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Thursday, September 27, 2012
What's new at Game On! this week
Oct 6: Stephan Pastis at Politics and Prose
Stephan Pastis - Pearls Freaks the #*%# out
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Carolyn Belefski on Association of American Editorial Cartoonists meeting
Heinrich Kley: two new Lost Art Books cover his life, color illustrations
Contact: Joe Procopio, joseph.procopio@lostartbooks.com
Lost Art Books publishes first U.S. collection of German master's work in 50 years
Picture This Press is dedicated to broadening the appreciation and awareness of artists who work in the fields of illustration, cartooning, graphic arts, photography, and poster design. Picture This Press founder Joseph Procopio and co-publisher Ellen Levy have a combined 40 years of publishing experience as writers, managing editors, and publications directors for a variety of organizations in the New York City and Washington, D.C. areas.
Links
Home page: http://www.lostartbooks.com/
Facebook group: http://tiny.cc/2uw2i
Interview in the Washington City Paper: http://tiny.cc/47nl4
224pages, black & white, perfect bound, ISBN: 978-098292765-6
The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley -- Volume 2: Paintings & Sketches. (larger image available at http://tinyurl.com/cneuvcn)
148 pages, color, perfect bound, ISBN: 978-098292767-0
Double DC comic strip hit
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The undrawn last Cul de Sac
My last strip
Richard Thompson
September 23, 2012
http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-last-strip_23.html
Nov 10: Animation voice Phil LaMarr at Anime USA
Anime USA welcomes Phil LaMarr
Voice actor to appear at Anime USA 2012
Actor/comedian Phil LaMarr is best known as a cast member of Fox's "Mad TV" and as the guy who got his brains blown out in PULP FICTION. He has also appeared in the films, IT'S PAT (the writers are friends from the Groundlings), BIO-DOME (the director's a friend from college) and EAT YOUR HEART OUT (no reason).
A native of Los Angeles, Phil was a member of The Groundlings, the award-winning sketch and improv comedy group. In addition, he has studied improv at Second City and at the ImprovOlympic in Chicago with Del Close. Phil has also improvised with Cold Tofu, Off the Wall, and the Purple Crayon of Yale University of which he was a founding member.
His television credits include guest starring on "Happy Endings," "State of Georgia," "Castle," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Big Time Rush" "Cold Case,""Reno 911," "Without A Trace," "The Bernie Mac Show," "NYPD Blue," "Living Single," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Murphy Brown." His stage credits include: THE TEMPEST, AS YOU LIKE IT, GUYS AND DOLLS, ASYLUM at The Actors Gang, and South Coast Repertory's MAKE THE BREAK and Sacred Fools Theatre's inaugural production of THE FATTY ARBUCKLE SPOOKHOUSE REVUE.
Phil was profiled in TV Guide for his voice-over work as well, which includes featured roles in HOODWINKED TOO!, ZAMBEZIA and MADAGASCAR: ESCAPE 2 AFRICA; regular roles on the animated series "Futurama," "Kaijudo," Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends," "Static Shock," "Ozzy & Drix," "Evil con Carne," "Samurai Jack" and "Justice League Unlimited" as well as recurring roles on "King of the Hill," "Family Guy," "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," "Young Justice" "The Proud Family," and "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron."
Phil has had a good time doing voices for video games as well. He can be heard on such projects as METAL GEAR SOLID 4, DOOM 3, JAK 3, MERCENARIES 2, MEN OF VALOR, DARKSIDERS, RAGE, INFAMOUS 2, and DEAD ISLAND
On the big screen, LaMarr has also appeared in the comedies STEP BROTHERS, KILL THE MAN, FREE ENTERPRISE, CHERISH and MANNA FROM HEAVEN. As well as SPEAKING OF SEX with Bill Murray and Catherine O'Hara and Rodney Dangerfield's BACK BY MIDNIGHT. Phil also played the lead role in director Tim Russ' A NIGHT AT THE BIJOU, had a supporting role in QUID PRO QUO, a 2008 Sundance Film Festival selection in the Spectrum category and a cameo in SPIDER-MAN 2, which will wind up paying more in residuals than all of the others combined.
