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Hogan’s Alley #17 is now available

Jul 30, 2010 by Alan Gardner

The latest edition of Hogan’s Alley (#17) is now available. This edition has nearly two dozen artists, writers, voice actors, executives, producers, directors sharing their insights and reminiscences about SpongeBob SquarePants. Also an examination of the Marvel-Disney merger and its implications for the industry and the art form. They also interview four cartoonists who are [...]

Section: Cartoons 0 Comments - Discuss »

Interactive comic book stars Estrada, Ferrigno

Jul 30, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Ever play, “where are they now?” and wonder what happened to “CHiPS” Erik Estrada and “The Hulk’s” Lou Ferrigno? Wonder no more. They’re starring in an interactive comic book… defending Butterfinger candy bars! The Butterfinger Defense League is brought to you by Butterfinger of course. I should mention that the comic book also stars Charisma [...]

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Diary of Wimpy Kid 5 is coming as is box set

Jul 29, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 5: The Ugly Truth” is due out in November. Also announced Amulet Books is producing a box set of all five.
Here’s the press release:
Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, reveals today in a major press announcement the title, first-printing quantity, and cover of the fifth Diary of a [...]

Section: Books 1 Comment - Discuss »

Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog turns 4

Jul 29, 2010 by Alan Gardner

A small shout-out to Jonathan Mahood who’s webcomic Bleeker: The Rechargeable Dog hit its four year mark yesterday. In dog years it would be 28 years old, but since Bleeker is a robot – I believe it’s still 4 years.
Congrats Jonathan.

Section: Anniversaries 3 Comments - Discuss »

MAD Magazine rejection letter to Tom Richmond

Jul 29, 2010 by Alan Gardner

MAD magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond has posted a rejection letter he received from MAD Magazine back in the early 1990s. There’s something to be learned in how to reject somebody from that letter.

Section: Magazine cartoons 5 Comments - Discuss »

The value of a hometown cartoonist

Jul 29, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Michael Cavna writes about the value of the hometown cartoonist.
Whether you are Portland mourning John Callahan in recent days, or Cleveland missing Harvey Pekar far more than LeBron James in recent weeks, the regional embrace of these two nationally famed cartoonists reminds how much having a cartoonist who has deep local roots and visibility is [...]

Section: Cartoons 17 Comments - Discuss »

Yogi Bear 3D movie hitting theaters in December

Jul 29, 2010 by Alan Gardner

A Yogi Bear movie is slated to be released this December voiced by Justin Timberlake and Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd voices Yogi and Timberlake voices Boo Boo.
Yogi Bear is based on the 1960’s Hanna-Barbera cartoon.
Here’s the trailer that’s been released.

Section: Animation 7 Comments - Discuss »

Ticonderoga Cartoon Museum donates art to ToonSeum

Jul 28, 2010 by Alan Gardner

The ToonSeum in Pittsburgh, PA has announced that it has acquired over 700 pieces of cartoon art from the Ticonderoga Cartoon Museum which will be closing in September.
From the press release:
The ToonSeum is delighted to announce the addition of more than 700 pieces of cartoon art to its permanent collection. This generous donation was [...]

Section: Museums 4 Comments - Discuss »

Sita Sang The Blues event cancelled

Jul 28, 2010 by Alan Gardner

A while ago I reported that Sita Sang The Blues creator Nina Paley would appear at on open reception for her exhibit at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Franciso. While the exhibit will still run through it’s scheduled dates, the opening reception has been cancelled. A new date will be announced.

Section: Exhibits 1 Comment - Discuss »

Harvey Pekar talks about comics, Crumb

Jul 28, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Interesting interview with Harvey Pekar that was filmed for the Jeff Smith documentary “The Cartoonist”. According to Mike Lynch, this interview below is the full interview now released in its entirety for the first time.

Section: Graphic Novels 3 Comments - Discuss »

Girl Genius moves to new print formats

Jul 28, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Comic Book Resources reports that Girl Genius creators Phil and Kaja Foglio have announced that their creation would be coming out in several more different formats. The publishing and merchandising deals include:
Night Shade Books will publish a series of Girl Genius prose novels
Brilliance Audio will adapt these novels into audiobooks
Tor will launch their graphic novel [...]

Section: Graphic Novels 2 Comments - Discuss »

David Rees starts new venture sharpening pencils

Jul 27, 2010 by Alan Gardner

Get Your War On clip-art cartoonist David Rees has launched a new venture: sharpening pencils.
From The National Post:
The business plan is simple: just send him a No. 2 pencil in need of a good sharpening, and for the low, low price of $12.50 he’ll sharpen it, mail it back to you, and include a [...]

Section: Editorial cartooning 11 Comments - Discuss »

 

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