Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Carla Speed McNeil interview up at City Paper
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Carla Speed McNeil
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 21, 2012
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/visual-arts/2012/02/21/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-carla-speed-mcneil/
and it's worth noting that she's a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
Astro Boy play, Katsucon and Kickstarter success
Natsu Onoda Power's 'Astro Boy' takes imaginative flight
By Peter Marks,
Washington Post February 21 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/natsu-onoda-powers-astro-boy-takes-imaginative-flight/2012/02/20/gIQA84K9PR_story.html
Katsucon 18 - All Your Geek Are Belong To Us
by DCist contributor Leigh Bailey
February 21 2012
http://dcist.com/2012/02/katsucon_18_-_all_your_geek_are_be.php#photo-1
NEW KICKSTARTER RECORD: 'Order of the Stick' webcomic creator Rich Burlew cites 'huge geeky safety net' in $1.2M donation campaign
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 21 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/new-kickstarter-record-order-of-the-stick-webcomic-creator-rich-burlew-cites-huge-geeky-safety-net-in-12m-donation-campaign/2012/02/21/gIQAbMJSRR_blog.html#pagebreak
By Peter Marks,
Washington Post February 21 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/natsu-onoda-powers-astro-boy-takes-imaginative-flight/2012/02/20/gIQA84K9PR_story.html
Katsucon 18 - All Your Geek Are Belong To Us
by DCist contributor Leigh Bailey
February 21 2012
http://dcist.com/2012/02/katsucon_18_-_all_your_geek_are_be.php#photo-1
NEW KICKSTARTER RECORD: 'Order of the Stick' webcomic creator Rich Burlew cites 'huge geeky safety net' in $1.2M donation campaign
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 21 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/new-kickstarter-record-order-of-the-stick-webcomic-creator-rich-burlew-cites-huge-geeky-safety-net-in-12m-donation-campaign/2012/02/21/gIQAbMJSRR_blog.html#pagebreak
Richard Thompson and other cartoonists' videos from National Book Festival
Richard Thompson: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Feb 21, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzDepA7gF0
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5405
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/rthompson.txt
Jon J Muth: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 24, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtk-1CW5nmI
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5360
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/jjmuth.txt
Harry Bliss: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 24, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5363
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzq_HQiL5rA
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/hbliss.txt
Mark Pett & Gary Rubinstein: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 26, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5372
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG5dJqG88iU
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/mpettgrubenstein.txt
William Joyce: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 25, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5365
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY0YcoQBbl
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/wjoyce.txt
Library Of Congress on Feb 21, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFzDepA7gF0
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5405
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/rthompson.txt
Jon J Muth: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 24, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtk-1CW5nmI
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5360
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/jjmuth.txt
Harry Bliss: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 24, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5363
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzq_HQiL5rA
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/hbliss.txt
Mark Pett & Gary Rubinstein: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 26, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5372
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG5dJqG88iU
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/mpettgrubenstein.txt
William Joyce: 2011 National Book Festival
Library Of Congress on Jan 25, 2012
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=5365
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY0YcoQBbl
http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/transcripts/2011/2011nbf/wjoyce.txt
Monday, February 20, 2012
Post on Walking Dead, Truitt on Danger Girl
'Walking Dead': Five questions about 'Triggerfinger'
A weekly recap of (almost) every gory detail in the latest episode of "Walking Dead." - Apparently I've missed a lot of these. Mea culpa.
'Revolver' reloads the 'Danger Girl' adventure franchise
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 20 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-20/Danger-Girl-comic-book-series/53175802/1
City Paper interviews Adam WarRock on his comics-influenced music
Comic-Book Rapper Adam WarRock on Living the GUG Life
by David Dunlap Jr.
Washington City Paper's Arts Desk blog Feb. 20, 2012
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/02/20/comic-book-rapper-adam-warrock-on-living-the-gug-life/
by David Dunlap Jr.
Washington City Paper's Arts Desk blog Feb. 20, 2012
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/02/20/comic-book-rapper-adam-warrock-on-living-the-gug-life/
CRNI Courage Award Press Release
Cartoonists Rights Network International
Press Release
February 20, 2012
Mr. Joel Pett the President of Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) and staff cartoonist for the Lexington Herald-Leader, announced today that nominations are still being accepted until midnight EST February 29, 2012, for 2012 CRNI Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning. Nominations can be made by any individual.
The Courage Award is given every year to a cartoonist who is in grave danger because of the power and impact of his or her work, or, to a cartoonist who has shown extraordinary courage in the exercise of free speech rights.
Nominations should be sent to director@cartoonistsrights.org with the nominee's name and a short paragraph explaining the reasons why this particular cartoonist is being nominated. All nominations will be reviewed by the Board of Directors of Cartoonists Rights Network International. The Board of Directors will choose the Courage Award recipient from the nominated cartoonists.
The Cartoonists Rights Network International is a free speech and human rights organization protecting editorial cartoonists who find themselves in danger because of the power and impact of their work.
For more information, visit the Courage Award website page of the Cartoonists Rights Network International at http://www.cartoonistsrights.org/dinner.php.
Cul de Sac guest strips start today
Cul de Sac guest artist strips start today, as Richard Thompson continues his physical therapy regime (the Charles Atlas School, I believe). First up is Michael Jantze, who animated some of the strips for Ring Tales.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Chabon and Gaiman get awards from George Mason U this fall
MICHAEL CHABON AND NEIL GAIMAN HEADLINE 2012 FALL FOR THE BOOK
http://fallforthebook.org/?p=2530
Michael Chabon and Neil Gaiman will receive two of Fall for the Book's major festival awards at the 14th annual festival—taking place September 26-30 at George Mason University and in venues throughout Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
http://fallforthebook.org/?p=2530
Michael Chabon and Neil Gaiman will receive two of Fall for the Book's major festival awards at the 14th annual festival—taking place September 26-30 at George Mason University and in venues throughout Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland.
Feb 23: Nick Galifianakis hosts Commedia dell Media
Nick Galifianakis hosts the Commedia dell Media fundraiser on February 23rd.
801 E St, NW, tickets $20 (in advance) to $30), doors open 7 pm.
801 E St, NW, tickets $20 (in advance) to $30), doors open 7 pm.
Comic Riffs on Reuben Award nominees
REUBEN AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: Crane, Pastis and Richmond up for NCS 'Cartoonist of the Year'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 17 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/reuben-award-finalists-announced-crane-pastis-and-richmond-up-for-ncs-cartoonist-of-the-year/2012/02/17/gIQADkLbKR_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 17 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/reuben-award-finalists-announced-crane-pastis-and-richmond-up-for-ncs-cartoonist-of-the-year/2012/02/17/gIQADkLbKR_blog.html
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Comic Riffs on the Simpsons big 500
'THE SIMPSONS' HITS 500th EPISODE: The Top-15 Episodes Ever (*And Top-5 Moments)
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 17 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-simpsons-hits-500th-episode-the-top-15-episodes-ever-and-top-5-moments/2012/02/17/gIQAyzAnJR_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 17 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-simpsons-hits-500th-episode-the-top-15-episodes-ever-and-top-5-moments/2012/02/17/gIQAyzAnJR_blog.html
Friday, February 17, 2012
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Newspaper says Batman movie fans demand Heath Ledger
Moviegoers Not Interested In Hearing What Is, Isn't Possible, Demand Heath Ledger 'Dark Knight Rises' Appearance
Onion February 16, 2012
online at http://www.theonion.com/articles/moviegoers-not-interested-in-hearing-what-is-isnt,27388/
Onion February 16, 2012
online at http://www.theonion.com/articles/moviegoers-not-interested-in-hearing-what-is-isnt,27388/
Cartoonists Rights Network says "Nominate a cartoonist for the Courage Award"
We are accepting nominations up until February 29th for the 2012 CRNI Award for Courage in Editorial Cartooning. The link just below the news article on the front page of our website will take you to the Courage Award page which explains what the award is as well as how one can nominate a deserving cartoonist.
Cartoonists Rights Network International
Protecting your Free Speech, one cartoonist at a time.
Website: http://www.cartoonistsrights.org/
Post likes "The Secret World of Arrietty" of course
A review of the new Studio Ghibli movie -
A tiny movie with outsize charms
By Amy Joyce
Washington Post Feb. 17, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-secret-world-of-arrietty-kari-gurashi-no-arietti,1210669/critic-review.html
Cul de Sac guest cartoonists start on Monday
'CUL DE SAC' GUEST ARTISTS MOVE IN MONDAY: On hiatus, Thompson asks 6 top cartoonists to take a shot at his strip
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 17 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Truitt on Epic Kill, City Paper on Adam WarRock
Girl gone wild, gracefully, in 'Epic Kill' comic
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 15 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-15/Epic-Kill-comic-book-series/53109106/1
You Dare Call That Thing Human?!? Adam WarRock (Silver Age)
A comic-book rapper's sophomore full-length: Excelsior!
By David Dunlap Jr.
Washington City Paper February 17, 2012
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/42228/adam-warrocks-you-dare-call-that-thing-human-reviewed-a/
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 15 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-15/Epic-Kill-comic-book-series/53109106/1
You Dare Call That Thing Human?!? Adam WarRock (Silver Age)
A comic-book rapper's sophomore full-length: Excelsior!
By David Dunlap Jr.
Washington City Paper February 17, 2012
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/42228/adam-warrocks-you-dare-call-that-thing-human-reviewed-a/
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Examiner on Oscar-nominated animation shorts
A group of gems for those with short attention spans [online title: A group of gems for the short-attention-spanned].
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Examiner February 12 2012, p 22
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/movies/2012/02/group-gems-short-attention-spanned/258361
Truitt on Capullo's Batman
Artist Greg Capullo draws Batman into Gotham City nightmare
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 13 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-13/Batman-comic-book-series/53077898/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 13 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-13/Batman-comic-book-series/53077898/1
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