Blogs: fmx 09: Rainy with Excellent Animation!
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NY Times Hosts Q&A with King of the Hill's Mike Judge
THE NEW YORK TIMES has a brief Q&A with KING OF THE HILL co-creator Mike Judge just prior to the series' finale in May.
"I actually think it’s probably a good time to stop," he said. "Then again, I kind of wanted to stop six or seven years ago, and I felt like it got really good after that. At the same time I would prefer to quit while we’re ahead rather than run it into the ground."
ROKKAN and Time Warner Global Media Group Reveal What's Possible
Press Release from ROKKAN
A new website for Time Warner Global Media Group was designed with an ambitious goal: to demonstrate what the company calls "The Art of the Possible." With that in mind, full-service digital agency ROKKAN, in partnership with Time Warner, created a one-of-kind, 3-D site that's rich with video and interactivity.
National Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon 2009
Begins: March 28, 2009
On Saturday, March 28, 2009 the Freer Gallery hosts the seventh annual "National Cherry Blossom Anime Marathon" in cooperation with the Japan Information and Culture Center and Otakorp Inc. The day-long event, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Meyer Auditorium, features a costume show, exhibition and dancers courtesy of the DC Anime Club.
Special guest Frederik Schodt, author of the book MANGA! MANGA! THE WORLD OF JAPANESE COMICS, will also be in attendance.
Films to be shown are:
ANIMAL TREASURE ISLAND 11:30 a.m.
State of the Industry 2009: A KidScreen Survey
At this year's KidScreen in New York, Heather Kenyon surveyed the participants on how they're surviving the recession and what we all should do to keep the animation industry afloat.
Oscar Showcase Tour 09 Pixar Gallery Part 2
Time to take a quick trip back in time for some great additional pics from the Pixar visit in the Bay Area last week.
Peter Gabriel Pulls out of Oscar Telecast
Peter Gabriel has just pulled out of performing at the Academy Awards. His "Down to Earth" from WALL-E is one of three songs nominated for Original Song, along with "Jai Ho" and "O Saya" from SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE (Per Nikki Finke's DEADLINE HOLLYWOOD DAILY).
The show's producers, Larry Mark and Bill Condon, have plans to reduce the song segment further this year by putting together a medley of the three songs, reportedly giving each song 90 seconds sung by its original singer.
Time Warner Posts $16B Loss for 2008
Time Warner reported its financial results for its full year and fourth quarter (ending Dec. 31, 2008) on Wednesday, with an operating loss on the year of $16 billion. That figure reflected a decline of $24.9 billion compared to 2007's operating income of $8.9 billion, due mainly to a $24.2 billion noncash impairment to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets.
Random Thoughts from Frederator Cartoonists
Andrew Farago catches up with Frederator Studios' Fred Seibert and four of the creators of the studio's Random! Cartoons venture with Nickelodeon.
Aardman Secures Licensing Deals for Timmy Time
Aardman Rights has secured a number of key new licensing partners for its new preschool property TIMMY TIME. Currently in production, the 52x10 stop-motion animated series has been pre-bought by CBeebies in the U.K. for debut in 2009 and it has been picked up by Disney Channels worldwide, including the U.S.
In Licensing, Stop-Motion, Licensing, Stop-Motion | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Australia, Europe
Time Warner Cable, Viacom Reach Agreement
Time Warner Cable and Viacom jointly announced January 1 that they have reached an agreement in principle to renew carriage for Viacom's MTV Networks. The companies expect to finalize the details of the agreement over the next several days.
Glenn Britt, President and CEO of Time Warner Cable said in a statement, "We are pleased that our customers will continue to be able to watch the programming they enjoy on MTV Networks. We are sorry they had to endure a day of public disagreement as we worked through this negotiation."
SpongeBob May go Dark on Time Warner
Via THE ASSOCIATED PRESS:
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS may be getting squeezed off of Time Warner Cable.
