The Best Personalized Online E-Card... Nov 4, 2009
Made popular by online e-card programs like Elf Yourself, personalized photo e-cards now come as cartoon videos and services that allow a photographer to add card frames to photos or add photos to existing pre-made e-cards. Silly E-Cards By JibJab, Elf Yourself, and M&Ms. (Suite101.com)
The Health Care Disaster in Canada Nov 4, 2009
Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news ... Daily Conservative Cartoon Signup to receive the latest daily Townhall cartoons ... Townhall Daily AlertYour daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Chris Brown Reveals Graffiti Album Cover Art Nov 3, 2009
Singer appears as a serious, space-travelling, guitar-playing graffiti artist. " Brown tweeted, with a link to his site, , where he posted photos. In stills released from his "Crawl" video, Brown is seen on two main sets one in a desert, the other a snow- and puddle-spotted alleyway. In both settings, the singer wears the same outfit: thick black glasses, brown leather trench coat, white T-shirt, fingerless gloves, white belt, jeans and high-top sneakers. In one photo, he is joined by Bad Boy... (VHI.com -- Music News)
"Clone Wars" ventures into season two Nov 3, 2009
The second season is now playing on the Cartoon Network in the United States. (Source: CCTV.com). (Xinhuanet, China)
• Turkeys, socks ... and the holidays Nov 1, 2009
There also will be prizes for the best costumes: Holiday theme, patriotic, cartoon character and super hero ... There also will be door prizes and prizes for best costume, including holiday theme, patriotic, cartoon character and super hero. (Juneau Empire)
‘A Book of Sleep’ and ‘Dark Night’ can light up dark autumn nights for children Nov 1, 2009
It is a cartoon world of dream-like shadows and dazzling light, pink grass, blue earth and lavender trees. The scary bad guys are run out of the woods, while the two small heroes share hot chocolate. (Boston Globe)
Beetlejuice's Move to Animated Tele... Oct 31, 2009
Loosely based on the 1988 film, the animated Beetlejuice series is miles ahead of many of the cartoons on television today ... Beetlejuice is a Funny Cartoon ... The score is brilliant for a cartoon. (Suite101.com)
The Addams Family Gets Animated Oct 31, 2009
After the success of the 1991 movie, Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Thing, Pugsley, and Wednesday Addams became stars in this retro 1992 cartoon. In the 1930s, a cartoonist by the name of Charles Addams sold sketches of a strange and morbid family to The New Yorker ... Between that decade and 1988 (Addams's death), many panels of the cartoon characters were published. (Suite101.com)
Bizarre cruise amenities Oct 31, 2009
Im not sure if this is something Celebrity cruisers have been clamoring for; then again, how many times can you watch the kitchen crew turn cantaloupes into cartoon characters. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Classic spooky Disney cartoons Oct 30, 2009
This weekend, the museum welcomes kids, costumed or not, to its screening room for "HallowScreen: Skeleton Dance and Other Bone Chilling Cartoons." On the program are classic shorts from Disney's early "Silly Symphonies" efforts, such as "The Skeleton Dance" (1929) and "Midnight in a Toy Shop" (1930); Mickey Mouse features "The Mad Doctor" (1933) and "Pluto's Judgement Day" (1935); the Donald Duck cartoon "Trick or Treat" (1952); and "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949). And while... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fairytale Fights Review Oct 29, 2009
It's all cartoon violence, roughly on the order of what you'll find in Happy Tree Friends, but there are buckets and buckets of blood spilling over the levels and plenty of woodland creatures and fairytale characters to cut in half. While all of this blood and gore is nice and actually done fairly well, that's basically all that there is to like about the game. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Cartoonist challenges Saudi society Oct 29, 2009
Female cartoonist's provocative work challenges Saudi society - CNN.com ... Female cartoonist's provocative work challenges Saudi society ... LONDON, England (CNN) -- For Saudi Arabia's lone female cartoonist drawing is more than just satire, it's "a duty.". (CNN)
Jack Straw Programs and Events: October/November 2009 Oct 29, 2009
