Tuesday, June 03, 2014
Cohen's comic for Washington Bach Consort
Video: Stephan Pastis live at The Washington Post
In front of a live audience at The Washington Post last night, cartoonist Stephan Pastis sketched some of his popular characters from his Pearls Before Swine comic strip and Timmy Failure children's book series. See video of the live sketch and read the Twitter recap which includes a "non-Oscars" selfie of Pastis, Cavna, Richard Thompson and Nick Galifianakis. Video highlights from the discussion will be published later today.
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Molly Gannon
Senior Publicist, The Washington Post
Beyond Comics nominated for Eisner retailer award
Monday, June 02, 2014
That darn Toles and Zits
Letter to the Editor: A criticism that never took flight
Giles Crimi, Arlington
Washington Post May 30 2014
Letter to the Editor: Earning an F in science
Tom Ede, Washington
Washington Post May 30 2014
The Post on Fantasia and the Lion King this summer
The NSO's 'Fantasia,' a critic's guilty pleasure [in print as Hearing The NSO with Mouse Ears].
By Anne Midgette
Washington Post June 1 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2014/05/29/458f5134-e2c4-11e3-9743-bb9b59cde7b9_story.html'The Lion King' always makes me cry [in print as Rifiki, or a monkey on my back].
By Sarah Kaufman, Washington Post June 1 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/the-lion-king-always-makes-me-cry/2014/05/29/6a119f70-df8c-11e3-8dcc-d6b7fede081a_story.htmlSaturday, May 31, 2014
May 31: Cartoonists Draw Blood
In association with American Red Cross and National Cartoonists Society, Washington, DC area cartoonists have clotted together to help keep the local blood banks well-stocked.
To schedule your appointment, email Troy and Carolyn at: cartoonistsdrawblood@gmail.com
All blood donors receive a complimentary cartoon sketch by a Washington, DC area cartoonist.
Seekers Church
276 Carroll Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(across from Takoma Metro)
Walk-ins are also welcome on May 31.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Galifianakis hat-tip to Thompson today in the Post
June 1: Pastis at Costco
The Post on Disney's Sleeping Beauty revisionism film, Maleficent
Angelina Jolie stars in 'Maleficent,' a feminist-revisionist take on Sleeping Beauty
By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post May 30 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/angelina-jolie-stars-in-maleficent-a-feminist-revisionist-take-on-sleeping-beauty/2014/05/29/86dc9ec8-e75e-11e3-afc6-a1dd9407abcf_story.htmlVillains: Are they all that bad?
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By Rheney Williams
Washington Post On Parenting blog May 29 2014
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2014/05/29/villains-are-they-all-that-bad/
Angelina Jolie can't summon the powers to save 'Maleficent' [in print as The Only Good Thing]
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By Kristen Page-Kirby
- [Washington Post] Express May 30 2014, p. 17
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/05/30/angelina-jolie-cant-summon-the-powers-to-save-maleficent/
Washington cartoonists' autographs
Thursday, May 29, 2014
May 31: Brown, Aulisio at Big Planet
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Return of the bloodthirsty cartoonists
Return of the bloodthirsty cartoonists
Takoma Park / Silver Spring Voice · May 23, 2014 ·
Big Planet Comics named one of best shops in U.S.
PR: Top Shelf on March's RFK award
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Kal Performs this weekend with BIG in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21211
Fantastic Forum on tonight
Tonight at 9:00 PM on Prince George's Community Television
In PG County, MD tonight and every Wednesday at 9:00 PM on CTV Comcast 76; Verizon FiOS 42. On location from Victory Comics! RE-IMAGINING GENDER/ETHNICITY, WONDER WOMAN MOVIE, DISNEY/MARVEL VS. WARNER/DC MOVIES. Featuring Patrick Michael Strange's interview with Zombie Artist ARTHUR SUYDAM and our IN MEMORIAM 2013 tribute.
