Web / Internet

Events

The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII) 4 ~Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme~

Begins: August 5, 2007

"Ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls, children of all ages". PDNMZ CD Shoppe, along with sponsor club The Lost Otakus (TLO), is proud to announce to you the 4th season of its cult-classic Asian music/video gaming fusion festival, The Asian Karaoke Idol Invitational (TAKII), FREE & appropriately subtitled "Rhythm D-Generation X-Treme"!

Anime Events

Anime Festival Orlando 8

Begins: August 3, 2007

Anime Festival Orlando is a three-day festival of all things related to Japanese animation and pop culture held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. Ticket prices are only $45 for a three-day membership badge, $20 for a Friday or Sunday Only wristband and $30 for a Saturday Only wristband. Growing in attendance nearly 20% each year since its inception in 2000, Anime Festival Orlando has earned the title of "Florida 's Favorite Anime Convention," as well as being voted one of the "Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando" by DK Publishing's Travel Guide.

In Event Types: Contests, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet

Events

Stanford Summit 2007

Begins: July 31, 2007

The AlwaysOn team and the Stanford Technology Venture Program (STVP) are hosting the 5th annual Stanford Summit. The event is being touted once again as the most powerful gathering of technology insiders in Silicon Valley in 2007. Virtual reality, Internet discovery, mobile and social networking 3.0, the green data center and debating "Why the VCs Are Not Happy," are some of the hot topics and promising entrepreneurial opportunities that ceos will be uncovering and debating at this event. For more information, visit alwayson.goingon.com/configure/customize/8.

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Ai-Kon 2007

Begins: July 27, 2007

Ai-Kon is Manitoba's largest anime convention. An all-ages event, the goal of Ai-Kon is the promotion of Japanese/Asian animation and culture to the public. Started by the University of Manitoba Japanese Animation Club (UMAnime) in 2001, Ai-Kon took a re-organizational hiatus in 2002, returning in 2003. Ai-Kon has since become an autonomous event, run by an independent volunteer board. "Ai" means "love" in Japanese, hence Ai-Kon's slogan "For the Love of Anime." For more details, visit www.ai-kon.org/.

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Comic-Con 2007

Begins: July 26, 2007

Comic-Con International is the largest gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans in the nation. Featuring celebrity guests, seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. Comic-Con is the place for fans of all things pop culture. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org.

Festival Events

LATV Festival

Begins: July 25, 2007

The National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) is launching the LATV Festival to run concurrently with the highly successful NATPE TV Producers' Boot Camp, now in its fifth year.

The events will run from July 25 through 27 at various locations in Los Angeles including the House of Blues in West Hollywood and The Highlands Hollywood at the Hollywood and Highland complex. Supporting sponsors include the Producers Guild of America, the House of Blues, TV Guide, NETTV and paidContent.org.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, Live Action, Web / Internet, Other

The Art Institute Of California - Los Angeles Part-Time Job Fair

Begins: July 25, 2007

The Art Institute Of California - Los Angeles is hosting a job fair for companies looking for part-time and freelance positions. Employers in the areas of animation, graphic design, interactive media design, game art & design and video production will be on hand. The event is free to employers. It will take place from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 2900 31st St., Big Room, Santa Monica, California 90405. For more information, contact Cedi Alo Rajah at (310) 314-6087 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.bam.org/film/series.aspx?id=87.

In Event Types: Discussion, Exhibits, Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Television, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Media Events

Search and Media

Begins: July 19, 2007

Search and Media is the first conference to examine the profound connection between the colliding universes of media, entertainment and search engines. It's the only event that provides personal access to the industry's visionaries and business leaders, as well as the next-gen search engines propelling the media business and Hollywood into the future.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Web / Internet, Other

Casual Connect Seattle 2007

Begins: July 17, 2007

The Casual Games Association, the industry's leading advocacy group that represents casual gaming executives, publishers and developers from around the world, is hosting Casual Connect Seattle. With increasing popularity, casual games are proliferating and securing a captive audience worldwide. By 2008, the casual games industry is expected to reach $1.5 billion worldwide, with $690 million from North America. About 60 million downloads of casual games each month and 200 million people playing online casual games.

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Films Events

Open Screening And Bastille Day Party

Begins: July 14, 2007

Starting at 8:00 pm at Stephen Parr's Oddball Films, ASIFA-San Francisco is holding its open screening. Films will include David Chai's new award winning COLE NEEDS WOMEN (prize winner at this year's ASIFA-East Annual Competition), Signe Baumane's highly acclaimed TEAT BEAT OF SEX (direct from Annecy Plus) and something totally outrageous from J.J. Sedelmajer.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Events

2007 FIGHT 'N' FRIGHT FESTIVAL (Friday July 6 to Sept 3)

Begins: July 6, 2007

ADRENALINE RUSH ON THE BIG SCREEN EVERY FRIDAY NITE AT THE BLOOR CINEMA.

Friday Nights will never be the same in Toronto this Summer.

Every Friday night from July 6 to Sept 3, screaming fans shall receive a rush of adrenaline on the Big Screen at the Bloor Cinema as the gang from Fight 'n' Fright unleash a double feature, presenting Asian Martial Arts & Action to Classic Horror & Terror such as John Carpenter's The Thing and Sam Raimi's Evil Dead.

