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Check out "Little Belly and Green Friends" episodes!

2010-11-01T23:05:00.000-07:00

You can find several of our "Little Belly and Green Friend" animations at this blog:

http://littlebellyandgreenfriends.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

"Shake it! Shake it!" on BBC's MY TOONS! - Nov. 1st, 2010

2010-10-29T05:07:00.000-07:00

If you are in London please check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/cartoonworks/mytoons/! Our "Little Belly and Green Friends" animation "Shake it! Shake it!" is airing online on BBC's MY TOONS!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/cartoonworks/mytoons/

Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) Lobby

2010-10-26T04:33:00.000-07:00

At the KOCCA lobby, there were some very amazing miniature shops made by artists.

Here are some pictures of the KOCCA lobby that featured "Pucca" window display and topiary.

Disney Japan Office

2010-10-23T02:58:00.000-07:00

During my visit to Disney Japan, I got to take some pictures : ).

This is the entrance of the office. It was raining, so the picture came out a little dark.

This is the lobby. How cool is that?

On top of the lobby desk.

Right side of the lobby.

Left side of the lobby.

Awards!

Disney toy vending machine.

Brand Licensing Europe 2010

2010-10-10T10:15:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of Mr. Andrew Davenport, creator of Teletubbies and The Night Garden.

Brand Licensing Europe 2010

2010-09-21T06:30:00.000-07:00

WooToons is exhibiting at Brand Licensing Europe 2010 at Booth G030. Come visit us to check out "Little Belly and Green Friends" from September 28 - 30, 2010.

DICON 2010 @ Coex in Seoul, Korea

2010-09-06T22:40:00.000-07:00

SCBWI Summer Conference 2010 Pictures

2010-08-26T01:06:00.000-07:00

Some great pictures of the SCBWI Summer Conference!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/scbwi/

About SCBWI - http://www.scbwi.org/

DICON 2010

2010-08-25T23:43:00.000-07:00

Attending DICON 2010 next week!

For more information, please visit - http://www.dicon.or.kr/eng/about2010/about2010.asp

SPP SEOUL

2010-07-26T05:21:00.000-07:00

Seoul Character & Licensing Fair 2010 - www.characterfair.kr

Jim Benton Autograph!

2010-06-17T19:30:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite artists is Jim Benton, creator of "Happy Bunny." Jim was at the Licensing International Expo and we bought his books to get them autographed! Here are some pics of him and the Jim Benton booth!

Licensing International Expo Las Vegas 2010

2010-06-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

We had a great show at the Licensing International Expo that took place in Las Vegas from June 8 - 10, 2010. Below are pictures of our booth and some other pictures that were taken by permission from other exhibitors.

Vooz Booth - Their famous character "Pucca!"

Transformers!

Jim Benton's Booth - Famous character "Happy Bunny!"

Star Wars!

Smurfs!

Ugly Dolls!

Seoul International Book Fair

2010-05-30T20:56:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures taken from the Seoul International Book Fair! It was great to see so many books and fabulous illustration talent. It was especially so when seeing the breathtaking craftmanship exhibited by artists and college students who are aspiring and pursuing the field of children's books and illustrations!

Illustrations

What amazing craftmanship!

Seoul International Book Fair is definitely worthwhile of visiting for those especially in the children's book industry.

Cool Signage!

2010-05-02T19:05:00.000-07:00

Little Belly and a Hong Soo Hwan caricature (which WooToons created), was used in a signage to promote Living Show on KBS2 at Hong Soo Hwan's Star Boxing gym! Check it out!

Licensing International Expo

2010-05-02T17:44:00.000-07:00

WooToons will be attending the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas from June 8 - 10, 2010. We will be exhibiting with KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) at booth numbers 4057 and 4257.

Super Penguin Interactive Card

2010-05-01T02:25:00.000-07:00

Skunk Birthday Interactive Card

2010-04-30T02:31:00.000-07:00

Our Characters on KBS2 "Living Show"!

2010-04-23T02:00:00.000-07:00

Yay!!! Our "Little Belly" "Super Penguin" and "Hong Soo Hwan" caricature were all on TV!!! On "Living Show" KBS2 this past Thursday, the 22nd, 2010.

Hong Soo Hwan Caricature!

2010-04-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

WooToons had the great opportunity to draw Korean boxing legend and two-time world champion boxer's caricature!

