Press Release: Simpsons Mania in Canada

Simpsons News — Posted 30 Sep, 2003 by MrBurns

Toronto, ON - September 29, 2003. Fans of The Simpsons, well know for their passion - even fanaticism - for their favourite animated series, are marking their calendars for Saturday October 18, 2003. That's the day Simpsons Mania takes place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Fans and collectors will have an opportunity to view and purchase original artwork actually used in making The Simpsons. Hundreds of pieces of art, including animator's drawings, hand-painted cels, and extremely rare storyboards, model sheets and backgrounds will be on display.

Wes Archer, one of the original directors of The Simpsons, will be the special guest. With his many years of work on The Simpsons, as well as King of the Hill and Futurama, Archer offers a wealth of insight and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of the making of The Simpsons. Archer will be speaking to the crowds and demonstrating the techniques used in animating the characters. He will also be signing and dedicating artwork purchased at the event. Read More...

Simpsons Mania

Saturday October 18, 2003 1-4pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Special Guest Wes Archer
Admission is Free

Interview Wes Archer

By telephone from Los Angeles
Tuesday or Wednesday October 14 / 15.
In person Friday October 17
at the Royal York Hotel.
Please call Steve Watt for an appointment

For those unable to attend Simpsons Mania in person, a wide selection of Simpsons art will be available at Animation Connection and online at www.AnimationConnection.com beginning October 19th.

Located at 365 Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto, Animation Connection is Canada's only Premier Twentieth Century Fox Authorized Gallery, and one of the world's leading sellers of original art from The Simpsons.

Contact:
Steve Watt
Animation Connection
365 Eglinton Ave. West
Toronto, ON M5N 1A3
416-482-5111
contact@animationconnection.com