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…
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Jules Feiffer is selling his NY apartment
New York Magazine: The acclaimed cartoonist, author, playwright, and illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth says he’s staying in Southampton for…
Stephan Pastis writes/illustrates children’s book
Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis will soon be publishing a children’s book entitled, “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.” The…
IDW to release first Popeye comic books in 30 years
News from IDW: One of the most famous comic-strip characters of all time appears in new comic-book adventures starting this…
Jan Berenstain passes at age 88
Jan Berenstain, co-creator of the much loved Berenstain Bears books with her husband Stan, has passed away at the age…
Video: Maurice Sendak appears on Colbert Report
Stephen Colbert visits with children’s book illustrator Maurice Sendak. Funny exchange. Warning: frequent use of the word “penis.” The Colbert…
Video: Patricia Storms and The Pirate and The Penguin
Interview by TVO on Patricia Storms’ new book The Pirate and the Penguin Via Sandra Bell-Lundy
Maurice Sendak to publish first book in 30 years
Maurice Sendak, probably most famous for his childrens book Where the Wild Things Are will be publishing his first in…
New Jerry Robinson documentary coming
Mike Lynch reports that a new Jerry Robinson documentary is in the works.
Mars Needs Moms trailer online
Berkeley Breathed’s children’s book Moms Needs Moms is heading to the big screen. A trailer has been posted: It hits…
Man dies after comic book collection stolen
A 77 year old man died of heart failure after being roughed up by burglars who entered his home to…
Smith, Meltzer, Feiffer to attend National Book Festival
ComicsDC’s Mike Rhode posts the press release from the Library of Congress and points out three cartoonist will be part…
Technicolor, Breathed team up for animated series
The LA Times reports that Technicolor is making a move from just being a Hollywood service company to a content…
Wimpy Kid #5 due out in November
I know my kids will be estatic. Wimpy Kid fans (and parents of Wimpy Kid fans), rejoice! The latest installment…
Berkeley Breathed’s Pete & Pickles coming to TV
Technicolor has announced that it is moving into television animated programming and will begin their efforts by bringing Berkeley Breathed’s…