GKIDS Announces U.S. Release Date for ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’
Salma Hayek’s animated passion project based on the 100 million-selling masterpiece by Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran opens August 7 In NYC & LA followed by national expansion.
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New Trailer & Poster Released for Bill Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’
Plympton’s latest hand-drawn feature kicks off its New York theatrical run on Friday, April 3, followed by a national roll-out with stops in Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Minneapolis, Denver, Portland and other cities.
GKIDS Acquires North American Rights for ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’
Salma Hayek’s animated passion project based on the 100 million-selling masterpiece by Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran is slated for a summer 2015 theatrical release.
LAIKA’s ‘Boxtrolls’ Lead 42nd Annie Award Nominations
Best Animated Features nominations include Disney’s ‘Big Hero 6,’ Bill Plympton’s ‘Cheatin,’ DreamWorks Animation’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2,’ Cartoon Saloon’s ‘Song of the Sea,’ Reel FX’s ‘The Book of Life,’ LAIKA’s ‘The Boxtrolls,’ Warner Bros.’ ‘The LEGO Movie’ and Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.’
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Watch: Trailer for Plympton’s New Short, ‘Footprints’
Indie animation icon Bill Plympton released a trailer for his newest short film, ‘Footprints.’
10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2014 Oscar Race
Ten animated short films -- out of an original 58 that had qualified in the category -- will advance in the voting process for the 87th Academy Awards.
In Awards, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All, North America
4th Annual Napa Valley Film Fest Gets Animated
Running November 12-16, 4th annual NVFF to include master classes with indie animation king Bill Plympton and Pixar animator and story-teller James Murphy.
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Shorts Int’l Announces ‘Plymptoons Week’
Running October 11-16, ‘Plymptoons Week’ will air on ShortsHD in the U.S. and on ShortsTV in the EMEA territories.
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Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’ Extends L.A. Run
Oscar-winning animator Bill Plympton’s foray into domestic love, lust and jealousy extends its Los Angeles theatrical run through August 28.
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Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’ Arrives in L.A. August 15
Oscar-winning animator Bill Plympton to attend the Los Angeles premiere of his new feature, Cheatin', on Friday, August 15, at the Downtown Independent Cinema.
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HollyShorts Film Fest to Honor Bill Plympton with Indie Animation Icon Award
The King of Indie Animation set to debut his latest short film, ‘Footprints,’ during the festival’s Opening Night celebration along with footage from his latest feature, ‘Cheatin’.
Watch a New Clip from Bill Plympton’s ‘Cheatin’
Ahead of next week’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, watch a new clip from animator Bill Plympton’s latest feature, Cheatin’.
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ShortsHD Acquires Bill Plympton Library for Distribution
ShortsHD strikes its biggest movie deal to date, acquiring Oscar-nominated animation icon and pioneer Bill Plympton’s entire library of award winning shorts and feature films for global distribution on all ShortsTV and ShortsHD platforms.
In Business, Cartoons, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
The Miscweant: ‘Icons of Animation’ at The Academy
AWN's The Miscweant attends The Academy’s “Icons of Animation,” dedicated to the work of character designer and New Yorker cover artist Peter de Sève; artist and animator William Joyce; Argentinian illustrator, author and animator Carlos Nine; and the King of Indie Animation, Bill Plympton.
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The Academy to Present ‘The Art of Illustration’ June 4
In conjunction with the Society of Illustrator’s "Icons of Animation" exhibit, Bill Plympton, Peter de Seve and William Joyce participate in a panel discussion, “The Art of Illustration,” on June 4, 2014.
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Dare2Draw with Special Mentoring Guest Artist: Bill Plympton!
Begins: May 22, 2014
Come Dare2Draw with Special Mentoring Guest Artist...The King of Indie Animation: Bill Plympton!
Hosted By Simon Fraser and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Cruté.
Rejected at Annecy? Submit Your Film to Annecy+
Oscar-nominated animator Bill Plympton and animation journalist Nancy Denney-Phelps issue a call for short films rejected by the Annecy official selection committee.
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Bill Plympton Announces N.Y. Premiere for ‘Cheatin’
Oscar-winning animator Bill Plympton announces the New York City premiere of his new feature, Cheatin', on Saturday, April 5, at the NYIT Auditorium.
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Latest Bill Plympton Feature to Open HAFF
The seventeenth edition of the Holland Animation Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday, March 19, with the Dutch premiere of Bill Plympton’s animated romantic comedy, Cheatin’.
Animation Block to Present LA Showcase
Featuring love-themed cartoons from MTV, Nickelodeon, Six Point Harness, Loopdeloop, Bill Plympton and more, the Animation Block Valentine’s Day Showcase comes to Los Angeles on February 13, 2014.
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Bill Plympton Teams with The Napoleon Group for Con Edison
Legendary animator Bill Plympton teams with The Napoleon Group to create a distinctive digital short for New York utility Con Edison.
BeFilm Mid-Winter Special Animation Program Tonight!
The BeFilm Mid-Winter Special Animation Program, hosted by director Signe Baumane, to include some masterful animation from Europe never before seen in America.
