Events

MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th
Celebrating the publication of The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden (2026), Canemaker, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, present a Saturday matinee of new digital restoration premieres of classic American animation January 17th.
Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

Annie Award Nominations: “K-Pop”, “Zoo2”, “Bad Guys”, “Elio”, “Amelie” Lead The Pack

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 5th, 2026
ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 53rd Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation. Here's the low-down - and the complete list of nominees.
EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

EVENT: “Tribute To UPA” on January 15th – Old Town Music Hall 

Avatar photoLauren Ashton|
December 17th, 2025
A stellar group of animation notables has been assembled to discuss"A Night of UPA: Mid-Century Modern Animation Classics" on the Big Screen! on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Old Town Music Hall.

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Pee-wee’s Christmas Special Returns for Fire Relief

Fans of Pee-wee Herman and lovers of classic Saturday morning cartoons are in for a treat. On Saturday, December 27th, Saturday Morning Cartoons United™ and Nostalgic Nebula will present a one-day charity celebration at the historic Alex Theatre.
Avatar photoLauren Ashton|December 5, 2025
Pee-wee’s Christmas Special Returns for Fire Relief

LA’s Glas Festival Posts Its 2025 Schedule

The schedule for GLAS 2025 is now available. 
Avatar photoJerry Beck|November 14, 2025
LA’s Glas Festival Posts Its 2025 Schedule

Pete Docter to Announce This Year’s Theme at the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students returns on Friday, October 3, 2025 (3:00 PM PT) through Saturday, October 4, 2025 (4:00 PM PT). This free international event challenges student teams of five to create a 30-second animated film in just 24 hours—from concept to final product. The twist? No one knows the theme until the contest begins! No prep work. Just pure, […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 19, 2025
Pete Docter to Announce This Year’s Theme at the 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

LightBox Expo Returns to Pasadena on October 24-26

LightBox Expo, the entertainment and art industry event that will bring together thousands of creatives October 24-26 at the Pasadena Convention Center
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 17, 2025
LightBox Expo Returns to Pasadena on October 24-26

Autism in Entertainment at the Laugh Factory – Sunday Sept. 7th

On Sunday, September 7, at 1:30 p.m., at the world-famous, Sunset Boulevard Laugh Factory comedy club - animator Dani Bowman is heading a Fundraiser,
Avatar photoJerry Beck|September 2, 2025
Autism in Entertainment at the Laugh Factory – Sunday Sept. 7th

GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

Just yesterday, June 13th, GKIDS made its own history at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France, with 4 new titles, 3 co-produced titles, and a 4K restoration for a 40th anniversary of Angel’s Egg. The North American studio known for elevating bold and talented artists brought its A-game for Annecy, upholding […]
Haylie Baker|June 14, 2025
GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

MoMA Presents “Masters Of American Animation” Introduced by John Canemaker – January 17th

Celebrating the publication of The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden (2026), Canemaker, an Academy Award–winning filmmaker, present a Saturday matinee of new digital restoration premieres of classic American animation January 17th.