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Scooby-Doo designer Iwao Takamoto dead at 81
…get Takamoto to create Penelope Pitstop. For the award-winning 1973 theatrical release Charlotte’s Web, Takamoto was an animation director. In 1996, Takamoto was honored by ASIFA–Hollywood with the Windsor McKay’s… |
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UPA Tribute followup
Larry Loc has posted photos at ASIFA–Hollywood blog and Jerry Beck has posted a report at Cartoon Brew of last night’s UPA tribute held at the historic Egyptian Theatre. Looks… |
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Fireflies on the air
The movie designated by ASIFA–Hollywood’s blogger Larry Loc as the one that will convince anyone that animation is not just for children, Grave of the Fireflies, will air in an… |
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Tom Sito Podcast
Following up on yesterday’s report about the ASIFA book signing with Tom Sito, o-meon now presents an Internet podcast with Tom. “It’s been said that in Hollywood nobody knows anything…. |
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Deja at Van Eaton
…for ASIFA–Hollywood (numerous photos from the event coming soon). Here he is explaining how he got inspiration for Lilo from watching a group of Hawaiian children while on a research… |
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Mark Kausler At Laguna College of Art & Design
Larry Loc writes about Mark Kausler’s recent visit to the animation class at the Laguna College of Art and Design at the ASIFA–Hollywood blog. Christian Ziebarth from Animated News attended… |
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Oswald in the spotlight
Larry Loc, ASIFA–Hollywood’s blogger, has posted an interview he conducted recently with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Jim Hill Media speculates on goings-on leading up to the recent acquisition of Mickey’s… |
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Silly Dreamer DVD details
Just in time for Valentine’s day the ASIFA–Hollywood Blog gives details on the many bonus features found on the new DVD release of Dan Lund and Tony West’s Dream on… |
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Aladdin: Crew Reunion
On Friday, April 22, 2005, ASIFA–Hollywood hosted the Aladdin Crew Reunion, which occupied the Glendale Central Library and provided a re-cap on the film’s production history as well as several… |
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Annie photos
…Awards site has been updated with pictures of the proud winners at the recent 33rd Annual ceremony. A few more photos can be found at the ASIFA–Hollywood Blog and here:… |
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Birdman's back! And so are Raggedy Ann and Andy!
…find the preview and the many comments that are starting to build up. Interesting times! Very exciting for classic animation fans is the ASIFA–Hollywood announcement of a screening of Richard… |
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Kimba reunion photos
Larry Loc has posted some photos from last night’s Kimba Reunion at the ASIFA–Hollywood blog and has made a few extra available to Animated News:… |
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The Lion King Tenth Anniversary Reunion
Animated News had the privilege last night of attending The Lion King Tenth Anniversary Reunion held at the Glendale Public Library and sponsored by ASIFA–Hollywood. The event gathered together a… |
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46th Annual Annie Awards nominations announced
ASIFA Hollywood has announced the nominees for the 46th Annual Annie Awards. Besides movies, the awards also recognize animated achievements in television, live actions films, video games, advertising, shorts, and… |
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Joe Grant tribute photos
Numerous photos of last night’s tribute to longtime Disney story artist Joe Grant have been posted at the ASIFA–Hollywood Blog. This event was well-attended by many who knew Joe as… |
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Paul Winchell dead at 82
…The Pooh And Tigger Too\\ record. In 1997, he was awarded ASIFA–Hollywood’s Winsor McCay Award for lifetime acheivement. A year later he was nominated for an Annie Award for Individual… |
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Jim Hill on Lion King Reunion
Over at Jim Hill Media, Jim chimes in with some of his perspective on the recent Lion King Tenth Anniversary Reunion sponsored by ASIFA–Hollywood…. |
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A Tribute to Kimba
On November 10, ASIFA–Hollywood will be holding a 40-year reunion for Kimba the White Lion, Osamu Tezuka’s anime-ish story of a white lion cub separated from his parents. The evening… |
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Chuck Jones Gallery Grand Opening Followup
The ASIFA–Hollywood Blog has been updated with a report and photos from Day 2 of the Chuck Jones Gallery Opening. Bill Melendez of Peanuts fame was the star of the… |
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The Complete Peanuts, Volume 3: 1955-1956
…in Hell/Simpsons creator Matt Groening that reveals what an innate Peanuts fan he really is. I talked with Matt after the ASIFA–Hollywood screening of The Incredibles last December and we… |
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Animated Commercials from the 1950s & 60s program photos
The ASIFA–Hollywood blog is now sporting some photos from last Saturday’s Animated Commercials from the 1950s & 60s program (original link via Cartoon Brew). The show was a sold-out success… |
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Comic Con Aftermath
The ASIFA–Hollywood Blog has a bunch of pictures and reports with an animation slant from last week’s San Diego Comic Con. Animated News scored some photos too which should be… |
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Report from the Incredibles screening with Brad Bird
Animated News just got back from ASIFA–Hollywood’s special presentation of Disney/Pixar’s The Incredibles. Matt Groening acted as host and writer/director Brad Bird was the guest of honor. After a screening… |
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Prepping for 2004 Annie Awards
ASIFA–Hollywood has now updated the Annie Awards page to include information on the upcoming 2004 awards ceremony to be held January 30, 2005, including entry forms, advertising and sponsorship information,… |
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More on the 2D Expo
Amid Amidi, of Animation Blast and Cartoon Brew, and Pixar’s Ronnie del Carmen both have reports up now of ASIFA–Hollywood’s 2D Expo that took place last Saturday. Read Ronnie’s report… |
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Disney, Pixar end Annie boycott
…about a year ago over judging criteria concerns. Since then ASIFA Hollywood has shaken up its management, revised the voting structure of the Annies, and established a multi-studio advisory board…. |
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2D Expo date announcement
The ASIFA–Hollywood site has announced that this year’s 2D Expo will be held on Saturday, June 25. Location and schedule are yet to be announced but it should be just… |
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An Evening With Bill Plympton
ASIFA–Hollywood is presenting an Evening With Bill Plympton on Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Burbank CA. Hosted by Tom Sito, Plympton will discuss his prolific career and unique approach to… |
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News from The Front Lines
I was able to attend ASIFA–Hollywood’s special screening last night of Disney’s wartime cartoon collection On The Front Lines (from Wave 3 of the Walt Disney Treasures series) at the… |
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A quick 2D Expo report: Debunking a Pixar rumor and more
Animated News was able to attend ASIFA–Hollywood’s 2D Animation Expo yesterday at Woodbury University in Burbank, and while there was not too much to be gleaned from the proceedings in… |
