MoCCA Adult Education Continues With Sikoryak, Willberg & Fingeroth Art/Writing Classes
The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA is proud to announce two new offerings from its Education Department.
Tagged With: Comics
Motion Comics Put The Blam! Pow! Into Feature Film Marketing
When I was a kid, I loved going to visit my cousins in Seattle. They were avid comic collectors and I would spend hours carefully thumbing through issues of Spiderman, Fantastic Four and other plastic-sleeved titles. Perhaps this is why I enjoy the trend of motion comics as promotion. It speaks to childhood nostalgia while cutting through the clutter.
Clever marketing campaigns engage audiences in unexpected ways that connect, often with a nod and a wink, to the property’s intrinsic nature. Or to poorly paraphrase Marshall McLuhen; the medium can be a major part of the message. Motion comics are a great way of exciting prospective viewers about an upcoming film or television show, even if the property is not animated. And they provide increased opportunities for graphic designers, artists to collaborate with studios and directors.
NOVA Comics and DC Anime Club's Yu Gi Oh Tournament.
Begins: May 8, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Larry Reclusado (703) 912-6682 novacomics@verizon.net
NOVA Comics in association with DC Anime Club invites all Duelist to
our Yu-Gi-Oh tournament on Saturday May 8,2010 2:00pm at
NOVA Comics 6324 Springfield Plaza Springfield, VA 22150.
Sign up for the tournament starts at 1:30pm
Age range for this tournament is 13 and
Up. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information please visit NOVA Comics at http://www.novacomics.com/
or call (703) 912-6682.
Northern Virginia Comics and Games sells quality new and collector comic books, role-playing, strategy, fantasy, and board games, fantasy, sports, and comic book-related action figures and figurines, and other items, including quality graphic T-shirts, non-sports trading cards, posters, and archival supplies for your collectibles. NOVA Comics & Games is owned by Gary A. John, who has over 30 years in comic book collecting and retail experience.
Dare Comics and Pixofactor to Produce First Interactive Motion Comic
Dare Comics today announces that its critically acclaimed comic, The Hunter, is to be produced as a nine episode motion comic series by leading Michigan-based production company, PixoFactor Entertainment.
Abrams Eying NBC Pilot, Mirconauts Feature
J.J. Abrams is circling a few new projects.
Howard Thrilled by Lovecraft
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES reports that Ron Howard is eager to direct an adaptation of the Image Comics series, THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT.
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Warner’s New Division: DC Entertainment
With the DC Comics sale firmly in place, WB has created a new company known as DC Entertainment, notes the Hollywood Reporter.
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Aniboom Announces Marvel Comics Contest
Press Release by Aniboom
QUESADA, KIDD, MAZZUCCHELLI, FINGEROTH, MacDONALD: COMICS FROM EVERY ANGLE
Begins: August 19, 2009
**FREE EVENT** COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVEL LUMINARIES JOE QUESADA, CHIP KIDD, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, DANNY FINGEROTH, AND HEIDI MacDONALD TO SPEAK AT NEW YORK’S BRYANT PARK LUNCHTIME SERIES, WEDS AUG 19, 12:30 PM. **FREE EVENT**
New York, July 31, 2009
As part of the Bryant Park Word-for-Word author series, key figures from the world of comics and graphic novels will speak at “COMICS: FROM EVERY ANGLE,” a freewheeling discussion of the past, present, and future of sequential art.
Comics From Every Angle
Begins: August 19, 2009
**FREE EVENT** COMICS LUMINARIES JOE QUESADA, CHIP KIDD, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, DANNY FINGEROTH, HEIDI MacDONALD TO SPEAK AT NEW YORK’S BRYANT PARK, WEDS AUG 19, 12:30 PM.
As part of the Bryant Park Word-for-Word author series, key figures from comics will speak at “COMICS: FROM EVERY ANGLE."
Join moderator DANNY FINGEROTH as he and JOE QUESADA, CHIP KIDD, DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI, and HEIDI MacDONALD discuss how comics have become an important part of high and low culture.
Wednesday, August 19, 200912:30pm – 1:45pm
Read Comics on Your PSP
Soon after announcing low cost eBooks, Sony now unveils a comic book-themed PSP digital reader reports Variety.
Set to launch in October; Marvel, Archie and Image Comics are already onboard. Comics can/will be read frame by frame on the PSP’s screen. The company did not unveil any pricing information on the service as yet.
Monsters of Webcomics Exhibition
Begins: August 8, 2009
The Internet has revolutionized all forms of communication, and comics are no exception. The Cartoon Art Museum explores the digital revolution in its latest exhibition, Monsters of Webcomics, a showcase of some of the best and boldest work published on the World Wide Web.
In Event Types: Exhibits, Web / Internet
Warner Premiere Announces New Motion Comics
Press Release from Warner Premiere and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution
Fremantle Inks Deal with Liquid Comics
FremantleMedia Enterprises has inked a first-look agreement with Liquid Comics, which was previously known as Virgin Comics, reports VARIETY. Beginning the deal, Liquid will publish two titles later in the year, which will be developed for other media at Fremantle. The animated TV series ANI-MAX follows a boy who can take on the powers and appearance of any animal he touches. The drama FIRST FAMILY follows the difficulties of being the teenaged children of the U.S. president.
