RIP Gary Leib, New York Filmmaker, Animator, And Cartoonist, 65
Leib created animation for The New York Times and films including “American Splendor” and “American Ultra.”
Comics
Westbrook Studios Adapting Fantasy Comic ‘Canto’ As Animated Feature
The production company was co-founded by Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith.
Comics Titan IDW Announces New Executive Hirings, Will Start Producing Animation
The changes come as the company launches an initiative to grow its presence in the kids, family, and young adult sphere.
Comic Artist Mirka Andolfo Is Adapting Her ‘Sweet Paprika’ Concept Into An Adult Animation Project
Dreamworks veteran Gabriele Pennacchioli is on board as executive producer.
Genius Brands Will Turn Stan Lee’s Non-Marvel Creations Into New Films And Series
Are you ready for the Stan Lee Universe?
The Surprisingly Intimate Production Process Of A ‘Beetle Bailey’ Comic Strip
A new documentary reveals how the 70-year-old comic strip is produced.
San Diego Comic-Con Canceled For First Time In 50-Year History
The event will take place again in 2021.
Cartoon Fans Mourn The Passing Of ‘Asterix’ Cartoonist And Co-Creator Albert Uderzo
Dead at 92, the French comic icon is being called “the master,” “a genius,” and “a gateway drug to beautiful European comics.”
A Storyboard Artist On ‘Infinity Train’ Explains His Job In A Comic
Sam Spina’s comic reveals the joys, anxieties, and endless procrastination that his career involves. Read it here.
Superhero Series ‘Trill League,’ Produced By 50 Cent, Joins Quibi’s Animation Slate
The comic adaptation is the third animated series to be announced by Jeffrey Katzenberg’s forthcoming short-form content platform.
Netflix To Produce ‘Bone’ Series
“I’ve waited a long time for this,” says “Bone” creator Jeff Smith.
A Garfield/Spongebob Crossover Just Became Possible
Viacom has bought Garfield.
Mark Dindal To Direct All-Animated ‘Garfield’ Feature For Alcon
The director of “Cats Don’t Dance” and “Emperor’s New Groove” is taking the reins of the “Garfield” animated feature.
What I Learned From Sergio Aragonés: An Appreciation By Jorge Gutierrez
Happy 80th birthday to Sergio Aragones!
‘Deadpool’ Animated Series Set For FXX
Brothers Donald and Stephen Glover (“Atlanta”) will create the show.
Warner Bros. Reboots Snagglepuss As A Gay Playwright Being Hunted By The U.S. Government
In a new DC Comics series, the classic Hanna-Barbera character Snagglepuss is accused of being a Communist.
Alcon Plans A Series of Fully-CG ‘Garfield’ Features
First rule of Garfield: You can never have enough Garfield!
DC’s ‘Hanna-Barbera Beyond’ Will Remix and Reimagine Classic Characters
Hanna-Barbera characters like you’ve never seen them before.
Stone Bridge to Publish Massive Osamu Tezuka Manga Biography
The 900-plus page manga biography is drawn by one of Tezuka’s former assistants, Toshio Ban.
A Feature Adaptation of Raymond Briggs’ ‘Ethel and Ernest’ Is In the Works
Details on a new animated feature from the beloved creator of “The Snowman” and “When the Wind Blows.”