Awesome Prize Giveaways... Special Live Performances... Spotlight on Tarantino... Contests...and much more...

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Awards Events

11th Annual Webby Awards

Begins: June 30, 2007

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. With more than 5,500 website entries from around the globe, no other interactive award compares. And now, reflecting the Web's emergence as the premiere venue for groundbreaking advertising and original entertainment content, the 11th Annual Webby Awards is honoring two new disciplines alongside Websites: Interactive Advertising and Online Film & Video.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, Short Films, Web / Internet

Anime Events

Anime Expo 2007

Begins: June 29, 2007

After a record-breaking convention in 2006 (more than 40,000 in attendance), Anime Expo is hands down the nation

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Bronx Independent Film Festival

Begins: June 29, 2007

A century ago two of the best-known silent film studios, Edison and Biograph, called The Bronx home. The Bronx Independent Film Festival pays homage to and revitalizes this history of film in The Bronx and provides a new avenue for filmmakers to submit work and a place for audiences to appreciate it.

The Bronx Stage & Film Company is accepting short and feature film submissions for the 5th Bronx Independent Film Festival scheduled for June 29

In Event Types: Animation, Documentaries, Features, Live Action, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Games Events

Hollywood and Games Summit 2007

Begins: June 26, 2007

The Hollywood and Games Summit is the conference that will bring together talent and executives from both the videogame and the entertainment industries. The second annual Hollywood and Games Summit will allow leaders from their respective industries to interact and discuss best practices for strategically marketing original IP via both media to greatest effect. The conference will enable them to network strategically to identify and exploit crossover opportunities.

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Events

2007 Hollywood And Games Summit

Begins: June 26, 2007

The 2nd Annual Hollywood And Games Summit will unite Hollywood studio and videogame execs under one roof to exchange ideas in an entertainment-specific forum. The summit will also allow leaders from their respective industries to interact and discuss best practices for strategically marketing original intellectual property. This two-day event will include focused sessions, an exhibit floor and a networking reception. The event will take place at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, 1755 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, California. For more information, visit www.hollywoodandgames.com.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

Platform International Animation Festival 2007

Begins: June 25, 2007

Platform is an international, competitive festival for animated films of all kinds including traditional and new media, and a unique new category of installations.

The festival will also feature a packed program of tributes, retrospectives, exhibitions, workshops, master classes panels and debates. There will be something for everyone, professionals and students, grown-ups and kids. To encourage up-and-coming talent, there will be special student classes, competitions and dorm-style lodging. For more information, visit www.platformfestival.com.

In Event Types: Contests, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, New Media, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

Festival Events

MoCCA Art Festival 2007

Begins: June 23, 2007

Faced with an unprecedented flood of exhibitor applications for the 160 exhibitor tables filling the three ground floor ballrooms of New York's historic Puck Building (295 Lafayette Street at Houston), MoCCA Art Festival 2007 organizers have decided to add space upstairs for more exhibitors.

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Anime Events

Florida Supercon 2007

Begins: June 22, 2007

Florida Supercon is a multi-format convention for comic book, sci-fi, animation and anime fans taking place June 22-24, 2007 in Ft. Lauderdale. FL. The show will include celebrity guests, writers, artists, filmmakers, vendors, guests, Q&As, film festival, parties, costume contest, giveaways, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels and more. For more information and the current guest list, visit www.floridasupercon.com.

Events

BroadcastAsia 2007

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Licensing Show 2007

Begins: June 19, 2007

L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers.

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Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival 2007

Begins: June 17, 2007

Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is one of the most important advertising events in the world. For the week-long event, participants can absorb more than 25,000 ads in film, press, outdoor, interactive, radio, media, direct marketing and sales promotion. Up to 9,000 delegates and 11,000 visitors from more than 75 countries meet at the festival to learn from the best in international advertising, creativity and marketing communications, attend cutting-edge seminars and network in Cannes.

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Events

2007 IFTA Production Conference

Begins: June 15, 2007

IFTA Production Conference brings together key players in the independent film and television industries to discuss the impact of the introduction of new distribution technologies and content formats on a global basis. The cost (which includes a continental breakfast & parking) is $60 per person for IFTA members and $90 for non-IFTA members. The conference will run from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. For additional information, contact Lezlie Brazil at (310) 446-1043 or e-mail: [email protected], or visit www.ifta-online.org.

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Events

MyLifeBrand

Begins: June 15, 2007

MyLifeBrand is hosting a gamers' contest where you could ultimately win an HDTV home theatre system -- just by creating your own gaming community. In order to build awareness for this exciting new community, MyLifeBrand is hosting a contest where you could win prizes, the grand prize being a complete HDTV home theater system.

In Event Types: Contests, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other

b.TWEEN 07: Interactive Media Forum

Begins: June 14, 2007

b.TWEEN is the UK's biggest interactive media industry gathering. Keynotes by industry dignitaries will set the scene for two action-packed days of featuring presentations, workshops, sessions, one2ones, Q&As, break-outs. Speakers feature an array of creative and business pioneers, including Matt Locke (commissioning editor for New Media and Education, Channel 4) and Peter Cowley (director of interactive media, Endemol).

In Event Types: Discussion, Screenings, Animation, Interactive, New Media, Web / Internet