June 4: Edmonson signing at Fantom Comics
Good long interview with Ben Hatke
Words & Curds: Ben Hatke, creator of Zita the Spacegirl
by evan munday on May 23, 2014http://www.openbooktoronto.com/evanmunday/blog/words_curds_ben_hatke_creator_zita_spacegirl
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
PR on animation studio moving to DC
Mayor Gray Announces Animation Company to Move to District
Media Contacts:
- Chanda Washington (DMPED), 202.727.6365
- Leslie Green (MPTD), 202.724.2070
- http://dmped.dc.gov/release/mayor-gray-announces-animation-company-move-district
NPR's Monkey See blog on the next Batman / Superman movie
'Batman V Superman': A Legal Thriller (We Hope)
by Linda Holmes
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/05/21/314584669/batman-v-superman-a-legal-thriller-we-hope
Cavna on Scott Adams
NCS REUBEN AWARDS: As artists honor each other tonight, a keen memory about one 'outstanding' cartoonist
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By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 24 2014
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/24/ncs-reuben-awards-as-artists-honor-each-other-tonight-a-keen-memory-about-one-outstanding-cartoonist/
Dilbert's Scott Adams Satirizes His Way To Success
By NANCY GONDO, INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
http://news.investors.com/management-leaders-in-success/052014-701517-dilbert-scott-adams-drew-his-way-to-office-champ.htm?p=full
Animation studio moving to DC
The Download: City officials recruit digital animation studio to the District
By Steven Overly
Capital Business May 26 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/the-download-city-officials-recruit-digital-animation-studio-to-the-district/2014/05/23/1c4191e2-df87-11e3-810f-764fe508b82d_story.htmlMonday, May 26, 2014
Comic Riffs on Harlem Hellfighters and Wiley Miller
Wiley Miller ('Non Sequitur') appreciates honor's esteemed legacy
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 25 2014
MEMORIAL DAY: Bestselling author Max Brooks hopes 'Harlem Hellfighters' brings rightful spotlight to all-black WWI regiment
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 26 2014
PR: Huge News: Fantom Comics is Moving
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Fantom Comics moving to Dupont Circle
Sunday, May 25, 2014
May 31: Cartoonists Draw Blood
In association with American Red Cross and National Cartoonists Society, Washington, DC area cartoonists have clotted together to help keep the local blood banks well-stocked.
To schedule your appointment, email Troy and Carolyn at: cartoonistsdrawblood@gmail.com
All blood donors receive a complimentary cartoon sketch by a Washington, DC area cartoonist.
Seekers Church
276 Carroll Street, NW
Washington, DC 20012
(across from Takoma Metro)
Walk-ins are also welcome on May 31.
Saturday, May 24, 2014
That darn Toles!
Letter to the Editor:Too soon for this image
Jim Pembroke, Washington
Washington Post May 24 2014
TCAF wrap-up with BPC's Jared Smith
"TCAF was a week ago, but I’m only getting around to writing this now. It was my first time going, and I loved it. It was definitely great to be back at a big show as a publisher with Retrofit Comics, but also a very different experience than being an attendee." Click for more.
Friday, May 23, 2014
More on the X-Men from Comic Riffs
ALL-FEMALE 'X-MEN': Editor cites 'tradition of empowered, beautifully realized, complex female characters' *(You listening, Goyer?)
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 23 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/23/x-men/
X-MEN: In Cullen Bunn's new Magneto run, writer goes for the gruesome
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 22 2014
The Post on the new X-Men movie
'X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST': The Six-Point Fanboy Review of a First-Class Film
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By Michael Cavna
- Washington Post Comic Riffs blog
May 23 2014
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/23/x-men-days-of-future-past-the-six-point-fanboy-review-of-a-first-class-film/
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' risked disappointing its fans. But it's no letdown. [in print as They're My Heros].
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By Kristen Page-Kirby
- [Washington Post] Express
May 23 2014
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/05/23/x-men-days-of-future-past-risked-disappointing-its-fans-but-its-no-letdown/
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' movie review: What summer movies are meant to be
By Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post May 23 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/x-men-days-of-future-past-movie-review-what-summer-movies-are-meantJune 4: Matt Dembicki signing Wild Ocean
- at 4:00pm
- Show MapBeyond Comics5632 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21704
Thursday, May 22, 2014
New X-Men movie destroys RFK stadium before the United even move in
By Scott Allen
Washington Post's DC Sports blog May 19 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/05/19/days-of-future-past-x-men-movie-shows-rfk-stadium-getting-destroyed/
In Latest X-Men Film, Watch Magneto Destroy RFK Stadium
by Jonathan L. Fischer
May. 21, 2014
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/film/2014/05/21/in-latest-x-men-film-watch-magneto-destroy-rfk-stadium/
The Tamakis covered by ComicsGirl
Eden caught this appearance that I missed by the Tamaki cousins on their new book - check it out at http://www.comicsgirl.com/2014/05/19/jillian-tamaki-and-mariko-tamaki-at-politics-and-prose/
Comic Riffs on March, Snowden and She-Hulk
special honor for 'March: Book One'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 22 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/22/tonights-rfk-awards-rep-john-lewis-happy-and-thrilled-to-receive-special-honor-for-march-book-one/
EDWARD SNOWDEN: As NSA leaker gets his own comic book today, the
writer 'leaks' her inspiration and motivations
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/21/edward-snowden-as-nsa-leader-gets-his-own-comic-book-today-the-writer-leaks-her-inspiration-and-motivation/
SHE-HULK co-creator Stan Lee weighs in on David Goyer debate: 'Only a
nut would even think of that'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/05/21/she-hulk-co-creator-stan-lee-weighs-in-on-david-goyer-debate-only-a-nut-would-even-think-of-that/
Herblock and Chast on YouTube
Herblock: A Political Cartoonist - History, Cartoons, Civil Rights,
McCarthyism, Nixon
C-Span2's BookTV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFg8N4HvEus
Roz Chast "Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant"
Politics and Prose· May 20, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLI0L-A1c6c
New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast discusses her new book at Politics &
Prose in Washington, D.C. This event was recorded May 13, 2014.