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“Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire” with Michael Hirsh
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Jace welcomes Michael Hirsh to the show to chat about his book Animation Nation. Michael is the award-winning creator of many animated TV series that have left an indelible mark on pop culture. He shares his journey that led him to animation at a relatively young age, give his thoughts on the best advice for the aspiring animators of today and talk about the evolving role technology has had in developing and producing animated content. Plus, find out where you can find Michael at SDCC 2024. You can read details about Michael’s SDCC appearance and the full press release for Animation Nation and below.
MICHAEL HIRSH, CREATOR OF BELOVED AND CULT CLASSIC CHILDHOOD TELEVISION SERIES INCLUDING:
A COSMIC CHRISTMAS, THE STORY OF THE FAITHFUL WOOKIE, EWOKS, DROIDS, BABAR, BEETLEJUICE, FRANKLIN, LITTLE BEAR, AND MANY MORE
SPEAKS WITH MARK EVANIER (GARFIELD AND FRIENDS)
IN RARE ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSION AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
THURSDAY, JULY 25
BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
Discussion at 10:00 AM Pacific in Room 9
Book Signing at 12:00 PM Noon Pacific
at Stuart Ng Books Booth 5012
WHAT: In a rare one-on-one discussion with Mark Evanier, Michael Hirsh, the Award-winning visionary and creator of some of the most popular animated TV series of our time, including A Cosmic Christmas, Star Wars: Droids, Star Wars: Ewoks, The Story of the Faithful Wookie, Babar, Little Bear, The Adventures of Tintin, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, Beetlejuice, Rolie Polie Olie, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Caillou, Arthur, Max & Ruby, Cyberchase and beyond, will recount his long and illustrious career, share stories about noted personalities he’s worked with, discuss his debut memoir, his vision for the future of children’s animation and reveal how he accomplished “world domination through animation.” Throughout his prestigious career, Michael co-founded leading animation companies including Nelvana, Cookie Jar and Wow Unlimited.
Afterward, Michael will be signing copies of his new book ANIMATION NATION: How We Built A Cartoon Empire at Stuart Ng Books, booth 5012, which will be available for purchase. Hirsh’s memoir gives readers a unique glimpse into the creative process and entrepreneurial spirit that fueled his companies and created an animation nation. Also included are anecdotes and insights from his collaborations with iconic personalities like George Lucas, Roseanne Barr, Mr. T, Debbie Harry and Tim Burton.
WHO: Michael Hirsh, Co-Founder and CEO of Nelvana Entertainment, Cookie Jar Entertainment and WOW! Unlimited speaks with Mark Evanier, the comic book and television writer known for the animated TV series Garfield and Friends and the comic book Groo the Wanderer.
WHERE: San Diego Convention Center
Discussion in Room 9
Book Signing at Stuart Ng Books (5012)
WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2024
10:00 AM Pacific Time (Discussion)
12:00 PM Pacific Time (Book Signing)
From the Award-winning creator of some of the most popular animated TV series of our time, including Babar, Little Bear, The Adventures of Tintin, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, Beetlejuice, Rolie Polie Olie, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Caillou, Arthur, Max & Ruby, Droids, Ewoks, Cyberchase and beyond (also an animated Star Wars short produced for George Lucas that introduced the Boba Fett character), Michael Hirsh has written a tell-all book Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire, featuring untold stories of the making of some of the most cherished cartoons of all time.
Michael is attending this year’s San Diego Comic-Con for a session with comic book and TV writer Mark Evanier, signing copies of his debut book, a memoir that follows his journey in creating a cartoon empire, where he will also be meeting and greeting his fans. He is also available for media interviews.
Available on July 23, the book by the visionary co-founder and CEO of Nelvana (nelvana.com), takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the rise of one of the world’s most influential independent animation companies, in addition to his follow-up enterprises, including Cookie Jar Entertainment and WOW! Unlimited Media. Michael’s work left an indelible mark not only on the animation industry but also on children worldwide. Through Michael’s vision and perseverance, he brought these characters off the page and into children’s living rooms where children could immerse themselves in the world of their beloved animated friends.
All in all, Michael Hirsh produced and created over 6,000 episodes of children’s TV programming. These programs ran on every children’s network and cable channel around the world — PBS, Cartoon Network, CBS, FOX, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, to name just a few. He understood the secret ingredient needed to captivate children with entertaining shows that parents would wholeheartedly endorse and enjoy.
In his book, Hirsh provides readers with a unique glimpse into the creative process and entrepreneurial spirit that fueled Nelvana’s success and created an animation nation. Also included are anecdotes and insights from his collaborations with iconic personalities like George Lucas, Roseanne Barr, Mr. T., Debbie Harry and Tim Burton.
Animation Nation: How We Built A Cartoon Empire is not just a memoir; it’s a celebration of the power of creativity and perseverance. Packed with humor and hard-won wisdom, Hirsh’s narrative is a testament to how passion and entrepreneurial zeal can build a global empire from humble beginnings.
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