Lee Salem to take leave of absense, sets retirement date
Universal Uclick has announced that its president, Lee Salem will take a three-month leave of absence beginning February 15, 2013…
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Dale Cummings takes buyout at Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa Le Droit editorial cartoonist Guy Badeaux (aka Bado) reports that fellow Canadian editorial cartoonist Dale Cummings, has taken a…
David Paccia creates cartoon contest to honor his mother
David Paccia, who runs the excellent blog David Wasting Paper, has created a cartooning contest for junior artists. The contest…
John de Rosier laid off from Albany Times Union
Albany Times Union editorial cartoonist John de Rosier has announced on Facebook that he is being laid off from the…
Jimmy Kimmel pitches new comics to Marvel’s Joe Quesada
Marvel Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada appeared on ABC?s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Jimmy pitches new super heroes for Marvel’s new…
DreamWorks releases 90 second trailer for Rise of the Guardians
DreamWorks Animation has released a 90 second trailer for “Rise of the Guardians” The movie features the voice talent of…
Ali Ferzat picks up award in person after months in hiding
Syrian cartoonist Ali Ferzat was honored last year with the 2011 Sakharov Prize but could not receive it in person…
Tony Auth exhibit opens in Philly
Philadelphia Inquirer’s former editorial cartoonist Tony Auth has an exhibit called “Drawing the Line: A Symposium on the State of…
Best of luck to Richard Thompson tomorrow
Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson is scheduled to have his brain rewired tomorrow. So Friday morning I’m going in…
India drops sedition charges against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi
Times of India is reporting that the Indian state government has decided to drop charges of sedition against cartoonist Aseem…
The Oatmeal’s new book: How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You
The latest book by Matthew Inman AKA “The Oatmeal”:
Stan Lee to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The Savannah Film Festival will be honoring the legendary Stan Lee with a Lifetime Achievement Award this October 30th. The…
Video: Tom Racine reports on the Kenosha Festival of Cartooning
A great 24 minute video by Tall Tale Radio’s Tom Racine reporting of the events and individuals of the Kenosha…
Center for Cartoon Studies pays tribute to Matt Groening
The Center for Cartoon Studies has released a poster paying tribute to Life in Hell and The Simpsons creator Matt…
Stan Lee Media sues Disney for $5.5 Billion
Comic Book Resources’s Robot 6 has a good write-up about the latest legal drama surrounding Stan Lee Media who has…