PAX sets record with 67k attendees
This year’s Penny Arcade Expo boasts its attendance has set a record at 67,000 attendees and that future events may…
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Behind the scenes: Paul Conrad ‘ousted’ from Times
Bill Boyarsky, writing for LA Observed, recounts the rocky history of Paul Conrad’s employment with the LA Times toward the…
Peanuts to be syndicated by Universal
Universal Uclick has announced that this February they will be the syndicating Charles Schulz’ classic comic strip Peanuts. The acquisition…
Lady Gaga fights unauthorized comic strip biography
A comic strip biography of Lady Gaga has been hit with a legal action by the singer. While the comic…
Westergaard opposes Koran burning
Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard has come out against the US church that plans on burning the Koran on September 11….
Video: Cagle on CNN discussion Mexican Flag cartoon
Daryl Cagle’s cartoon depicting the eagle on the Mexican flag shot dead in a stream of bullet holes has raised…
Universal Uclick launches new corporate website
Universal Uclick has launched a new corporate website. From their press release: Universal Uclick, the world’s largest independent syndication company,…
New Apple app guidelines specifically exempt political satirists
Apple has relaxed some of their requirements for its App Store apps. The clause regarding defamatory or offensive material is…
German Chancellor honors Kurt Westergaard
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be honoring Kurt Westergaard for “defending democratic values in all circumstances.” The chancellor is speaking…
Podcasts and Video: Scott Stantis on Daley retiring
Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis has had a busy week. With the announcement of Mayor Richard Daley not seeking…
Conrad funeral services set for Saturday
According to the Daily Breeze, a public memorial service for Paul Conrad is set for this Saturday at 11 a.m….
Schulz Museum to host 16 cartoonists this Saturday
The Charles M. Schulz Museum will host 16 cartoonist this Saturday to commemorate Peanuts 60th anniversary. The cartoonist that will…
Shrek and Kung Fu Panda holiday specials planned
Dreamworks and NBC are scheduling a several half-hour holiday specials this fall according to Hollywood Reporter. Scared Shrekless is a…
MAD Magazine comes to Cartoon Network
The LA Times reports that Spy vs. Spy and other MAD Magazine classic cartoons are now on the Cartoon Network…