Thursday, August 04, 2022

After the HBO Max movie was dropped, the actress wrote that she is "proud of the love, hard work and intention all of our incredible cast and tireless crew put into this film."

Ryan Gajewski

August 3, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batgirl-star-leslie-grace-responds-film-shelved-1235192379/

'Batgirl' has been canceled. Here's what's lost.

David Betancourt

Washington Post August 3, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/08/03/batgirl-canceled-leslie-grace/

Batgirl movie scrapped months before planned release

August 3 2022

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-62406098

Mike Judge Explains Why 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Won't Drop F-Bombs in New Series and Reveals Secret Message Put in Original Show

Ryan Parker

August 3, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/mike-judge-beavis-and-butt-head-paramount-series-1235187815/

'Beavis and Butt-Head' Review: Mike Judge's Teen Trolls Return for a Giggle-Worthy Paramount+ Series

Daniel Fienberg

August 3, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/beavis-and-butt-head-mike-judge-paramount-1235191473/

Mike Judge Talks 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Evolving for New Series; Gives 'King of the Hill,' 'Daria' Updates

Ryan Gajewski

July 21, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/mike-judge-beavis-butthead-comic-con-1235184504/

'Luck' Review: Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg Enliven Apple TV+'s Sweet, Familiar Animated Feature

A chronically unlucky woman teams up with a magical cat in hopes of turning her and her friend's fates around in this first film from Skydance Animation.

Lovia Gyarkye

August 3, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/luck-jane-fonda-whoopi-goldberg-apple-tv-john-lasseter-skydance-animation-1235190747/

INTERVIEW: Eric Orner talks SMAHTGUY and the story of Barney Frank

An exercise in making public policy interesting!

AJ Frost

08/03/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/eric-orner-smahtguy-interview-barney-frank/

Neil Gaiman Knows What Happens When You Dream

By David Marchese

New York Times Magazine July 28, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/01/magazine/neil-gaiman-interview.html

The future is still clouded at Oni Press

Another executive has departed Oni Lion Forge, and staffers are talking about "disarray"

Heidi MacDonald

08/03/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-future-is-still-clouded-at-oni-press/

August 2, 2022 by Gil Roth

Episode 497 – Dave McKean

Virtual Memories Show 497:

http://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-497-dave-mckean

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_497_-_Dave_McKean.mp3

Memories of Supaidāman [Spider-Man manga in Japan]

Ono Kōsei | August 3, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/memories-of-supaidaman/

The Sandman: What Jenna Coleman's Johanna Constantine Reveals About the DC Character

Jenna Coleman reveals what it's like bringing Johanna Constantine to Netflix's The Sandman.

By Alana Joli Abbott | August 2, 2022 pens in a new tab)

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-sandman-jenna-coleman-johanna-constantine-dc-character/

The Sandman Unpacks the Implications of Desire

Being a member of The Endless is a family affair according to The Sandman's Desire (Mason Alexander Park).

By Ed Gross | August 1, 2022

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-sandman-desire-mason-alexander-park/

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Betancourt on Batgirl

'Batgirl' has been canceled. Here's what's lost.
David Betancourt

Washington Post August 3, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/08/03/batgirl-canceled-leslie-grace/

Interview with former Washingtonian Eric Orner about graphic bio of former Washingtonian Barney Frank

I've got a 1 1/2 hour interview with Eric that I'm still proofing, but in the meantime, read this and buy the book.

INTERVIEW: Eric Orner talks SMAHTGUY and the story of Barney Frank

An exercise in making public policy interesting!

AJ Frost

08/03/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/eric-orner-smahtguy-interview-barney-frank/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/2/22

DIAMOND ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2022 SUMMIT, 2023 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

Plus: No In-Store Halloween Comic Fest in 2022

by Brigid Alverson on August 1, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/51778/diamond-announces-date-2022-summit-2023-free-comic-book-day

INTERVIEW: FLASHPOINT BEYOND's Jeremy Adams and Tim Sheridan clarify what matters and what doesn't

Taimur Dar

08/02/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-22-interview-jeremy-adams-tim-sheridan-flashpoint-beyond/

The Batgirl Movie Is Dead

Warner Bros. has reportedly decided not to release the Leslie Grace film co-starring Michael Keaton.

