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“…Oh my God, Church of Scientology dug up dirt on Matt Stone and Trey Parker…”
“…The Church of Scientology isn’t prepared to sit back and let influential Hollywood types use the medium of satire to poke fun at it. Just ask Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the creators of South Park. According to a newly … Continue reading
“…Cartoonist’s uncanny Cup prediction…”
“..It was a tongue-in-cheek cartoon, but turned into a prophecy. “Why don’t I have this luck with Lotto numbers?” cartoonist Tom Scott was wondering yesterday after his cartoon in Saturday’s Dominion Post picked the way the Rugby World Cup final … Continue reading
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“…Art Spiegelman: ‘Auschwitz became for us a safe place’…”
“…Art Spiegelman’s Maus was published 25 years ago – and to celebrate the anniversary he has created a companion volume. Here he talks about his struggle to get published – and his difficult relationship with his father – - the … Continue reading
“…Tintin: Mad about the boy…”
“…It was Hergé’s dying wish for Spielberg to bring his great creation to life on film. But as it opens next week – diehard fans say he’s ruined it. Steven Spielberg’s ‘performance capture’ version of Tintin has angered some fans … Continue reading
“…Hurrah for Horrible Histories – and the youth of the future…”
“…Terry Deary’s wonderful books show us not that things used to be worse – - but that today’s kids are savvier than ever before. Miserable rightwing columnists who denounce the youth of Britain – and spread pessimism about the future … Continue reading
tintin gets rave-reviews in belgium…
“…Thundering typhoons! Steven Spielberg has won the seal of approval of Tintin’s native land – and that’s no mean feat. In Tintin’s home city, movie journalists got a sneak preview of The Adventures of Tintin – The Secret of the … Continue reading
“…Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, says he thinks the show may have run its course…” (ed:..no seth..!..say it isn’t so..!…)
“… Do you agree? Seth MacFarlane has said he thinks his show – now in its 10th series – might be outstaying its welcome. “Part of me thinks that Family Guy should have already ended. I think seven seasons is … Continue reading
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“…’South Park’ Plays Texans Vs. Mexicans In New Immigration Episode…” (video..)
“..You know an issue is divisive when even the likes of Rick Perry is accused by members of his own party as being soft on the subject. So it was only a matter of time before the “South Park” guys … Continue reading
“…The adventures of Tintin – and CGI…”
“..If Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson pull it off – - this animated marvel could change the face of comic-book movies for good…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> The adventures of Tintin – and CGI | Film | guardian.co.uk.
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“…A Visual History of Literary References on ‘The Simpsons’…”
“…From The Bell Jar to Moneyball, from Gore Vidal to Tom Wolfe – - countless books and authors have guest-starred on America’s longest-running sitcom…” (cont…) go to source/story>>> A Visual History of Literary References on ‘The Simpsons’ – Jared Keller … Continue reading
“…Forget sharp-tongued gossip columnists – when it comes to taking on the great and the not-so-good – the newspaper cartoonist is king…”
“…One of the all-time great cartoonists, Sir David Low, used to say that his role was to be the permanent opposition. His most famous piece, a 1939 cartoon called Rendezvous, depicting Hitler and Stalin bowing and greeting each other respectively … Continue reading
“…’South Park’ Behind The Scenes…” (video..)
“…Trey Parker and Matt Stone understandably did a lot of talking about their Tony-winning musical “The Book of Mormon” during their interview on “60 Minutes” Sunday night – - but this clip from 60 Minutes Overtime gives us the behind-the-scenes … Continue reading
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“…America’s Roots Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be…”
(a mark fiore cartoon…) go to source/story>>> WATCH: America’s Roots Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be [Fiore Cartoon] | Mother Jones.
“…South Park Creators Matt Stone And Trey Parker Crash NYU Class…” (video…)
“…The NYU newbies gasped in utter disbelief as Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the comedic masterminds behind “South Park” and “The Book of Mormon” took over Professor Liotti’s position for the duration of the class. The room erupted with excited … Continue reading
“…An inside look at comic books…”
“…Three articles from the ’30s and ’40s – - give a unique glimpse of the history of the industry…” (cont..) go to source/story>>> An inside look at comic books – Imprint – Salon.com.
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“…’Flintstones’ Original Pilot Clip Surfaces..” (video..)
“…Finally, the chance to see the Fred and Wilma that could have been. Although it has apparently been on YouTube since 2008, a clip from the original “Flintstones” pilot has been making the rounds lately. In the original pilot of … Continue reading
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“…Debtpocalypse deferred!…”
(this is a tom tomorrow cartoon… ..starring obama as ‘middleman’…) go to source/story>>> Daily Kos: Debtpocalypse deferred!.
“…Seth MacFarlane Says Which ‘Family Guy’ Characters Can Hear Stewie…”
“…Comic-Con 2011 took place in San Diego this weekend, and one devoted fan at the “Family Guy” panel discussion asked a question that has been on people’s minds for years: … …Who can understand Stewie when he talks – and … Continue reading
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“…Comic-Con International 2011: Day 1…” (slideshow..)
“…Comic-Con showcased only comic books, sci-fi/fantasy and film/television when it started in San Diego in 1970. Now it takes in all aspects of pop culture – from horror, animation, and anime to toys, cards, video games and webcomics…” go to … Continue reading
“…San Diego Comic-Con 2011: Scenes From Preview Day…”
“..Check out the pictures from Comic-Con 2011: Preview Day..” go to source/story>>> San Diego Comic-Con 2011: Scenes From Preview Day.
“…Tender Explosive Kisses Of Democracy…”
“..Barack Obama holds forth on the legality of various conflict thingamajigs. Take a closer look at Libya, Yemen and Pakistan after the president delivers his address on Afghanistan and Iraq. A Mark Fiore political animation..” go to source/story>>> To … Continue reading
“…Real-life toy story: the 54-year-old boy behind Pixar…” (interview..)
