Animation World Network is excited to announce that it has been acquired by
Creative Planet (www.creativeplanet.com), a network of business-to-business
Web sites for creative professionals. Dan Sarto, COO and co-founder of AWN
said, "This transaction will afford AWN the opportunity to continue its
aggressive growth strategy and sustained position as the leading Internet
site for the animation profession." AWN brings to Creative Planet its vast
array of animation resources including such leading publications as
Animation World Magazine, Visual Magic Magazine and the Animation Flash
weekly newsletter. Recently, Creative Planet obtained Planetpoint.com, the
on-line resource for creative buyers to find creative talent, and
2-pop.com, which also showcases digital video filmmaking. These
transactions are the latest in a series of acquisitions by the company,
which includes Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling, the leading financial
and logistics tool for the media applications and the Studio System. "This
acquisition continues to build the Creative Planet Network as the largest,
independent resource for all creative professionals," said Allen DeBevoise,
Creative Planet's chairman and CEO. "Providing essential information and
services to the rapidly evolving animation industry is a key component of
our business plan. AWN will serve as our entry point into this important
market." President and co-founder of AWN, Ron Diamond, said, "AWN was
founded to provide a one-stop service and information resource for the
professional animation community. Creative Planet has solidified its
position as the leading community for creative professionals with its
network of craft and industry Web sites. Adding AWN to Creative Planet's
network is a perfect match and we're happy to join the ranks of such a
dynamic company." Other Web sites featured on Creative Planet include
CinematographyWorld.com, DesignInMotion.com, DirectorsWorld.com,
DVDArtist.com, EditorsNet.com, InHollywood.com, MediaTechnology.com,
PostIndustry.com, TVIndustry.com and VFXPro.com. Visitors have the chance
to post their portfolio reels, obtain information and daily news about
their field, network with fellow professionals, search job postings, and
learn the latest on media technology. The terms of the deal were not
disclosed.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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