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The Los Angeles Animation Festival – December 9 and 10
November 29th, 2023 
Jerry Beck The Los Angeles Animation Festival (Dec. 9-10) announces a NIGHT OF CARTOON VOICES as part of this year’s LAAF 2023 at the Jaxx Theater in Hollywood. The event on Saturday night Dec 9th will feature voice actors ERIC BAUZA, known for the voice of BUGS, DAFFY, PORKY and WILE E. COYOTE as well as voice […]
51st Annie Award Tickets Now On Sale
November 21st, 2023 Jerry Beck The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced today that VIP tickets for the 51st Annual Annie Awards are now on sale at THIS link. VIP tickets are $300 each and admit guests to the pre- and post- receptions, beginning at 4:30 p.m., and to the ceremony at 7 p.m. All events will be held at Royce Hall. […]
Highlights of the New York Comic Con 2023
October 20th, 2023 Jackson Murphy It’s been a little over a week since I went to New York Comic Con 2023. This was my fourth in-person NYCC — and one of the most star-studded and entertaining visits yet. My excitement was high heading into opening day at NYC’s Javits Center. First stop: Disney’s family fun activity showcase they called their […]
“Animation IS Film” Festival returns To The Chinese Theatre October 18th with Ghibli and Aardman
September 22nd, 2023 Jerry Beck ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) announces the 6th edition of its highly anticipated 2023 slate of theatrical presentations, special events, and shorts showcases taking place over five days, October 18-22, in Hollywood. AIF’s Opening Night on Wednesday, October 18 launches with a GKIDS presentation of Studio Ghibli’s THE BOY AND THE HERON, the latest film from […]
Animator Bill Plympton to Appear at Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology in August
July 12th, 2023 Jerry Beck Today, Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation and Technology (PFCAT) is pleased to announce that legendary director and animator Bill Plympton will be in attendance at the 2023 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology on August 4th at 8pm. This special event will be held at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry’s (OMSI) Empirical […]
Celebrating The 2023 Tribeca Animated Shorts
June 11th, 2023 Jackson Murphy This year’s group of “Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G” (hand-selected by Academy Award winner and The View host Whoopi Goldberg) just screened for the first time at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. They’ll be back on the big screen again Sunday June 11th and Saturday June 17th, before being available to stream […]
Academy To Present “The Only Woman Animator” Dec. 19th
December 9th, 2022 Jerry Beck In the earliest days of the animation industry, one woman animated and directed alongside the men who later became titans of the artform, yet her name and work have been lost – until now. The discovery of this pioneer changes everything. Hosted by Academy Film Scholar Mindy Johnson (“Ink and Paint”) this premiere event at […]
VIP Tickets on Sale Now for 50th Annie Awards
November 14th, 2022 Jerry Beck VIP tickets for the 50th Annie Awards celebration on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at UCLA’s Royce Hall are on sale now at www.annieawards.org/tickets. ASIFA-Hollywood members receive a discounted ticket price of $200 each through January 30, 2023. For complete ticket and event information, please visit the Annie Awards website at www.annieawards.org. This year, we are […]
The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students is open for entries
September 29th, 2022 Jerry Beck This year’s 24 HOURS: Animation Contest for Students will be hosted online, from Friday October 14th to Saturday October 15th. This free event challenges students around the world to compete in teams of five to produce a 30-second animated film in under 24 hours. Now celebrating its 20th year, this international competition is hosted by […]
50th Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Commence Today
September 12th, 2022 Jerry Beck Today, ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Call for Entries for the 50th Annie Awards. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 50th Annie Awards will return in-person to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The 50th Annie Awards covers 37 categories including a new one – Best TV/Media – Limited Series, as well as […]
Heritage Animation Art September Auctions: Anime, Flintstones and Everything Cool
September 7th, 2022 Jerry Beck Anime collectors who subscribe to the notion that “bigger is better” will find no better destination than Heritage Auctions’ The Art of Anime and Everything Cool Signature Auction Vol. III. The Sept. 23-26 event includes more than 900 lots of anime from an exceptional array of artists, enough to appeal to collectors of all tastes. […]
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Masaaki Yuasa: An American Cinematheque Retrospective
July 19th, 2022 Jerry Beck In celebration of the critically acclaimed new film, INU-OH, the American Cinematheque in Hollywood and GKIDS are proud to co-present this retrospective for one of the most visionary artists in all of animation, Masaaki Yuasa. Yuasa will appear in person for a Q&A during two of his films.
2022 Tribeca Animated Shorts Make A Statement
June 12th, 2022 Jackson Murphy The 2022 Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing, with in-person and at home premieres now through June 19th. This year’s “Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G” presentation features six shorts (selected by the Oscar-winning Goldberg) with grit, guts and major impact. Poetic Tehura is set in Tahiti. A female dancer is performing for a […]
Annie Awards – Live and In-Person – Set For February 25th 2023
June 1st, 2022 Jerry Beck The Board of Directors for ASIFA-Hollywood announced today that its 50th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation will return to a live ceremony on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at UCLA’s Royce Hall, Los Angeles, CA. A list of ceremony Deadlines, Rules & Categories, and the ‘Call for Entries’ will […]
