It's like Sunday - silent, gray and cold. Dash the December doldrums with a colorful change of pace! The UCLA Film & Television Archives kicks off its Les Illusionistes: A Celebration of French Animation series Friday with jazz-inspired The Triplets of Belleville, paired with a preview of L'Illusioniste, the latest from Triplets director Sylvain Chomet. Mia et Le Migou is a charming rainforest adventure, while Kirikou and The Wild Beasts builds off of West African mythology. If that isn't enough Bruin Franimation, the Hammer also sponsors its own free screening of the medieval-tapestry tale Azur and Asmar on Sunday. more ›

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The annual Anime Expo took place July 2-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Inside the venue, thousands of pass-holders could immerse themselves in the enthralling worlds of their beloved manga and anime. But outside, amidst the skyscrapers and concrete of Downtown, the costumed attendees were almost like their own attraction, and some of our LAist Featured Photos pool contributors were there to capture the colorful fun. more ›

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The world's largest body and tattoo art convention starts today at the Fairplex in Pomona through Sunday. You been thinking about getting ink? Now here's your chance to dive right in. Featured events at Body Art Expo include: tattoo contests; Neil Turbin from Anthrax on Sunday and human suspension by Jason of Texas Ink. more ›

The annual Lunar New Year Festival continues today in Chinatown. Catch pan- Asian entertainers including Chinese acrobats, as well as Thai dancers and Taiko drummers. Food, games, children’s activities, and more will also be on tap during the free festival. more ›

This was taken on Friday at the Los Angeles Anime 2008 convention. more ›

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Another favorite animated short by Borge Ring. It may be a tad bit oversentimental, but I can only hope to end up like these two.... more ›