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Animation Co-op NYC: Normal McLaren Restored

By Guest (not verified) | Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11:00am
Begins: November 29, 2006

ANIMATION COOP - NY CHAPTER - NYC EVENT November 29-30, 2006 Museum of Modern Art

Norman McLaren Restored! November 29-30, 2006 A set of new 35mm prints featuring the pioneering works of master animator Norman McLaren (b. Scotland, 1914-1987) has been arranged by the National Film Board in Canada, where the artist spent his forty-year career. This eleven-film program, presented on the occasion of a new DVD set of McLaren's complete works, emphasizes the imagination, vitality, and astonishing versatility of the artist's animation.

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Happy 30th Birthday Hello Kitty with DVD Set

As that adorable feminine feline, Hello Kitty turns 30 on Nov. 1, 2004, ADV Films releases HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS: HOLIDAY FUN, a deluxe two-disc set collection features 10 episodes from the TV series plus two bonus mini-episodes and three all-new special episodes. The collection hits the streets November 2.

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AFM Moves to Fall with AFI Film Fest

AFMA announced June 16, 2003 that it will shift its annual Santa Monica, California-based American Film Market from February to November beginning in 2004. The last winter AFM will be held on February 25 to March 3, 2004. The first fall AFM will be held November 3-10, 2004, meaning indie players and business will need to make plans to attend the AFM twice in 2004. This removes the AFM from the busy awards season as well as the nearby Sundance and Berlin fests.

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Disney, DreamWorks Fight Over 2004 Release Date

They're at it again. Disney announced yesterday that it's releasing the next Pixar film, Brad Bird's THE INCREDIBLES, on November 5, 2004, the same date that DreamWorks had already positioned for the launch of SHARKSLAYER, its very own computer-animated underwater answer to Pixar's FINDING NEMO. So rather than going head-to-head, DreamWorks has decided to find another slot, though the family film traffic is already heavy in November, with POLAR EXPRESS, the CGI reteaming of Tom Hanks and Robert Zemeckis, bowing on November 19 along with the first SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS theatrical feature.

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Angoulême International Technologies Forum Opens November 14

The 4th Angoulême International Technologies Forum/Cartoon Master, will kick off on Thursday, November 14, 2002, with a session on 3D character animation from Isaac Kerlow, Disney's Digital Production Director. The Forum will continue through November 16 and host representatives from major U.S. and European studios who will update participants on technological breakthroughs, which are changing the present field of animation production, especially in the field of feature films.

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New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events

This week's updates to the Calendar of Events include Santa vs. the Snowman 3D In IMAX Theaters Worldwide: Friday, November 01, 2002 - Wednesday, January 01, 2003, various IMAX theaters, USA . . . Free Gigantor Screening: Saturday, November 02, 2002, Los Angeles, California USA . . . From Another Planet: Kenny & Bob: Tuesday, November 05, 2002, Los Angeles, California USA . . . Animators Doing Comic Books: Wednesday, November 06, 2002, Glendale, California USA . . .

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RESFEST Continues Its World Tour

After successful screenings in San Francisco and New York, the 6th Annual RESFEST will come to Hollywood's Egyptian Theater October 30-November 3, 2002. Showcasing innovative digital films, music videos and animation, the directors of RESFEST created seven thematic shorts programs from over 1,500 submissions. Notable animation screenings include Robert Bradbrook's Cartoon d'Or winning film HOME ROAD MOVIES and the U.S. premiere of Phil Mulloy's THE INVASION.

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M.P.S.C. Local 839's November Newsletter Is Now Online

The Motion Picture Screen Cartoonists, Local 839 IATSE, the labor union for screen cartoonists and CGI artists and technicians in southern California, has updated their Website with the November 2001 edition of their monthly newsletter, The Peg-Board. In the November issue: Kevin Koch elected Local 839 president and Steve Hulett re-elected as business representative . . . From the President: President who? . . . From the Business Representative: Where do we go from here? . . . BKN vote on meeting agenda . . . Our gift to ourselves: training for the future . . . Which side are you on? . . .

November Events

Webisode Academy / Lecture Series

By Guest (not verified) | Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 11:00am
Begins: November 7, 2001

Masters of Animation Lecture Series. Open to all - check-in at 6:30pm. Reservations recommended - class size: 25 people max, $20 per person.

November 7 - Gwen Wexler. Topic: Progress & Contributions of The Women in Animation.

November 14 - Dave Brain. Topic: It's All In the Animation Timing!

November 17 - Art Leonardi. Topic: The Pink Panther Days.

November 28 - Iraj Paran. Topic: The Hanna-Barbera Days.

All lectures are from 7-9pm at the Webisode Academy: 12069 Ventura Place, Suite B, Studio City, CA 91604.

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AWN's Dan Sarto Chairs The Web Forum At LEAF

The London Effects & Animation Festival (LEAF) in London, England Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15, 2001 is hosting a special Web Forum on Thursday afternoon, November 15 2001, from 2 pm to 5 pm, which will be chaired by AWN's Dan Sarto. Featured sessions will look at the technological developments driving animation work, the tools available for Web-based work and a panel discussion on the future of animation on the Internet. Representatives from Toon Boom, MediaPEGS and Pepper's Ghost will be participating.

