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48 Hours of Joseph Campbell Lectures Free Online: The Power of Myth & Storytelling

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If you’ve ever dabbled in writing stories and done even a tiny bit of research the name Joseph Campbell is bound to pop up early in your search. Best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion Mr. Campbell is ubiquitous with modern storytelling and writing and his work covers many aspects of the human experience including even the most recent Star Wars movie coming out soon.

“From the Star Wars trilogy to the Grateful Dead,” says the Joseph Campbell Foundation, “Joseph Campbell has had a profound impact on our culture, our beliefs, and the way we view ourselves and the world.” This collection, The Lectures of Joseph Campbell, which comes from early in his career, offers “a glimpse into one of the great minds of our time, drawing together his most wide-ranging and insightful talks” in the role of both “a scholar and a master storyteller.” So not only can Campbell enrich our understanding of all the stories we love, he can spin his lifetime of mythological research into teachings that, in the telling, weave into a pretty gripping yarn in and of themselves.

Well now you can listen to a large collection of almost 48 hours of lectures via a playlist on Spotify that Mr. Campbell did over the years which covers a large part of his teachings thanks to Open Culture.

Enjoy!

http://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/61Ox0LYO2W8cWnXGabMDz5

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Jeffrey Scott

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What is your name and your current occupation? 
Jeffrey Scott.  Screenwriter.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation? 
I was a portrait photographer in high school.  I got one job.  The guy hated the pics so much he refused to pay me.  Not at all crazy, but I also inked comic books for Disney, Warners, Hanna-Barbera and Lantz characters.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of? 
Number one by far would be my work on Jim Henson’s Muppet Babies, for which I won three Emmys and the Humanitas Prize.  Working with Jim was a true pleasure.  I later wrote a live-action screenplay for him, but sadly he passed before we could make the film.
How did you become interested in animation? 
First by watching cartoons as a kid.  I loved the old Max Fleisher Superman cartoons.  Then my father invented an animation process so I got know animation from a deeper perspective.
Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business? 
I was born in Hollywood into a show biz family.  My grandfather was Moe Howard of The Three Stooges.  Continue reading

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23 BRAND-NEW ASIAN PROJECTS TO BE UNVEILED AT THE 2015 ASIAN ANIMATION SUMMIT NEXT MONTH

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23 BRAND-NEW ASIAN PROJECTS TO BE UNVEILED AT THE 2015 ASIAN ANIMATION SUMMIT NEXT MONTH

Best-in-class concepts from Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, India and China will be pitched live to buyers

TORONTO, CANADA –November 19, 2015: Kidscreen is thrilled to announce the 23 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2015 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the very best kids animated TV development work across Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Singapore, India and China, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.

Animon Race                                                     Lunchbox Studio (Thailand)
Bloody Bunny                                                    2Spot Communications (Thailand)
Buck and Buddy                                                Lil Critter Workshop (Malaysia)
Cliol The Story Teller                                     ATAPY (Thailand)
Ditto with Dinosaur Friends                        Mansi_Beijing Audio Visual Creative Company (China)
Fridgies                                                                                Giggle Garage (Malaysia)
FrienZoo                                                              Grafizix (Korea)
GOGO DINO                                                       Studio Moggozi (Korea)
J For Adventure                                                               August Media/Transmedia For Change (Singapore/Australia)
Katuri                                                                   FunnyFlux Entertainment (Korea)
Maya & the Marinauts                                  The R&D Studio (Malaysia)
Modoo Modoo Show                                     PNI System (Malaysia)
Mondo Yan                                                        Toonz Animation (India)
Naughty Nuts                                                    MOSTAPES (Korea)
Rocky Dollies                                                     Rocky Dolly Studio (Thailand)
Shasha & Noah go to SuSu Land                YG Films (Malaysia)
Space Drone                                                      Pictionary Art Factory (Korea)
Spongo & Fuzz                                                 Cheeky Little Media (Australia)
Takraw Super Kick                                           Moon House Studio (Thailand)
The Time-Travel Adventures                      YoBoHo (India)
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Tobix                                                                     BIG PUMPKIN (Korea)
Tony Jetskate                                                    Blindspot Studios (Malaysia)
Toteboom                                                          Playtune (Malaysia)
Hosted by KOCCA (Korea), the 2015 Asian Animation Summit is owned and produced by Kidscreen, in concert with presenting partners SIPA and DITP (Thailand), MDeC and MCMC (Malaysia) and supporting partner Screen Australia, with a mandate to facilitate international financing and co-production connections for projects from the Asian region.

This year’s event is set to take place in Jeju, South Korea from December 7 to 9—optimal timing for those who are also attending Asia Television Forum in Singapore the previous week (December 2 to 4).

Over the course of the three-day event, each project will be presented in a moderated live pitch and Q&A format, with plenty of time for follow-up meetings and casual networking built into the schedule.

There will also be an informative conference session at the start of each day, touching on topics that are highly relevant to Asian animation producers. They are as follows:

The Rules of Engagement

Asian app maker Dr Panda’s kids games have racked up more than 40 million downloads to date. In this session, we’ll dig into the DNA of these games to find out what makes them such a popular entertainment choice with kids and parents alike.
FEATURING:
Bosma Thijs, CEO, Dr Panda 

Shifting Your Pitch

Pinpoint the unique content requirements global buyers like Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Netflix are looking for, and then find out how to customize your project pitch to tick each one’s boxes.

FEATURING:

Frank Falcone, President & Creative Director, Guru Studio

 

Superwings Case Study: An East meets West success story

Exploring the perspectives of creator and US broadcaster on why Superwings works for an international audience.

FEATURING:
Andrew Beecham, SVP of Programming, Sprout

Jung Jin Hong, Producer, FunnyFlux Entertainment

 

Project images are available upon request.

For further details, please contact:
Janet Balmforth/Aimee Norman at DDA Blueprint PR

Tel: +44 (0) 208 868 0511 Email: janet@ddablueprint.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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10 Rare And Never-Before-Seen Comics By “Peanuts” Genius Charles Schulz

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Fastco Design has some unique drawings from Charles Schultz up that have never been seen before which are all part of an upcoming book release. Check it out and more drawings on the site!

Since Charles M. Schulz debuted the first Peanuts comic strip in 1950, millions of people have welcomed Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole gang into their hearts. The illustrator died in 2000, but his work lives on through syndication of some of the 17,897 strips that are reprinted in newspapers across the country, in a new 3-D animated movie released November 6, and in an exhibition celebrating Peanuts‘s 65th anniversary this year. Only What’s Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts, a new book from Abrams, chronicles his epic career, and includes everything from his first comic to never-before-seen illustrations.

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Garrett O’Donoghue

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What is your name and your current occupation?
Garrett O’Donoghue. I’m a storyboard artist for film, commercials and television.

 

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
During college I was a nurse’s aide in a home for adults with profound learning difficulties, swept floors in warehouses and did some factory work. I also (briefly) tasted beer professionally but that part of my life is a bit of a blur now….

 

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
It’s a show I’ve just finished working on that should be an absolute riot, but we’re not allowed to talk about it yet.

 

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?
I’m from Limerick in Ireland. I studied animation in Dublin in the early nineties when the industry was booming and left college just as Bluth upped-sticks and headed for Arizona. Great time to Continue reading