In the center of the room, a cartoon bird walks through endless, empty computer generated rooms projected on a collapsing paper house. A dead tree projected in the corner communicates through bells and windblown car lot streamers. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Lambert isnt playing it safe on album cover Oct 29, 2009
Yes, that planet looks a little bit like it resulted from the collision of a Jem cartoon, The Neverending Story, Starlight Express, and K-Tels Power Glam Explosion (hat tips to my colleagues Samantha Harmon, Joe Lynch, Leah Greenblatt and Mike Bruno for their unfiltered first impressions), but perhaps the extraterrestrial has come to teach us something. Glam is back. (MSNBC -- Music)
More music lovers are taking a spin through DJ school Oct 27, 2009
"When I first moved a needle back and forth on a record in 1972, I never would have dreamed we'd get this far," says Grandmaster Flash, 51, whose cartoon likeness stars in DJ Hero. That fantasy just might supplant the guitar-god reverie, says Paris-based Guetta, 41, who draws huge crowds in Europe and produced the ' rollicking I Gotta Feeling. (USA Today)
Youth Focus--Elizabeth Stark Oct 27, 2009
Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:43 PM CDT Parents: Dr. Robert and Beth Stark. Siblings: Julianna and Robert Stark. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Beethovens nephew comix Oct 27, 2009
Strangely enough, this installment reminds me of the cartoon Avatar, if only for the sulky nephew part. . (Harper's Magazine)
A few powerful points on the unalloyed joy of quitting Oct 25, 2009
Some bosses seem to think it's smart to generate uproar, with the staff frightened they are going to lose their jobs and staggering under the weight of idiot manifestos, cartoon balloons of frank and open communication, and unachievable targets, meaning more students, fewer resources and increased hours of work. There is always budget pressure. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Sign Artist Jobs At Trader Joe's An... Oct 24, 2009
Illustrator work with a whimsical, cartoon or animated feel are just as valuable as illustrations that are more based in comic-book style and realism. A knowledge of a variety of lettering is vital to the job, so samples of hand-made signage or logos are a big plus. (Suite101.com)
Manga library planned for Japan Oct 24, 2009
The proposed Tokyo International Manga Library will house two million comic books, animation drawings, video games and other cartoon industry artefacts ... 7bn yen ($128m, 78m) for a museum on Japanese cartoon art and pop culture to be built in Tokyo. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Needham High School Anime Club brings like-minded teens together Oct 24, 2009
Anime is classified as a cartoon, Fucci said. Manga is generally called a graphic novel or comic. (Needham Tab, MA)
Film review: 'Astro Boy' gets two stars out of five Oct 23, 2009
" (AP Photo/Summit Entertainment)AP By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel October 23, 2009 2:00 AM Lovely dollops of wit and warmth float through the big screen version of "Astro Boy," the latest Japanese TV cartoon to make it to the big screen. But the look, themes and slam-bang "Transformers" violence of that 1960s animated series make this every bit as dated as "Speed Racer," even if it is easier to watch.It's about a Pinocchio with rocket engines for legs, x-ray eyes and a swirly... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Astro Boy: Sweet Sci-Fi for Your Inner Child Oct 23, 2009
Into this crowded agora comes David Bowers' Astro Boy, an animated feature based on Osamu Tezuka's 1951 manga series that spawned a TV cartoon series from the '60s ... Ham Egg, the exploiter of children down on Earth, is a little bit Fagin, a little bit Stromboli from the Disney Pinocchio, and a whole lot rotten; but, thanks to Lane's vocalizing, he has enough vaudeville swank and showmanship to make him an irresistible cartoon villain. (Time.com)
Astro Boy - Film Review Oct 23, 2009
Nicolas Cage and Kristen Bell Lend their Voices in Cartoon Adventure ... Originally inked in a 1951 by Japan s own version of Walt Disney , Osamu Tezuka, this exuberant and vividly-colored cartoon movie is the latest box office offering of fine family entertainment. (Suite101.com)
The best (of the worst) travel horror stories Oct 21, 2009
An editorial cartoon roundup by Daryl Cagle depicting the trials and tribulations of air travel. more photos. (MSNBC -- Travel)
I can't believe they removed Voom Channels i was soo pissed when i turned on my... Oct 21, 2009
