July 31, 2009
Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated adaptation of The Fantastic Mr. Fox opens in U.S. theaters November 13, 2009. The trailer offers a glimpse at what promises to be a fun take on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s story, with Anderson’s hallmark aesthetics. Find out more about the film and check out a slideshow of its production here.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo
July 30, 2009
Synthetic humanoids take note, a significant piece of 20th century architecture has popped up for sale in Los Angeles, California for a cool $15 million.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House, built high on a Hollywood hill in 1924, is currently in search of a new replica-destroying owner. Among other films, the house was featured in Ridley Scott’s 1982 cult classic Blade Runner, set in 2019 dystopian Los Angeles starring Harrison Ford as retired policeman turned blade runner Rick Deckard. The building’s Myan-like blocks make up the background of Deckard’s apartment.
Home again, home again, jiggety jig. Call Jeff Hyland at 310-278-3311 if interested.
July 29, 2009
IMPACT had another great year at the San Diego Comic-Con last week. Many authors did book signings at our booth, and it was great to spend time with them: Scape Martinez (GRAFF); Chris Ryall and Scott Tipton (Comic Books 101); Randy Martinez (Creature Features); Harry Hamernik (Face Off and Cartoonimals); Brian and Kristy Miller (Hi-Fi Color for Comics); Peter David (Writing for Comics and Graphic Novels with Peter David, Revised); and Andy Schmidt (The Insider’s Guide to Creating Comics).
Many authors also had their own tables or booths, such as Stephanie Pui-Mun Law (Dreamscapes), and many participated in our IMPACT University panel on How to Write and Draw Comics and Graphic Novels along with Comics Buyer’s Guide editor Maggie Thompson.
As Editorial Director of IMPACT, for me, the con was filled with scouting authors, promoting IMPACT, noting trends and absorbing as much as I can about the entertainment and comics industries (despite its name, this convention is not just about comics—it’s popular entertainment of all sorts). There were lots of panels, including many how-to art sessions, and it was great to see what’s coming up from the plethora of creators and publishers represented in all of the popular styles IMPACT covers. Lots of new ideas and contacts I’m excited to follow up on—a great time!
Pam Wissman, Editorial Director
IMPACT Books
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July 27, 2009
With demonstrations and art from over twenty amazing artists including Dave McKean, David Mack, Marshall Arisman and Cynthia von Buhler, Art Revolution, the inspirational and instruction book by artist Lisa Cyr, has taken bookstores, art supply stores and online shops by storm. Don’t take my word for it though, check out these rave reviews. And Click here for a free demonstration from the book.
Enjoy!
-Mona
July 24, 2009
Ponyo On the Cliff by the Sea opens in U.S. theaters August 14, 2009. Looks like we can expect another winner from Miyazaki!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BfNtYF94cQ&feature=fvst
July 22, 2009
For those of you following our story last week about the 2009 World Body Painting Contest, you’ll be happy to know the results are in and the champs reside right here in the US! Brothers Nick and Brian Wolfe of Wolfe Face Art & FX were crowned champs Seedoden, Austria, over contestants from 36 other countries. Congratulations, fellas! Here are a couple pictures of the Wolfe brothers and their winning designs.
Check out the 2009 World Body Painting Festival video here to see what all this festival is about.
July 21, 2009
According to Entertainment Weekly, an official Twilight Manga from Yen Press is in the works. A pub date is yet to be released, but the novel will feature the artistry of Young Kim and panels are reportedly being reviewed thoroughly by Meyer herself.
The latest EW magazine features finished illustrations of Edward, Bella, and Jacob, as well as more behind-the-scenes on what we can expect. Click here to read a little more about this new development, or pick up your copy of EW today–it hit newsstands July 17.
July 17, 2009
Where the Wild Things Are opens in theaters on October 16.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOkQ4dYVaM
July 15, 2009
That’s right, IMPACT Books is returning to San Diego Comic-Con International with our IMPACT University panel, author signings, contests, and giveaways. Stop by and see us at booth #1415, and you can enter to win an original piece of art from legendary artist Bryan Hitch (Ultimates, Fantastic Four, Captain America)! This original hand-drawn sketch is from Bryan’s new IMPACT book, Ultimate Comic Studio, coming next year.
Be sure to join some of the biggest names in comics as they teach you what it takes to make it in comics. Our faculty panel for IMPACT University includes writer Peter David (X-Factor and Wolverine: First Class); Chris Ryall: Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of IDW; Brian Miller, comic book digital colorist and owner of Hi-Fi Colour; Andy Schmidt: former Marvel editor and current IDW editor; Scott Tipton, editor of Comics101.com and writer of Angel and Star Trek; Tom Nguyen, artist and inker (Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters, Final Crisis) and Maggie Thompson, Comics Buyer’s Guide senior editor. Find out the best way to submit your work, learn the do’s and don’ts of the business, and participate in a Q&A session.
See you there!
July 13, 2009
Looks like the NeonDragon has braved braved the furry world at Anthrocon. She reports it as not at all creepy like the Internet led her to believe and pretty similar to an anime convention.
Check out photos of her sales table and the Furry Parade.
If you want to learn to draw cute animals that talk (you know you do), check out Draw Furries: How to Create Anthropomorphic and Fantasy Animals, available for preorder at Amazon now.
If you’d like to see the NeonDragon in action (read: not at a furry con), stay tuned for her downloadable videos, DragonArt: Drawing Dragons and DragonArt: Digital Dragons on Artists Network TV!
