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Scrappyland!: Lost 1930s Classic Cartoons Screening

Begins: April 30, 2005

ASIFA-Hollywood presents Scrappyland!, a screening of restored 35mm prints of lost 1930s classic cartoons. Starting at 1:00 pm, the event will include guest speakers, exhibits and a special performance by the Scrappy Puppet Theatre Players who will enact, live classic scenes from a SCRAPPY cartoon. Starting at 3:00 pm, there will be a rare screening of newly restored 35mm prints of classic Scrappy cartoons from the 1930s, courtesy of Columbia Pictures. People who come dressed as Scrappy, Oopie or Margie can win a prize. The event will take place at the American Film Institute

In Event Types: Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

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Inspector Gadget Movie Debuts at Cartoons on the Bay

DIC Ent. and Mainframe Ent. have announced the world premiere of the all-new full-length animated feature INSPECTOR GADGETS BIGGEST CAPER EVER: THE CASE OF THE FLYING LIZARD at Cartoons on the Bay 2005 in Positano, Italy.

The movie features the beloved detective in CG animation for the first time. Cartoons on the Bay will screen the film at 9:30 pm on April 27 the inaugural evening of the festival at the Cartoons Village.

In Films, Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

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Oh Yeah Cartoons! Returns To Nickelodeon

After three successful seasons, with 99 original cartoons and three spin-off series, OH YEAH! CARTOONS returns to production for Nickelodeon. Frederator Studios and Nickelodeon are calling for new submissions for a fourth season to be broadcast in fall 2006. Seeking storyboard pitches for comedy shorts, seven minutes in length, OH YEAH! CARTOONS is looking for a large selection of films created in any style of animation. Further details can be found at www.frederator.com/ohyeahseason4.php.

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Animation Events

Reg Hartt: Sex and Violence Cartoon Fest

Begins: February 12, 2005

A few years back the men who piddle sitting down and the women who urinate standing up took the scissors to the great cartoons of Hollywood's Golden Age of Animation and cut the pee out of them (Think I am kidding? Go to the censored cartoons site and check the damage for yourself... http://looney.goldenagecartoons.com/ltcuts/ ...).

To see great uncensored 16mm prints of these films full of piss come to this festival.

In Event Types: Screenings

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One Week Left to Enter Cartoons On The Bay 2005

Cartoons On The Bay 2005Positano, ItalyDeadline: February 15, 2005

The deadline is a week away to enter Cartoons On The Bay 2005 for the Pulcinella Awards 2005. The 9th International Festival on Television Animation welcomes new animated series, pilots, TV specials, short films, social and educational programs.

Take part in the Pulcinella Awards 2005 and send your programs by Feb. 15, 2005. Regulations and the entry form are available on the festival Website www.cartoonsbay.com and may be sent online.

In Call for Entries, Call for Entries | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe, North America

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Left Lane Cartoons Holiday Art Contest

Begins: January 31, 2005

Left Lane Cartoons is sponsoring a Holiday Art Contest. All children, ages 5 to 13, are invited to submit an illustrated book report of their favorite novel. Six winners will receive art books. Entries may be sent to: Left Lane Cartoons, Box 53074 - 10 Royal Orchard Blvd., Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 7R4. For more information, visit www.leftlanecartoons.com.

In Event Types: Contests, Other

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Sail Your Films to Cartoons on the Bay

Cartoons on the Bay 2005Positano (SA), ItalyApril 27 - May 1, 2005Deadline: February 15, 2005

Cartoons on the Bay is an international event with awards, workshops, lectures, TV and theatrical previews, and events centering on the ever-changing world of television animation. The Pulcinella Awards Competition is open to all products in animation for television and the Internet, including pilots of series. The Competition is also open to short films.

In Call for Entries, Call for Entries | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

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Kid’s Enter Your Illustrated Stories in Holiday Art Contest!

Left Lane Cartoons Holiday Art ContestWorld Wide WebJanuary 31, 2004Deadline: December 23, 2004

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U.K.’s Channel 4 Wants Your Favorite Cartoon Vote

The U.K.s Channel 4 plans to air a four-hour marathon rundown on the 100 favorite animated shows as voted for by the general public. 100 GREATEST CARTOONS will feature clips of the cartoons and interviews with the creators, celebrities and experts about their opinions of the list. Realizing the list of 105 nominated cartoons can't cater to everyone's tastes, voters will also be given voters the opportunity to list five other cartoons they feel ought to make it in this hall of fame.

