Be inspired by the early works of several masters of animation from Hollywood's second animation renaissance. Curator Ron Diamond presents a selection of digitally restored student films by celebrated directors, including John Musker and Ron Clements (The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Aladdin, Treasure Planet, Moana), Brenda Chapman (Brave, The Prince of Egypt, Come Away), Kirk Wise (Beauty and the Beast,The Hunchback of Notre Dame), Mike Mitchell (Shrek Forever After, Trolls, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Kung Fu Panda 4), and other notable directors' early films.
Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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Grab your popcorn and watch Mighty Mouse, Popeye, and other vintage animated classics come to life on the big screen! ASIFA-Hollywood teams up with animation historian Jerry Beck to bring you iconic theatrical shorts from Hollywood’s legendary golden age. You’ll see a Fleischer Popeye classic, masterpieces from Chuck Jones and Tex Avery, and plenty more! Dive into the fascinating backstories of how these brilliant filmmakers brought these cartoons to life.
Friday March 28, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, has pioneered an equity crowdfunding strategy that makes it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Learn how Legion M has brought to the big screen films like Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot; the William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill; and the dramedy My Dead Friend Zoe, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman—and discover how you, too, can be involved. Legion M co-founders Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison and executive David Baxter discuss their upcoming projects—most notably Fade to Black, starring Karan Soni (Deadpool film franchise), who will also be featured on the panel.
Friday March 28, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
North 100B
Toonstock, the entertaining celebration of music in animation, returns with its 16th edition featuring a bevy of tuneful toons and the beloved Batman: The Brave and the Bold sing-along to the landmark “Mayhem of the Music Meister” episode. The Archive Guys Podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, and moderator Gary Miereanu assemble for a melodious salute with some surprise guests, interactive performances, and oh-so-cool prizes.
Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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Get ready for an electrifying night of music, laughter, and animated mayhem as Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas team up with Radioactive Chicken Heads for an unforgettable live concert event. Joining the party is Luis Carreño, the beloved Spanish voice of Bob Esponja, making this a truly global SpongeBob celebration! And to keep the energy sky-high, the one and only DJ Lance Rock (Yo Gabba Gabba!) will be spinning and hosting the night, bringing his signature mix of fun and funk. Fans of animation, music, and all things pop culture won’t want to miss this one-night-only spectacle!
Friday March 28, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
North 100B