Germain Lussier

August 2 2022

https://gizmodo.com/batgirl-movie-canceled-hbo-max-batman-dc-films-warner-1849361909

'Batgirl' Film Axed by Warner Bros., Won't Be Released on Any Platform

Adam B. Vary

Aug 2, 2022

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/batgirl-not-released-warner-bros-hbo-max-1235331897/

'Batgirl' Won't Fly: Warner Bros. Discovery Has No Plans to Release Nearly Finished $90 Million Film

The movie starred "In the Heights" breakout star Leslie Grace in the title role of Barbara Gordon

Umberto Gonzalez | August 2, 2022

https://www.thewrap.com/batgirl-movie-dead-warner-bros-discovery-has-no-plans-to-release-nearly-finished-90-million-film/

Fans Rage Over Decision to Shelve 'Batgirl' Film: 'After All the Ezra Miller Bulls–'

"If true, this is baffling and sad," comic writer Gail Simone tweets

Andi Ortiz and Ross A. Lincoln | August 2, 2022

https://www.thewrap.com/batgirl-movie-shelved-fan-reactions-ezra-miller-flash/

Leslie Grace on the 'Big Responsibility' of Being an Afro-Latina Superhero in 'Batgirl'

The Dominican-American actress is the third Latina to be cast in a DC superhero project

Umberto Gonzalez | April 16, 2022

https://www.thewrap.com/leslie-grace-afro-latina-superhero-in-batgirl/

'Batgirl' and 'Scoob!: Holiday Haunt' Scrapped at Warner Bros. Amid Cost-Savings Push

The DC feature was budgeted at around $80 million, with costs rising to nearly $90 million due to COVID-19 protocols.

Aaron Couch

August 2, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batgirl-shelved-at-warner-bros-hbo-max-1235191371/

Pixar's Ousted Founder Returns With Apple and 'Luck'

By Brooks Barnes

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 2, 2022, Section B, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Apple TV+ To Air Latest By Visionary Pixar Ousted.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/01/business/media/john-lasseter-luck-apple.html

Pat Carroll, TV Mainstay Turned Stage Star, Dies at 95 [animation voice actor]

By Jo Craven McGinty

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 2, 2022, Section B, Page 9 of the New York edition with the headline: Pat Carroll, Star of TV, Stage and Sea, Dies at 95.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/arts/television/pat-carroll-dead.html

Ready for Research: Dietrich Hecht collection of Bilderbogen [Germany]

Michelle An

July 28, 2022

https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2022/07/ready-for-research-dietrich-hecht-collection-of-bilderbogen/

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

PR: REMINDER! SPX 2022 Advanced Tickets and Hotel Information

Hi Everybody!!

Just a reminder that everything is now set up for you to get advanced tickets and hotel rooms to SPX 2022, the first in-person show in THREE Years!!

SPX 2022 will be held this September 17 & 18 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center across from the White Flint Metro stop.

There will be an exhibitor room with over 500 creators and publishers with the finest works that indie comics has to offer, along with over 40 slots of programming and workshops over the 2-day festival.

Special Guests include Keith Knight, Maia Kobabe, Aimée de Jongh, Ronald Wimberly, Ruben Bolling, Sofia Warren and Megan Kelso. Additional Special Guests can be found on our web site.

Tickets for SPX 2022 are $20 for Saturday, $15 Sunday and $30 for a two-day pass. To order your tickets, go to our Eventbrite page.

Hotel rooms are $133.00 per night, not including taxes. You can reserve your room here.

If you interested in helping out with the show by being a volunteer, please fill out this form.

We hope to see you in September!

Thanks,

The SPX Executive Committee

Visit the SPX 2022 Website for More Info

Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.

The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show.

For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com.

Small Press Expo

P.O. Box 5704

Bethesda, Maryland

20824

www.smallpressexpo.com

Email: press@smallpressexpo.com

STAY CONNECTED

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "I Voted, no. 3"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist -

"I Voted no. 3"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3491

Apropos of nothing, presented without comment.

With thanks to Stephanie Hofeller.

