A charity screening of the classic animated film “The Care Bears Movie” will celebrate its 40th anniversary while supporting California wildfire victims and indie animation professionals. The event, hosted by Saturday Morning Cartoons United, takes place at the historic Aero Theatre in Santa Monica on October 11.
The afternoon program includes a post-film panel featuring voice actor Eric Bauza, director Arna Selznick, and original cast member Cree Summer. Attendees will also get to see a short animated film “Nimbus” by Rémy Poisson, browse a pop-up shop with nostalgic merchandise from Cakeworthy, and learn about upcoming initiatives from Legends Animated.
Proceeds from the screening support AnimAID, which helps animation professionals affected by California wildfires, and Legends Animated, a nonprofit promoting independent animation. The event marks the soft launch of Saturday Morning Cartoons United, a new brand dedicated to celebrating classic animation through nonprofit experiences.
Source: https://smdp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/care-bears-movie-40th-anniversary-screening-to-benefit-wildfire-affected-animation-workers