MAD Magazine cartoonist and freelance artist Tom Richmond has an interesting post on his blog about the dangers of accepting credit cards and PayPal transactions. An important read for anyone taking payment this way. Maybe Big Box retailers are really at fault here. Companies like Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Target will take a return on […]
Universal Uclick has posted a notice to Pibgorn fans that it has turned off the comment section under the Pibgorn comic. Without a doubt, Pibgorn is a comic strip that generates a lot of conversation. But given Pibgorn’s particular subject matter, and the themes depicted in many of Brooke’s breathtaking sketches and finished pieces, the […]
CNN has a round up of obscure, yet beloved holiday TV specials. Included in the list: “The Star Wars Holiday Special” “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (not so obscure) “Claymation Christmas Celebration” “Batman Returns” (not sure why this is even on their list) “Christmas Comes to PacLand” “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”/”Santa Claus” (1959) “Futurama” (holiday […]
Hollywood Reporter is reporting that DreamWorks Animation has been sued by a gentleman who claims he pitched a “spiritual kung-fu fighting panda bear” to the studio in 2001 and that the studio passed on the idea only to later create the movie Kung Fun Panda with Jack Black.From the story, it appears the case is […]
Brenda Starr, the 70 year old comic created by Chicago Tribune columnist Dale Messick, is set to retire on January 2. The strip is currently produced by another Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich and drawn by June Brigman. According to the Chicago Tribune, the two creators opted to end their association with the strip and […]
Over on ComiXology Michel Fiffe writes how to jumpstart a career in comics. The suggestions are all geared a career in comic books, but easily adapted to all comic forums. Ok, so you’re in it to win it, right, pal? The important thing is that you’re ready to do some comic books. Whether you start […]
New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly gave a talk at a TED conference dedicated to women in Washington D.C. yesterday. Her talk was about using cartooning to tackle “global issues with humor, intelligence and sarcasm.” Her involvement with TEDWomen includes curating an exhibit of international cartoons entitled, “The Folly, Fun and Flexibility of Women.”I’ll post video […]
I’ve seen this website before – which has one of the best catalogs of all the work and art of Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson. His college cartoons are making their rounds through the blogosphere. I’ve got to admit either I missed this page completely or they’re a recent addition (new as in a […]
Tom Heintjes has posted this year’s profile of Christmas cards by famous cartoonists. This year’s cartoonist is Dik Browne, creator of Hi and Lois and Hagar the Horrible.
Comic Riffs blogger Michael Cavna has a detailed history of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” which airs tonight. Charles Schulz was long viewed as a man plagued by anxiety, self-doubt and fear of rejection. Yet when it came to the production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Mendleson says, Schulz was the epitome of confidence and assured […]
I reported last October that Caitlin Sanchez, the voice behind Dora the Explorer, sued Nickelodeon claiming the company forced her to sign an “unconscionable” contract. ABC News reports that the suit has withdrawn her lawsuit. Sanchez also claimed that reps from the network had promised her substantial compensation from merchandising and residuals, but later cut […]
The International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) has announced the nominees for this year’s best in animation.Here they are:Best Animated Feature Despicable Me – Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures How to Train Your Dragon – DreamWorks Animation Tangled – Disney The Illusionist – Django Films Toy Story 3 – Disney/Pixar Best Animated Short Subject Coyote Falls […]
Amherst College alum Bill Amend and Darby Conley were brought together to discuss their work in cartooning. Bill is the creator of Foxtrot and Darby does Get Fuzzy. To my knowledge, Darby is a bit reclusive, so this interview is somewhat rare.Download or listen through browser.
Interesting interview with Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau on The Colbert Report. Host Stephen Colbert describes Garry’s early strips as looking like they were drawn by a child with palsy and that Garry’s 40 year run is only eclipsed by Charles Schulz but notes that Sparky’s work has ‘tapered off.’
You may have seen the viral campaign on Facebook asking users to change their profile picture to a cartoon character from their childhood. The campaign purports to rally support against child abuse, but nobody seems to know where the request originates and there is some speculation that it even makes it easier for pedophiles to […]