Recently, Phil took on the role of "Cowboy Curtis" in THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW both on Broadway and in the Emmy-nominated HBO special and appeared in the Dreamworks feature REAL STEEL with Hugh Jackman
For biographical information and pictures, please check out www.phillamarr.com.
About Anime USA: In 1999 Anime USA began as a northern Virginia convention started by fans, and in 2004 become a non-profit educational organization. Our mission is to educate the public about and promote Japanese arts and popular culture. As in the beginning, we remain a convention of fans, by fans, and for fans. Anime USA is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit.
Anime USA 2012 will be held November 9-11 in our new location: the Marriott Wardham Park in Washington, D.C. For more information and to register for the convention, visit us at www.animeusa.org.
Cartoonist Rights Network International videos on YouTube
Russell, Robert. 2012.
CRNI Interview of American cartoonist Susie Cagle, Sept 2012
Sep 21, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZVjE-lH6HM
CRNI Robert Russell ACEC 2012 Speech [aka "Cartoonists & Censorship: Past, Present and Future"].
Aug 25, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgPBtwMHQd4&feature=plcp
Rougier-Chapman, Drew. 2012.
CRNI Interview of American-Canadian cartoonist Dan Murphy, July 5, 2012
Cartoonist Rights Network International July 10 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttgbLhMqYk
Rougier-Chapman, Drew. 2012.
CRNI Interview of Iranian Canadian cartoonist Nik Kowsar, May 2012
Aug 19, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbqjQtyLov8
Iranian-Canadian cartoonist Nik Kowsar speaks out against the sentencing of Iranian cartoonist Mahmud Shokraye to 25 lashes for drawing a caricature of parliamentarian Ahmad Lotfi Ashtiani. Nik notes that this awful punishment if enforced will set a terrible precedent.
Rougier-Chapman, Drew. 2012.
CRNI April 2012 Interview of Matt Wuerker on Ali Ferzat
Jun 27, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ITR4o8TT0I
This is an audio interview of CRNI Board Member Matt Wuerker, the editorial cartoonist for Politico.com, about Syrian cartoonist Ali Ferzat. This April 2012 interview took place shortly after Time magazine released its annual edition of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Time magazine asked Matt Wuerker to write the article on Ali Ferzat. In this interview, CRNI Deputy Director Drew Rougier-Chapman asks Matt why he believes Ali was deemed one of the most influential people in the world.
Rougier-Chapman, Drew. 2012.
CRNI Interview of Venezuelan cartoonist Rayma Suprani, March 2012
Jul 3, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOQWOCUjolc
This is a March 30, 2012, interview of Rayma Suprani. Rayma is an opinion writer and editorial cartoonist for the Venezuelan newspaper El Universal. The interview took place in Atlanta, Georgia at the Cartooning for Peace - America Inaugural Symposium. Rayma answered questions about the threats she has received after television host Mario Silva, on the Venezuelan state-run television program La Hojilla (The Razorblade), accused her of being a hate-filled racist and elitist. The accusations were in response to a cartoon by Rayma that criticizes the government's treatment of the homeless. Despite the on-air attacks on the state channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) and the ensuing threats via Twitter, Rayma continues to bravely express her opinions.
Rougier-Chapman, Drew. 2012.
CRNI Interview of French cartoonist/editor Stéphane Charb Charbonnier, May 2012.
Jul 4, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqetKpsuIq4
This is an interview of French cartoonist Stéphane "Charb" Charbonnier, the editor of the satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Six months prior to this interview the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo were firebombed by Islamic extremists. The interview was conducted by Drew Rougier-Chapman, the Deputy Director of the Cartoonists Rights Network International.
