February 20, 2013 - Los Angeles, Italia 4th day schedule of events in Hollywood

The Los Angeles, Italia continues today at the Chinese 6 Theatres at the Hollywood & Highland Center!  The events are all free and open to the public!  First come, first served seating and some require RSVPing by e-mail.  Arrive early.

Today the schedule includes the following:

• Western Keoma (1976) screens at 10:20 a.m.

• The drama The Mattei Affair (1972, also known as Il caso Mattei) screens at 12:30 p.m.

• Drama A Special Day (2012) premieres at 2:45 p.m.

• The comedy The Worst Christmas of My Life (2012) premieres at 4:30 p.m.

•  The animated film Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure (2010) screens at 6:30 p.m. with writer/director Iginio Straffi attending.  RSVP by e-mailing Winx@LosAngelesItalia.com.

•  Comedy Crazy for Me (2013) premieres with writer/producer/director Fausto Brizzi and star  Claudia Zanella attending at 8:30 p.m.  RSVP by e-mailing Brizzi@LosAngelesItalia.com.

• The western  Ringo: The Killer (1965) screens at 10:30 p.m.

Lots of interesting events taking place at Los Angeles, Italia all week long.  For a complete listing of events, click here.  Might be a good idea to RSVP early for many of the events coming up.

Chinese 6 Theatres is located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here.  You can park at Hollywood & Highland Center for 2 hours for $2.00 after validation.  For further information, please call Chinese 6 Theatres at (323) 465-4847 or e-mail Los Angeles, Italia at pr@LosAngelesItalia.com. 

February 4, 2013 - Corpse Bride screens free tonight at the Aero Theatre

Tim Burton's 2005 animated movie Corpse Bride has a free screening tonight!  This event is taking place at 10:00 p.m. at the Aero Theatre.  No tickets for this event, as it's first come, first served.  The theatre seats 435 people, so arrive early. 

The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528.

May 9, 2012 - California Institute of the Arts has a free screening showcasing student's animated films in Beverly Hills

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The California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has a free screening showcasing their student's 2012 animated shorts and feature-length films at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  This event is taking place at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.  Reservations are required by either e-mailing characteranimation@calarts.edu or by calling (661) 253-7818.

February 23, 2012 - Patton Oswalt is hosting The Animated Feature Symposium in Beverly Hills

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Patton Oswalt (who voiced Ratatouille) is hosting The Animated Feature Symposium, featuring the 2011 Academy Award nominees for Best Animated Feature.  The nominees scheduled to speak include the following:

• Gore Verbinski for Rango
• Chris Miller for Puss in Boots
• Jennifer Yuh Nelson for Kung Fu Panda 2
• Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli for A Cat In Paris
• Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal for Chico & Rita

 This event is taking place at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater starting at 7:30 p.m.  The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.  Tickets are only $5.00 for general admission ($3.00 for Academy members & students) and can be purchased online here.

Special thank you to Mary Reed for pointing this event out!  Follow her on Twitter and check out her blog here.



***Update***  For those who can't make it down to this event tonight, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be streaming it live online!  Watch the Livestream feed below at 7:30 p.m. PST.

Watch live streaming video from academyawards at livestream.com

February 16, 2012 - Free screening of Disney's The Secret World of Arrietty tonight

The new Walt Disney Studios and Studio Ghibli movie 'The Secret World of Arrietty' opens tomorrow, but you can see it tonight FREE!  The screening is at 7:30 p.m. tonight at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) at UCLA.  While this is a free screening, the theater seats 278 people, so please arrive early to ensure your seat.



Directions and Parking:

•  UCLA is located at 405 Hilgard Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.
• From Hilgard Ave. enter the east side of campus at Wyton Dr.
• Make and immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
• From the ground level of Structure 3, enter the underpass (or from the street level cross Charles E. Young Dr. North and proceed down steps) and walk straight alongside Melnitz and Macgowan Halls.
• Turn left at the plaza and proceed to the courtyard of theaters.

