Encino, CA, June 2, 2008 – AvatarLabs, one of Hollywood’s most successful online marketing agencies specializing in the creation of online rich media and enriched websites (designed to offer Internet users additional information and interactive features while promoting major motion pictures,) has named Helen Huang as Production Designer. Rex Cook, Executive Creative Director/Founder, AvatarLabs, made the announcement. more

The Venice Media District hosted its Spring 2008 mixer at Wit Animation on the evening of Thursday, May 22nd. The event was sponsored by BOXX Technologies. Pictured (from left to right) are Alex Rosales of Control Printing, and President of the Venice Chamber of Commerce; Robert Feist of Ravenswork, and Co-Chair of the Venice Media District; LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl; Jeb Milne of Wit Animation; and David L. Moring, Attorney at Law, and Secretary of the Venice Chamber of Commerce.

The Venice Media District was founded in Fall 2006, to bring the creative companies of Venice together in order to network and cross-promote their businesses, as well as donate creative services to non-profit organizations. The Venice Media District operates in cooperation with the Venice Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please visit www.venicemediadistrict.org. Photo by P.J. Stratton.

Vancouver, B.C. – May 30, 2008 - ReBoot, the groundbreaking classic series which is being reinvigorated for a new generation by Rainmaker Entertainment, has won the New Media BC Digital Campaign PopVox Award for its digital marketing campaign. The campaign, which was developed in conjunction with Zeros 2 Heroes Media, debuted in July 2007 and utilizes the latest technology to take advantage of web 2.0 applications. The ReBoot relaunch began with a series of writers pitching ideas with one being chosen to work with Rainmaker’s animation team to create a comic that would evolve with the help of ReBoot fans’ ongoing input. The new ReBoot comic will premiere on the official website www.reboot.com, debuting on Friday, May 30th at 12:01am. more

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In an effort to raise cancer awareness, Anonymous Content’s David Fincher and a host of celebrity talent lend a helping hand to the Stand Up To Cancer non-profit organization (http://www.standup2cancer.org/) for this Sydney Poitier voiced PSA. more

HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY 30, 2008—Clear-Com® Communication Systems is helping the video production crew of Houston’s Metropolitan Baptist Church stay connected. Clear-Com recently provided the busy team with Clear-Com Party-line intercom systems and CellCom10® digital wireless system, which formed the communication backbone for the church’s many band concerts, dramatic productions and weekly services. more

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Tom Jucarone of Sound Lounge mixes Harrison Ford and global warming together for Conservation International’s arresting new spot about rain forest conservation via BBDO New York. more

NVIDIA today announced that Commander Eileen Collins, former test pilot, astronaut, and space shuttle commander, will speak at NVISION® 08.

NVISION 08, which takes place on August 25-27, 2008 in San Jose, California, is a three-day mega-event for professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about visual computing. Thousands of engineers, designers, developers, researchers, artists, enthusiasts, gamers, film makers, business professionals, and consumers from around the world are expected to attend. more

Director Brett Morgen of Anonymous Content brings us these humorous spots for the “funny” looking shoe created by Crocs. Colorful characters, including the eccentric Don King, sport the vibrant shoe as they talk about the reasons why they love the footwear. The shoe phenomenon that swept the world is back to showcase its new diversity in style and scientific improvements in the unique comfort material. Whether you are a famed boxing promoter, a young ballerina, or a hipster; there is a Crocs style and color for everyone. more

WEST CHESTER, PA, MAY 30, 2008— Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, proudly announces the promotion of Kim Treanor to Marketing & Corporate Communications Specialist. Previously, Treanor served as Executive Assistant to President and CEO Carl Bader. In her new position, Treanor is responsible for coordinating and communicating Aviom’s message worldwide. more

Sorrel Ahlfeld’s 2 Sense Productions, in association with Anonymous Content’s Integrated Division, collaborates with Getty Images to create fresh, new innovative content for stock video and print purposes. The integrated short film, Bubbles, is an admiring, humorous, mesmerizing look at a city, at friendship and the technology that connects us all. “The collaboration with Getty Images enabled us to develop a creative, interesting idea that evolved organically,” said Executive Producer of Anonymous Content’s Integrated Division, Danielle Peretz. more