Red Stick to Host Special Screening of “Delgo”
First U.S. viewing of film will take place during festival
The Red Stick International Animation Festival will host a special work-in-progress screening of Fathom Studios’ new animated film, “Delgo.” It is the first time the film will be screened in the United States. This family-friendly film is the story of an unlikely hero (Delgo) who must prove his innocence, rescue a princess, reveal a traitor, end a war and unite the peoples of a mythical land.
Red Stick will host a screening of the film, with an opportunity to meet the filmmakers, on Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the United Artists Citiplace Stadium Theater, 2610 Citiplace Dr. The screening is free, but participants must register for a complimentary festival Red Pass at www.redstickfestival.org to attend.
The movie takes place in Jhamora, a land torn apart by the mutual prejudice of two peoples—the winged, fairy-like Nohrin, masters of the skies, and the wingless, earth-bound Lockni, who though they can’t fly can magically harness the mystical powers of the land. When Delgo, a Lockni teenager, forms a friendship with the spunky Nohrin Princess Kyla, it creates trouble for the two and for their people. Delgo and his faint-hearted best friend, Filo, must put aside their distrust of the Nohrin, join forces and travel to a mysterious land, to battle with the true enemy, a spurned princess who has betrayed everyone in hopes of dominating the planet.
“Delgo” features a star-studded cast, including Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Burt Reynolds and Val Kilmer. “Delgo” is also one of the last films Anne Bancroft, who voices Empress Sedessa, completed before her death.
The film’s directors, Marc Adler and Jason Maurer, will be featured speakers at the Red Stick International Animation Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the United States, which will take place April 16-19 in downtown Baton Rouge’s Arts District.
For a complete schedule of Red Stick events and more information about the festival, please visit www.redstickfestival.org or contact the festival office at 225-389-7182.
Pats on the Back:
• CCT welcomes Jarek Nabrzyski! Jarek is CCT’s executive director of operations and will work directly with Ed Seidel to identify and pursue strategic endeavors that promote and advance research, education and economic development activities. Jarek worked for more than 10 years at the Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center in Poland, managing the scientific applications department.
CCT in the News:
4/1/08
Fun, Family-Friendly Activities Abound at Red Stick Festival
Town Favorites
Scooby-Doo, Sponge Bob Square Pants and even Santa Claus will be present along with several other classic animated characters at the 2008 Red Stick International Animation Festival, which will take place at various downtown Baton Rouge locations April 16-19, 2008.
http://townfavorites.com/FFfjournal2.htm
4/2/08
Cartoon festival kicks off April 16
The Advocate
When this year’s Red Stick Animation Festival kicks off April 16-19 downtown, it will focus on animating for television and will contain a market component organizers have been eyeing for a few years.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/17214452.html?index=14&c=y
Upcoming Lectures:
• Special Guest Lecture: Dr. Chris Paola, National Center For Earth-surface Dynamics, University Of Minnesota, will give a lecture titled, “Why Deltas Don’t necessarily Drown When Sea Level Rises” Wednesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. in Howe-Russell Geoscience Complex room E-130.
• CCT Colloquium Series: Wolfgang Gentzsch, Duke University will speak on the topic, “Building And Operating Grid Infrastructures For E-Science, Lessons Learned And Recommendations” Friday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Johnson Hall room 338.
• IMPORTANT: Anyone organizing a lecture OR EVENT should first check with Karen Jones for available dates to avoid having multiple lectures/events on the same day. Also, coordinate with your Focus Area lead so that CCT can get the best attendance possible. There may be open slots in a standard lecture series that needs to be filled.
Please Note:
• All CCT faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a special performance of "Spontaneous Fantasia" during the Red Stick Festival on Friday evening, April 18, at 7 p.m. in the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. "Spontaneous Fantasia" represents a brand new art form where the one-hour animated program won't exist until the artist creates it live in front of the audience. J. Walt will create original animation, set to music, and project it onto the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium's dome-shaped screen. A wine and cheese reception will follow the show. Please R.S.V.P. kjones@cct.lsu.edu if you wish to attend.
• The Red Stick International Animation Festival will take place from April 16-19 in downtown Baton Rouge. If you would like to volunteer for the festival, please contact Red Stick Volunteer Manager Travis Williams at twilliams@cct.lsu.edu.
• ALL CCT Meetings for the spring are scheduled as follows: April 23, May 21, June 18 and July 16. All meetings are held at 3 p.m. in 338 Johnston Hall. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.
• If you have any news for the CCT Weekly, please e-mail PR Manager Kristen Sunde directly at ksunde@cct.lsu.edu.
Upcoming Grant Deadlines:
Note: Please see the CCT deadline Web site, as many NSF deadlines are listed here: http://www.cct.lsu.edu/about/grants/deadlines/events.php
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
April 10, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.
A Portion Of $32,000,000.00 available
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08526/nsf08526.htm
Management and Operation of the Virtual Astronomical Observatory
April 22, 2008 10:00 a.m.
At Most $5,500,000.00 available
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08537/nsf08537.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
Computer Systems Research (CSR)
April 23, 2008 10:00 a.m.
At Least $450,000.00 available
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08538/nsf08538.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
Publish Date:
04-08-2008
