Auction Off Animated Rarities to Aid Los Angeles Wildfire Recovery Funds
Alright, let's talk about the latest happening in the animation biz. In partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood, they've kicked off the AnimAID fundraiser, and a scorching hot auction at Sotheby's is underway to gather some cash for folks in the industry who've been hit hard by the LA wildfires. Heavy hitters like Disney, Warner Bros., Sony Animation, DreamWorks, and more, have tossed their hats in the ring, donating some top-notch animatic goodies for bidders to snatch up.
Disney legend, Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, and the upcoming Howard), took to Instagram to spread the word on behalf of the cause:
"The animation gang took a beating when the LA fires rolled in. Now, we're sticking together, donating art for Sotheby's to auction off for a very special cause - AnimAID. Every single penny raised goes straight to the LA fire victims. Hell, every bid makes a difference in helping people get back on their feet and rebuild their lives."
The auction serves up a feast of animation history, boasting over 9 decades of cinematic and TV artwork, including Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Wild Robot, Avatar, and more fan-favorites.[1][3][4][5]
Hahn doesn't mince words: "Every bid makes a difference and helps people rebuild their homes and lives."
The online bidding is in full swing, and here's a peek at some of the booty up for grabs - rare art pieces, film industry artist commissions, VIP studio tours, signed posters, and more. Oh, and some original production drawings and animation cells to boot![2]
So, get in on the action and head over to the auction site[2] for a chance to score some awesome animation swag, while supporting a great cause.
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[1] Overall information on the AnimAID fundraiser[2] More information on the auction, bid items, and live auction link[3] Fundraising event by Sotheby’s[4] Partnership with ASIFA-Hollywood[5] Donations from leading animation studios[6] Bonus entertainment news
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- If you're a toy and collectibles enthusiast, the Sotheby's auction for the AnimAID fundraiser features a variety of rare animation art, signed posters, and original production drawings from popular franchises like Snow White, The Simpsons, Inside Out, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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