Zunar 2011 CRNI Courage Award Acceptance Speech.
Aug 19, 2012 by CartoonistsRights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zceicp3gGOs
Every year the Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) gives its Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning to a cartoonist in great danger or who has demonstrated exceptional courage in the exercise of free speech rights. On July 7, 2011, in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, Malaysian cartoonist Zunar accepted the CRNI's Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning.
Wuerker on French Islam cartoons
Cartoonists Weigh In On The Cartoon Controversy
by Jordan G. Teicher
NPR.org September 25, 2012
http://www.npr.org/2012/09/24/161710200/cartoonists-weigh-in-on-the-cartoon-controversy
More on Cul de Sac's end
Jay Furst
Posted: Sep 25, 2012
http://www.postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1509477
Illness forces end of a comic road for 'Cul de Sac' strip
Boston Globe September 24, 2012
http://articles.boston.com/2012-09-24/arts/34037425_1_universal-uclick-happy-couples-share-ignatz
Snoopy in Navy Medicine
Naval Hospital, Port Hueneme, 1973. Of All Things--Snoopy is a permanent resident in the Pediatric playroom. [Peanuts, comic strip].
published in Navy Medicine, September 1973.
BUMED Navy Medicine Historical Files Collection - Facilities - Port Hueneme #12-0186-015
Today is purportedly National Comic Book Day, and other comic strip bits
Donald Duck in Navy medicine
PR: PEDESTRIAN update
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Oct 12: City Paper's Ben Claassen III's new book's launch party
- 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Ben Claassen III, creator of the strip Dirtfarm which runs in the Baltimore City Paper, has a new comic collection and artwork. Join us for a release party and exhibit!
Adult beverages will be served.
'Cul de Sac' replacement announcements
Here's a nice article about the strip:
OFFBEAT: Cul de Sac comic ends as homage to 'dying yet mighty art form'
By Philip Potempa philip.potempa@nwi.com,
September 24 2012
http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/columnists/offbeat/offbeat-cul-de-sac-comic-ends-as-homage-to-dying/article_855ad874-00c8-50c9-8657-48748fad59f3.html
and a podcast about the strip's end:
Tim Young, and Tom Spurgeon.
#331 The End of the Road for "Cul de Sac"
Deconstructing Comics podcast September 17th, 2012.
http://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=2849
http://media.libsyn.com/media/stingpin/120917.mp3
The Post is going with a new strip by Mike Lester:
'Mike du Jour' coming to The Post.
By Michael Cavna,
Washington Post September 24 2012
Snuggle up to The Star's newest comic strip, 'Pooch Cafe'
Comic strip, about more than just dogs, debuts in FYI Monday.
By TIM ENGLE
The Kansas City Star 2012-09-23
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/23/3827242/snuggle-up-to-our-new-comic-strip.html
'Big Nate' replacing discontinued 'Cul de Sac' strip
Daily Progress September 23 2012
Vicki Menard
"Baby Blues" comic strip debuts in News-Review
News-Review September 24, 2012
http://www.nrtoday.com/news/2635219-113/strip-baby-blues-comic
and Jimmy Delach has started summarizing statistics:
Which comic strips are trending after Cul de Sac retirement
by Alan Gardner
Daily Cartoonist September 24, 2012
http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2012/09/24/which-comic-strips-are-trending-after-cul-de-sac-retirement/
Mike Lester's 'Mike du Jour' starts in the Post
By Michael Cavna,
Washington Post September 24 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/mike-du-jour-coming-to-the-post/2012/09/23/083cec7c-0596-11e2-a8dc-fd7db4d7c996_story.html
Ann Telnaes releases an iPhone political cartoon app
Ann Telnaes Releases Election-Themed App
Seattle, WA September 24, 2012 – As interest in the 2012 presidential election builds, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes releases "POTUS Pick."