Media giant Viacom Inc. said its Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central and 16 other channels will go dark for 13 million subscribers at 12:01 a.m. Thursday if a new carriage fee deal with Time Warner Cable is not agreed upon by then.
Chill Out with AWNtv Over the Holidays
Warm up with these cool winter and holiday-themed shorts in the new Chill Out playlist.
In Headline News | Geographic Region: All
The Girl That Lept Through Time
Begins: December 12, 2008
The DC Anime Club and the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of
Japan Present The Girl That Lept through Time.
on Friday December 12, 2008 at 6:30pm as part of the Anime/Live Action Series based
upon Manga (Japanese Comics).
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to, quite literally, "leap" backwards
through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal
mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems,
Director David Fincher In Person at the Egyptian Theatre
Begins: December 10, 2008
American Cinematheque welcomes David Fincher in-person for a sneak preview of his latest, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON at 7:30 p.m. on December 10.
'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' -- What Next?
When it comes to the Madagascar sequel, Directors Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath and Effects Supervisor Scott Peterson "move it, move it."
TV Conferences - The Best Kept Pitch Secret in Hollywood
Begins: November 6, 2008
FREE Telephone/Internet Seminar
TV Conferences – Best Kept Secret in Hollywood
Hosted by Mark & Jeanne Simon Founders of SellYourTvConceptNow.com
Featured guests: Rick Feldman - President of NATPE Amber Lawson - V.P. of Production for National Lampoon
Join us for a FREE telephone/internet seminar. Event: TV Conferences – Best Kept Secret in Hollywood Date: Thursday, November 6 Time: 9 pm Eastern, 6 pm Pacific
Go to www.PitchTvLikeaPro.com to register for free.
Here's Just Some of What You'll Discover on the Call:
Career Coach: Unmasking Your True Potential
In this month's column, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson exhorts readers to let their true selves shine through.
McDowell Talks Watchmen at 5D
Production Designer Alex McDowell took time out yesterday during his 5D: The Future of Immersive Design conference in Long Beach to discuss WATCHMEN with VFXWORLD. Last week McDowell got a glimpse of 25 minutes during a private screening. McDowell subsequently offered the first public viewing of an extended trailer during his Design in Flux panel that concluded 5D.
Screening of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Begins: September 13, 2008
The New York International Children's Film Festival is presenting the English-language version of THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME.
THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME is a lush shoujo animation with a sci-fi twist from the illustrator and author of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION. The original Japanese version had its U.S. premiere at NYICFF in 2007 and was the first film to sell out that year.
Live Commentary With Time After Time Director Nicholas Meyer
Begins: September 5, 2008
In the second installment on an ongoing series inviting filmmakers and artists to comment live on their film while it is shown, Nicholas Meyer will share his memories on making 1979's TIME AFTER TIME at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California at 7:30 p.m. on September 5.
'Sid the Science Kid': Henson Uses Mocap Smartly
Joe Strike dons his lab coat to discover the secrets behind the new PBS Kids series.
Blogs: RFP Review: Tropic Thunder (**1/2)
From Rick's Flicks Picks
This funny mess feels like a bunch of actor-centric comedy sketches strung together. Some of those sketches work much better than others. The weaker sketches often feel like stale leftovers from a 2001 episode of SNL. And like it happens on SNL from time to time, the guest hosts steal all the scenes from the regulars.
Explore The Past And Present Simultaneously With Time Hollow
TIME HOLLOW, a new franchise from Konami Digital Ent., is currently in development for the Nintendo DS system. In this new story-driven adventure game, players journey through a time-bending adventure to solve the mysteries of the present by changing events of the past.
Flickerlab To Introduce Real-Time Animation System At 2008 Licensing Show
FlickerLab has partnered with Gonzoft, the developer of GO, to launch the real-time animation system in the United States. GO, available exclusively in the U.S. through FlickerLab, will be introduced at the world's brand and property marketplace, the 2008 Licensing International Expo in New York, which ends today.
