As far as syndicates go, Universal Uclick has always been a leader in the mobile space. They were the first to have a mobile friendly website and one of the first to release iPhone apps for various comic titles. But I failed to realize that they didn?t have a native mobile app available. They?ve now […]
The 2013 National Headliner?s Award has been announced and in the category of Editorial cartoons, the winner is Steve Breen of the U-T San Diego, San Diego, Calif. This is his second Headliner?s award (previous was 2009). The award was founded by the Press Club of Atlantic City to hightlight the best journalism in newspapers.Second […]
This year’s Pulitzer Prize winner is Steve Sack of the the Star Tribune, Minneapolis For his “diverse collection of cartoons, using an original style and clever ideas to drive home his unmistakable point of view”. Steve was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for cartooning in 2004. He’s no stranger to national awards. He has […]
Today the winners of the biggest award in journalism is announced. I used to get tipped off on the nominees, but alas the Pulitzer committees have kept the lips tight for the last couple of years. I’ll be waiting impatiently as everyone else, except due to air travel, I won’t get the notice until I […]
Nearly four months after a claim of plagiarism and repurposing old cartoons were leveled at Bill Day, Bill has finally responded with his side of the story. This is first time I have spoken publicly and given my side. Most of you probably don’t even know it happened. I thank Daryl for this column he […]
The Palestinian cartoonist Muhammad Sabanah, who was detailed by the Israelis in February as he crossed to the West Bank, has finally been sentenced. He was charged with contacting “enemy entities” according to his attorney. He was sentenced to five months in jail and ordered him to pay a 10,000 shekel ($2,755) fine.From FARS News […]
The Atlantic Journalism Awards has announced their finalists in the 2012 competition. In the category of editorial cartooning, the nominees are: Bruce MacKinnon (The Chronicle Herald – Halifax, NS) Michael de Adder (The Chronicle Herald – Halifax, NS) Sean Leslie Casey (Cape Breton Post – Sydney, NS)
It’s been a year since Sacramento Bee editorial cartoonist Rex Babin passed. His friend and successor Jack Ohman penned a poignant piece on the anniversary of his death and following his footsteps in Sacramento:I don?t know what I believe in, honestly, in terms of heaven, or hell, or afterlife, or anything. I describe myself as […]
AAEC convention host and Salt Lake Tribune editorial cartoonist Pat Bagley and author/illustrator/cartoonist Mark Pett and I did a bit of recon work last night hitting several nightlife locations. Despite Utah’s Mormon/squeaky clean image, downtown Salt Lake has a vast array of bars, brewpubs and restaurants with liquor licenses. We’re just trying to be thorough. […]
Legendary editorial cartoonist Pat Oliphant will be honored at this year’s AAEC convention in Salt Lake City (June 27–29). The feting will be held at a special reception in the Sky Gallery and roof patio of the Natural History Museum of Utah on Friday June 28. Attendance will be limited to those registered for the […]
The National Cartoonist Society has announced this year’s division award nominees. The winners will be announced during their annual Reuben Awards dinner in Pittsburgh, PA. Here are the nominees: Television Animation Todd Kauffman, Executive Producer, “Sidekick” Alberto Mielgo, Production Design, “Tron: Uprising” Rich Webber, Director, Aardman Animation Studios, “DC Nation” Feature Animation Rich Moore, Director, […]
Las Vegas Sun editorial cartoonist Mike Smith has been doing NASCAR cartoons for years. He even has a book collection of his race car cartoons. He’s been doing weekly cartoons for the Sporting News. That gig also got him an opportunity to ride in the pace car.
From Palestine News Network: On Tuesday 19th March, Salem Military Court requested once again an extension in the detention of cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh, said the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society (PPS) in a press release. Jawad Boulus, head of the legal unit at PPS, said that even though the court was supposed to announce its decision Tuesday, […]
Economist editorial cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher spoke at TEDxJacksonHole recently. Here’s his talk.
I get press releases from Smith Micro from time to time. It seems like they’re always releasing something new every month or so. The last email is for a new product called MotionArtist. It looks like a simpler version of Adobe Flash but made specifically for those who produce comics. For those of you who’d […]