Auction of Animated Artifacts and Rarities to Gather Funds for Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Aid
The animation industry, teaming up with ASIFA-Hollywood, is moving full steam ahead with an extraordinary initiative called AnimAID. This initiative, alongside a fundraising auction at the famed Sotheby's, aims to lend a helping hand to individuals in the animation business who have been hit hard by the devastating LA wildfires. Major players such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and numerous other heavyweight studios have generously donated a slew of distinctive and one-of-a-kind pieces of animation art to entice those with deep pockets to join the cause.
The auction is currently underway, with hopes of contributing much-needed aid to artists and professionals within the industry who have suffered displacement or property loss as the city of Los Angeles gradually rebuilds. Animation producer Don Hahn, who has worked on classic titles like Beauty and the Beast and the recent release, Howard, took to Instagram to voice his support:
"The animation community was left reeling by the Los Angeles fires. But now, the animation world is united in offering art - art that is priceless - to Sotheby’s for a special auction. The profits from this auction will go directly to victims of the LA fires through ASIFA-Hollywood's AnimAID initiative."
The assortment on offer ranges from cinema masterpieces like Snow White and Avatar to popular television series such as The Simpsons and Inside Out, as well as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, and many other beloved titles.
Hahn went on to encourage potential bidders: "Every bid makes a difference and helps people rebuild their homes and their lives."
Bidding is ongoing, and you can get a sneak peek at some of the items up for grabs. In addition to original production drawings and animation cells, there will be film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, and more.
For more details and to participate in the live auction, click here.
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- Gizmodo and io9, notable sources of technology and entertainment news, have expressed interest in the upcoming AnimAID auction, an initiative by the animation industry and ASIFA-Hollywood to aid artists affected by the LA wildfires.
- The auction, held at Sotheby's, features an array of exclusive toys-and-collectibles, including animation art from movies like Snow White, Avatar, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and The Wild Robot.
- Celebrated animation producer Don Hahn, known for his work on Beauty and the Beast and Howard, has urged potential bidders to come forward, emphasizing that every bid can help those in the animation business rebuild their lives after losing homes and properties due to the wildfires.
- Besides original production drawings and animation cells, the auction offers film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, and other engaging collectibles related to the entertainment industry, including Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who.
- Animation fans and collectors can stay updated on the auction progress by clicking the given link and exploring the items up for grabs in the upcoming sessions.
- As the animation industry unites to support those affected by the wildfires with the AnimAID auction, it highlights the collective strength and deep-rooted kinship that exists within the realm of Hollywood animation and related industries.