WGAW Panel: Scripts Into Comic Books
Begins: July 11, 2009
The Writers Guild of America West's Genre Committee presents Just Add Pictures -- Turning Your Screenplay into a Comic Book, a panel discussion this Saturday, July 11, at WGAW HQ in Los Angeles. What do THE DARK KNIGHT, 300, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, and upcoming sci-fi thriller SURROGATES have in common? They were all adapted from comic books and/or graphic novels. While comics continue to provide major source material for studio development slates, how do writers get their own original genre ideas to them?
June Cartoonist-In-Residence: Brian Andersen
Begins: June 20, 2009
The Cartoon Art Museum hosts freelance artist and cartoonist Brian Andersen on Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to him about his comics and watch Andersen at work.
Dark Horse Goes Mobile
Press Release from Dark Horse Comics
MAY 4, MILWAUKIE, OR -- Dark Horse Comics, the third-largest American comics publisher, makes the leap into the digital world of mobile content today with the launch of a new app for the iPhone. With the release of the upcoming TERMINATOR SALVATION film in mind, Dark Horse has chosen a classic THE TERMINATOR story from its vast publishing archives to launch this program.
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Free Comic Book Day 2009 -- Ottawa
Begins: May 2, 2009
Comics creators Ronn Sutton (FEAR AGENT, ELVIRA, VAMPIRA) and Janet Hetherington (ETERNAL ROMANCE, ELVIRA, MONSTER LOVE) are joining Hobby Centre/The Cave Comics owner Bill Chappell on May 2, 2009, for some Free Comic Book Day fun at the store's new location in Ottawa.
Free comics (one per customer) will be offered during all store hours and visitors can see costumed crime-fighters -- SPIDER-MAN, BATMAN, STAR WARS characters and more.
Cartoon Net Hires Del Rey Manga for Secret Saturdays Comics
Cartoon Network Enterprises will work with Del Rey Manga to develop graphic novels based on the animated adventure series THE SECRET SATURDAYS, reports KIDSCREEN.
The first title is set to debut in September, with volume two coming before the end of the year. Featuring detailed, full-color stills from the series, the SATURDAYS comics will follow the same format as those based on BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE and BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS.
Comics 4 Comix Benefit 2009
Begins: April 23, 2009
Comics and comix collide as the funnies meet the funny in the fifth annual fundraiser and silent art auction for San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum. Join the Bay Area's funniest folk for a night of food, drink, and entertainment, and bid on original art by some of today's brightest stars in comics. This year Comics 4 Comix takes place on Thursday, April 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. Tickets are $20 per person for general admission, with 2-for-1 admission for Cartoon Art Museum members.
The Life & Art Of Will Eisner
Begins: March 23, 2009
On Monday, March 23, comics writer and critic Danny Fingeroth will give an illustrated presentation about the life, work, and influence of writer and artist Will Eisner.
Taking a tour through Eisner's life-in effect, a journey through comics history-the presentation will serve as an introduction to those who'd like to know more about how the graphic novel phenomenon (which has spawned hit comics-based movies like THE DARK KNIGHT and WATCHMEN), and will offer new insights for those who may already know the work of Eisner and his creative descendants.
March Cartoonist-in-Residence Weekend
Begins: March 21, 2009
The Cartoon Art Museum hosts MariNaomi, author and illustrator of ESTRUS COMICS, on Saturday, March 21 followed by Jimmy Gownley, author and illustrator of the popular comic AMELIA RULES! on Sunday, March 22 as part of its ongoing Cartoonist-in-Residence program. Museum visitors will be offered the chance to talk to the artists about their comics and watch them at work.
Small Press Spotlight on Rina Ayuyang
Begins: March 14, 2009
Beginning on March 14, 2009, the Cartoon Art Museum's ongoing Small Press Spotlight will feature the art of Rina Ayuyang. Ayuyang first became interested in cartooning while growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she spent mornings watching MERRIE MELODIES cartoons, afternoons reading the newspaper funnies and MAD magazine, and evenings scrutinizing illustrations in various children's books right before she'd fall asleep.
Will Eisner Panel
Begins: March 7, 2009
A panel of Will Eisner experts will discuss his life and career, examining just what made (and still makes) him so significant to the comics medium. Featuring Danny Fingeroth (DISGUISED AS CLARK KENT: JEWS, COMICS, AND THE CREATION OF THE SUPERHERO), Dennis O'Neil (longtime BATMAN writer and editor), N.C. Christopher Couch (The Will Eisner Companion) and Kenneth Giniger (legendary publisher and lifelong friend of Will Eisner).
Saturday, March 7, 2-4 p.m. Jim Hanley's Universe, 4 W. 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001
For more information, contact: Danfinger@aol.com.
In Event Types: Discussion
WonderCon 2009
Begins: February 27, 2009
Coming off its biggest and most successful year ever, WonderCon is gearing up for its 23rd year as a Bay area tradition. The comics and popular arts convention returns to Moscone Center South for another three-day weekend run on February 27 through March 1. More than 29,000 people attended the show in 2008, and 2009 promises to be another incredible convention experience for fans from all over.