Dish's new HD is not clear as many are upconverted content and not true HD. Also many are channels most would never watch like the cartoon channel, weather channel, etc ... or how about cartoons in HD. (Multichannel News)
Raphael masterpiece under hammer Oct 21, 2009
The artist's "meticulous" preparation for a fresco would have seen him sprinkle a dust of black chalk through pricked outlines of the original drawn cartoon onto a fresh sheet of paper, leaving dotted lines which can be seen in the drawing up for sale. The current record price for a Raphael work is 18. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Is My Robot Happy To See Me? Oct 20, 2009
"It may be due to the 'cartoon' look of the iCat, with the mouth turned down being very prominent," she said. As for why the older adults had trouble recognizing the happy robot compared with their success in recognizing happy people, Beer suspected that the robot just didn't do a good enough job of expressing its emotion. (Science Daily)
David Denby: “Wild River,” at Film Forum. Oct 19, 2009
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Hilton Als: Horton Foote’s three acts. Oct 19, 2009
To search for New Yorker cartoons and covers, visit the ... A weekly note from the New Yorker's cartoon editor. (New Yorker)
Can’t Stop the Beat Oct 19, 2009
The imperious Houdyshell looks like one of those double-chinned, double-wide dowagers from a Helen Hokinson cartoon; her comic silhouette trumps clich ... A weekly note from the New Yorker's cartoon editor. (New Yorker)
Grumpy and Co come to India Oct 18, 2009
Disneys wifes incertitude was only one in the litany of anxieties that worried the makers of this filmconcerns that seem naive in an age where cartoons do everything but break through the screen and box your ears ... Could they actually care about a cartoon characters well-being and become fearful for his or her safety or would they laugh and find such murderous intent ludicrous. (India Times, India)
Avon Forges Partnership With Multi-Platinum Artist Fergie Oct 17, 2009
Multi-platinum recording artist Fergie began her career early, first as the voice for the cartoon series Charlie Brown as both Sally and Lucy, later as a cast member of Kids Incorporated during her teen years, followed by joining the all-female pop trio Wild Orchid. She joined The Black Eyed Peas in 2002, and was on hand when the release of their first disc together, Elephunk, went triple platinum. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Casper briefs Oct 16, 2009
The exhibit is a collection of cartoon art by J.R. Williams, Ace Reid, and Jerry Palen. The works of these three artists offer an insightful and sometimes humorous look into American agricultural life during the 20th Century. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
It's like, whatever! The most annoying phrases Oct 15, 2009
Normally, the sight of a chart or graph sends Groucho fleeing in the other direction, preferably to the sanctity of prose or, at the very least, a cartoon. Yes, there are whole software programs devoted to devising and designing attractive scatter-charts, but if, like Groucho, you are innumerate or just plain incapable of transferring data into alpine peaks or heartbeat-monitors, theyre pretty useless. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Chinese "manhua" exhibited at Frankfurt Book Fair Oct 15, 2009
Visitors read a poster of Chinese cartoons at the 61st Frankfurt Book Fair in the central German city of Frankfurt, Oct. 14, 2009 ... A cartoon forum is held at the 61st Frankfurt Book Fair in the central German city of Frankfurt, Oct. 14, 2009 ... A visitor passes a poster of Chinese cartoons at the 61st Frankfurt Book Fair in the central German city of Frankfurt, Oct. 14, 2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Very Punny: Student artist lampoons icons Oct 15, 2009
Salvatore Schiciano (graduate-arts) recreated the photograph in a small oil painting but added a cartoon cloud above Parks' head with a picture of a gas pump in it. The caption for the picture says, "Gas Prices are to Blame!". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Loss of a 'super' human Oct 14, 2009
Ben Stowell talks about his cartoon drawings on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at his home in Latham. (Cindy SChultz / Times Union). (Albany Times Union)
Museum remembers the life of Walt Disney Oct 13, 2009