In Television, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Dr. Toon: Boxed In?: 'The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 2'

Dr. Toon takes a look at the new Looney Tunes box set for the improvements over the first Golden Collection and what the future may behold for the more non-PC shorts on DVD.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

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“When Cartoons Were Cartoony:” John Kricfalusi Presents

Dr. Toon interviews John Kricfalusi about his favorite cartoons, which have inspired the Ren & Stimpy creator's forthcoming screening series at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

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'Doing Their Bit' Review

Concluding our extensive interview with Tad Stones, Joe Strike talks with the animation vet more about Darkwing Duck and direct-to-video projects.

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Not Fade Away

Dr. Toon encourages adults to bring cartoons out from the caves of their childhood memories and embrace the nonsense sometimes.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

The Adverse Effects of Cartoons on the Minds of our Children

Dr. Ruebert Saturnine III presents a lengthy case study on the adverse effects of cartoons on children.

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Filmation's Archie Toons Coming to DVD

Harvey Comics is releasing Filmation's ARCHIE and SABRINA animated TV episodes on DVD, March 29, 2004. Each of the four videos in The Legacy Collection will contain four complete half hour TV cartoons. This collection consists of the following videos: ARCHIE'S CLASSIC CARTOONS, THE ARCHIE SHOW, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH and ARCHIE'S TV FUNNIES priced at $12.98 each. Harvey is offering a special -- all four for $44.98 plus a free Archie music CD. The Riverdale adventures will be available for purchase at the Harvey Website: http://stuffshop.archiecomics.com/videos.html.

In Home Entertainment, Home Entertainment | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

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Deconstruction Zone — Part 2

Dr. Toon continues to take on the deconstructionists about the things they read into classic cartoons.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

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Bardel Sidebar

That was the question I constantly had to answer while isolated from my old colleagues, and hunkered in this distant and seemingly God-forsaken communist-gripped misery. This chapter answers the question. Was I a pinko? A spy? An enemy agent? A CIA man? Or did I just happen to fall into something too good to be true?

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Peghin New Atomic Operations Chief

Edward Peghin has joined Vancouver-based Atomic Cartoons as coo to oversee production and legal matters, human resources and marketing/sales initiatives.

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Educational, Industrial and Sponsored Cartoons

Begins: December 27, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 6:00 pm, "Educational, Industrial and Sponsored Cartoons" will screen schoolroom and industrial propaganda realized through the medium of animation. This is a revealing peek into the American psyche of the past. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

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Cultoons: Oddball Cartoons

Begins: December 26, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 10:00 pm, "Cultoons: Oddball Cartoons" will screen some of the rarest of the rare toons you have never even heard of from the most obscure studios and maverick independents of Toon Town. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

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Toons For The Holidays

Begins: December 20, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 4:00 pm, "Toons For The Holidays" will screen an eclectic collection of rare and timeless holiday animation classics from the golden age of cartoons. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

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Technicolor Events

I.B. Damned!: What Glorious Technicolor

Begins: December 20, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 6:00 pm, "I.B. Damned!: What Glorious Technicolor" will screen Technicolor cartoons made in the no-longer-used "I.B.Tech" (imbibition) dye transfer process. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings

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World War II Cartoons

Begins: December 12, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 10:00 pm, "World War II Cartoons" will screen films where cartoon characters fight fascism abroad and fifth columnists on the home front while waving the red, white, and blue. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Early 1930s "Rubber Hose" Animation

Begins: December 6, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 8:00 pm, "Early 1930s 'Rubber Hose' Animation" will screen great cartoons from that brief period when toons were really wacky and featured characters with no perceivable skeletal structure who jived to the synchronized beat. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

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Politically Incorrect Cartoons

Begins: December 5, 2003

As part of its "Toons Gone Wild!" series, the Two Boots Pioneer Theatre will be screening vintage "golden age" cartoons that are rarely shown anywhere. Many have not been shown on TV since the 1950s and are unlikely to be ever be available on DVD. A special ToonTalk will follow immediately after each screening. At 10:00 pm, "Politically Incorrect Cartoons" will screen rare vintage cartoons with attitudes of a different earlier era. Tickets are $9.00 and $6.50 members. The Two Boots Pioneer Theater is located at 155 East 3rd Street (at Avenue A), New York, New York 10009.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films