February 14, 2012 - The Simpsons creator Matt Groening is getting his star on the Walk of Fame today

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Cartoonist, screenwriter and producer Matt Groening is celebrating the 500th episode of The Simpsons by getting his star on the Walk of Fame.  In addition to creating The Simpsons, Matt Groening also created Futurama and Life in Hell.  Guest speakers at the ceremony are Hank Azaria (who voices Moe Szyslak, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Carl Carlson and others on The Simpsons), Nancy Cartwright (who voices Bart Simpson) and Yeardley Smith (who voices Lisa Simpson).

 The ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m. at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard (on the corner of Sycamore) and directions can be found here. 

February 9, 2012 - RSVP for a free screening of the new Disney movie The Secret World of Arrietty on 2/11

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The new Walt Disney Studios and Studio Ghibli movie 'The Secret World of Arrietty' opens on February 17th, but you can see it on Saturday FREE!  RSVP for the screening here, but this doesn't guarantee you a seat.  There's limited seating, Cinefamily members are seated first, so it's important you arrive early.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m. 

The Silent Movie Theatre is located at 611 North Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call The Cinefamily at (323) 655-2510 or e-mail them at bret@cinefamily.org. 

February 9, 2012 - Free screening of all the 2012 Oscar-Nominated Short Films

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See all the 2012 Oscar-Nominated Short Films in the categories of animation, live action and documentaries free!  The screening is at 6:30 p.m. tonight at The James Bridges Theater (Melnitz 1409) at UCLA.  While this is a free screening, the theater seats 278 people, so please arrive early to ensure your seat.

Animated Short Films

• Dimanche/Sunday
• The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
• La Luna
• A Morning Stroll
• Wild Life

Live Action Short Films

• Pentecost
• Raju
• The Shore
• Time Freak

Directions and Parking:

•  UCLA is located at 405 Hilgard Avenue in Los Angeles and directions can be found here.
• From Hilgard Ave. enter the east side of campus at Wyton Dr.
• Make and immediate right turn onto Charles E. Young Dr. East and signs will direct you to Parking Structure 3.
• From the ground level of Structure 3, enter the underpass (or from the street level cross Charles E. Young Dr. North and proceed down steps) and walk straight alongside Melnitz and Macgowan Halls.
• Turn left at the plaza and proceed to the courtyard of theaters.

November 12, 2011 - Kopptoberfest: A Tribute To Bill Kopp today followed by a Q&A

The Egyptian Theatre is honoring writer, creator, animator and voice over actor Bill Kopp today!  Plenty of his animated classics like "Toonsylvania"will be shown, followed by a Q&A with Bill Kopp and voice over actors Brad Garrett, Billy West (who's also known for his years on the Howard Stern Show), Tom Kenny, Jess Harnell, Jeff DeGrandis and Margaret Loesch at 7:30 p.m.  This is a free event, but they would appreciate a $10.00 donation.  The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.  Details can be found here and directions can be found here.

November 6, 2011 - Glee Star Jane Lynch Book Signing and the Last Day of the Comikaze Expo

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Glee star Jane Lynch discusses and signs her new autobiography 'Happy Accidents' today at 2:00 PM at the Santa Monica Public Library in the MLK Jr. Auditorium.  The Santa Monica Public Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Boulevard and directions can be found here.

One more chance to catch the Comikaze Expo if you missed it on Saturday.  Comikaze is a comic, science fiction, anime, gaming, fantasy, horror and pop culture expo.  Lots of comic creators and celebrities will be on hand.  The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 South Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  Directions can be found here.

November 5, 2011 - 'Rango' Screening followed by a Q&A with Director Gore Verbinski

A screening of the animated hit 'Rango' will be followed by a question and answer with director Gore Verbinski, tonight at the Aero Theatre starting at 7:30 PM.  The Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica.  Directions to the Aero Theatre can be found here.