Yes, the cartoon rodent who helped spawn a vast entertainment empire is here in all his glory ... theme park, the high school yearbook for which he provided illustrations, plenty of artwork from "Steamboat Willie" (the first cartoon to feature sound), a car from Disneyland's Autopia ride that Walt gave to his grandson, and, yes, even the mechanical innards of the robotic "Mr. Lincoln.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
James Wood on Lydia Davis Oct 12, 2009
To search for New Yorker cartoons and covers, visit the ... New Yorker cartoons from the Great Depression ... A weekly note from the New Yorker's cartoon editor. (New Yorker)
Mika, 'The Boy Who Knew Too Much' Oct 12, 2009
After that, the Beirut-born, London-bred tunesmith tones down the razzle-dazzle of 2007 s Life in Cartoon Motion. Many of these catchy singalongs sport a whiff of subtlety and angst, and while his debt to Elton John, Freddie Mercury, and Scissor Sisters is alive and well, something close to nuance infuses Blue Eyes and By the Time, a dreamy collaboration with Imogen Heap. (Boston Globe)
Edward Lear Biography Oct 11, 2009
He published this under the pen name Derry down Derry, along with his own cartoon illustrations, in A Book of Nonsense, which became extremely popular with children and adults. Health Intervened and Poetry Prevailed. (Suite101.com)
Top Article: Go Into The Art Of The Matter Oct 10, 2009
To take an individual or an idea and build it tenfold; in so doing, convert a serious intent into a Disney cartoon. A 300-foot Shivaji on a horse out in the sea not only denigrates the serious philosophy of the man but casts it, 00004000 Bollywood style, into the realm of the unreal and fantastic. (India Times, India)
Cartoonist draws a line of fans Oct 10, 2009
Lynn Kennaly explained how a family member rips off a page from the day-to-day calender and then passes around the one-panel cartoon ... The cartoonist is in Carlisle today to attend the 28th Annual M Harvest of the Arts Festival to help raise money for the Downtown Carlisle Association ... Over the years, McPherson has mentioned Carlisle in several of his Close to Home cartoons, including one produced in 1998 touting the borough as a venue for the National Synchronized Lawn Mowing... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Your views: Letters to the editor Oct 8, 2009
Parkers cartoons brighten readers day. A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when its an editorial cartoon by Jeff Parker ... One of the most refreshing things about returning to Melbourne is the fun of opening my FLORIDA TODAY to his powerful editorial cartooning. (Florida Today)
Editorial cartoon: Conroy's take on Israel and Iran Oct 7, 2009
Bob Conroy's take on the tension between Iraq and Israel. Tue Oct 06, 2009, 06:53 PM EDT. (Burlington Union, MA)
Peter Chianca: Wanna be startin a religion Oct 7, 2009
Cartoon by Marty Riskin. Peter Chianca: Wanna be startin a religion. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Archie chooses Betty after marrying Veronica Oct 7, 2009
Archie, who first appeared in December 1941, has followed the course of other comic-book characters: spinoff titles, a radio program, a newspaper strip and a Saturday morning cartoon series ... In 2007 the publishers of Archie Comic Publications introduced what they called a "New Look" for the Archie gang, which was less cartoony, but that experiment will end this year. (India Times, India)
Public Enemies Oct 5, 2009
Similarly Tim Daly (Superman) and Clancy Brown (Lex Luthor) nailed their characters in the Superman cartoon series and have yet to be surpassed, or even matched ... In New Frontier's case it was Darwyn Cooke's classic style, in this case it is Ed McGuinness' bulky more cartoony style. (IGN FilmForce)
Review: Shenzhen A Travelogue Fro... Oct 4, 2009
Some panels are realistic recreations of his experiences while others are presented in a more cartoon like form. Guy Delisle ably uses his art to communicate his story, and his drawings provide a strong and entertaining foundation to Shenzhen A Travelogue From China. (Suite101.com)
Modern underwear not for the faint-handed Oct 3, 2009
In the '80s, manufacturers turned to the novelty underpant, in which cartoon and TV figures cavorted across one's Y-fronts. This led to an even sharper drop in the birth rate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New comic makes its debut today Oct 2, 2009
