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Announcing THORN! Coming Soon to Kickstarter!

by | Oct 12, 2023

 

Presenting Jeff Smith’s THORN: The Complete Proto-BONE College Strips 1982-1986, launching on Kickstarter October 18th! Click on the pre-launch link to get in line!

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Newsletter Sign Up!

by | Oct 5, 2023

 

Make sure you’re signed up for Cartoon Books’ newsletter for all the latest on Jeff Smiths news and projects! Email your contact information to: updates@boneville.com

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Banned Books Week

by | Oct 4, 2023

 

It’s Banned Books Week! The annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. BONE has often made the list for three reasons: violence, racism and political viewpoint.

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CXC: Tonight at Mershon Auditorium: Brenda Chapman

by | Sep 28, 2023

 

Tonight Animated Film Director Brenda Chapman in the Mershon Auditorium
That’s right, audience demand was so high we had to move the event from the Wexner Center for the Arts to the Mershon Auditorium.
Join us for The Prince of Egypt 25th anniversary screening with Director Brenda Chapman in person. Join us for a reception before the screening and Q&A with Brenda Chapman following screening.
Thursday, September 28
Reception 6 pm; Screening 7 pm; Q&A with Brenda Chapman after film
Seating is limited.
Co Director Brenda Chapman, the first woman to direct an animated feature for a Hollywood studio, visits to discuss the production of that landmark film.
The Prince of Egypt was the first production created by DreamWorks Animation (Antz was the first film to be released), carving out a place in film history for both Chapman and the studio. The film became an instant critical and box office success upon its release in 1998, and its reputation only continues to grow to this day.
An animated retelling of the life of the prophet Moses from the book of Exodus from the Old Testament, The Prince of Egypt features an astonishing cast of voice actors including Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Patrick Stewart, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Steve Martin, and Val Kilmer as Moses. Chapman also codirected the Oscar-winner Brave (2012) for Pixar. (99 mins., 35mm).
Brenda Chapman is the first woman to direct an animated feature film for a Hollywood studio when she made Prince of Egypt (1998). A prolific artist in the animation industry, Chapman has also worked in various capacities on such landmarks as The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Cars, WALL-E, Up, and many more. Chapman developed the Academy Award winning Brave (2012) for Pixar and was codirector of the film.
Photo credit: Chapman Lima Productions
Guest courtesy of Wexner Center for the Arts

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It’s CXC Week! Opening Night Reception Wednesday!

by | Sep 25, 2023

CXC kickoff this Wednesday with the opening reception at the Gateway Film Center!
Let’s get together, have a drink, eat some popcorn and watch some cartoons this Wednesday!
Kick off the festival with our CXC Opening Night reception at 6 pm on September 27! Celebrate Cartoon Crossroads Columbus 2023 at the Gateway Film Center. Gather with old friends and meet new ones. Volunteers will be available to help you make your plans to experience CXC’s panels, expo and afterparties.
Reception followed by a welcome from CXC staff at 7:15 PM and our first presentation, Ohio Animation Showcase screening at 7:30 PM
Admission is FREE.
You’re welcome to pop in or RSVP at https://fb.me/e/78nOJl1qa
Ohio Animation Showcase
Curated by Vincent Alexander and Rafael Rosado, this screening will showcase a variety of Ohio animated films to help kick off CXC 2023!
Program lineup:
Fragments (Mark Neeley, 2020, 4:18 mins.)
Duo (Sidney Gale, 2020, 4:42 mins.)
Polygondwanaland (Francis Amisola, 2019, 3:57 mins.)
This is Tru (Kelli S Williams, 2017, 4:01 mins.)
Met(Eye)Morphosis (Jonathan Riles, 2023, 3:00 mins.)
The Finvestigations of Sharklock Foams (Allie Vanaman, 2017, 3:23 mins.)
Carboload (Cole Thiele, 2023, 5:44 mins.)
The Indescribable Nth (Steve Moore, 1999, 9:32 mins.)
Klickbait Kat (Vincent Alexander, 2023, 5:00 mins.)
Admission is FREE
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus is proud to present over 20 special guests participating in 50+hours of creator-driven programming at iconic locations citywide.
Cartoon Crossroads Columbus + September 27 – October 1, 2023.
For more information go to www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org

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Random TUKI

by | Sep 22, 2023

 

Artwork from TUKI Book One: Fight for Fire, available now through your favorite local retailer! TUKI will be a six volume graphic novel series.

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CXC: Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight

by | Sep 21, 2023

 

50+ hours of FREE programming, spin the rack!

Young Adult (YA) Comics Spotlight
October 1, 2023 1:00pm 2:00pm Auditorium – The Columbus Metropolitan Library

There’s no denying the popularity of Young Adult literature especially when it comes to graphic novels. What challenges does an artist face when crafting stories for this age group? Join legendary artist P. Craig Russell (Coraline, The Graveyard Book) and emerging voice, Nicole Goux (Forest Hills Bootleg Society, Shadow of the Batgirl) in conversation with Rafael Rosado (Giants Beware) as they discuss their approach to creating work that resonates with young adults.

https://www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org/…

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus + September 27 – October 1, 2023.
For more information go to www.cartooncrossroadscolumbus.org

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CXC 2023: A History of Dreamworks Animation

by | Sep 18, 2023

CXC 2023: A History of Dreamworks Animation
Thursday September 28th 4pm-5pm
Wexner Center for the Arts
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the history of animation at NBCUniversal—including the DreamWorks catalogue—from archivist Chase Schulte.
DreamWorks Animation has produced some of the most memorable and beloved animated films of the past 25 years. From Antz and The Prince of Egypt (both 1998) to the Academy Award–winning Shrek (2001) to recent hits such as Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), the studio continues to release animation hits that please critics and audiences of all ages.
In this presentation, