Author: Robert Reber
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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Animators: A Day at the International Animation Festival
What are your plans for a Saturday during a holiday weekend when you are a college student? The animation students in the Media Entertainment Arts department at the College of the Canyons attended a free Festival that showed international animation films and brought industry professionals. The Festival was a free event for the public by… Read more
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College Of the Canyons Media Day is Back in Person!
After a long time away or only taking place in the digital space over Zoom, College of the Canyons Media Day welcomes back students to in-person seminars with film and television professionals. Media Day is an event by the teachers and staff of the Media Entertainment Arts Department for students of not only the College… Read more
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Go to and explore your Fandom Mecca
Frank and Sons Collectible Show, nestled in the heart of Southern California, is a treasure trove for fans of all stripes. From vintage comic books to the latest gaming technology, this sprawling marketplace offers an eclectic mix of memorabilia that appeals to various interests. Whether you’re a die-hard collector or a casual enthusiast looking to… Read more
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Lost in Fandom Podcast Episode 1 (Jose and Eduardo)
When Thinking about Fandom, what comes to your mind? Would you share every detail of your fandom with another person? It’s more likely that each of you would be put into a ven diagram where there is overlap in the center, but each has individual parts. That is what The Lost In Fandom Podcast is… Read more
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Sunday at the Santa Clarita Swap Meet is filled with fandoms and community.
The Santa Clarita Swap Meet, hosted at the Saugus Speedway every Sunday morning, represents a unique convergence of commerce and community, operating rain or shine. This event draws a wide array of vendors, including those specializing in trading cards, diecast toy cars, musical instruments, and more, catering to diverse interests and hobbies. Gates open for… Read more
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Are the Oscars Still relevant?
How often do you watch The Academy Awards? According to Variety, the “2023 Oscars attracted an average audience of 18.8 million viewers.” That is just about five and a half percent of the United States Population, one in eighteen Americans. Compare that to the Super Bowl, in which Nielsen said, “An estimated 113.06 million viewers… Read more
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Can A.I. File a Copyright?
During a time when artificial intelligence is no longer just a tool but a potential creator, the entertainment industry is facing a groundbreaking shift. Recent developments have seen AI step into roles traditionally reserved for human talent, from writing scripts to performing voice-overs in video games. This transition, while technologically impressive, has sparked a complex… Read more
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A sit down with a Work Hollywood Assistant Director to talk about the Past, Present, and future of the Industry.
I met Emmy on a production set starring and produced by the same person. It was not the best set I have been on, safe to say, but when you have a fantastic assistant director like Emmy, the whole production runs smoother for those unfamiliar with what an assistant director does. The Assistant Director on… Read more