MEDIA ALERT | For Immediate Release
Sept. 30, 2015
Contact: Susan Zimecki
Office: 412.237.1657 / Mobile: 412.290.1583
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Contact: Rossilynne Culgan
Office: 412.237.1537
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‘FROZEN’ EVENT OFFERS A FIRST-HAND LOOK AT ANIMATION CAREERS
‘HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION SCIENCE’ UNVEILS SCIENCE BEHIND MOVIE ‘MAGIC’
Pittsburgh, Sept. 30, 2015 – Carnegie Science Center’s “Hollywood Animation Science: Frozen!” event
on Oct. 10 will offer a chance to discover the fascinating science behind the animation in Disney's Frozen.
First, Frozen fans can watch the movie in Carnegie Science Center's Science Stage. Popcorn and snacks
will be available for purchase.
Then, visitors can enjoy a question-and-answer session via Skype with two members of the team who
brought the beloved characters to life. Guests can bring their own questions for the experts, get a behindthe-scenes look at what it's like to be an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and discover the
science behind movie magic. Becky Bresee, animation supervisor for Anna, and Wayne Unten, who
supervised the animation for Elsa, will answer questions.
The event is suitable for children ages 6 and up. Guests are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm, and the movie
will begin promptly at 7 pm.
Tickets cost $10 per person. Advance registration is required. Visit www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org for
more information and to register.
About Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and
technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to
increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and
technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier
science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on
exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs.
About Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Founded by Andrew Carnegie 120 years ago, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is a collection of
four distinctive museums dedicated to exploration through art and science: Carnegie Museum of
Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol
Museum. The museums reach more than 1.3 million people a year through exhibitions, educational
programs, outreach activities, and special events.
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'Frozen' Event Offers a First-Hand Look at Animation Careers