Auction Off Animation History and Rarities to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Efforts
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Fires in LA Stir the Animation World: Sotheby's Joins Forces with ASIFA-Hollywood to Organize an Unprecedented Auction
Fire has ravaged the city of Angels, and the animation industry hasn't stood idly by. They've teamed up with ASIFA-Hollywood to kick off the ambitious AnimAID fundraiser, with a star-studded auction at Sotheby's to make a real difference for their fellow creators in need. Big names like The Walt Disney Company, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, LAIKA, and more have banded together and opened their vaults to offer a treasure trove of unique and hard-to-find animation art pieces for eager bidders.
The fire ravaged through the city, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement. The animation industry, with a heart as deep as their passion for art, has collectively decided to lend a helpful hand in rebuilding those affected lives. Don Hahn, renowned animation producer responsible for classics like Beauty and The Beast and the recent hit Howard, took to Instagram to express his support:
"It's a hard knock life for the animation community post the LA fires. But guess what? We're starting to band together like never before by donating artwork–priceless artwork–to Sotheby's for a very special auction. The funds raised will be benefiting AnimAID and the victims of the LA fires."
The partners in this noble cause have handpicked over 90 years worth of incredible art, sourced from both cinema and television, creating a veritable feast for animation art enthusiasts. Notable entries include pieces related to Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, and Avatar, among others.
"Every bid counts, and you're helping people rebuild their homes and their lives," Hahn continued on Instagram.
The bidding is currently in full swing, and we're here to give you a sneak peek at some of the amazing pieces up for grabs. Extraordinary offerings include film industry artist commissions, private tours of animation studios, signed posters, and more, in addition to original production drawings and animation cells.
To learn more about the auction and how you can contribute to the cause, click here.
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- The animation industry, in collaboration with ASIFA-Hollywood, is organizing an unprecedented auction titled AnimAID, aiming to aid animation professionals affected by the wildfires in LA.
- Sotheby's is hosting this star-studded event, with renowned studios like Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks, LAIKA, and more contributing unique and hard-to-find animation art pieces.
- Don Hahn, a famous animation producer, expresses support for the cause on Instagram, encouraging fellow animators to donate artwork to Sotheby's for the auction, with funds benefiting AnimAID and the victims of the LA fires.
- The auction features over 90 years of animation art from both cinema and television, including pieces from iconic animations such as Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, and Avatar.
- Other extraordinary offerings include film industry artist commissions, private studio tours, signed posters, and original production drawings and animation cells, available for bidding.
- To learn more about the auction and contribute to the cause, visit the provided URL, and for all the latest news on movies, TV shows, and the entertainment world, keep up with sources like io9, Gizmodo, Movies-and-TV, and nerdy communities like ASIFA and Hollywood.
