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Media Contacts:Lydia BaehrLydia Baehr Public Relations The Health Museum Media Relations 713-208-3421 lydia@ltbaehr.com Stephanie ManningManager, Marketing & Communications The Health Museum 713-521-1515 ext. 332 smanning@thehealthmuseum.org Public Contact: The Health Museum 713-521-1515 thehealthmuseum.org
 
For Immediate Release “ANIMATION” EXHIBIT INVITES VISITORS TO STEP INTO WORLD OF ANIMATION WITH CARTOON NETWORK CHARACTERSAnimation Brings Science, Math and Technology to Life!March 31, 2010 (Houston, TX) — The Health Museum visitors will soon step into the exciting and visually rich world of animation when the 6,000-square-foot, highly interactive exhibit Animation featuring Cartoon Network opens at The Health Museum on May 29.The Animation exhibit will be on display at The Health Museum from May 29 through September 6. In Animation’s stimulating and fun environment, visitors explore animation from concept to finished product — from storyboarding, character design, and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming, and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular Cartoon Network characters provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibit, which also explores the history of animation and features a screening room and a cartoon museum. “In Animation, it’s about exploring, questioning and experimenting with the science behind the art of animation in a way that makes learning fun,” said Jon Iszard, President and CEO of The Health Museum. “Research has shown that animation has proven to be a powerful and effective tool for engaging and teaching people of all ages about science concepts such as perception, illusion, geometry, and measurement.” “What this exhibit reveals in full interactive detail is the number of different skills involved in creating animation, from voice-acting and recording to computer programming and scoring, from screenwriting and storyboarding to sound-effects and editing,” said Dennis Adamovich, senior vice president of marketing, Cartoon Network. “There truly is a science to this colorful, engaging art form. Animation will offer visitors a more complete understanding of it, and hopefully inspire young people to consider animation as a future career,” Adamovich added. — more — The Health Museum Animation Exhibit/2 The six thematic areas in the exhibit include: History – Visitors learn about early animation and apparent motion. Animation Studio – Visitors explore the process of animation, story creation, animator techniques and tools. Art in Motion – With help from Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, visitors discover why art and math are important allies when creating characters, motion, and change. Science Laboratory – In Dexter’s Laboratory, visitors can delve into the science and technology that make animation possible. Sound and Stage – Visitors can discover the principles of sound and phonetics with the Kids Next Door. Cartoon Museum – Visitors will take a seat in this intimate theater setting and view clips of popular animations while learning the secrets behind their production. Several exhibit areas feature digital slide shows of real animators working in the Cartoon Network studios. Visitors will learn more about the skills and training needed to pursue an animation career. About The Health Museum The John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, also known as The Health Museum, is a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and is located in the heart of Houston’s Museum District at 1515 Hermann Drive Houston, TX 77004. Recent additions to the museum include You: The Exhibit, a highly interactive look at the physical, psychological and future you, and the McGovern 4D Theater, Houston’s only 4D theater, where 3D films and environmental effects like wind, rain, fog and lightning combine to create a memorable experience. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Museum is open Mondays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., June through August. General Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children ages 3 – 12 and senior adults. Museum members and children two years of age and under are admitted free. Group discount rates and school field trip information are available by calling 713-521-1515, ext. 121. For information about the Museum or its programs, please call 713-521-1515 or visit www.thehealthmuseum.org. About Cartoon Network Cartoon Network, currently seen in nearly 91 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network showcases unique original series such as Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Camp Lazlo, Ed, Edd n Eddy and other exclusive programming. Overnight from 10:30 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT), Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Cartoon Network’s Web site is located at www.CartoonNetwork.com. Animation was developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in collaboration with Cartoon Network and partially funded by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. and 2008 Cartoon Network. All rights reserved. # # #
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