Live from the Library of Congress.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Comic Riffs talks to Herblock prize winner Mark Fiore
This year's Herblock Prize winner says 'Trump talks a big game,' but Obama's no beacon of press freedom
Amy Thompson interviewed about her Cul de Sac play premiere
From Page to Stage: How Cul de Sac Was Adapted Into a Play
Playwright Amy Thompson and Encore Theater's Sara Duke talks about adapting the hit Washington Post comic strip.
PR: TONIGHT - DC Rebirth Midnight Release Party at Beyond Comics - Frederick!
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Monday, May 23, 2016
DC's Jake Tapper is drawing Dilbert this week
Jake Tapper of CNN to guest-draw Scott Adams' Dilbert
Charleston Gazette-Mail
May 23, 2016
http://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/20160523/jake-tapper-of-cnn-to-guest-draw-scott-adams-dilbertPR: New book from J. Robert Deans
NO REST FOR THE DAIRY
SHAKES THE COW, introduced to readers in the 2015 children's book MOO THOUSAND AND PUN returns to the pages in TEMPLE OF MOO'D this June!
Author J. Robert Deans, who sent Shakes into space in his first children's book, returns to bring children of all ages a new adventure featuring his intrepid bovine. In TEMPLE OF MOO'D, Shakes is on holiday with her best friend, Percie the Penguin, trying to relax after her journey into space. While wandering the jungle, Shakes and Percie come upon ancient ruins which feature some peculiar, yet familiar, markings. As they investigate, Shakes and Percie make a huge discovery.
As with MOO, TEMPLE OF MOO'D features the same goofy story and art from the creator of Crass Fed Comics, and the same easter eggs for grown-ups to find while they read TEMPLE to their own Kidlets.
TEMPLE OF MOO'D is a 46-page hardcover children's book, featuring 38 pages of story, as well as fan art from kids who enjoyed Shakes' first adventure.
TEMPLE OF MOO'D is only available through the Deans Family Productions store until September when it enters wide distribution. Preorders placed now will ship next month, and will be available for pickup at Deans' first major convention appearance of the year, HEROESCON, in Charlotte, June 17-19.
TEMPLE OF MOO'D retails for $22, but is only $20 when purchased from the author. Go to jrobertdeans.com and select Books for sample pages and links to the DFP web store.
Interview with Batman writer Tom King
Interview with Batman writer Tom King
https://soundcloud.com/the-mothership/interview-with-batman-writer-tom-king
https://soundcloud.com/the-mothership/interview-with-batman-writer-tom-king
USA TODAY's Brian Truitt, Brett Molina and Kelly Lawler interview the writer behind the new Batman series in DC Comics' "Rebirth." Plus the new Ghostbusters trailer.
Kennedy Center's opera stars influenced by Bugs Bunny
How Bugs Bunny and 'Kill the Wabbit' Inspired a Generation of Opera Stars
'Ring' cast recalls influence of Bugs Bunny's 'What's Opera, Doc'
Many of the people involved in the Washington National Opera's production of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle say their first exposure to opera came from the same source—Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd cartoons.
By
May 20, 2016 Michael M. Phillips
http://www.wsj.com/articles/singers-wecall-how-elmer-fudd-bugs-bunny-tuned-them-to-wagner-roles-1463753848
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Hail To The Choom"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Michael Flugennock:
"Hail To The Choom"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1961
In his high school days in Hawaii, Barack Obama hung out with a circle of friends nicknamed "the Choom Gang" -- "choom" being Hawaiian slang for smoking marijuana. Almost all the students in this group went on to be entirely productive and successful citizens -- writers, lawyers, businessmen and, of course, President of the United States.
This is by way of reminding everybody out there that cannabis is still listed by the DEA as "Schedule 1", along with meth and heroin, and that Obama could start the descheduling process for marijuana himself instead of passing the buck to Congress. Obama himself is living proof that cannabis should be descheduled; his legacy could only be improved by ending a program of persecution based entirely on the deceptions and racism of Harry Anslinger and Richard Nixon.
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1961
In his high school days in Hawaii, Barack Obama hung out with a circle of friends nicknamed "the Choom Gang" -- "choom" being Hawaiian slang for smoking marijuana. Almost all the students in this group went on to be entirely productive and successful citizens -- writers, lawyers, businessmen and, of course, President of the United States.
This is by way of reminding everybody out there that cannabis is still listed by the DEA as "Schedule 1", along with meth and heroin, and that Obama could start the descheduling process for marijuana himself instead of passing the buck to Congress. Obama himself is living proof that cannabis should be descheduled; his legacy could only be improved by ending a program of persecution based entirely on the deceptions and racism of Harry Anslinger and Richard Nixon.
