Animation World Network

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

December feature articles are based on the themes of location-based entertainment and anime. Karl Cohen is profiling Imax -- is animation's next frontier in peril? Also, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman is discussing the past and future of LBE, specifically VR. On the anime side of things Fred Patten is profiling "Vampire Hunter D," the latest anime release to arrive on U.S. soil. Andrew Osmond is interviewing a number of experts and scholars on the stylistic merits of Japanese animation. Be ready to put on your thinking cap before reading this one.

In Anime, Anime | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe

Animation Headline News

Toonz & Rainbow Team On New TV Toon

Toonz Animation India has announced that they have signed a production deal with Rainbow Animation Italy on a new animated TV series. The untitled toon tells the story of an 8-year-old boy named Tommy whom, along with his friend Yukari and a nervous alien, uses his uncles strange inventions to defeat the evil Caesar. Toonz Animation India CEO Bill Dennis said, "Toonz Animation is very eager to start the new project with Rainbow. The story is very fun and entertaining, but also has many important themes and lessons that are important for younger audiences.

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Film ANIMATIONWorld

Fresh From the Festivals: December 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...

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation Headline News

New Jobs: Animators, Digital Artists, Directors, Visual Artists And More...

Seoul, Korea's Pix Production Co, Ltd. is looking for 2D/3D ANIMATORS, a BUSINESS MARKETER and a COMPUTER PROGRAMMER. . . Minneapolis, Minnesota's College of Art and Design, an independent, accredited institution, is looking for an ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR to teach all levels of animation. . . Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong's STVDIO Media, a cartoon illustration studio branching out into animation, is looking for a CARTOONIST-ANIMATOR to work on cartoon illustration and animation projects. . . JC Pictures, Inc. is looking for a DESIGN COORDINATOR to work on a children's animation TV series. . .

In Flash, Flash | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, Europe, North America

Creative Headline News

Maliani Makes DIC More Creative

DIC Entertainment has raised Michael Maliani to the new position of chief creative officer. His responsibilities will be heading up the creative aspects of the business such as design, development and approval of programming, advertising and consumer products. Maliani will be leaving his role as senior vice president of development, where he oversaw artists, producers and directors on DIC productions. As an executive producer on DIC programming he has won two Emmys, a CableACE award, a Humanitas Prize and two Environmental Media Awards.

In People, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

My Week In India As A Master of Animation

David Fine tries to convince us that being a 'master of animation' for a week in tropical India isn't all fun and games. We remain unconvinced. Includes a photo gallery of people, elephants and more!

In ANIMATIONWorld

Toon Blogs

The Animation Pimp: The Old Man and The Sea: A Plagiarism (not the film)

Claire Armstrong, Tim Harrington, Victoria Livingstone.

In Reviews | Blogs: The Animation Pimp

David Headline News

Alison Snowden And David Fine Come Back On The Web!

The all new David Fine and Alison Snowden Website features comprehensive information and tons of images of this imaginative couple's work. It includes the TV series, "Bob and Margaret," with an episode guide for the series, a complete list of credits and places where to buy it. The Website also features David and Alison's Oscar winning short "Bob's Birthday," on which "Bob and Margaret" is based, and Oscar nominee shorts, "George and Rosemary" and "Second Class Mail." For a full history, read the Snowden Fine CV!

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Headline News

iFilm Trims Staff By 15

Destination site iFilm has cut its roster by 15 employees, about 10% of its staff. "We have recently completed three major development initiatives: the rollout of the iFilm portal, the relaunch of iFilmpro and the introduction of our online testing business," said Melissa Zukerman, the company's VP of corporate communications.

In Interactive, Games, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Leaf Roundup 2000

Joe Fordham traveled to the London Effects and Animation Festival for three days of panels, discussions and elbow rubbing over a pint with the biggest names in the effects community.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

AWN Presents: Zagreb School Of Animation Toons Screening In Hollywood!

On Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 7:00 PM, the American Cinematheque and CAMEO are presenting a retrospective of animation from the Zagreb School. Directors Vatroslav Mimica and Zdenko Gaparovic will be on hand at the screening. The Zagreb School, which reached its peak in the 1960s, is considered one of the most modernist European animated film schools and produced some of the most important animated short films of its time.

In Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America

Animation Headline News

This Week's Web Animation Guide For Friday, December 1, 2000

AWN's Web Animation Guide is the place for what's new on the Net. This week's edition features an addictive installment of GOODNIGHT MR. SNOOZLEBERG, the start of a new Animation Showdown at AtomFilms, a new Webisode of ANGRY KID and much, much more!

Get your Web Animation Guide here!

Also every week AWN's associate editor Rick DeMott highlights what he thinks is the top new toon in cyberspace in "Rick's Picks!"