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Anime at AFI Fest 2001

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, November 1, 2001 at 11:00am
Begins: November 1, 2001

Two Japanese animated feature films (dubbed in English) will premiere at AFI Fest 2001 at the Pacific Theatre in Hollywood (6433 Hollywood Blvd.). AH! MY GODDESS will screen Saturday, November 3rd at 4 pm and ESCAFLOWNE: A GIRL IN GAIA will screen Saturday, November 10th at 4 pm. Advance tickets available by calling 866 AFI-FEST or through www.afifest.com.

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Anime at AFI Fest 2001

Anime at AFI Fest 2001: Thursday, November 01 - Sunday, November 11, 2001, Hollywood, California USA. Two Japanese animated feature films (dubbed in English) will premiere at AFI Fest 2001 at the Pacific Theatre in Hollywood (6433 Hollywood Blvd.). AH! MY GODDESS will screen Saturday, November 3rd at 4 pm and ESCAFLOWNE: A GIRL IN GAIA will screen Saturday, November 10th at 4 pm. Advance tickets available by calling 866 AFI-FEST or through www.afifest.com.

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Webisode Academy / Lecture Series

Webisode Academy / Lecture Series: Wednesday, November 07 - Wednesday, November 28, 2001, Studio City, California USA. Masters of Animation Lecture Series. Open to all - check-in at 6:30pm. Reservations recommended - class size: 25 people max, $20 per person. November 7 - Gwen Wexler. Topic: Progress & Contributions of The Women in Animation. November 14 - Dave Brain. Topic: It's All In the Animation Timing! November 17 - Art Leonardi. Topic: The Pink Panther Days. November 28 - Iraj Paran. Topic: The Hanna-Barbera Days.

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AWN's Dan Sarto Chairs The Web Forum At LEAF.

London Effects & Animation Festival (LEAF) in London, England Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15, 2001 is hosting a one-day Web Forum on Thursday, November 15 2001, which will be chaired by AWN's Dan Sarto. Featured sessions will look at the technological developments driving animation work, the tools available for Web-based work and a panel discussion on the future of animation on the Internet. For more information go to http://www.digmedia.co.uk

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New Additions To AWN's Calendar Of Events

This week's updates to the Calendar of Events include: Giant Screen Theater Association 2001 Conference & Trade Show: Thursday, September 20 - Tuesday, September 25, 2001, Chicago, Illinois USA. 3rd Annual International Science and Technology Digital Art Competition: Thursday, October 04 - Friday, October 26, 2001, Houston, Texas USA. Digital Medial World /London Effects & Animation Festival (LEAF): Tuesday, November 13 - Thursday, November 15, 2001, London, UK. RICA/Wissembourg Animated Film Festival: Thursday, November 15 - Saturday, November 24, 2001, Wissenbourg, France.

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Icebox Halves Staff, Gets Sued & Sells Toon To Fox

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 12:00am

In a restructuring move, Icebox.com has cut its staff of 100 in half. The decision was made in an attempt to make the company profitable by the end of next year. Icebox will no longer produce its content in-house, but will use freelancers some being the laid off employees -- and Flash animation production firms. Company CEO Steve Stanford reassured the industry that Icebox has US$2 million on hand, but needed to convince investors that the company is close to profitability. Stanford said that a new round of about $10 million in financing should close next month.

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Gnomon School of Visual Effects One-Day Maya Workshops

By Guest (not verified) | Monday, November 27, 2000 at 11:00am
Begins: November 27, 2000

Gnomon School of Visual Effects is conducting three-weeks of one-day Maya workshops. Thirteen of the workshops cover capabilities in Alias|Wavefront's Maya, with the remaining two addressing 3D paint programs, StudioPaint3D and Deep Paint 3D. All of the courses will be held from 9 am to 4 pm. Each class will cost US$295.

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Nancy Cartwright Book Tour In Southern California

By Guest (not verified) | Monday, November 20, 2000 at 11:00am
Begins: November 20, 2000

In support of her new book MY LIFE AS A 10-YEAR-OLD BOY, Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, will be making book signing appearances at various book stores around the Southern California area. On Monday, November 20, she will be at the Border's at 9301 Tampa Ave., Northridge at 7 pm. On Tuesday, November 21, she will be a Book Soup at 8818 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood at 7:30 pm. On Friday, November 24, she will be at the South Coast Plaza Border's in Costa Mesa at 2 pm. And on Wednesday, November 29, she will be at the Border's at 14651 Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks at 7:30 pm.

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Masquerade Disrobes On VHS In November

By Rick DeMott | Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 12:00am

Anime 18 is set to unveil MASQUERADE "Darkness of Love" on video November 14, 2000. From Masaki Kajishima, the creator of PHOTON, MASQUERADE is an erotic thriller that delves into the desires and devastation of discovering eternal life. The video will sell for US$29.99.

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Bill Plympton Around The World

Bill Plympton has updated his appearances page. In the upcoming months, his films will be appearing in various festivals and other events, including the Regensburg Short Film Week in Germany, November 17-25, 2000; Cinanima festival in Portugal, November 6-12, 2000; Puchon International Student Animation Festival, Korea, December 16-24, 2000; and the Animation Cinema Festival in Valencia, Spain, January 16-28, 2001.

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