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e-Institutions World Expo

Begins: September 8, 2004

WowGao will host e-Institutions WorldExpo, September 8 & 9, 2004, Toronto, Canada as one of its 3 international exhibitions (www.WorldExpos.WowGao.com; WorldExpos@WowGao.com) in 2004. e-Institutions WorldExpo will be the best & biggest global event on e-Banks/Financial Institutions, e-Governments, e-Health, and e-Education. Tracks of the international conference will include e-Banking,e-Insurance, e-Governments, e-Health, e-Education, Web Services and IT Security, and Technical Management.

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International Events

WowGao's e-Institutions World Expo

Begins: September 8, 2004

WowGao will host e-Institutions WorldExpo, September 8 & 9, 2004, Toronto, Canada as one of its 3 international exhibitions (www.EIWorldExpo.WowGao.com; E-mail: WorldExpos@WowGao.com) hosted in the year. This event will be the best & biggest global event on e-Banks/Financial Institutions, e-Governments, e-Health, and e-Education. Tracks of the international conference will includee-Banking, e-Insurance, e-Governments, e-Health, e-Education, Web Services and IT Security, and Technical Management.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits

Animation Events

WIA Canada Host Bob Godfrey Q&A

Begins: July 15, 2004

Women In Animation Canada, in conjunction with VanArts, is hosting an interview with Academy Award-winning animation director Bob Godfrey, conducted by Bonita Versh from Klasky Csupo. Godfrey is well known for his amazing stories and will be talking about his life in animation, with a Q & A period to follow. The even will take place at The Hampton Inn - Belcarra Room, 111 Robson Street, Vancouver. The doors will open at 6:30 pm will the discussion beginning at 7:00 pm. The event is free to members and by donation to non-members (suggested $ 3). RSVP before July 15 to pakarnyk@akacartoon.com.

In Event Types: Discussion

Canada Headline News

New Canadian Subsidy Directory Revised

The newly revised Canadian Subsidy Directory 2004 edition is now available, containing information to more than 2,000 direct and indirect subsidies, grants, and loans offered by various levels of government; foundation; association and other similar organizations in Canada.

Could prove good reading for companies interested in partnering with Canadian animation and vfx houses to help fund projects by taking advantage of the financial boost the entertainment and other industries get in Canada.

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Canada Tops Cartoons On The Bay Winners

Cartoons on the Bay, the 8th festival of television animation organized by Rai Trade, culminated in Positano, Italy with the Pulcinella Awards on April 25, 2004. Canada led the awards with three.

The winning programs are as follows:

Best Program of the Year and Best TV Series for Teenagers and AdultsTRIPPING THE RIFT Canada (& U.S.)

Best Character of the Year and Best TV Series for Children ZOÉ KÉZAKO France

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Canada Events

Canada. The Innovation Nation

Begins: March 30, 2004

The Government of Canada will be opening a new Embassy building in Berlin, Germany in 2004 and it is looking for films to play on three screens as visitors enter the building. Public access will be granted to the ground floor of the Embassy and people will be using a passageway through the Embassy building, called the "Northwest Passage." Part of the passage will be a set of three plasma screens, which will be used to promote an innovative and inspiring image of Canada.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Live Action, Short Films

Animation Headline News

NATPE News: NFB Brings Original Canadian Animation

The National Film Board of Canada will be at NATPE this year with NOËL NOËL, an animated Christmas special narrated by Leslie Nielsen, that revives the great tradition of children's fairy tales.

The title character in this whimsical half-hour is a misguided billionaire, who falls in love with Beatrice, a bespectacled fairy who prefers words of love to rivers of diamonds. Thanks to little Zoey, her dog Snooze and a blue-eyed reindeer, Noel Noël finally realizes that money doesn't bring happiness, and that to be happy, you have to listen to your heart.

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Canadians: Have Your Film Play at the German Embassy

Canada. The Innovation NationMarch 30, 2004Deadline: March 30, 2004

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Canada Events

13 Cartoons We Can No Longer See Uncut on TV

Begins: December 6, 2003

For information on cartoon censorship go to http://looney.toonzone.net/ltcuts/

To see these films as their creators meant us to come to The Cineforum.

Note: These programs have played to sold out audiences in theatres in Montreal, Ottawa, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and New York. Students in the thousands have flocked to screenings across Canada and The United States.

In Event Types: Screenings

Canada Events

WIA Canada Hosts Baroque/Masquerade Ball Fundraiser

Begins: August 27, 2003

Women in Animation - Canada will host a fundraising, summer social on August 27, 2003. Broadway Art from the animation community will be on display and for sale at the event. Attendees to the event will have the chance to take home various door prizes. The fundraiser will support and promote the ongoing activities of WIA

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Business / Management

Canada Headline News

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut Comes to Comedy Central

Comedy Central plans to celebrate America's birthday on July 4, 2003 with a 1:00 am broadcast of SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT, uncensored by the cablenet with encore presentations July 5 and 6 at 1:00 am. The feature film based upon the hit series by Trey Parker and Matt Stone grossed more than $52 million in the U.S. and won both New York and L.A. Film Critics awards. It also received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, "Blame Canada."