Lee Sung Kun - Korean Artist

2010-04-15T01:28:00.000-07:00

Here are some art works of Korean Artist, Lee Sung Kun. These pictures were taken at his studio. I also got to see traditional Korean folk dance while visiting the studio.

Insadong in South, Korea

2010-04-15T00:27:00.000-07:00

On my way to meeting Emily Gravett, I had to take pictures of these amazing stores and sights that truly reflect Korea's old and new culture!

*" Insadong-gil is "well known as a traditional street to both locals and foreigners"[10] and represents the "culture of the past and the present"[11]. It contains a mixture of historical and modern atmosphere and is a "unique area of Seoul that truly represents the cultural history of the nation."[10] The majority of the traditional buildings originally belonged to merchants and bureaucrats. Some larger residences, built for retired government officials during the Joseon period, can also be seen. Most of these older buildings are now used as restaurants or shops. *credit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insadong

http://picasaweb.google.com/iwootoons/Insadong?feat=directlink

Little Belly in 3D!

2010-04-14T23:08:00.000-07:00

Help us get back on top just by watching "Shake it! Shake it!"

2010-04-12T19:26:00.000-07:00

We dropped to 10th place... we need more viewers! Please support us win just by watching our dance animation "Shake it! Shake it!" We need your support! Thanks!

Watch more cool animation and creative cartoons at Aniboom http://www.aniboom.com/animation-video/428391/Shake-it!-Shake-it!/

Emily Gravett Books

2010-04-07T19:30:00.000-07:00

Emily Gravett autographed books!

Dinner with Award-winning Author and Illustrator Emily Gravett!

2010-04-07T02:21:00.000-07:00

SCBWI Korea had the great privilege to enjoy dinner and some Q&A with Emily Gravett! We are so lucky!

Vegetarian restaurant in Insadong, South, Korea

Emily autographing her book for SCBWI Korea member

Emily's original illustrations

Emily's original illustrations

Thank you Emily for visiting Korea and SCBWI Korea members! You rock!

Pangom in 3D!

2010-04-07T00:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks for watching! Please keep watching and supporting us! Thank you!!!

2010-04-01T20:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all your support watching and rooting for "Shake it! Shake it!" http://www.aniboom.com/animation-video/428391/Shake-it!-Shake-it!/ We jumped 19 places up from 29th place to 10th place! Please keep watching so we can be in the top 3 place! Thank you!!!

WooToons needs your support!

2010-03-30T23:15:00.001-07:00

Please watch our "Shake it! Shake it!" video posted on Aniboom. We need your support! Official voting starts on April 26th, 2010! Thanks!

http://www.aniboom.com/animation-video/428391/Shake-it!-Shake-it!/

Durbie in 3D!

2010-03-26T23:28:00.000-07:00

Little Belly and Green Friends Property - Bobbie in 3D

2010-03-19T00:49:00.000-07:00

Bobbie is one of the bad guys in "Little Belly and Green Friends" who with his partner Durbie tries to build a condo in the Greenland Fishing Ground. They dream of becoming millionaires because they know they could charge tenants a leg and an arm for rent, taking advantage of people who'd love to be in a beautiful area in the woods with a scenic view.

Bobbie

Daisy in 3D!

2010-03-11T23:00:00.000-08:00

Daisy is now in 3D! She is so adorable!

Aniboom Awards 4 Sesame Street

2010-03-04T02:32:00.000-08:00

WooToons has submitted the "Shake it! Shake it!" animation to the "Aniboom Awards 4 Sesame Street" competition. Please vote for us on 4/26!

Link to competition - http://www.aniboom.com/Competition/Awards4

Great interviews for SCBWI Bologna

2010-03-04T01:51:00.000-08:00

Check out the interviews of agents, publishers, authors and illustrators here - http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/search/label/SCBWI%20Bologna%202010

All interviews by Regional Advisor, Jenny Desmond Walters of SCBWI Korea.

Little Belly and Green Friends Illustrations

2010-02-25T03:35:00.000-08:00

Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

A Green Church! Saddleback Refinery

2010-02-24T01:33:00.000-08:00

Refinery

Entrance

US Green Building Council 2009

About the Refinery

Recycled art

Environmentally-friendly napkin dispenser

The napkin dispenser reads - Tork Expressnap dispenses 100% recycled napkins and reduces usage and waste - minimizing your environmental impact.

