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“…Upcoming Lorax movie to insult all that is good, holy…” (vid-trailer..)
“…This, I submit to you – is an insult to all that is good and holy. First off, Danny f’ing Devito?! No, no, no. The Lorax does not wisecrack. He does not pratfall. He does not delight the audience with … Continue reading
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“…99% v 1%: the data behind the Occupy movement | Animation…”
“…It has been the rallying cry of the Occupy movement for the past two months – but is the US really split 99% v 1%? As poverty and inequality reach record levels – - how much richer have the rich … Continue reading
“…’Family Guy’ On 9/11…”
“…The episode saw baby Stewie and dog Brian going back in time – at one point intervening to prevent the terrorist attacks of 9/11. But when things go awry, including the outbreak of a civil war and subsequent secession of … Continue reading
famed comic writer comes out as reactionary-git…
“…Frank Miller has spent much of his famed comic book writing career creating dark, urban dystopias – but the groundbreaking scribe has little regard for the chaos he says reigns at Zuccotti Park. The man behind such famed comic series … Continue reading
“…R. Crumb on Album Covers – Charlie Patton 78s – and Occupy Wall Street…”
“…Don’t go bothering Robert Crumb. The renowned cartoonist and American expat lives somewhere in the south of France – - but when I call him to talk about his latest book, he steadfastly refuses to tell me where: – - … Continue reading
“…’South Park’ Mocks Occupy Wall Street, Michael Moore & The Media…” (video..)
“…The beauty of Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s ability to make a new episode of “South Park” from scratch in just six days is how topical they get to be. Even though the show is about a bunch of 4th … Continue reading
“…The 10 best graphic novels – in pictures…” + comment@whoar:..my hero…spider jerusalem…
“…Rachel Cooke’s pick of the graphic novels that transcend the comic book medium..” (ed:..i am a big fan of the graphic-novel.. ..it is a form of high-art.. ..and is a most powerful-medium.. ..and if you doubt my ‘power’-words… ..i can … Continue reading
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“…Aardman: Shipshape and Bristol fashion…”
“…Aardman Animation’s latest handmade extravaganza is taking to the high seas. Leo Benedictus visits their studios and finds out why stop-motion beats Jack Sparrow…” (cont…) go to source/story>>> Aardman: Shipshape and Bristol fashion | Film | The Guardian.
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“…How to draw…monsters…” (slideshow..)
“…Way back when, Flanimals-man Rob Steen taught you how to draw monsters. But when children’s book legend Tony Ross got in touch saying he wanted a go too – - we could hardly say no! Not with Halloween just days … Continue reading
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“…Euro bailout – an animated explanation…”
“…Are you confused about what the Euro bailout actually is? So were we! Tom Meltzer tries to explain with the help of his animated friends …” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Euro bailout – an animated explanation | Business | guardian.co.uk.
“…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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