David Paccia, who runs the excellent blog David Wasting Paper, has created a cartooning contest for junior artists. The contest was created to honor his mother who passed away in May. The contest is open to artists between the ages of 13 and 16 who have an interest in cartooning and/or animation. The contest runs […]
Albany Times Union editorial cartoonist John de Rosier has announced on Facebook that he is being laid off from the paper. He’s been their staff cartoonist since 1999. In a comment by John posted on Daryl Cagle’s site, John writes: “Currently, the Times Union is building a new press, so I think many employees were […]
Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada appeared on ABC?s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Jimmy pitches new super heroes for Marvel’s new Marvel Now initiative. Not the funniest Kimmel segment, but likable.
DreamWorks Animation has released a 90 second trailer for “Rise of the Guardians” The movie features the voice talent of Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher and Jude Law. Due out November 21.
Syrian cartoonist Ali Ferzat was honored last year with the 2011 Sakharov Prize but could not receive it in person as he was recovering from being badly beaten by Syrian thugs trying to silence his cartooning. He was finally able to receive the award yesterday during the Sakharov Prize Network evening debates where Ali also […]
Philadelphia Inquirer’s former editorial cartoonist Tony Auth has an exhibit called “Drawing the Line: A Symposium on the State of Editorial Cartoons”. See slides over on The Reporter Online. Exhibit runs through October 21.
Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson is scheduled to have his brain rewired tomorrow. So Friday morning I’m going in for Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. This is not only a good excuse for my continued tardiness in answering some 5,000 emails, it will also provide me with unpredictable mutant powers and a surprising haircut. And […]