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April 17, 2009 12:05 am
Today I’m in New York City and, if I may plug it one more time, tonight I’ll be signing books — in particular Harvey Comics Classics Vol. 5: The Harvey Girls — at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art. I’ll be telling the secret origin of how the Paramount Pictures cartoon characters (Casper, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, et al) ended up becoming the foundation of the entire Harvey Comics line. This is also the last weekend to view rare original Harvey Comics art on display at the Museum. The fun starts at 6:30pm. MoCCA is located at 594 Broadway, in Suite 401. More info online at the museum website. 2 Comments » posted in Comics, Events 
April 14, 2009 1:28 pm
Deadlines are fast approaching for three of the major fall animation festivals. If you’re looking for reputable international festivals to enter your films into, these are some solid choices: Krok International Animated Films Festival (September) has an entry deadline of May 10, 2009. Ottawa International Animation Festival (Oct. 14-18) has an entry deadline of June 1, 2009. Holland Animation Film Festival (November 4-8) has an entry deadline of July 1, 2009. And also don’t forget the Brooklyn-based Animation Block Party (July 24-26). Perhaps not quite in the same league as these other festivals in terms of breadth of programming or international prestige, but it has its own charms. The cut-off for Animation Block entries is May 29, 2009. 5 Comments » posted in Events
April 13, 2009 12:15 am
Next Saturday, April 18th, Cal Arts is presenting a Jules Engel Centennial Celebration in downtown L.A., at the RedCat theatre. The 5pm program, “The Influence of Jules Engel on Contemporary Animation”, will include a roundtable discussion with distinguished Cal Arts Alumni including Jorge Gutierrez, Steve Hillenburg, Mark Kirkland, Mark Osborne, Joanna Priestly and Henry Selick. That will be followed by a cocktail reception and exhibition of fine art by Jules Engel at 7pm. Ticket prices are a bit steep, but the event is a fundraiser to support The Jules Engel Endowed Scholarship Fund. For more information check the Cal Arts Website. 1 Comment » posted in Events
April 11, 2009 12:05 am
Next Friday you can meet me at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art in New York City where I will speaking about the origins of Harvey Comics and its connection to Famous Studios. I’ll screen some cartoon clips and sign books – in particular the latest volume of Harvey Comics Classics: The Harvey Girls. The fun starts at 6:30pm. MoCCA is located at 594 Broadway, in Suite 401. More info online at the museum website. Come by and say hello. 8 Comments » posted in Comics, Events
April 7, 2009 8:45 am
“This isn’t ‘another design conference.’ It’s a meeting of great minds,” tout the promo materials for F5, a conference that takes place next week at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Everything I’ve read about it indicates that F5 is going to be a winning event for artists, and an interesting opportunity to network with an eclectic group of creative professionals.. I also have high hopes for F5 because one of its organizers is Justin Cone, who’s the mastermind behind the must-read blog Motionographer. The F5 site explains that the event “is founded on the belief that true change occurs when you look outside your world and explore new horizons. The festival fosters creative collisions—unexpected insights from sources you didn’t see coming. The goal is nothing less than to change the way you think about your work and your life.” The line-up of speakers includes: * Ed Ulbrich, co-founder of multiple Academy Award-winning Digital Domain Conference tickets for the two-day event (April 16 and 17) are $280 regular price and $150 for students. Thanks to the generosity of the event’s organizers, Cartoon Brew is giving away TWO FULL PASSES to the festival. If you’re planning to attend and are interested in winning a pass, simply leave a comment in this post by the end of today. The only qualification is that your comment must include a link to your website, and if you don’t have a site (what kind of an artist are you?), then post the link to your LinkedIn or Myspace. The contest will close at 11:59pm tonight and we’ll announce the winners on Wednesday. For more info about F5, visit the official website at F5Fest.com. 28 Comments » posted in Events
April 7, 2009 12:05 am
This Friday, the University of Southern California is presenting a free evening of animation-based installations and performances. The location is the brand new Spielberg-Lucas School of Cinematic Arts building where animation installations will fill the theatres, lobbies, and courtyards. Featured artists include Professor Christine Panushka and Associate Professor Sheila Sofian, along with work by current Hench-DADA graduate students, and guest animation performance & installations by Miwa Matreyek, Jim Ovelmen and Alberto ‘Beto’ Araiza. The event is on Friday, April 10, 2009 from 7 P.M. to 10 P.M. in the School of Cinematic Arts Complex. Admission is FREE. No reservations necessary.For more information check the USC website. 1 Comment » posted in Events
April 3, 2009 7:30 pm
I endorse everything Craig Yoe does. Even this. Especially this. His latest book project, Secret Identity: The Fetish Art of Superman’s Co-Creator Joe Shuster, is having a launch party this Sunday night. The book collects recently rediscovered X-rated art by the Shuster, done to illustrate erotic magazines in the 1950s, a low point in his professional career. The public is invited to join Craig (“along with assorted BDSM fetishists and comic book enthusiasts” — is there a difference?) Sunday April 5th from 8pm to 2am at ARLO & ESME, 42 E. 1st Street [at 2nd Ave.] in lovely New York City. Come dressed as a superhero and win a prize. For more info go to Yoe’s blog. 15 Comments » posted in Books, Events
March 31, 2009 12:05 am
This summer, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be running a film series on Monday nights showcasing the ten (yes, 10) Best Picture nominees of 1939. It’s the 70th Anniversary of what many consider the Hollywood’s greatest year. The celebration will include restored prints of such films as Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, Stagecoach, Gone With the Wind and of course, The Wizard of Oz. In addition to the feature films, each week will include a chapter of Universal’s Buck Rogers serial with Buster Crabbe (surely this must be the first time a serial is screened at the Academy!) and a 35mm print of a select 1939 cartoon. The cartoon line up hasn’t been announced, but it is sure to include Disney’s The Pointer (above), The Ugly Duckling, MGM’s Peace on Earth and Warner’s Detouring America. I believe the restored Popeye two reeler Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp will also be screened. When I get the get the cartoon schedule I will post an update. In the meantime, mark your Monday’s from May 18th through August 3rd. The series ticket is $25. for all ten films – that’s $2.50 per screening! For more information check the Academy website. See you there! |
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