Animation» An “Iron Giant” reunion on is slated for October 23rd where animators and directors of the classic “Iron Giant” film will gather to discuss the movie and the art of animation. Tickets are required to attend.» The New York Times has a piece on how Pixar created a 3-D version of Toy Story 1 […]
Last weekend’s Penny Arcade Expo will be memorable for several attendees – more so for many possibly returning home with H1N1, commonly called the swine flu. So far there have been less than a 100 confirmed cases according to Robert Khoo, Penny Arcade, Inc.’s President of Operations and Business Development. Those who attendeded and contracted […]
Tom Richmond announces details (including guest speaker line-up) about this year’s The International Society of Caricature Artists (formerly called National Caricature Network) 2009 Annual Caricature Convention and Competition that will be held November 2-7 in Sandusky, Ohio. First off, there is not one, not two, not three but FOUR guest speakers, all from MAD Magazine: […]
Books» Fantagraphics to publish the complete run of Ernie Bushmillerâ??s comic strip Nancy.Comic-Con» Michael Cavna was sent to cover the big Con. He’s taking questions during a live chat.» Rolling Stone reviews what was notable about the event. Comic Strips» A Charlie Brown Christmas will be released in Blu-Ray on October 6.Editorial Cartooning» Andy Donato […]
» Newsarama interviews Brian Andersen about his self-published comic So Super Duper» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers filed daily reports from the Con. Check out his sketches, photos and musings.» Heidi MacDonald has great coverage with photos and reviews of each of the days events.» Washington Post’s Michael Cavna reported from the Con. » […]
» Michael Cavna interviews five notable cartoonists who will be at this year’s Con. The five are: Sergio Aragones, Neil Gaiman, Lynn Johnston, Stan Lee, and Stephan Pastis.» Tom Richmond is “live blogging” the con. » The son of legendary Gene Roddenberry, Eugene Wesley Roddenberry Jr., is debuting a new Roddenberry Productions graphic novel series, […]
This is the big one. The San Diego Comic-con opens tomorrow and there will be lots of goings on. I’ll do my best to keep the most relevant announcements and news updated on the blog. Several of you have emailed me your schedule of where you’ll be (booth, panels, etc.). I couldn’t possibly make individual […]
Universal Uclick is attending this year’s San Diego Comic Con (booth #1217). The Uclick GoComics booth will be one of five locations throughout the convention center offering exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles memorabilia as part of the TMNT 25th Anniversary promotional event, and will also hold drawings Wednesday through Friday for tickets to the TMNT […]
This weekend is the annual The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art Festival in New York. This yearâ??s MoCCA Festival program features a rich mix of animators, cartoonists, graphic artists, and academics. Featured guests include Tom Hart, Al Jaffee, Tom Kaczynski, Heidi MacDonald, Gary Panter, Bill Plympton, Arnold Roth, Dash Shaw, Seth, Raina Telgemeier, Adrian […]
Editorial Cartooning» Mike Beckom is now freelancing for The Palmetto Scoop (SC).» Recently laid off editorial cartoonist Robert Ariail emails Daryl Cagle about his future plans.Comic Strips» The Chronicle (Geneva, IL) is returning the comics to their original size after reader complaints. The Born Loser and The Family Circus were brought back as well.Television» iO9 […]
The International Society of Caricature Artists (ISCA, formerly known as the National Caricaturist Network) has announced details to their 2009 convention to be held in Sandusky OH this November.The confirmed speakers include Sam Viviano, Longtime MAD artist and current art director, Mark Fredrickson, Frequent MAD cover artist, Hermann Mejia MAD caricaturist and Tom Richmond a […]