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• Frears to direct Tamara Drewe

  By John Freeman on 2 September 2009

  Stephen Frears director of films such as The Grifters, Roddy Doyle’s The Van and The Queen is set to take the director’s chair for the big screen adaptation of Posy Simmonds Guardian comic strip Tamara Drewe. Variety reports Frears has… Read More ›

• The Oldie Book Launch, Exhibition

  By John Freeman on 2 September 2009

  British cartoonist site Bloghorn reports a book of cartoons from The Oldie is to be published later this month, and an exhibition to go with it will be held at London’s Cartoon Museum. The Oldie Book of Cartoons 1992 –… Read More ›

• Disney Marvel Buy Out – What now for Marvel Reprints in the UK?

  By John Freeman on 1 September 2009 • ( 1 )

  

  No, it’s not a hoax, not an imaginary story — media giant the Walt Disney Company, no slouch itself in the comics publication department, shook US comics publishing to the core late last week with the news that it had… Read More ›

• Creating Comics: G.I. Handley – Rise of the Writer

  By John Freeman on 29 August 2009

  

  Edinburgh-based writer Ferg Handley has written for a wide range of British comics since the mid-1990s covering subjects as diverse as football, war and superheroes. With the recent launch of the UK tie-in comic GI Joe, for which Ferg writes… Read More ›

• Compal Launches Lot Search, Garth Art Up For Auction

  By John Freeman on 29 August 2009

  The Autumn 2009 auction at British comics auction site Compalcomics, which has just announced an online search facility for all its past lots, closes soon. This catalogue’s star lot is The Beano Comic No 1 with original advertising flyer, an… Read More ›

• Cinebook Announces Cult Classic XIII Publication Plans

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009 • ( 1 )

  Over the last 25 years, the dark, engrossing graphic novel series XIII has attracted a cult following in French-speaking countries and beyond, with readers eagerly awaiting every one of the 19th instalments published so far. Now, Canterbury-based publishers Cinebook have… Read More ›

• Tube Surfing: EveryDay Praise, Muppets and Mirabilis

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009

  • Forbidden Planet International’s Richard Bruton has been heaping praise on the work of Manchester-based Adam Cadwell, whose EveryDay webcomic . “Cadwell’s work is much more slice of life, observational style than others,” says Richard. “This means that the majority… Read More ›

• Angry Robot UK Launch in October

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009

  It’s a brand-fusion to reinvent science fiction in the UK, a union that may yet shake London to the core. Forbidden Planet London will be hosting the official UK Launch of Angry Robot Books on Saturday 10th October at the… Read More ›

• Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Blu-Ray, DVD Details

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009 • ( 1 )

  Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is coming to DVD and three-disc Blu-ray on November 30 2009 from Paramount Home Entertainment in the UK. From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen delivers non-stop action… Read More ›

• Egmont’s Misty Comic Special Content Revealed

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009 • ( 5 )

  

  Egmont UK’s Comic Specials, which began with Roy of the Rovers earlier this year, continue next month with the release of its first collection dedicated to the popular 1970s girls horror comic, Misty. The official Misty web site, which publishes… Read More ›

• Starkings, Salmon Unleash Cold Blooded War

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009

  IDW has just published standalone Doctor Who story, Cold Blooded War, written by former Doctor Who Magazine comic strip editor Richard Starkings and former Doctor Who Magazine editor Gary Russell. Drawn by Adrian Salmon, the story is set in the… Read More ›

• UK Comic Creators Launch "Cartoon Classroom"

  By John Freeman on 28 August 2009

  UK comic creators are encouraged to sign aboard a new initiative, Cartoon Classroom, which aims to foster links between artists, writers and others and educational institutions, and detail events and workshops that promote the comics form in Britain. “Cartoon Classroom… Read More ›

• Star Trek DVD Release Date Set

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2009

  The new Star Trek film beams onto DVD and 3 Disc Blu-ray with Digital Copy on 16th November 2009 in the UK. This visually spectacular, blockbuster prequel from acclaimed director J.J Abrams (Lost, Mission: Impossible III) follows a young James… Read More ›

• Paul Dini Signing in London Friday 28th August

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2009

  Marking the highly anticipated release of Batman: Arkham Asylum in the UK, Emmy award-winning script writer Paul Dini will be signing copies of the game at Game 100 Oxford Street, London tomorrow (Friday 28th August) between 1 and 2.00pm. Paul,… Read More ›

• Crikey! Goes Colour

  By John Freeman on 27 August 2009

  

  The latest issues of British comics magazine Crikey! is on sale this week – and has made the leap to full colour throughout. Running to 84 pages the first issue of the now bi–monthly Crikey!, with a Dennis the Menace… Read More ›

• In Memoriam: My Hero Director John Stroud

  By John Freeman on 26 August 2009

  We’re very sorry to report that My Hero and producer and director John Stroud has died aged 54 of a brain tumour. John, who was also co-founder of Big Bear Films with Marcus Mortimer and is probably best known for… Read More ›

• Beano Revamp announced, New Look for Dennis

  By John Freeman on 26 August 2009 • ( 2 )

  DC Thomson has announced plans to revamp its remaining weekly comic, The Beano. Contrary to our earlier report they’ve also given Dennis the Menace a makeover in the comic as well as the re-design planned for his new CBBC animated… Read More ›

• Nostalgia and Comics Opens Doors to Small Press

  By John Freeman on 25 August 2009 • ( 3 )

  Some good news for British small press publishers – another store wants your comics. The Manchester Comix Collective reports that part of a major makeover for the Nostalgia and Comics shop in Birmingham – which is owned by Forbidden Planet… Read More ›

• Comic Piracy on the Net: New Clamp Down Plans Announced

  By John Freeman on 25 August 2009

  British fans sharing e-versions of comics via the Internet could soon come under the spotlight of anti-piracy organisations, after the government announced further measures to tackle digital piracy, mid-way through the consultation period on its Digital Britain report. The Guardian… Read More ›

• Dennis De-Menacing Denounced

  By John Freeman on 24 August 2009 • ( 1 )

  (Updated 24/8/09): CCBC’s revamp of The Beano‘s Dennis the Menace, which launches next month on the TV channel, has been given the big thumbs down by his creator’s family. The Daily Telegraph reports that Rosemary Moffat and Alison Gardiner, the… Read More ›

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