Auction Off Animation Historics and Rarities to Fund Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Aid
The animation community is teaming up with ASIFA-Hollywood for AnimAID and a charity auction at Sotheby's to generate funds for industry workers impacted by the LA wildfires. Major players in the industry, such as Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks, LAIKA, and more, have donated exclusive pieces of animation art for good causes.
As of April 23 to May 6, 2025, the AnimAID fundraising auction has been an astounding success, collecting around half a million dollars to aid animation professionals dealing with the aftermath of the wildfires. Given the overwhelming response, a second auction is in the works for later this year.
Top studios like The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount have donated a diverse collection of animation art and collectibles for the auction. Highlights include:
- Original hand-painted animation cels from films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Snow White, as well as The Simpsons.
- Custom LEGO figures inspired by filmmakers like Dan Lin, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller from The Lego Movie.
- A storyboard from The Lion King.
- Original drawings from Beauty and the Beast.
- Maquette figures and rare experiences, such as voicing a character in an upcoming feature.
These items trace back to nine decades of animation history, making them valuable treasures for collectors wanting to contribute to a good cause. The auction gives collectors a unique opportunity to amass rare animation artifacts. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance!
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- The upcoming second AnimAID auction, scheduled for later this year, will feature a diverse collection of animation art and collectibles donated by top studios such as The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount.
- Apart from original hand-painted animation cels from films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Snow White, and The Simpsons, the auction will also offer custom LEGO figures inspired by filmmakers, storyboards from The Lion King, original drawings from Beauty and the Beast, maquette figures, and rare experiences like voicing a character in an upcoming feature.
- Gizmodo, toys-and-collectibles enthusiasts, movie fans following Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe on film and TV, and Doctor Who aficionados should not miss out on this opportunity to contribute to a good cause and amass rare animation artifacts by visiting the auction link provided.
