TrackingBoard.com is reporting that Warner Bros has picked up a biopic script by Dan Dollar about Bill Watterson. The script is called A Boy and His Tiger and chronicles the early Watterson struggles to become a cartoonist, dealing with the popularity and then his fight with the syndicate. The film will be produced by Leonardo […]
Norm Feuti’s Gil will exit out of syndication on December 29 after a two year run. Norm writes on his blog that the reason is due to lack of newspapers to make it profitable. This is sad news for me as a Gil fan. I always thought the strip was clever and original. I asked […]
As I teased earlier today, King Features Syndicate is launching a new comic portal called Comics Kingdom. The go-live date is tomorrow. The new portal will replace their DailyInk comic subscription service. Paying Comic Kingdom subscribers will enjoy an ad-free experience, deeper archives not available to non-subscribers. Non-subscribers will still be able to read their […]
Editorial cartoonist Donna Barstow is allegedly asking Google to delist sites that have posted her cartoons – most notably a particular site that posted it to critique it. From Boing Boing: Now, nearly 18 months on, Barstow apparently used Google’s takedown tool to request that it remove links to former federal prosecutor Ken “Popehat” White’s […]
King Features Syndicate has announced that they are launching a new public comic portal called Comics Kingdom this week. This new site will replace their DailyInk website and service and include a deeper archive, more puzzles and expanded vintage comic offerings. You will also be able to search for specific comics or comics related to […]
MAD Magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond continues to roll out new versions of this great caricature book The Mad Art of Caricature!: A Serious Guide to Drawing Funny Faces. The new release is an eBook version for tablet devices and is priced at a $9.99. He writes on his blog that he’s set aside fears of […]
Nick Galifianakis is reporting on Facebook that Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson took a tumble yesterday and broke his hip. He’s going into surgery later today. From Nick: Hello cartoon and comic fans. I’m trying to generate a tsunami of good thoughts for the only actual genius I know (I’m apologize to whoever else […]
Today in the US is the day we pause to give thanks for our blessings, eat too much food; take naps, watch a parade, a movie, football game and plot out our Black Friday shopping (which may or may not actually start on Thursday this year). For the rest of you, it’s a Thursday.As usual, […]
Sunday’s Family Guy episode revolved around the death of the Brian character. There’s been a goodly size reaction from fans – over 91,000 fans have signed a petition asking that the character be brought back. One blogger reports that the reaction has caused conversations over at Fox about creating a spin-off show for the Brian. […]
The National Cartoonists Society announced that Bunny Hoest and John Reiner will be honored with the Gold Key Award at next year’s Reuben Award Weekend and thus becoming inducted into the NCS Hall of Fame.From the announcement: Bunny Hoest is the writer of several cartoon series, including The Lockhorns, Laugh Parade and Howard Huge, all […]
Last week a cartoon by Indonesian cartoonist Fonda Lapod depicted Australian Prime Minister as a peeping Tom masturbating while looking behind a curtain labeled “Indonesia” has created a wrinkle in relations between the two countries. The cartoon is in response to news that Australia is allegedly listening in on telephone calls of the Indonesian President […]
Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo is facing financial challenges due to a medical costs caring for his wife who has been battling a debilitating illness. She requires 24-hour home care beyond what insurance will cover. The Cartoon Art Professional Society is creating an auction to raise money for Stan and are asking for any […]
Comic historian Brian Walker talks about his exhibit of cartoon art at Ohio State University’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum and growing up surrounded by professional cartoonists. Looks like the video is shot with a mobile phone, so audio isn’t fantastic, but audible.Via Mike Lynch
Archie cartoonist Stan Goldberg and his wife Pauline are recovering in the hospital after being injured in a car accident on their way home from the OSU Festival of Cartoon Art. According to Comics Beat, Pauline suffered two broken arms and a broken leg while Stan has a fractured vertebrae.Flowers, cards and well-wishing can be […]