Green toilet flush!

How to use the green toilet flush

Little Airplane Productions Studio

2010-02-18T16:50:00.000-08:00

We were invited to the "Little Airplane" Productions studio party during Kidscreen. The party was awesome and we had the chance to meet some great animators! All the properties we screened at the studio were creative and awesome! Here are some pics of the Little Airplane Productions studio. These pictures do no to justice to the beautiful studio we saw! Here is only a glimpse of what we saw...

Aniboom Awards give animators chance to get to Sesame Street

2010-02-17T09:58:00.000-08:00

by: Kate Calder Feb 17, 2010
Israel-based virtual animation studio Aniboom is collaborating for the first time with Sesame Workshop to mount the fourth-annual Aniboom Animation Awards that recognize outstanding creativity among independent animators around the world.
The awards encourage animators of all levels to push the boundaries of innovation in the medium. Cash prizes totaling US$50,000 will be given to category winners, and the grand prize winning toon will air on Sesame Street's 41st season, which begins its run on US pubcaster PBS later this year. This marks the first time Sesame is participating in a worldwide competition for content in its 40-year history.
The awards will showcase preschool-targeted animated fare in five different categories, including school readiness skills, pro-social, a re-make of the Sesame Street classic short "Pinball Number Count," anything goes (The Sky is the Limit) and community favorite as determined by a voting tool on the Aniboom website. Each category will have one finalist (all but community favorite to be determined by Sesame Workshop), and a grand prize winner will be chosen among the finalists by a panel of celebrity judges.

This is the first year that Aniboom has focused its awards on children's animation, having offered its base of more than 8,000 animators in 72 countries in years past with opportunities to make programming for FOX, music videos for Radiohead and animation for Marvel Comics.
Animators registered with the Aniboom Virtual Animation Studio will be able to submit their entries over an eight-week period from March 1st until April 26th. The top five category winners will be announced on May 10th, 2010 and the grand prize winner being unveiled on May 17th. For the full list of rules and Sesame Street animation guidelines for the competition, please visit www.aniboom.com.

Link to announcement - http://www.kidscreen.com/articles/news/20100217/aniboom.html

Animae & Cartoon Books We Like!

2010-02-08T15:35:00.000-08:00

Here are some animae & cartoon books we like! We got to check them out at Barnes & Nobles.

Little Belly & Green Friends - 1st Episode: Save Trees!

2010-02-08T11:53:00.000-08:00

MOMA in NYC

2010-02-05T16:34:00.000-08:00

Awesome Tim Burton exhibit at MOMA! What a genius! This exhibit is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're an illustrator, animator, artist and/or writer!

Check out Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Winter Conference Stuff!

2010-02-05T16:09:00.001-08:00

Hi all,
I've posted almost all of my SCBWI Winter Conference notes on http://berriegreen.blogspot.com. Check it out! It'll definitely give you insight in the Children's publishing industry.

Midtown Comics

2010-02-04T17:55:00.000-08:00

I passed by "Midtown Comics" in downtown Manhattan and decided to check it out! All of the Marvel comics and more were there! It was like going to comic candy land!

You can shop online at http://www.midtowncomics.com/. This is such a cool place!

SCBWI Winter Conference 2010

2010-02-01T18:50:00.000-08:00

Yesterday evening, I returned from the SCBWI Winter Conference 2010. Attending the event in NYC made the event all the more exciting since there is always so much to do and see in NYC! The wheather was freezing, but that didn't stop anyone from having fun! For now, I'll be putting up some pictures from the conference. Starting tomorrow, I will be posting up details, notes, more pictures and videos that I've compiled from the conference. All I have to say for now is that, if you are serious about writing, if you love writing and if you want to get published, you must attend one of the SCBWI conferences. You will learn so much, meet great people and have one of the best experiences in the publishing world. The conference was definitely insiteful and fun. People were encouraging and kind. Children's writers and illustrators are people who are really in the business because they love writing, illustrating and children. It is one of the fewer industries that truly do what they do for love and not for money. The industry proves so, because only the ones who truly pour out their heart and soul to write and draw are the ones who succeed in this industry. I know because I've met and listened to many of them during the conference. Now, enjoy the pictures!

Below is one of the jumbo sized projectors that showed speakers, messages, and presentations throughout the event.

