Fundraising Auction for LA Wildfire Relief: Bid on Exclusive Animation History and Rare Items
Sotheby's Auction Raises Funds for Animation Industry Hit by LA Wildfires
Here's some good news for the animation community: A fundraising auction at Sotheby's is underway, and it's all for a great cause! The animation industry, in partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood, has launched AnimAID, an initiative aimed at helping industry folks affected by the LA wildfires. Big players like Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks, and more have come together, donating a treasure trove of rare and unique animation art for this auction.
Animation producer Don Hahn, known for projects like Beauty and the Beast and Howard, spoke about the cause on Instagram:
"Los Angeles' animation community has been hit hard by the fires. But now, we're pulling together to make a difference. Donating artwork to Sotheby's for this special auction will benefit AnimAID, and the profits will go directly to fire victims."
The auction features over 90 years of magical art from cinema and television, ranging from Snow White to The Wild Robot, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars, and more!
Don't miss out on the live auction and more information. Every bid counts and brings hope to those rebuilding their lives!
In case you're curious, AnimAID is a non-profit organization established to offer assistance to animation professionals and their families affected by the LA wildfires. The wildfires hit this community particularly hard, but AnimAID is stepping up to provide critical aid. Through this auction and ongoing efforts, AnimAID is actively providing financial aid and resources to help families rebuild and manage the challenges caused by the wildfires, reflecting the solidarity within the animation industry.
Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, and the future of Doctor Who. After all, every bid matters! 💥🔥🚀✨🌟 #AnimAID #WildfireRelief #AnimationCommunity #SothebysAuction #ArtForACause 🎨💼🏠💥🔥🚀✨🌟
- io9 and Gizmodo are likely to cover the ongoing Sotheby's auction as it features technology, movies, and TV-related treasures from the animation industry, a portion of which will go towards AnimAID, an organization established to help animation professionals affected by the LA wildfires.
- The toys-and-collectibles section of the Sotheby's auction is not only a fantastic opportunity to acquire rare animated art but also a significant contribution towards the future of the animation industry, as profits from the auction will largely benefit AnimAID.
- As the animation industry unites to aid those affected by the LA wildfires, entertainment enthusiasts can support the cause by visiting Sotheby's and placing bids on items ranging from classic Disney films to modern Marvel series, all while contributing to the Movies-and-TV category news coverage on sites like io9 and Gizmodo.
