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The Road to RoadShow Webinar Series

Begins: August 1, 2009

For the past 12 years, The L.A Office's RoadShow has been the "must-attend" event for brands, entertainment marketers and agencies alike. It is the only event created specifically for the entertainment marketing community. Whether you are already using entertainment content to enhance your marketing programs or simply interested in the opportunities, RoadShow provides the perfect blend of in-depth property introductions, industry insights and first-class networking in a forum that has built the reputation of being the Must Attend event of the year.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Trade Shows, Business / Management, Interactive, Licensing, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Anime Events

Anime Festival Orlando 10

Begins: July 31, 2009

Anime Festival Orlando is excited to announce the exciting conclusion of "The Swords of Orlandia". "Swords of Orlandia" is the story behind AFO's Interactive Convention Experience. The talented writing staff has crafted an original story/game in which attendees can voluntarily participate all weekend long. Throughout the event there are "character cut scenes", side quests and plenty of leveling up that even casual fans of Live Action Role-playing will enjoy.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Licensing, New Media, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Super Events

Pacific Symphony Presents: The Magical Music of Disney

Begins: July 29, 2009

Orange County's own world-class orchestra, the Pacific Symphony, conducted by Richard Kauffman; along with four Broadway-style vocalists, will present The Magical Music of Disney on Wednesday, July 29, at 8 p.m. as part of the OC Super Fair Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre. Tickets start at $19.50 and 2-for-1 tickets to this show are available with the purchase of a Super Pass at ocfair.com.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Features, Other

Animation Events

Animation Club Presents 'Secret Handshake' -- Circus Edition

Begins: July 28, 2009

ANIMATION CLUB!!! presents 'Secret Handshake', a monthly animation night at Loop Bar in Melbourne. Each month, animators from all around the world create a short animation upon a given topic which is then screened and voted upon by the audience. The winner receives fame and glory... and gets to choose the next month's topic.

All animation styles are welcome - from hand-drawn, flash, claymation, stop motion, pixellation - or any combination of these. However - it MUST be animated! No live action allowed!

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Short Films, Other

Animation Events

Animation Mentor Hosts Comic-Con Panel for Disney's Walt Stanchfield

Begins: July 23, 2009

AnimationMentor.com and Don Hahn of The Walt Disney Studios announced an inspiring panel discussion at Comic-Con International with acclaimed animators about the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher, and artist Walt Stanchfield. Open to animators and animation enthusiasts alike, the panel discussion celebrates the launch of the new book, DRAWN TO LIFE: 20 GOLDEN YEARS OF DISNEY MASTER CLASSES, the complete series of animation lectures by Walt Stanchfield.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Animation Events

Get Animated! Cartoon Art Museum Book Signing

Begins: July 19, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum Bookstore welcomes Tim Maloney, author of GET ANIMATED! CREATING PROFESSIONAL CARTOON ANIMATION ON YOUR HOME COMPUTER for a booksigning on Sunday, July 19, 2009, from 1pm to 3pm.

About GET ANIMATED!

In Event Types: Discussion, Animation, Other

Disney Events

Once Upon a Dream: The Art of Sleeping Beauty

Begins: July 18, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum proudly presents Once Upon a Dream: The Art of SLEEPING BEAUTY, celebrating 50 years since the original release of the classic animated feature from Walt Disney Studios.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Features, Other

Events

July Cartoonist-In-Residence: Briana Miller

Begins: July 18, 2009

The Cartoon Art Museum hosts freelance artist and cartoonist Briana Miller on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to her about her comics and watch Miller at work.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Kids Events

SpongeBob Day of Happiness Kids Party

Begins: July 18, 2009

In celebration of the SpongeBob SquarePants' 10th Anniversary, Borders(R) and Waldenbooks(R) stores nationwide will host a "SpongeBob Day of Happiness" kids event July 18 beginning at 2 p.m. Kids of all ages won't want to miss this opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of free fun in honor of the quirky yellow sea sponge, his zany sidekicks Patrick and Squidward and all of the inhabitants of Bikini Bottom. Stores have a number of activities planned for kids, which may include the following:

In Event Types: Contests, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Television, Other

Seuss Events

The Art of Dr. Seuss Retrospective and Exhibition

Begins: July 17, 2009

Storyopolis Fine Art in association with The 4th Wall Gallery are proud to announce the Art of Dr. Seuss National touring exhibition in honor of the 100th Seussentennial celebration.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Short Films, Television, Other

David Events

MoCCA Thursday: David Mazzucchelli and Dan Nadel in Conversation

Begins: July 16, 2009

Please join the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA for David Mazzucchelli and Dan Nadel in Conversation Thursday, July 16, 7 P.M. at MoCCA, 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince), suite 401, New York, NY 10012

Mazzucchelli and Nadel will discuss Mazzucchelli's work, and the exhibition, SOUNDS AND PAUSES. Mazzucchelli will sign copies of Asterios Polyp and other books after the conversation.

About David Mazzucchelli:

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Other

Disney Events

25th Anniversary NFFC Disneyana Convention and All Disneyana Show and Sale

Begins: July 14, 2009

Registration is now open for this year's 25th Anniversary NFFC Disneyana Convention and All Disneyana Show and Sale July 14 thru July 19 at the Anaheim Crowne Plaza Resort, which is located in Garden Grove, CA.

