iPad news-reading eating away at print media
Interesting news from MacWorld regarding the iPad’s impact on journalism Many thought that the iPad would save journalism?but, as it…
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Headaches dealing with Paypal, credit cards
MAD Magazine cartoonist and freelance artist Tom Richmond has an interesting post on his blog about the dangers of accepting…
GoComics turns off comments for Pibgorn
Universal Uclick has posted a notice to Pibgorn fans that it has turned off the comment section under the Pibgorn…
Most beloved, obscure holiday TV specials
CNN has a round up of obscure, yet beloved holiday TV specials. Included in the list: “The Star Wars Holiday…
DreamWorks sued for using Kung Fu Panda idea
Hollywood Reporter is reporting that DreamWorks Animation has been sued by a gentleman who claims he pitched a “spiritual kung-fu…
Brenda Starr to end on January 2
Brenda Starr, the 70 year old comic created by Chicago Tribune columnist Dale Messick, is set to retire on January…
For those not yet making the big bucks
Over on ComiXology Michel Fiffe writes how to jumpstart a career in comics. The suggestions are all geared a career…
Liza Donnelly gives TED talk on cartooning
New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly gave a talk at a TED conference dedicated to women in Washington D.C. yesterday. Her…
Bill Watterson’s college cartoons
I’ve seen this website before – which has one of the best catalogs of all the work and art of…
The Christmas cards of Dik Browne
Tom Heintjes has posted this year’s profile of Christmas cards by famous cartoonists. This year’s cartoonist is Dik Browne, creator…
The history behind A Charlie Brown Christmas
Comic Riffs blogger Michael Cavna has a detailed history of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” which airs tonight. Charles Schulz was…
Dora the Explorer voice talent withdraws lawsuit
I reported last October that Caitlin Sanchez, the voice behind Dora the Explorer, sued Nickelodeon claiming the company forced her…
38th Annual Annie Nominations announced
The International Animated Film Society (ASIFA-Hollywood) has announced the nominees for this year’s best in animation. Here they are: Best…
Interview: Bill Amend and Darby Conley
Amherst College alum Bill Amend and Darby Conley were brought together to discuss their work in cartooning. Bill is the…
Video: Garry Trudeau on Colbert Report
Interesting interview with Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau on The Colbert Report. Host Stephen Colbert describes Garry’s early strips as looking…