Laura Schiff reports good, solid advice from the experts regarding what to look for in a voice acting workshop. Before putting down that cash, read this article!

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Shockwave.Com: Fun and Games on a High-Flying Hub

Lee Dannacher goes behind the scenes at shockwave.com, Macromedias spin-off entertainment destination, which is now defining the front edge of seriously fun web animation and interactive fare.

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A Brief History of Elmo Aardvark on the Web

F. Rank Shaughnessy gives us a sneak peek at his book which outlines the evolution of Elmo Aardvark, including the characters long-standing presence in Internet culture.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Internet ANIMATIONWorld

The Next Wave: Animation on the Internet

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Having A Voice In The Industry

Brand new in town with the dream of becoming a voice actor and no clue as to whom to call? Gregory Singer will give you a few ideas in this getting started 101.

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Publisher's Notebook

You Aint Seen Nothin Yet!

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Toy Fair 2000: Keep Those Toons Comin'!

Toy Fair 2000 bombarded buyers with 5-days of non-stop showroom tours featuring the latest and greatest in gadgets, games and action figures. Joseph Szadkowski reports on what's hot.

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Company ANIMATIONWorld

The Career Coach: Targeting the Right Employers

Every employer wants to find the right person. Targeting the companies you are interested in, learning about their operations and future plans, is an important step in landing the job you really want. Your diligent research will pay off in the interview because you will impress them by your knowledge and enthusiasm for their company - you know how you can contribute.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach

Artists ANIMATIONWorld

Voices of Experience

In Voice Acting, AWN Profiles, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

Over 35 New Jobs: Animators, Technical Directors, Visual Artists and More

Stardust Entertainment Filmproduktion, a computer animation and visual effects studio located in Berlin-Potsdam, Germany, is looking to recruit a number of people to work on this and other upcoming productions this year. The company language is English.

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Film Headline News

The Old Man and His Oscar

On March 26th in Los Angeles, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winner for Best Animated Short Film...

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Exceptional Anniversary Sale on Original Artwork from "The Big Snit"

April 1st, 2000 marks the first day of AWN's fifth year in existence. This is also the 15th anniversary of "The Big Snit," Richard Condie's Academy Award-nominated animated film...

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Plympton on Broadway

Bill Plympton will be appearing at Carolines on Broadway in New York City on May 24, 2000...

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ASIFA-CANADA Upcoming Events

Chris Robinson, Director of the Ottawa International Animation Festival, is on tour in Canada to present a screening and discussion of the Best New Canadian Animation. The screenings will take place in Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Admission is free. The schedule is as follows: Vancouver: Wednesday, April 5th, 7:00pm at the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Granville Island; Hosted by ASIFA Vancouver. Calgary: Saturday, April 8th; Contact Carol Beecher at reaper@spots.ab.ca; Hosted by the Quickdraw Animation Society (QAS).

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Plympton's Comic of the Week

Plympton's new series of comics extracted from the comic book, "Sleazy Cartoons of Bill Plympton," is for ADULTS ONLY...

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This Week's Animation Trivia Quiz

Test your skills and challenge your brain with AWN's Animation Trivia Quiz...

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Drawing Headline News

Store Specials: New Vilppu Drawing Manual And Videos

Prestigious life drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu is offering two new video tapes of his classes on drawing, a PROFILE DEMONSTRATION and a FRONT VIEW DEMONSTRATION. Vilppu said: "These are the best demonstrations of head drawing that I have done so far. The two demonstrations are done using black, red and white pencils. I also have a new mike so the sound is excellent." In the Anatomy Demonstration series, now available is a DEMONSTRATION OF LEG DRAWING video. Each video is available for $24.94 plus s/h.

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