Is POTUS Pick an editorial cartoon? Is it an app? Telnaes explains "It is an interactive editorial cartoon created exclusively as an app. So, it is an app cartoon." Telnaes believes that POTUS Pick is the first editorial cartoon created exclusively as an app.
Telnaes has been intrigued by how apps could allow cartoonists to approach editorial cartoons in new ways. "In print, users are passive – meaning that editors determine what they see." She adds "Online, readers have more content choice but it's still a passive experience. With apps, the evolution of the relationship between users and cartoons takes a big step forward due to the potential for interactive and non-linear content."
Telnaes created 24 original animation sequences for POTUS Pick. Users experience and navigate among the sequences using a combination of touching, dragging and shaking their devices. Telnaes notes that "the number of ways a user may proceed through the app cartoon is greater than the number of Romney gaffes."
Many of Telnaes' loyal readers may be surprised by how Telnaes treats both Romney and Obama in the app cartoon. Considered by many to be on the liberal end of the political spectrum, Telnaes structured the app so that each received the same number of segments. Telnaes notes "Romney may be the more well-known flip flopper but Obama has made his fair share." As a cartoonist, Telnaes has a point-of-view and she states "now users are able to interact with it."
Is the first of many app cartoons? She answers by noting that "while other cartoon apps help to reach new users with content that is available online, POTUS Pick goes in a different direction: this is all new content created for a specific environment." She adds "Hence the difference in cartoon app versus app cartoon." She plans to make a decision about next steps when her computer has a chance to cool down following the generation of so much material for POTUS Pick.
The Cartoonist Group worked with Telnaes to produce the app and was inspired to do so by the desire to see how an app could support its efforts to license leading comics and cartoons for reprints. Sara Thaves, Cartoonist Group's Founder, notes that "The links included in POTUS Pick take users to cartoons we know that they are interested in based on their purchase of the app." She concludes "So, it is a win-win: the links add value to the app and app helps us reach a targeted audience."
About Ann Telnaes: Ann Telnaes (Http://www.anntelnaes.com) is a Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist (2001) who now creates animated cartoons for the Washington Post. Telnaes attended California Institute of the Arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in character animation. Before beginning her career as an editorial cartoonist, Telnaes worked for several years as a designer for Walt Disney Imagineering. She has also animated and designed for various studios in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Taiwan. Her television and radio appearances include: - The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, C-Span, NPR, BBC radio, Sirius Radio, The Editors, World Affairs Television, Canada.
About the Cartoonist Group: The Cartoonist Group (http://www.cartoonistgroup.com) markets the reprints of over fifty leading creators of comic strips and editorial cartoons, including nine winners of Pulitzer Prize. In the process, the Cartoonist Group coordinates efforts with the cartoonists and with leading syndicates: Creators, King Features and the Washington Post Writers Group. The Cartoonist Group's inventory grows daily and now includes over 70,000 cartoons all of which are keyword-searchable as well as 14,000+ subject-specific pages accessible by web users. The Cartoonist Group operates two affiliated sites, both of which offer the same search capabilities and subject-specific pages: http://www.thecomicstrips.com and http://www.theeditorialcartoons.com/
App Summary: In POTUS Pick users pick Obama, then Romney, then Obama, then Romney – and in the process users may see the candidates flip-flop, hear them speak, make the candidates' noses grow, cause them to be buried under campaign cash and more. The Cartoonist Group's link takes users to 1,500+ 2012 election-related cartoons by fifty leading cartoonists.
POTUS Pick (http://www.potuspick.com) is sold at the iTunes store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/potus-pick/id551868858?ls=1&mt=8) for .99$.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Annapolis' Third Eye Comics site of Justin Jordan interview
by Vince Brusio
September 2012
http://www.previewsworld.com/Home/1/1/71/977?articleID=125944
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHVvxkBX5WI
Lio and The Buckets pay tribute to Cul de Sac
Thanks to Master Ibid for the tip.