Our 25th Anniversary Convention is shaping up to be our biggest and best Disneyana bash yet, with such Disney favorites as Don Hahn (Disney producer extraordinaire), Paige O'Hara (the voice of Belle in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), and Jodi Benson (the voice of Princess Ariel in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID) scheduled to be part of Celebration Banquet, A Royal Gathering.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Licensing, Television, Other

Disney Events

Animation Mentor Hosts Free Webinar with Disney's Don Hahn

Begins: July 14, 2009

AnimationMentor.com will host a free webinar discussion between Animation Mentor chief executive officer and co-founder Bobby Beck and Don Hahn, acclaimed producer for The Walt Disney Studios, about the life and influence of Disney mentor, teacher, and artist Walt Stanchfield. Open to animators and animation enthusiasts alike, the webinar celebrates the launch of the new book, DRAWN TO LIFE: 20 GOLDEN YEARS OF DISNEY MASTER CLASSES, the complete series of animation lectures by Walt Stanchfield.

Webinar Details Date: Thursday, July 14, 2009

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Animated Events

Boundary Crossings: An Institute In Contemporary Animated Arts

Begins: July 13, 2009

"Boundary Crossings: An Institute In Contemporary Animated Arts" will be held at the Pacific NW College of Art, July 13-24, 2009.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Visualization, Other

Toon Events

Animate More for Less Tour -- San Francisco

Begins: July 13, 2009

ASIFA-SF MEMBERS and guests are invited to learn about how to animate more for less using Toon Boom's line of products. Toon Boom is coming to SF on their "Animate More for Less Tour." Learn about the current state of the worldwide animation industry and find ou t how you can access the Toon Boom global corporate network. Toon Boom says the best animation talent is in North America so learn how you can maximize your potential through their Animate software.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Shows Events

Art of Yo Gabba Gabba!

Begins: July 11, 2009

The Pink Hobo Gallery (507 E. Hennepin Ave.) will host an art show "The Art of Yo Gabba Gabba!" featuring artwork from the Nick Jr. TV series. Among the items on display: never-before-seen original drawings and sketches from the show's creator and lead designer Parker Jacobs, props used in the show, and original production artwork from the show's guest artists including King Mini, Mark Mothersbaugh, Option-G, Panda Panther, Megan Brain, Aaron Stewart, Mitch Loidolt, Tim Sievert, Julia Vickerman, and Tanya Haden. The opening is between 5pm and 1am.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Animation, Television, Other

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Events

Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Trading Card Game United States 2009 National Championship

Begins: July 10, 2009

Primarily known for its majestic steel bridges that lead into the city, its steel manufacturing plants, and its major sports teams, Pittsburgh will now be known as the home of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s (KDE) Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's TRADING CARD GAME United States 2009 National Championship. Hundreds of Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) Duelists will converge on Pittsburgh to prove that they are the best TCG players in the world.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, Other

Animated Events

2nd International Animated Film Festival Animator 2009

Begins: July 6, 2009

Animator 2009 offers film retrospectives of renowned animators, premieres, concerts, meetings with artists, exhibitions, performances, workshops and a range of special and thematic screenings, including screenings with live music, outdoor screenings, screenings for children and the open international competition for animated films up to 30 minutes with Grand Prix of 60,000 PLN/12,000 Euros. The entry form and regulations can be downloaded from www.animator-festival.com

Final deadline is April 30.

Special guests of ANIMATOR 2009 include:

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Short Films, Other

Events

Academy Schedules Milt Kahl Encore

Begins: June 30, 2009

Due to overbooking an event honoring Milt Kahl last month, the Academy will host an encore presentation on June 30, reports Cartoon Brew.

The screening on video will be held Tuesday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater at 1313 Vine Street in Hollywood. Free parking can be found behind the building if you enter on Homewood. The event is free but reservations are required.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Features, Other

Drawing Events

Frederator's Drinking & Drawing Night 2009

Begins: June 24, 2009

It's time again for Frederator's "Drinking & Drawing" night! The theme this year is Bikini Zombies. If you're interested, go to www.drinkinganddrawing.org.

It's at M1-5 Lounge, 52 Walker St (Between Church & Broadway), this Wed, June 24th @ 7:30pm. You must be 21 or older.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Other

Media Events

C21's Social Media Forum

Begins: June 22, 2009

At C21's Social Media Forum at BAFTA on Monday June 22 producers, channels and rights owners will learn how to work best with Bebo, MySpace, YouTube, Joost, Dailymotion and many more to create new revenue-generating content and build audiences fast. Don't miss this unique one-day networking event for just GBP 299 per delegate.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Interactive, New Media, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Post Events

HPA's Sales Career Resource Group to Host Panel on Selling Post Services

Begins: June 17, 2009

Executives from major motion picture studios and other buyers of post production services will offer advice on how to win their business in a lunch-time panel discussion hosted by the Hollywood Post Alliance's Sales Career Resource Group (SCRG), Wednesday, June 17th, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Other

Events

Luxology Extends European modo 401 Roadshow

Begins: June 17, 2009

Luxology LLC is continuing its successful European Roadshow by hosting a modo 401 launch event in Paris on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The event will serve as a platform for Luxology to debut the newest version of the company's innovative 3D modeling, painting and rendering software, modo 401.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Special, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Other

World Events

WIA Los Angeles Annual Meeting

Begins: June 16, 2009

Place: Cartoon Network in Burbank, CA, Roof Top (Sweaters/jackets are recommended. No high or spiky heels, please.)

Time: 6:30 Check-in and Networking7:00 WIA Business7:30 One World Giving

Donation: Student Members $5. Members $10. Guests $15. All fees are donations to our new One World Giving Fund.

RSVP: No later than Friday, June 12th via wia@womeninanimation.org. Space is limited. RSVP early.

Speakers to be announced.

In Event Types: Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, Documentaries, Features, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Game Events

Philadelphia Summer Game Camps

Begins: June 15, 2009

Virtual Rush Gaming, game consumer and technology specialists, announced today their Virtual Rush Game Design Camps scheduled for this summer, located at seven college campuses in the Philadelphia region, including De Vry University, Delaware County Community College and La Salle University.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other