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Place a Bid on Animation History and Rare Items to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster Recovery Efforts

Animation studios including DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Walt Disney Animation, LAIKA, WB Animation, and additional participants have participated in fundraising initiatives.

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Place a Bid on Animation History and Rare Items to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster Recovery Efforts

Animation Industry Band Together for LA Wildfire Victims

Putting aside competition, the animation industry has collaborated with ASIFA-Hollywood to launch the AnimAID initiative. A one-of-a-kind auction at Sotheby's is underway to raise funds for professionals within the animation sector who have been left in the lurch due to the LA wildfires.

With goodwill flowing aplenty, industry giants like Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, and LAIKA have generously donated a treasure trove of historically significant animation art to tempt potential bidders.

A passionate appeal came from Don Hahn, (Beauty and The Beast, Howard) on Instagram:

"The animation community got walloped by the LA fires. Now, the animation world is uniting by donating artwork - priceless artwork - to Sotheby's for this remarkable auction. All profits will directly benefit victims of the LA fires."

Over nine decades of breathtaking art is on offer, drawn from both the silver screen and television screens. Acclaimed titles like Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Beauty and the Beast, Avatar, and more can be found among the diverse collection.

In an Instagram post, Hahn emphasized:

"Every bid counts and helps people rebuild their lives and homes."

The auction, currently in full swing, offers a sneak peek of the fascinating items up for grabs. Additional offerings include commissioned artwork from the film industry, visits to animation studios, signed posters, and much more, alongside original production drawings and animation cells.

For more information and to participate in the bidding, click here.

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  1. The animation industry, in collaboration with ASIFA-Hollywood, launched the AnimAID initiative, hosting an auction at Sotheby's for professionals affected by the LA wildfires.
  2. Renowned studios like Disney, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures Animation, DreamWorks Animation, and LAIKA have graciously donated historical animation art to the auction.
  3. Don Hahn, producer of 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Howard', appealed on Instagram for everyone to bid, stating that all profits would directly benefit LA fire victims.
  4. The auction includes treasures from over nine decades of animation art, sourced from both silver and television screens, ranging from Snow White to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
  5. Hahn emphasized that every bid counts, as they help victims rebuild their lives and homes.
  6. The auction showcases various items up for grabs, such as commissioned artwork, studio visits, signed posters, and original production drawings and animation cells.
  7. To learn more about the auction and participate in bidding, click here, and stay updated on future news about Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who through io9.

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