auctioning off Animation History and Rare items to gather funds for Los Angeles Wildfire Emergency Aid
The animation world has teamed up with ASIFA-Hollywood to introduce AnimAID, an initiative aimed at providing aid to those in the industry hit hard by the LA wildfires. The collaborative effort kicked off with a fundraising auction at Sotheby’s, with heavy hitters like Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks, and more, contributing rare and one-of-a-kind animation art pieces for bidding.
Animator Don Hahn, renowned for producing classics like Beauty and the Beast and the upcoming Howard, took to Instagram to speak about the cause:
"The animation community's been through a tough time due to the LA fires. Now we're sticking together, donating artwork to Sotheby's for a special auction that'll benefit AnimAID and go directly to those impacted by the fires."
The auction showcases over 90 years of cinematic and television art, including pieces from Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and other iconic titles.
Hahn added, "Every bid counts, helping people rebuild their homes and their lives."
The auction is currently underway, and here's a sneak peek at what's on the block. Expect film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, original animation drawings, and animation cells, along with exclusive experiences.
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Enrichment Data- AnimAID is a charitable initiative by the animation industry in partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood, aiming to aid artists and professionals affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The auction, held from April 23 to 30, 2025, in collaboration with Sotheby's, featured rare animation art and memorabilia.- Key contributors to the auction included The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, and Paramount Pictures. The auction raised funds for over 70 animation families impacted by the fires.- Notable works included pieces from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
- The animation world, in conjunction with ASIFA-Hollywood, launched AnimAID, an initiative intended to assist animators and professionals who have been affected by the LA wildfires.
- Contributions to the AnimAID auction, hosted at Sotheby’s, came from major production studios such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks, and more.
- Apart from the ongoing auction, where bids on unique animation art and collectibles are being taken, followers can check out io9, Gizmodo, or other entertainment platforms for updates on Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, Doctor Who, and other future releases in the technology and animation fields.
- As part of the auction, various exclusive experiences, film industry artist commissions, studio tours, signed posters, original animation drawings, and animation cells are available for bidding.
- The AnimAID auction, which took place from April 23 to 30, 2025, showcased over 90 years of animation history from various iconic titles, including Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
