Auction Off Animation Classics and Seldom Seen Artifacts to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Funds
The Animation Community's Heartwarming Fundraiser**
The animation industry is uniting forces with ASIFA-Hollywood to launch AnimAID, an extraordinary fundraising event, held at Sotheby's, designed to help those in our community devastated by the LA wildfires. Leading studios such as The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and many more have generously donated a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces of animation art for bidders to feast their eyes on.
This compassionate initiative was publicly announced at the 2025 ASIFA-Hollywood 52nd Annual Annie Awards and culminated in a week-long online auction, initially scheduled for April 23-30, 2025, with bidding extended through May 6, 2025, to accommodate more generous donors.
Animation producer Don Hahn, known for his work on films like Beauty and The Beast and the upcoming Howard, took to Instagram to address the public:
"The animation community has been hit hard by the Los Angeles fires. Now, we stand united by donating artwork - priceless artwork - to Sotheby's for a very special auction benefiting AnimAID and those funds will aid victims of the LA fires."
The auction offers a captivating collection of artworks encompassing both cinema and television, ranging from Snow White to The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and other loved franchises.
Hahn continues, "Every bid makes a difference and helps our colleagues rebuild their homes and their lives."
The ongoing bidding process presents a diverse assortment of items, including film industry artist commissions, tours of the animation studios, signed posters, and more — not to mention original production drawings and animation cells.
Sotheby's, in its mission to support this worthy cause, has waived their usual auction fees, ensuring maximum funds are directed towards the fire victims. The auction assists over 70 animation families struggling to recover from the wildfires' aftermath.
Whether you're a passionate fan of animation or wish to support a noble cause, visit Sotheby's for the live auction and more information.
Besides the AnimAID auction, keep tabs on upcoming releases from the Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek universes, the future of the DC Universe on film and TV, and the latest news regarding the Doctor Who series.
- Various news outlets, such as Io9 and Gizmodo, have reported on the fundraiser, AnimAID, organized by ASIFA-Hollywood and the animation industry, aiming to help those affected by the LA wildfires.
- The auction, hosted at Sotheby's, offers a wide variety of items, including movie and TV animation art, such as Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and other franchises.
- The ongoing bidding process also includes film industry artist commissions, tours of animation studios, signed posters, and more, with Sotheby's waiving their usual auction fees to maximize funds for the fire victims.
- Animation producer Don Hahn, known for his work in films like Beauty and the Beast and Howard, emphasizes that every bid makes a difference in helping colleagues rebuild their homes and lives.
- In addition to supporting the AnimAID auction, fans can stay updated on the latest happenings in the entertainment world, including movies and TV shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the future of the DC Universe, and the Doctor Who series.
- The week-long online auction, initially scheduled for April 23-30, 2025, has been extended to May 6, 2025, to accommodate more generous donors to this heartwarming initiative for toys-and-collectibles enthusiasts and animation lovers alike.
