A round up of just some of the many art and comics inspired offerings out there, most with a British connection – although we have strayed at times
Simon’s Cat
Simon’s Cat set to storm US Licensing Expo (and his creator!)
Attendees at this month’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas can look forward to a live drawing demonstration and meet and greet with award-winning illustrator, animator and director Simon Tofield, creator of Simon’s Cat. Endemol Shine, who acquired a controlling stake… Read More ›
ICv2: Steve Jackson Games Gets ‘Simon’s Cat’
Steve Jackson Games will release a card game based on YouTube sensation Simon’s Cat, the company announced last week. The 47 animated Simon’s Cat shorts have a cumulative 680 million views and have spawned books and other merchandise. Source: ICv2:… Read More ›
Manchester Animation Festival line-up includes “Simon’s Cat” team and new “Danger Mouse” creators
The Manchester Animation Festival – a celebration of the animated art form – is taking place on 17, 18, 19th November 2015 and passes and tickets are on sale now. Animation is everywhere, from the smallest smart phone screen to the largest… Read More ›
It’s The Cat’s Fault: Why Writers Don’t Write (and artists don’t draw, presumably…)
A new survey of 1000 British writers has revealed pets might get the blame for a creator not finishing their book, but the Internet is often the major distraction from getting things done during the working day. The survey,… Read More ›