Rachel Dukes tracks unaccredited cartoon theft
Shaenon Garrity has a great article in The Comics Journal about the recent experience of Rachel Dukes, whose cartoon went…
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Cool skeletal sketches of famous cartoon characters
I’ve seen something like this before, but it’s always fun to see. Via LaughingSquid
Tablets are a boon for comic publishers
Ethan Gach writing at Forbes: Unlike when Apple debuted the original iPad for $499 in 2010, the market is now…
In time for Christmas – National Cartoonists Society T-shirts!!
The National Cartoonists Society is selling T-shirts. These shirts were designed by Sergio Aragones, Patrick McDonnell, Matt Groening and Graham…
Steve Breen’s yet-to-be-published book optioned for movie
Exciting news for editorial cartoonist Steve Breen. Hollywood bidding wars usually involve high-profile names and entities like J.K. Rowling or…
MonoPrice tablet monitor a viable Wacom Cintiq competitor?
After reading this review of the Monoprice Tablet Monitor, I’m intrigued as a viable replacement for the Wacom Cintiq. Has…
King Features launches Comics Kingdom
Yesterday, King Features Syndicate rolled out their new Comics Kingdom portal. The new site has 65 comic strips, 25 vintage…
The most amazing photo-realistic drawing of Morgan Freeman drawn on an iPad
I have an iPad. I use the ProCreate app. I draw stick figures compared to this:
Video: Watch the first Amazing Spider-Man 2 trailer
Looks to be inline with comic book movies of late – lots of explosions, crunching cars and general mayhem.
NPR names their top comics and graphic novels
NPR has released their top great reads in a dozen or so categories. In the comics and graphic novel category…
Iron Man director courted for live-action Jungle Book remake
Disney wants to make a live-action version of the classic tale “Jungle Book.” Deadline Hollywood reports that the studio wants…
Teaser: BoxTrolls coming to theaters in September
This looks like it has potential. The Boxtrolls is a 3D stop-motion and CG hybrid featuring voice talents from Ben…
Video: Garry Trudeau talks about his TV show Alpha House
Great to see Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau talking about Alpha House himself. H/T: Mike Lynch
Annie Awards nominees announced
The 41st annual Annie Awards nominees have been announced. The Annie is the equivalent of an Oscar in the animation…
Profiled: Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists remembers Roy Peterson
Roy Peterson passed away in September of this year. He was an amazing talent. The Association of Canadian Editorial Cartoonists…