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Scrooge McDuck's voice dies
Alan Young, 96: Best friend of Mister Ed, voice of Scrooge McDuck [online as Alan Young, actor who played Willllburrrrr on 'Mister Ed,' dies at 96]
Washington Post May 22 2016, p. C7
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/alan-young-actor-who-played-wilbur-on-mister-ed-dies-at-96/2016/05/20/88ae8838-1ed4-11e6-8c7b-6931e66333e7_story.html
Cuddles & Rage diorama at National Building Museum
The National Building Museum has a new exhibit called “Small Stories: At Home in a Dollhouse” that includes among its artists the miniature work of Cuddles & Rage (aka Liz and Jimmy Reed). The D.C.-area husband-and-wife team is known for its cute dioramas and witty comics. On exhibit at NBM is “Banana Bath.” According to the description, “Banana loves waking-up and starting his day off soaking in a cool tub of milk and cereal while devouring a great book. As a single banana living in Snuggle City, he embraces the morning quiet before heading off to a long day at work.”
Also, keep an eye out for their first picture book, Sweet Competition, which is about a pair of competitive twin cherries. It's due in November from HarperCollins.
Cuddles & Rage will also exhibit at Awesome Con June 3-5. On Sunday, Liz will participate on a panel on how to write and pitch books for kids.
Photo courtesy of Cuddles & Rage
Saturday, May 21, 2016
'Artshow 15 : Comix' photos
Photos from the "Artshow 15: Comix" event at Hole in the Sky studios in D.C. It's been a while since a show has captured the excitement of the local comics scene like this has. Lotsa new talent and some veterans in there, too. Kudos to Mike O'Brien and his crew for organizing this exhibit.
Friday, May 20, 2016
The Post reviews Preacher
'Preacher' has some thrilling, quirky action — but its spirit soon grows weak
By Hank Stuever
Washington Post May 20 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/preacher-has-some-thrilling-quirky-action--but-its-spirit-soon-grows-weak/2016/05/19/f891d31e-1bbc-11e6-b6e0-c53b7ef63b45_story.html
The Post reviews ‘The Angry Birds Movie’
The comedy doesn't fly in this animated film inspired by the app [online as 'The Angry Birds Movie': App-inspired animated feature doesn't fly]
Washington Post May 20 2016, Weekend p. 26-7
https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/the-angry-birds-movie-app-inspired-animated-feature-doesnt-fly/2016/05/19/fdaa2b1e-1c4b-11e6-8c7b-6931e66333e7_story.html
Gaithersburg Book Festival is tomorrow
The Gaithersburg Book Festival is one of the nation's premier literary events, featuring talks and signings by some of the world's top authors, writing workshops, children's activities and performances, literary exhibitors, book sales, music, food, and fun for everyone!
Starts: 05/21/2016 10:00
Duration: 6 hours:
Gaithersburg City Hall, 31 S. Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD
20877
US
Several cartoonists including Gareth Hinds, John Patrick Green, Dave Roman and KAL will be there.
Details are at http://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/2016-gbf-schedule/master-schedule/
July 9: Doctor Who Comics Day - Meet Artist Mark Wheatley
Doctor Who Comics Day - Meet Artist Mark Wheatley
Saturday, July 9 at 11 AM - 3 PM
Saturday, July 9 at 11 AM - 3 PM
Beyond Comics
5632 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, Maryland 21704
June 9: Ben Hatke at Politics and Prose
Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Goblin lives a quiet but happy life in a dungeon. He has everything he needs: boots to eat for breakfast, rats to care for as pets, and Skeleton to have as his Very Best Friend. Together, the two buddies do what they love best: namely, counting the bats hanging from the ceiling and telling stories. One day, however, disaster strikes: a band of adventurers storms the dungeon and, as Goblin hides, they steal absolutely everything—including Skeleton. Goblin immediately leaves his comfortable home and embarks upon a rescue mission. But how can he succeed when everyone he meets keeps running away from him? Ages 4 – 8
Online pre-orders for school events may be placed up until 48 hours before the event takes place
5015 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington DC 20008
By Ben Hatke
$17.99
9781626720817
Coming Soon—Pre-Order Now
First Second - June 7th, 2016
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Art imitating life, imitating art, imitating life
Local cartoonist and filmmaker John Kinhart had a cool comic in Magic Bullet 12 about the locally produced documentary "Heavy Metal Parking Lot." (See image, below). The makers of that film are holding an exhibition and reception on May 27 in College Park, Md., in honor of the film's 30th anniversary. (I heard one the filmmakers bought the original art from John.)
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