…has had a {{link http://www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/whatsnew new patch}} v2.0c released. Check out {{link http://www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle/art/animations/index.html sample animations}} made with Dogwaffle, and learn more about the software at the {{link http://www.thebest3d.com/dogwaffle Dogwaffle site}}….

…coincide with these new releases, this time {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009IW8OE/qid=1117450497/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_2/103-7799063-0412607?v=glance&s=dvd from Universal}}. Also added to this mix is the region one debut of {{link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009S4J2I/qid=1117450715/sr=1-7/ref=sr_1_7/103-7799063-0412607?v=glance&s=dvd The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection}},…

Already a controversial figure for some, Cartoon Brew‘s Amid Amidi has found himself in ASIFA–Hollywood Executive Board member Larry Loc’s sights after Amidi penned some disparaging remarks about the organization’s…

…You can learn more about this great offer by visiting www.DisneyMovieCollections.com. When you buy all three DVDs before November 29th, you’ll also receive three collectible 8×10 lithographs free! WAKING SLEEPING…

Ken Roberts, Marketing Director of {{link http://www.historictrees.org American Forests’ Historic Tree Nursery}} has written in to let us know that “Walt (and Roy) Disney’s beloved Dreaming Tree is still standing…

…and was the first person to ever win ten times. He also won the Association of Science Fiction & Fantasy Artists {{link http://www.asfa-art.org/chesley.html Chesley Award}} for Artistic Achievement in 2001….

…of family-friendly fun. Visit http://www.aodsf.org for more information. AOD 2006: The San Francisco Animation Convention August 4-6, 2006 Cathedral Hill Hotel 1101 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94109 http://www.aodsf.org…

…Pixar have registered the domain ‘{{link http://www.whois.net/whois.cgi2?d=ratatouillesucks.org ratatouillesucks.org}}’, perhaps in preperation for their first post-Disney film, which has already changed titles from Ratatouille to Rats. Could this be a new…

…of Art & Design came in second place and Impulse, from The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg, won third place. A full list of participants is available at http://www.siggraph.org/s2007/attendees/fjorg/. “The response…

The British Academy Of Film And Television Arts, known more succinctly as {{link http://www.bafta.org/press/releases/pr_071103_1.htm BAFTA}}, just announced the nominees for this year’s awards, which will take place in Leicester Square,…

The {{link http://www.cineme.org/ CINEME International Animation Festival}}, held each year in Chicago, is gearing up for this year’s event, to be held September 24-26, 2004. Guests from Weta, Cartoon Network,…

…Awards: Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the deadline for ASIFA–Hollywood to receive entry forms is October 6, 2006. ASIFA–Hollywood must receive materials for nomination judging October 27, 2006….

Variety reports that Disney and Pixar have decided to withdraw from ASIFA–Hollywood, following concerns over the judging criteria. “After more than a year of discussions with the ASIFA board, we…

This Saturday, April 29, at 3:00pm, ASIFA–Hollywood presents its Tunes For Toons program. “Author, teacher and animation historian Daniel Goldmark discusses the story behind the musicians who made our favorite…

ASIFA–Hollywood has announced that William Shatner will host the 37th Annual Annie Awards. Antran Manoogian, president of the organization, said “ASIFA–Hollywood is honored to have William Shatner host this year’s…

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA–Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 39th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. The slate of nominations for Best…

ASIFA–Hollywood announced the nominations for the 42nd Annual Annie Awards today. Best Animated Feature nominations include: Big Hero 6, Cheatin’, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Song of the Sea,…

Just a couple reminders for those in the LA/Orange County area. Tonight, April 22, ASIFA–Hollywood will be holding its Aladdin reunion at the Glendale Library at 7pm. “Join animator Tom…

ASIFA–Hollywood has announced the nominations for the 41st Annual Annie Awards, which recognize the year’s best in animation. Frozen and Monsters University lead the field with 10 nominations each. The…

…photos were taken by Larry Loc, an executive board member of ASIFA–Hollywood. More of his photos and a write up on the event can be found at the ASIFA–Hollywood Blog….

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA–Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 40th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. The nominees for Best Animated Features…

Okay, this is a good example of the benefits derived from being a member of ASIFA–Hollywood (membership open to all): This Thursday night writer/director/inadvertent voice artist Brad Bird will be…

Any animation fan near the Hollywood area today should check out ASIFA–Hollywood’s screening of some rare but newly restored Krazy Kat cartoons being held at AFI’s Warner Bros. Screening Room…