----------

Stephanie Hofeller on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/shofeller

"The Only Cure Is Anarchy (I Did Not Call Senator Sanders 'An Ignorant Slut')"
video by Stephanie Hofeller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiRB5zDKKhY

Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
Mike's press kit: http://sinkers.org/stage/?page_id=2

German prints available for research at LoC

Ready for Research: Dietrich Hecht collection of Bilderbogen

Michelle An

July 28, 2022

https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2022/07/ready-for-research-dietrich-hecht-collection-of-bilderbogen/

Folger Shakespeare Theater star turned Little Mermaid Voice Actor, Pat Carroll, RIP

Pat Carroll, TV Mainstay Turned Stage Star, Dies at 95

By Jo Craven McGinty

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 2, 2022, Section B, Page 9 of the New York edition with the headline: Pat Carroll, Star of TV, Stage and Sea, Dies at 95.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/31/arts/television/pat-carroll-dead.html

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1/22

'The Flash' to End With Abbreviated Season 9 on The CW

The Grant Gustin-led DC Comics series will return in 2023 with 13 episodes.

Lesley Goldberg

August 1, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-flash-ending-season-nine-cw-1235190162/

'The Flash' To End With Season 9 On the CW, Final Episode Count Revealed

Nellie Andreeva

August 1, 2022

https://deadline.com/2022/08/the-flash-end-season-9-the-cw-final-episode-count-rgrant-gustin-1235082436/

How Netflix's The Sandman Brings the Neil Gaiman Masterpiece to Life; Neil Gaiman and David S. Goyer walks us through the making of Netflix's adaptation of iconic DC comic book series The Sandman.

By Chris Farnell | July 30, 2022

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/netflix-the-sandman-neil-gaiman-masterpiece/

The Sandman: How Boyd Holbrook Acts Without Eyes as The Corinthian

Boyd Holbrook reveals why playing The Corinthian in The Sandman made him an even bigger Neil Gaiman fan.

By Ed Gross | August 1, 2022

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-sandman-boyd-holbrook-the-corinthian/

How Neil Gaiman kept control of the Sandman characters

David Allen Green

The Law and Policy Blog 8th June 2021

https://davidallengreen.com/2021/06/how-neil-gaiman-kept-control-of-the-sandman-characters/

Neil Gaiman

Marc Maron

WTF Episode 1353

August 1, 2022

https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1353-neil-gaiman

https://open.acast.com/public/streams/62a222737c02140013aa4c03/episodes/62e766d94da3d80014836e42.mp3

"You Have To Swallow Your Fear And Do The Thing Anyway": An Interview with Maria Llovet [of Spain]

Jean Marc Ah-Sen | August 1, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/you-have-to-swallow-your-fear-and-do-the-thing-anyway-an-interview-with-maria-llovet/

Marvel Comics Writer Ron Zimmerman Has Died

July 30, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-writer-ron-zimmerman-has-died/

Rolling For Initiative -- How To Make Comic Returnability Work

Scott Thorne on August 1, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/51770/rolling-initiative-how-to-make-comic-returnability-work

San Diego Comic-Con Recap In Photos, Part 2

Monday, August 01, 2022

DC Zinefest registration update

We experienced some technical difficulties this morning in getting the tabler registration form up on our website. Apologies for the confusion and delay on that front! The tabler registration form is now live on our website at: https://dczinefest.org. (This .org address redirects to https://dczinefest.wordpress.com/ , our Wordpress website.) The tabler registration will be open until August 15th.

If you're just planning to attend DC Zinefest and not table as a zinester, you do not need to register via this form. This form is only collecting information we need from tablers.

For more information, please visit our FAQ or the Facebook event we've created for the Fest.

Thanks again for your patience and we're looking forward to seeing everyone's zines soon!

DC Zinefest

dczinefest@gmail.com

dczinefest.org | twitter | facebook

Thursday, August 04, 2022

**Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/3/22

Wednesday, August 03, 2022

Betancourt on Batgirl

'Batgirl' has been canceled. Here's what's lost.
David Betancourt

Interview with former Washingtonian Eric Orner about graphic bio of former Washingtonian Barney Frank

INTERVIEW: Eric Orner talks SMAHTGUY and the story of Barney Frank

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/2/22

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

PR: REMINDER! SPX 2022 Advanced Tickets and Hotel Information

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "I Voted, no. 3"

German prints available for research at LoC

Ready for Research: Dietrich Hecht collection of Bilderbogen

Folger Shakespeare Theater star turned Little Mermaid Voice Actor, Pat Carroll, RIP

Pat Carroll, TV Mainstay Turned Stage Star, Dies at 95

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1/22

Monday, August 01, 2022

DC Zinefest registration update

Get new posts by email:

What's it all mean in the end?