Former DC head Diane Nelson joins mobile video launch Quibi
She'll be the head of operations for the new mobile platform.
Lion Forge restructures, lays off 12
Numerous outlets are reporting, and the Beat has confirmed, that 12 staffers were laid off yesterday during a restructuring at Lion Forge, a sister company of this website.
The one confirmed layoff is editor Greg...
From the page to the stage: Minky Woodcock comes alive with bunnies and burlesque
The sequential art of comics is by design a participatory experience, one that co-creates meaning between panel and reader. Our minds fill in the action between panels, imbuing them with movement, voice-overs, and emotion...
Future Home of Comic-Con Museum Hosts SAM Symposium
Since this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, there has been a big push in asking convention goers and fans of Comic-Con what the museum should feature, ranging from topics discussed to what “superhero-inspired drinks” should be served in the café. Keegan referred to this as “Fan Curation.”
Head of Content Tom Akel out at Line Webtoon
Tom Akel, the head of content at Line Webtoon, the mobile comics platform, has been removed from his position, I'm told.
It's the latest shake-up in the still growing mobile comic field that started building...
Julia Walchuk promoted at Valiant
Valiant has promoted Julia Walchuk to the position of Sales and Live Events Manager. She'll be responsible for running Valiant's Valiant’s extensive convention schedule, including planning con exclusives, working with consignment partners, and designing and managing Valiant’s physical presence at...
Maker Faire San Diego allows sneak-peak into the Comic-Con Museum
Despite not even having an official opening date planned, the former Hall of Champions Sports Museum and the future home of the Comic-Con Museum opened its doors for the first time to the public for the Maker Faire weekend.
Chris Duffy joins Workman to edit graphic novels
Another publishing house has hired a dedicated graphic novel editor and in this case a very knowledgable one. Chris Duffy has been hired at Workman publishing as senior editor of graphic novels and sequential arts. He'll...
Tim Pilcher joins Soaring Penguin, as founder John Anderson opens Canada office
English graphic novel publisher Soaring Penguin Press is making some personnel changes, as Eisner nominated writer and editor Tim Pilcher has joined the company as co-owner.
Founder John Anderson is moving to Vancouver, Canada to open the North...
