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, 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.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.
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)
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