The Cartoonist to air on some PBS stations
The documentary, “The Cartoonist” – about Jeff Smith and his comic Bone, will begin airing on PBS stations around the…
December 2009
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Non Sequitur “Sign-Off” contest voting begins
A couple of weeks ago, I told you about a new Non Sequitur “Sign-Off” contest (think caption contest). Wiley and…
News briefs for December 8, 2009
Animation » Pixar’s Pete Docter was on NPR’s “Wait, Wait… Donâ??t Tell Me!” » Variety magazine reports that Jack Black…
Penny Arcade charity fund drive raises $1 million
This year’s “Penny Arcade Child’s Play” charity fundraiser has raised over $1 million dollars. The annual fundraiser began in 2003…
Lost Chuck Jones interview series to be released
From the press release: The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, the non-profit organization founded by Chuck Jones before his death…
Google honors Popeye creator on homepage
Today’s Google logo pays tribute to E.C. Segar, the creator of Popeye, who was born on this date back in…
News briefs for December 7, 2009
Editor’s note: Some of the items below were set to publish on Dec. 2, but didn’t. They might be old…
Time Inc. requires fee for faster payment to freelancers
Not sure how this will impact cartoonists or illustrators, though I imagine they’re treated the same as freelance writers. Gawker…
Ill-timed Jumpstart angers grieving communities
Last Friday’s Jump Startby Robb Armstrong was one of a continuing story-line that includes an officer being shot has angered…
Comic page changes for the week
» The Great Falls Tribune (MT), has added four new comics: Pearls Before Swine (Sunday), The Argyle Sweater, Tundra and…
News briefs for December 4, 2009
Animation » CNN has video of a “sneak peak” into the Pixar campus. » Pixar’s UP has been nominated for…
The 7th Annual Cartoon Days of Christmas begins
TDC regular Rich Diesslin launched his 7th annual Cartoon Days of Christmas earlier this week. The annual feature features Christmas…
Bob Drebelbis passes at age 94
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) is reporting that Bob “Dreb” Drebelbis, a long-time member and former Secretary Treasurer…
The future of print is a touch screen tablet?
We’re all wondering where this digital age will take the print world. Sports Illustrated and Time Inc. are testing a…
Recent Comments feature is back!
After making upgrades to the server and fixing other chronic issues I have brought back the recent comments feature on…