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The latest Acrobat edition of Animation World Magazine is now on digital shelves and it's your chance to download it for free for a limited time. This month the topic is the Internet and wireless. Rick DeMott travels to the online animated communities to find out more about the growing corner of the animation business from leaders like NEOPETS and HABBO, as well as newer sites, such as URBANIACS. Karen Raugust looks into how user-generated content platforms offer potential for independent animators to generate exposure and, ultimately, income. No matter what they are promoting, Janet Hetherington looks into how companies are keeping their websites animated to prompt customers to come back for more. Additionally, Rick DeMott and Darlene Chan have curated a showcase of 20 of the best animated productions to premiere on the Web in the last year.

Moreover, Joe Strike talks with KING OF THE HILL exec producers John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky about the show's return to FOX for its 11th season. Joe Strike looks into the production of Studio Gonzo's AFRO SAMURAI, which mixes anime action with a hip-hop flavor. Producer John H. Williams reflects on BFC and Vanguard Animation's newest film, HAPPILY N'EVER AFTER, and the bigger picture for CG features. On the heals of Nick Latin America's 10th anniversary, Sarah Baisley looks at how Latin American has become a booming market for TV animation. Alain Bielik peers into Luc Besson's world of ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES to see how the live-action director handled the film's animated fantasy world.

In columns, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman makes the argument that HarveyToons do hold a more significant place in toon history than is usually afforded them. In "Mind Your Business," Count Vladimir (aka Mark Simon) takes a bite out of the topic of resumes and the top five mistakes that can make yours suck. For her latest column, Nancy Cartwright chars with THE REPLACEMENTS' Jack Thomas and asks, "Just what does an exec producer do?" "Career Coach" Pamela Kleibrink Thompson helps you take charge of your life by setting out a plan to attain your goals.

In reviews, Chris Feldman reviews recent anime titles, PARASITE DOLLS, MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR: MEGAMAN VS. ELECMAN and RANMA 1/2: DIGITAL DOJO. For the first installment of AWN's new gaming review series, "Press Start," Peter Rizkalla takes a look at CASTLEVANIA: PORTRAIT OF RUIN, MORTAL KOMBAT: ARMAGEDDON, MARIO HOOPS 3-ON-3, RED STEEL and DISNEY'S AMERICAN DRGAON:JAKE LONG -- RISE OF THE HUNTSCLAM. And also always, Taylor Jessen has five new short film reviews in "Fresh from the Festivals."

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