“…John Lasseter is the man whose animations changed the face of film. As his latest work premieres, he talks to Guy Adams. In a state-of-the-art building across the bay from San Francisco, engineers are putting the finishing touches to a … Continue reading
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“…Look who’s talking in the movies’ greatest cartoons…”
“…Early animation didn’t deign to credit the voices behind its characters. Today, stars queue up to lend their talents to sure-fire hits – receiving top billing for a fraction of the work involved in live-action performances. But, do you need … Continue reading
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“…Tintin trailer: a swashbuckling adventure or a load of Haddock?…” (video..)
“…The trailer for The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is out. What do you think about Steven Spielberg’s take on the heroic reporter and his faithful companion?..” go to source/story>>> Tintin trailer: a swashbuckling adventure or a … Continue reading
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“…Rupert Murdoch: a real-life Mr Burns?…”
“…Rupert Murdoch has done one thing that enriches modern life – but it does not involve publishing a newspaper. Amid the boa constrictor of shame that has engulfed and engorged his British tabloid the News of the World, let’s recognise … Continue reading
“…Could Shatnerpalooza be the highlight of Comic-Con 2011?…”
“..A celebration of the erstwhile Captain Kirk should bring offbeat sparkle to an event otherwise largely skirted by the big studios…” go to source/story>>> Could Shatnerpalooza be the highlight of Comic-Con 2011? | Film | guardian.co.uk.
Cartoon: john key has a slight over-reaction…
(heh..!…key as cassandra..) go to source/story>>> Cartoon: Labour’s tax tsunami warning – Opinion – NZ Herald News.
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“…The End of the American Dream?…” (video…)
“…The economic recession has ended for the rich and the powerful… … but most Americans continue to suffer the consequences of an economic system that favors corporate profits over strengthening the foundation of our country: The middle class…” go to … Continue reading
“…Patriot Acts: 10 Cool, Crazy Superhero Nationalists…”
“…As anyone with a serious grasp of history understands, patriots are most often ciphers for those who end up, well, writing history. Even if they’re superheroes. Take the following comic book characters, who’ve alternately served as straight-up supersoldiers, jingoistic nationalists, … Continue reading
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“…Pixar Short Films: ‘Tin Toy,’ ‘Luxo Jr.,’ Show Future Of Computer Animation…”
“…Twenty three years ago, fledgling studio Pixar took a giant leap for animation by creating some tiny baby steps. Now the top name in cutting edge animation, Pixar wasn’t always so prominent and beloved. The studio was originally George Lucas’ … Continue reading
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“…Kapow! New Batmobile unveiled…”
“…It seems the Caped Crusader is now fighting pollution as well as crime. The latest version of the Batmobile has been unveiled for a new theatrical production based on the famous comic-book hero – – and it swaps traditional jet … Continue reading
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“…The Crash of 1993…”
“…As the great comic-book bubble showed – sometimes there’s no recovery from a speculative boom..” What Tolstoy wrote about families is true of economics: Boom times are all alike – - but every crash is disastrous in its own way. … Continue reading
“…Interview: Trey Parker and Matt Stone ‘Making Fun Of Everyone On ‘South Park”…”
“…Fourteen seasons after it began, the Comedy Central animated series “South Park” still hits bull’s-eyes – and draws the ire of several of its targets for its very pointed satire. Its 200th episode, shown earlier this year, was the latest … Continue reading
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“…Holy Kryptonite! Superman returns – without his pants…”
“…For more than 70 years he has flown to the world’s rescue dressed in a trademark red cape, blue suit and startling tight red trunks worn outside his trousers. Superman, however – is about to lose his pants. DC Comics, … Continue reading
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“…’Looney Tunes’ classics return to big screen in 3D…”
“…The classic cartoons of Bugs Bunny, Sylvester the Cat, Tweety Bird, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner will all return to theaters in three original Looney Tunes cartoon shorts, Warner Bros. announced at the Annecy … Continue reading
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“…You’re Getting Old: ‘South Park”s Stan Turns 10, Catches Cynicism…” (video…)
“…Ah, cynicism. The little chip on your shoulder that comes after childhood, forever tainting your outlook on life. Or, if you’re like Stan on this week’s “South Park,” you might catch cynicism as early as 10 years old. OK, so … Continue reading
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“…Review: X-Men: First Class Is (Pick One) eXcellent, eXquisite, eXceptional!…”
“…Issues with the political parables aside and a needless epilogue aside, the film works splendidly as a joyously entertaining adventure movie. The action scenes, when they do arrive, are expertly staged and edited with a clear sense of scope and … Continue reading
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“…8 Comic Book Heroes That Spread Progressive Ideals…”
“…Quintessential patriot Superman renounced his US citizenship last month in protest. But he’s not the first comic-book hero to espouse progressive ideals…” go to source/story>>> 8 Comic Book Heroes That Spread Progressive Ideals | Culture | AlterNet.
“…The Hardest ‘Simpsons’ Quiz Of All Time…”
“…So you think you know “The Simpsons”? Well, now you’ve got 27 chances to prove it. With over 20 years’ worth of episodes to watch, re-watch, analyze and memorize, there’s plenty of trivia about the infamous yellow family to go … Continue reading
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“…The Pickup Artist: An Interview With Chester Brown…”
“…The cartoonist talks about his pro-prostitution memoir – and the loneliness of the Canadian libertarian. More than a decade ago, Chester Brown decided he was through with romance. Certainly all the crummy stuff—the insecurity, the jealousy, the fights. The only … Continue reading