In Interactive, Games, Interactive | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Sketching on Location: Light and Dark Patterns

Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his fourth installment discussing how to use light and dark patterns to create depth and perspective while sketching on location.

In Tutorials | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Vilppu

Entertainment ANIMATIONWorld

This Is Not Your Father's LBE

From the local bowling alley to elaborate theme parks like Disneyland to virtual reality pods, location-based entertainment has come a long way and, as Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains the possibilities are endless.

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

Animated Headline News

Toronto Animated Image Society Upcoming Events

On Wednesday, December 13, 2000, TAIS, the Toronto Animated Image Society, will present a Stop-Motion Puppet Animation workshop by Todd Peterson, who has worked for Cuppa Coffee and Will Vinton Studios...

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ANIMATIONWorld

The Man Who Bought A Toy For His Kid and Kept It For Himself

LEGO MINDSTORMS isn't just the newest toy on the shelves this holiday season -- it is the beginning of an obsession and a trip back to adolescence for Eric Huelsman. Come and learn how you can build robots, real robots that can complete any task you set your mind to.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Entertainment Events

Cinemagic 2000

Begins: November 30, 2000

Cinemagic 2000, Northern Ireland's International Film Festival for Young People, is an international conference and fair exploring the nature of entertainment and education for young people in the digital age. Roy E. Disney, vice chairman of the Disney Corp., Myra Langdon Riesman, pioneer of original broadband Internet programming, and Chris Deering, President of Sony Computer Entertainment, Europe, head the list of speakers.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Short Films

Leda Lands On Video

The anime feature, LEDA: THE FANTASTIC ADVENTURES OF YOHKO, is arriving on video November 28, 2000. The story follows high school student Yohko as she travels to Earth's mirror planet Ashanti and must aid the universal warriors in defeating the dimension's new leaders from taking over Earth. The video will be available in an English-subtitled and English-dubbed version for US$9.95.

In Anime, Home Entertainment, Anime, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Right Stuf For Three Captain Tylor Releases

Right Stuf International will release three new CAPTAIN TYLOR collections on video November 28, 2000. The final volume of THE IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR will contain part one and two of the "From Here to Eternity" tale, which concludes the bumbling war between UPSF and Raalgon forces. The humorous series continues in the release of THE IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR "Music Video Collection," which features Captain Tylor belting out funny tunes with the crew of the Soyokaze.

In Home Entertainment, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Headline News

DIC Names Melissa Bomes Executive VP

DIC Entertainment has named Melissa Bomes executive vice president of worldwide consumer products. Bomes will oversee the growth of the division, including such areas as licensing and merchandising, promotions and retail marketing. Bomes recently served as VP of business development at estyle.com and before that was an executive at Walt Disney working in strategic alliances and business development for its retail stores.

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Headline News

Manga Brings Macross II To DVD

Based on the popular TV series SUPERDIMENSIONAL FORTRESS MACROSS, MACROSS II is the follow-up to the original anime classic. Hitting stores on November 28, 2000, the second film in the theatrical MACROSS franchise, continues the tale of Earth's fight against the Zentradi, an alien race of giants. Taking place eight years after the first MACROSS in a time of peace, renegade Zentradi bent on war use strength sapping music to defeat the humans.

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Headline News

Anime Classic Honneamise Rockets Onto DVD

Manga Video is releasing anime classic WINGS OF HONNEAMISE on DVD November 28, 2000. At the time of the production in 1987, HONNEAMISE marked the highest budget for any Japanese animated feature ever at ¥800 million (approximately US$8 million). The DVD's special features are: three language tracks, one in English, one in Japanese and one in Japanese with English subtitles; director commentary; an original promotional short; a deleted scene; conceptual artwork; and storyboards.

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Studios Headline News

Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios Conference

* Monday, January 29 Tuesday, January 30, 2001. London, U.K.

The Second Annual Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios Conference embraces the cutting edge of innovation in the world of graphics and virtual studios. The conference provides a forum for television and film professionals to gather and discuss technology trends and developments. Access Conference International is sponsoring the event. For more information contact Access at: Tel.: ++44 (0)207 840 2734; Fax: ++44 (0)207 840 2751; or E-mail: bruce@access-conf.com.

In Event, Event | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Short Headline News

Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival Brings Shorts To A World Audience

* Friday, January 26 Saturday, February 3, 2001. Clermont-Ferrand, France.

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Version Headline News

SensAble Technologies Announce Freeform 3

SensAble Technologies announced the release of version 3 of their FreeForm modeling system. The new release expands on the previous version's shape creation capabilities while maintaining the fundamental FreeForm touch advantage. When combined with the FreeForm system's unique ability to create complex blends and highly sculpted details, the result is a very powerful modeling solution. The new version also features new surface creation tools, which make the transition downstream to production easier then ever before.

In Technology, Technology | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe