Just a quick housekeeping note. I am working diligently to make sure those who have consented to let me list them as a donor on the blog are actually getting listed on the blog. In my sleep-deprived state, I’m really fearful that I have missed someone. If you’ve donated, you should have received an email […]
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 […]
British cartoonist Terry Challis who drew for the Watford Observer for more than 30 years, has passed away. Former Watford Observer sports editor and Watford FC communications manager Andrew French has been among those to pay tribute to his former colleague, describing him as a “wonderful bloke”. “Some people are lucky enough to be born […]
The Lulu Awards have announced their list of nominees. The Lulu Awards recognizes people and projects that helped to open eyes and minds to the amazing comic and cartooning work by and/or about women. Kim Yale Award for Best New Talent (must have first published work within the last three years) Kate Beaton, Hark, A […]
I want to publicly acknowledge those that generously donated to my annual pledge drive on it’s first day. There were a total of 37 donors. I have permission to mention 29 of them. They are: Tony Piro – In addition to being a regular here, Tony is the creator of the Calamities of Nature webcomic. […]
Sandra Guzman, an associate editor at the New York Post, was dismissed last week according to an article at the Huffington Post. The paper maintains her dismissal was “because the monthly in-paper insert, Tempo, of which she was the editor, has been discontinued.” Some employees within the paper felt she had crossed management during the […]