Animation studio executives from Disney, Nickelodeon, etc., and filmmakers on Raya, Encanto, Vivo features and Oscar-contending shorts discussed trends in animation at the World Animation and VFX Summit Nov. 7-10 in-person event at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood. Studio executives and … Continued
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission attracted cast, filmmakers, execs and fans to its red carpet premiere with twin talent and fan red carpets on October 26 in downtown LA, before its release October 29. In World Heroes’ Mission, Deku … Continued
The Newport Beach Film Festival 2021 returned with more than 300 films from around the world, Festival Honors awardees, parties, and more October 21-28 at theaters and venues around Newport Beach. Usually scheduled at the end of April, NBFF was postponed to … Continued
Belle and Flee won top awards at the Animation is Film Festival, which returned to in-person with Raya, Encanto, Vivo, and more animated films and filmmaker Q&As on Oct 22-24 at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Award Winners: Grand Jury Award: … Continued
New York Comic Con returned in-person with a surprise Ghostbusters Afterlife screening, Star Trek events, anime, vendor booths, and of course lots of cosplay on October 7-10 and the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. More than 150,000 … Continued
The much-awaited Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opened with animation exhibits featuring Pixar and Miyazaki, Oscars history, theatre, and more on September 30. The Academy Museum curators wanted to ensure the museum represented diversity for all aspects of film, from … Continued
The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival celebrated Asian-American films, HBO APA Visionaries, Filipinx films and more Sept 23 – Oct 2. Presented annually by Visual Communications, this 37th edition took place virtually and in-person at select cinemas in downtown LA. LAAPFF is … Continued
The Cine Gear Expo moved from the Paramount Lot to the LA Convention Center this year. The annual film equipment expo featured dozens of vendor booth showcasing newest camera, lenses, lighting, and other equipment for film and TV production. Hive … Continued
Disney Family Reunion expo featured Pat Sajak, Jodi Benson, Mickey Mouse Club actors, performances, vendors, autographs, Disney memorabilia auctions and more Sep 9-10 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida. All proceeds from expo tickets, auctions, and … Continued
Dragon Con pop culture convention attracted 42,000 attendees for five days of panels, cosplay, theme parties, and more September 2-6 in downtown Atlanta. Hollywood talent included William Shatner and the casts of Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek Discovery and more, among … Continued