Steve Mooser - President

Lin Oliver Executive Director

Empire State Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt New York

Book store at the conference

More images from the book store

The fabulous members of the SCBWI organization in the Los Angeles office!

More to come tomorrow!

Korea Traditional Cultural Experience Center

2010-01-27T14:19:00.000-08:00

In Incheon Airport, anyone is invited to a free Korean cultural event at the "Korea Traditional Cultural Experience Center." Travelers can paint wooden traditional Korean mini furniture instead of eye-shopping at the Duty Free shops or sitting around at the cafes. What a great way to learn about Korean culture and to wait for your flight!

World's 5th longest cable-stay bridge - Incheon Bridge in South, Korea

2010-01-27T12:14:00.000-08:00

The construction of the Incheon Bridge that started in 2005 had been completed in 2009 and it was my first time on it to get to Incheon International Airport. I arrived at the airport 30 minutes faster than I normally do. Incheon bridge is certainly long, being the world's 5th longest cable-stay bridge. The structure is curved allowing people to see the spectacular bridge and the beautiful Western Sea while driving on it. The bridge is utterly grand and it made me realize that mankind's ability to make things is pretty much unlimited.

To get to the Incheon International Airport quicker while enjoying a breath-taking view, take the Incheon Bridge!

Photo credit: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/08/wow_bridges/source/2.htm

For more information on the bridge check out the Incheon Bridge official website:

English - http://eng.incheon-bridge.com/

Korean - http://www.incheon-bridge.com/

What type are you?

2010-01-27T05:51:00.000-08:00

This is really fun! I get to find out what "type" (font) I am! The way this is done is entertaining! Make sure to put up the volume when you do this. Also, if you keep the doctor waiting, he surely gets impatient LOL!
Check it out: http://www.pentagram.com/what-type-are-you/

Photo credit: http://www.pentagram.com/what-type-are-you/

Universal Studios Korea!

2010-01-22T02:30:00.000-08:00

Currently, Universal Studios is in Los Angeles, Orlando, Osaka and in the works in Singapore. In March, 2014 there will be one in Korea! Yay! We're very excited! If you can read Korean, you can read about this here: http://culturenori.tistory.com/595.
If you can't read Korean, who cares, you know the most important part of the story - Universal Studios Korea is opening in March, 2014! What more do you need to know? : )

Photo credit: Universal Studios Japan by Mulberry24

What a fun way to recycle bottles!

2010-01-21T11:37:00.001-08:00

Aid for Haiti

2010-01-17T23:30:00.000-08:00

After realizing more and more everyday of the dire situation occuring in Haiti, we wanted to help spread the word on how to help those in need in Haiti. As we all know, deaths that aren't necessary are happening due to many issues. We believe to come together at times like these is the true purpose of mankind - to love and help each other. We've taken action and hope that the information provided will allow you to do so as well. We know the power of love and action. We know the power of mankind, especially when combined with love and action.

By visiting this site: www.cnn.com/impact, CNN provides lists of organizations that are providing emergency relief and aid. You will also find informaiton on how to find loved ones, how to volunteer, and how to make donations by texting.

God bless.

Photo credit: CNN World website (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/)

SCBWI Korea Regional Advisor, Jenny Desmond Walters radio interview on Seoul's eFM

2010-01-13T04:08:00.001-08:00

Jenny Desmond Walters is the Regional Advisor for Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Korea. Great interview Jenny!

Hello Kitty

2010-01-13T02:27:00.000-08:00

I loved and still love Hello Kitty! It's definitely a character for all ages! Looks like there are some great new games out.

CJ Book Festival

2010-01-11T02:28:00.000-08:00

As the Public Relations Coordinator for SCBWI Korea, I'm interested in anything related to children's books! I loved looking at these pictures! It was unfortunate that I couldn't attend, and these pictures absolutely made me want to have gone even more!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scbwikorea/show/

The Children's Illustrated Art Museum - Awesome Idea!

2010-01-10T20:35:00.000-08:00

I stumbled upon Mary Engelbreit's (a children's illustrator) and found this awesome even she participated in! What a fabulous idea and great cause to entertain and educate children. I wish I was there!
There are some great pictures of the event. Check it out : http://www.maryengelbreit.com/2009/12/28/the-childrens-illustrated-art-museum/

Cow Parade - Celebrating Korean Cows

2010-01-09T06:34:00.000-08:00

During the 2009 Seoul Design Festival, there was a showcasing called "Cow Parade" in which artists painted cows to celebrate "Hanwoo," meaning Korean cows. It snowed a lot a couple days before so there are piles of snow around the cows. To see better pictures, I found a Korean blogger who took some great pictures. Check out the link below. Enjoy!

