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LightBox Expo celebrates the best in the LIVE-ACTION, ANIMATION, ILLUSTRATION and GAMING industries! ✨ LightBox Expo 2026 ✨ Oct. 23-25 in Pasadena, CA

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Riot Artist says the best art posts aren't the ones with the most likes Airi Pan, Concept and VisDev Artist for both Riot and Pixar ("Hoppers"), shares her thoughts what kinds of social media posts are "successful" LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)
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🎞️ #LBXOffTheScreen Film Study Art Challenge Winner 🥇 Yejun Jang In this How To Train You Dragon film study, Yejun pushed herself to study color and lighting through observation (no color-picking!) and implement her painterly style with complicated lighting
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🎟️ The last chance for mailed #LBX2026 tickets is approaching! Purchase your LBX 2026 Tickets by Sept 1st to get your tickets mailed directly to you. Tickets will still be available to purchase after Sept 1st, but will require on site pickup during the event 🔗 Links in bio!
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The story behind Wicked's costumes! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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Why a fan favorite character didn't make the final cut of "The Wild Robot" Chris Sanders, the Director of “The Wild Robot", "How to Train Your Dragon" and more, shares about a decision to cut a character LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)
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It's time for another Drawing Jam with incredible LBX artists! Join us and draw alongside these amazing artists and connect with the LightBox community on August 25, 2026! We’re super excited! See you there! Join us on Discord to participate! (link in bio)
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Wicked's Oscar-winning Costume Designer's full-circle moment Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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📰 Applications for Press Credentials for LBX 2026 are NOW OPEN! If you're a journalist regularly making editorial contributions and are looking to cover LightBox Expo this year, check out our Press page on the LBX website and consider applying!
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"Aladdin" Co-Director recalls favorite Robin Williams recording memory Animation Legend and Co-Director of "Aladdin" John Musker shares fond memories of the late Robin Williams LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)
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Draw alongside some of your fave Schoolism instructors! It's time for another Drawing Jam! Join us and draw with these awesome Schoolism Instructors (listed below) and connect with the LBX community on Aug 18, 2026! See you there! Join us on Discord to participate! (link in bio)
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How Elphaba's wardrobe reflects her transformation Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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LBX is fast approaching! Join this Drawing Jam with awesome LBX artists! Draw alongside these incredible artists and connect with the LightBox community on August 11, 2026! We’re super excited! See you there! Join us on Discord to participate! (link in bio)
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How an Oscar-winning costume designer builds a world! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Wicked: The Transatlantic Journey” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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🎟️ Tickets for LBX 2026 are ON SALE! Discounted hotels are also available for LBX ticket holders Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists celebrating animation, illustration, gaming & live-action. See you there! 🔗 Links in bio!
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Disney Legend says career longevity comes from "losing the right arguments" Animation Legend John Musker shares the "secret" to his longevity in the industry We are excited to share exclusive content with you from LBX 2025! LBX 2026 tickets on sale now! (link in bio)
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The one rule every musical should follow! Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Ron Clements & John Musker: The Art of Story Masterclass” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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"Abominable" director breaks down the mindset artists need when projects collapse Jill Culton, Director of "Abominable" and "Open Season" shares her thoughts on the mindset to adopt when failure happens We are excited to share content with you from LightBox Expo 2025!
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A legendary animator's "trade secret" to designing villains... Join us Oct. 23–25 in Pasadena, CA for the ultimate gathering of artists. Tickets on sale now! Watch the FULL “Ron Clements & John Musker: The Art of Story Masterclass” panel from LightBox Expo 2025 (link in bio)
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3D industry pro Sonja Christoph will review your portfolio, FOR FREE! She will be reviewing select portfolios for free on the LBX Discord on Monday, August 3rd! Deadline to submit: Wed, July 29th! Please follow the submission template before posting. LBX Discord link in bio
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