The Sentinel is one of 18 newspapers across the country to carry the new cartoon, said Boscacci, who is 37 ... Ive always wanted to be a cartoonist. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Daily TV and radio guide Oct 2, 2009
Live-action remake of the 1961 Disney cartoon. Glenn Close. (Boston Globe)
Danish Cartoonist: Muslims Not 'Free' of Mocking Oct 2, 2009
Muslims Not 'Free of Being Mocked,' Danish Cartoonist Says ... Sept. 30: Kurt Westergaard, 74, speaks to a group in Manhattan on his controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad ... Sept. 30: Kurt Westergaard, 74, speaks to a group in Manhattan on his controversial cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. (Fox News)
Inside the life of French filmmaker Oct 2, 2009
Here he s represented as a cartoon cutout of the cat which his own recent movies have been fixated. He speaks in the sort of digitally distorted voice that certain witnesses require when talking to 60 Minutes. (Boston Globe)
Photographer stirs an awed audience Sep 30, 2009
"Look, it's Porky Pig!" says the little girl, obviously encouraged that this mandatory cultural outing will include cute cartoon characters. Longtime readers of this column know that I'm big on experiencing a 00003424 rt, not just observing it. (Fresno Bee)
Is Obama Breaking the Law? Sep 30, 2009
Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news ... Daily Conservative Cartoon Signup to receive the latest daily Townhall cartoons. (Townhall.com)
The entrepreneur with the Midas touch Sep 26, 2009
Later he ventured into the business of gaming in Malaysia, stud farming in Australia and even ran a Hollywood cartoon studio. He first emerged in the glare of publicity in the mid-80s when he helped organise the Live Aid concert with musician and social activist Sir Bob Geldof. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Jury sees pictures that led to firing of Abington sewer department superintendent Sep 26, 2009
The trial in Brockton District Court entered its second day Thursday with Howell testifying and his attorney showing the files consisting mainly of photographs, cartoon drawings and videos mostly meant to be humorous. Several showed frontal nudity. (Abington Mariner, MA)
The Fives: A footloose moose, angry Merillat workers and the bite of fall in the air -- week in review Sep 26, 2009
And, of course, some of that humor was directed at old cartoon series "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show." It makes sense, since Rocky hailed from the Black Hills. But who expected poetry (albeit, extremely silly poetry) to be offered up in the confines of Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
The Museum, from the Louvre to the ... Sep 26, 2009
In themselves, modern museums can often consist of stand alone collections of diverse items ranging from dinky toys, holocaust memorabilia, childrens museum, cartoon museums, car museums and many more. Certainly, the Museums Association of the UK states that there are 2,000 to 2,500 museums in the UK and the figure varies dependent upon what criteria are used to decide what is or is not a museum. (Suite101.com)
Rising Amid Squalor, Senegal Monument Stirs Anger Sep 24, 2009
One cartoon depicted its figures as a ragged, dripping family climbing onto a tin roof surrounded by flood waters. Another replaced them with Wade's own family, alluding to allegations it was his way of leaving a mark on the nation before he dies. (CBS News -- World)
Facts are cooling off climate alarmism Sep 24, 2009
I want to see Al Gore do a remake of his cartoon movie. This time with his teeth chattering as he is explaining how the ice cap is still melting even though the temperatures have dropped four degrees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Motion-Detecting Earphones Offered by Sony Ericsson Sep 22, 2009
The London-based company has created marketing materials to promote its MH907 earphones, including a cartoon step-by-step demonstration of a barefoot boy sitting on a bus listening to music, receiving and ending a call, then popping the earbuds in again to resume listening to music. The earphones turn on music once the user inserts both earbuds. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Fall into autumn Sep 18, 2009
It features all kinds of family oriented activities, including movie and cartoon character replicas, rides, an expanded petting zoo, a straw and corn maze, obstacle course and a pumpkin slide. Admission is free; ride passes are extra. (Erie Times-News, PA)
