This two-night mini-tribute will entail everything from student films to advance
looks at future projects, as well as a hearty helping of inspirational material,
comprised of shorts and clips presented in conjunction with Cartoon Network,
Lucasfilm, and ASIFA-Hollywood (International Animated Film Society) at the
Egyptian Theater in Hollywood.
Genndy Tartakovsky will appear for an extended discussion after each program,
moderated by animation writer Jon M. Gibson.
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So I hope all two of you who live close enough to go will have a chance to do so.
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Friday, March 18 – 7:30 PM
Genndy Tartakovsky Tribute – Program #1
Encompassing many of his early, short works—including rarely seen, unreleased
ditties from his days at Cal Arts, like "Changes," the basis for "Dexter’s
Laboratory"—this first night chronicles Tartakovsky’s evolution
as a filmmaker. Then, samplings of the first season of "Star Wars: Clone
Wars"—as well as the ground-breaking two-part "Samurai Jack"
episode, "Birth of Evil"—will be washed down by a few of Tartakovsky’s
favorite classic cartoons from legends like Tex Avery (shown in 35mm glory).
No doubt, there will be a few surprises, too—some never-before-aired…
anywhere. Genndy Tartakovsky will appear for an extended discussion after the
program, moderated by animation writer Jon M. Gibson.
Saturday, March 19 – 5:00 PM
Genndy Tartakovsky Tribute – Program #2
Tonight’s clincher: the World Premiere of the entire second season of
"Star Wars: Clone Wars," which Tartakovsky will have completed mere
days before its debut. This second night also veers off the beaten path a bit
to uncover the side-projects that have nabbed so much of his imagination, including
interstitials he created for Cartoon Network based on vintage Hanna Barbara
characters, as well as more inspirational offerings from the masters of animation.
Genndy Tartakovsky will appear for an extended discussion after the program,
moderated by animation writer Jon M. Gibson.
Saturday, March 19 – 8:00PM
Genndy Tartakovsky Tribute – Program #3
CONAN THE BARBARIAN, 1982, Universal, 129 min. It’s no surprise that director
John Milius’ brawny epic was a huge inspiration on Tartakovsky’s
career, especially in the more recent "Samurai Jack" years. He cites
the first 20 minutes of the Schwarzenegger-starrer as "flawless filmmaking,"
but is still partial to the rest of the feature, too. CONAN will be followed
by hand-picked "Samurai Jack" episodes that Tartakovsky feels were
influenced most heavily by the Oliver Stone-penned tale of a boy born to slavery,
who muscles up and seeks sweet revenge on those who massacred the people of
his village. Genndy Tartakovsky will appear for a discussion after the program,
moderated by animation writer Jon M. Gibson.