For more pics check out this Korean blogger's blog:
http://blog.naver.com/sinyang79?Redirect=Log&logNo=130076711060

Astro Boy Display

2010-01-09T06:07:00.000-08:00

Here's a not so up-to-par display for Astroy Boy at Coex Mall (Seoul, Korea). I wanted to provide some background info on this 3D animation. I could explain the history of Astro Boy, but it was much better said in Wikipedia:

"Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atomu?, lit. "Mighty Atom") is a Japanese manga series first published in 1952 and television program first broadcast in Japan in 1963. The story follows the adventures of a fictional robot named Astro Boy and a selection of other characters along the way.
Astro Boy is the first Japanese television series that embodied the aesthetic that later became familiar worldwide as anime.[2] It originated as a manga in 1952 by Osamu Tezuka, revered in Japan as the "God of Manga."[3] After enjoying success abroad, Astro Boy was remade in the 1980s as Shin Tetsuwan Atomu, known as Astroboy in the United States and other Western countries, and again in 2003. In November 2007, he was named Japan's envoy for overseas safety.[4] An American computer-animated 3-D film based on the original manga series by Tezuka was released on October 23, 2009." (credit link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_boy)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Display

2010-01-09T05:51:00.000-08:00

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs display at Megabox theaters in Coex Mall (Seoul, Korea). I thought it was cute!

Kidscreen

2010-01-06T20:12:00.000-08:00

WooToons will be attending Kidscreen in NY from February 10 - 12, 2010.
We will be participating with the KOCCA delegation.

SCBWI Winter Conference

2010-01-06T20:09:00.000-08:00

WooToons will be attending SCBWI Winter Conference in NY from January 30 - 31, 2010.

Avatar Trailer

2010-01-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

We love the movie so much, we even like watching the trailer over and over LOL!

Hilarious Potty Training

2010-01-05T00:21:00.001-08:00

Korean Singer Ock Hee sings "She Works Hard for the Money"

2010-01-04T01:25:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite singers from the 70's!

Ock Hee "She Works Hard for the Money" from Brenda Kim on Vimeo.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Gyeonggido, Korea

2010-01-03T19:25:00.000-08:00

That's my car under piled snow : (

One of our Heros!!! James Cameron talks Avatar and more.

2009-12-30T18:56:00.001-08:00

Game Trailers - E3 2010 - Movies and TV

We love 3D animation

2009-12-28T07:34:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite animation films! Always inspiring!

Little Belly [Shake it! Shake it!].wmv

2009-12-23T17:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!!

2009-12-16T06:09:00.001-08:00

ScrollMotion's Move into Kids' e-Books - 11/23/2009 - Publishers Weekly

2009-12-15T07:52:00.001-08:00

ScrollMotion's Move into Kids' e-Books - 11/23/2009 - Publishers Weekly

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'Sesame Street 'Launches E-Book Line - 12/10/2009 12:00:00 PM - Publishers Weekly

2009-12-15T07:49:00.001-08:00

'Sesame Street 'Launches E-Book Line - 12/10/2009 12:00:00 PM - Publishers Weekly

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Protect Children From Profanity

2009-12-06T22:46:00.000-08:00

This is is hilarious! LG develops a profanity filter for T.V. What a way to protect children! I hope LG really makes this LOL!

Profanity Filter from Brian Murray on Vimeo.

iphone Book App! "The Night Before Christmas" by Louise Grant.

2009-12-06T18:22:00.000-08:00

It's common to see books turned into iphone apps these days. This book app is extremely well made.

Samsung Ad Illustration Project

2009-12-02T23:15:00.000-08:00

For Samsung to promote their financial services. This illustration work was created by our Creative Director Sang Min Bang.

Website Front Page Design

2009-12-02T22:56:00.001-08:00

I really like the front page of our website.

http://www.iwootoons.com/

WooToons website

2009-12-02T22:06:00.000-08:00

Our website isn't complete, but getting there soon!
Take a look and provide feedback! Thanks!
http://www.iwootoons.com/

Coming Soon!

2009-11-30T23:46:00.000-08:00

Can't wait to start blogging!