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Studio Headline News

New Shows Lead The Way For Studio B's NATPE Roster

Heading into NATPE 2003, Canada's Studio B has announced new shows and deals, and is aiming to attract some international co-production deals during the upcoming trade show. Currently the studio is in development on SIMON STIMPLE (26 x 22-minutes) for TELETOON.

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Entertainment Headline News

HIT Entertainment Canada Opens Its Doors

UK-based distributor HIT Entertainment has announced the opening of HIT Entertainment Canada, Inc. Officially launched on August 1, 2002, the Toronto-based office will function under the leadership of vice president Pam Westman, and is comprised of an entirely Canadian staff who are responsible for video, DVD and audio sales and distribution, as well as marketing, consumer products, licensing and broadcast sales for HIT's brands in Canada. "HIT recognizes the importance of having a corporate office in Canada," said Rob Lawes, CEO, HIT Entertainment.

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Film ANIMATIONWorld

Fresh from the Festivals: May 2002's Film Reviews

Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Black Soul/Ame Noire by Martine Chartrand, Ian Freedman's Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, A Hunting Lesson/Une Len de Chasse by pinscreen master Jacques Drouin, The Journal of Edwin Carp by Richard Bazley and Emily Hubley's Pigeon Within. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

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Animation Headline News

New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events

This week's updates to the Calendar of Events include: Banned On Earth Animation Extravaganza: Wednesday, February 20 - Saturday, June 15, 2002, Everywhere, USA . . . Melbourne International Student Animation Festival: Thursday, April 18 - Sunday, April 21, 2002, Melbourne, Victoria Australia . . . Basic Introduction to Life Sculpture: Wednesday, May 22 - Wednesday, July 24, 2002, Toronto, Ontario Canada . . . Life Drawing for Complete Beginners: Monday, May 27 - Monday, July 22, 2002, Toronto, Ontario Canada . . .

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Canada Headline News

The Real Bugs Bunny and Friends

The Real Bugs Bunny and Friends: Saturday, October 20 - Saturday, November 24, 2001, Toronto, Ontario Canada. A few years back everything that might offend anyone was cut from the great films of Hollywood's Golden Age Of Animation. Little was left for those of us who love these films. This special program offers two hours of great cartoons exactly as their creators meant us to see them.

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What Do Women Want

* What Do Women Want: Monday, November 19 - Tuesday, November 20, 2001, Toronto, Ontario Canada.

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Cinar Agrees To Pay Restitution To Telefilm Canada

CINAR Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with Telefilm Canada to make full restitution for all investments and other financial subsidies made by Telefilm Canada in CINARs productions that have been decertified, or for productions for which final certification will not be granted by the Canadian Audio-visual Certification Office (CAVCO). Under the terms of the agreement, CINAR will repay Telefilm Canada approximately $2,594,000 in full reimbursement of investments and subsidies including interest.

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Animation Headline News

Cambridge Animation Systems Sponsors Awards For Canadian Students

Cambridge Animation Systems, the exclusive developer of Animo software, has signed a five-year sponsorship with the Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) to award the best student animator and his or her college or university. The total value of the sponsorship is more than CA$100,000. Under the annual program, students will create animation clips up to 60 seconds in length using traditional or digital animation processes. A panel of experts will judge the clips.

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Society Of Animation Studies (SAS) Call For Papers

* Monday, October 22 Wednesday, October 24, 2001. Montreal, Canada.

Submission Deadline: August 15, 2001

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Canada Headline News

The Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design Graduation Show

May 4 - 10, 2001. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Canada Blogs

The Animation Pimp: Blame the U.S.A.

This month the Animation Pimp Chris Robinson takes on the U.S. job drain to Canada and reveals it is actually a two way street and has been for many a year...

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Canada Headline News

Romantic Tales From The NFB Hits DVD

Image Entertainment is releasing a compilation of animated romantic tales from the National Film Board of Canada, which have either won or been nominated for the Academy Award. Hitting stores on February 27, 2001, BEST OF THE BEST: ROMANTIC TALES will feature Oscar winner David Fine and Alison Snowden's BOB'S BIRTHDAY, along with A CHAIRY TALE, GEORGE AND ROSEMARY, STRINGS, THE STREET, WALKING, PAS DE DEUX, THE ROMANCE OF TRANSPORTATION IN CANADA, THE DRAG and THE FAMILY THAT DWELT APART. The DVD will retail for US$24.99.

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Media Headline News

Baddeck Brings New Media To Canada!

* Thursday, October 19 Saturday, October 21, 2000. Babbeck, Canada.

The Baddeck International New Media Festival is a festival highlighting the growing world of new media. The informal event gives attendees a real chance to interact. The event features speakers and participants from across Canada, U.S., U.K., Europe and South America. For more information contact Rebecca MacKenzie of the Baddeck International New Media Festival at: Tel.: (902) 425-0943; Fax: (902) 445-7936; or Web: www.baddeckfest.com.

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