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Science Fiction Rarities and comic artist Ron Turner in the spotlight, in new videocasts from Philip Harbottle
More fantastic videocasts to savour from Philip Harbottle
WebFind: The Daleks’ Masterplan Animation
A marvellous a short animation featuring some scenes from a missing Dalek-filled episode of Doctor Who
The 1950s boom in British SF publishing explored in new videocast from author Philip Harbottle
More fascinating insights into early SF publishing in the UK from author Phillip Harbottle in his latest videocast
Procartoonists.org, the Professional Cartoonists Organisation, expands PCO TV on YouTube
There’s a new way to find out about creating cartoons and tips and tricks of the trade from British cartoonists, thanks to Procartoonists.org
Coming Soon: “Creating Women”, a new online interview comics series
Another great looking video series about creating comics, coming soon…
“1950s British Science Fiction” rockets to 20th episode at hyper speed!
Some more fantastic mini documentaries on post war British SF from Philip Harbottle
New 1950s British Science Fiction videocasts tackle “Mushroom Publishers” and the success of Vargo Statten Science Fiction Novels
There are two more episodes of the 1950s British Science Fiction to savour on YouTube from author, editor, literary agent and publisher Philip Harbottle, delving further into the marvels of post-World War Two SF in Britain. In Episode 4, “1950: We… Read More ›
WebFind: the Myriad Editions YouTube Channel
This YouTube Channel needs some attention, so here it is
SF Tube Surfing: Race into Space, a new sci-film and The Best of British Fantasy 2019
Three quick SF-related news items for you from around the web…
British Comics YouTube Channel “Blast Process” taken out by Hackers
Some rotten news from British vLogger Neil Kenny, who is one of the one of the small but dedicated team who produced videos and ran the “Blast Process” YouTube channel
Egmont Publishing celebrates Ryan’s World, its biggest launch of 2019
As the year draws to a close, Egmont Publishing, pocket.watch and Sunlight Entertainment are celebrating the incredible success of one of Egmont’s 2019 magazine launches, Ryan’s World, a title based on Ryan Kaji, the eight-year old star of the Ryan’s World… Read More ›
Century 21 Films readies FAB Thunderbirds Days 2019 Celebration
30th September 2019 marks 54 years since Thunderbirds debuted on TV screens in the UK – and the world has never been the same since. To celebrate Thunderbirds Day 2019, Century 21 Films have prepared a FAB feast for Thunderbirds… Read More ›
Eagle in the 1980s: The TV ad!
Cartoonist Lew Stringer has come across this advertisement for the launch of the new Eagle comic in 1980s, making the most of the return of Dan Dare and the title’s ambitious photo stories. The ad features Grange Hill actor Vincent… Read More ›
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 ›
Striker’s New Motion Comics Go Live
Striker is not only back in The Sun – the strip is now also appearing online via the Planet Striker YouTube channel, with three new episodes featuring Nick Jarvis release from prison – and straight into new trouble – now… Read More ›
Grant Morrison creates now web series for Graphic India
Grant Morrison and Indian animation company Graphic India have partnered to launch the original animated web series 18 Days on YouTube. Based on the Indian epic myths of the Mahabharata, 18 Days follows the course of the climactic… Read More ›
You Tube Channel From Cinebook
Here on downthetubes we have been reviewing Cinebook’s English language bandes dessinees titles for some years now, from the mature action adventure of Largo Winch, Lady S and XIII, to the child-friendly fun of Clifton, Papyrus and Yoko Tsuno. You… Read More ›
Grandville Mon Amour YouTube Trailer
Bryan Talbot has posted a YouTube trailer for his upcoming steampunk graphic novel Grandville Mon Amour, which will be launched at the Thought Bubble convention in Leeds in November… This follow up to his earlier steampunk tale, Grandville, is officially… Read More ›
Metaphrog’s Louis – Night Salad graphic novel gets YouTube trail
A trailer for the Louis – Night Salad graphic novel, created by Scotland’s fab folks metaphrog, is now live on YouTube. “Our friend hey from Berlin has made an amazing soundtrack inspired by Bach’s beautifully emotive “Air on a G-string”… Read More ›