Are there comics in Cambodia? Why, yes
Wherever there are people and pens, comics seem to spring up. This long, comprehensive story on comics in Cambodia documents the emergence of a cartooning scene through the dust and haze of past political upheaval as a bunch of young folk try to make their dreams come true:
One self-publisher's digital survival plan
Filipino comics artist/self-publisher Gerry Alanguilan (Elmer), was supposed to deliver an address at a symposium called "Future of the Book" but he was forced to bow out, so instead he posted his speech for all of us to read. While reading the whole thing is the best way to approach it, the gist can be conveyed. Although Alanguilan is basically married to the idea of print publishing, he thinks it can exist with digital:
You Must See This: Johnny Canuck
Via Superitch, an example of Canada's WWII comics efforts, in the shape of a complete Johnny Canuck story.
We would give a lot to have a larger image of this cover, but alas, the internet has failed us. THAT'S how special Johnny Canuck is.
Official US TAMARA DREWE trailer debuts
Forget about THE LOSERS or IRON MAN 2 or SCOTT PILGRIM or any other 2010 comics movie, TAMARA DREWE is the comic book movie event of the year -- at least for indie comics snobs. Based on Posy Simmonds' much-admired graphic novel, the film debuts in the US on October 8th, courtesy of Sony Classics in the US. (It opens in September 10th in Simmonds' native UK.)
To Do: August 29th, Vancouver: Comix & Stories
Len Wong sent us info on Comix & Stories, a day of alternative & small press comics, zines, artwork & culture set for Sunday in Vancouver BC
Sunday, August 29 11 AM to 5 PM, Heritage Hall
Trailer pitch: CLiNT Magazine
In just a few short weeks, Mark Millar and his friends reinvent the comics anthology magazine with CLiNT, a 100-page monthly magazine featuring comic strips from Millar, John Romita Jr., Steve McNiven, Tommy Lee Edwards, Jonathan Ross, Frankie Boyle, and comics, including the Millar/Romita Jr. Nemesis, and others by "up and comers." There's now a short trailer online, too. The issue goes on sale on September 2, 2010. You can also get palsy with CLiNT on Twitter or Facebook, so you can even get it to be your neighbor in Farmville.
MMORPG-addicted China to get even more animated
A story in The Hollywood Reporter suggests that China is looking to get bigger in the international animation/comics field:
Leading the charge is the city...
News: Larson/Pantoja, Anime Expo, more Marvel digital, Humanoids
Hope and Tintin, Anime Expo's diminished manga presence, and what is Marvel thinking of NEXT for their digital publishing?
Humanoids return finds a rocky road
CBR's Alex Dueben talks to Humanoids E-i-C Bob Silva about the French publisher's return to the US market after deals with DC and Devil's Due, but Silva says the retail market has not been kind to their offerings:
Your guide to the World Cup and comics
Hard as it is to believe there is more of a comics/footie connection than just Roy of the Rovers -- although who really needs more than Roy of the Rovers? We thought we'd see more World Cup comics art around but we forgot nerds aren't into sports.
Smurfs trailer is feelin’ blue
Yesterday video and photographic evidence of the Smurfs movie was released, and we're glad to see that New York City, the Beat's hometown, is once again the setting for the deeply profound story of alien-in-America and what we can learn about ourselves and others, especially when the others are small and blue.
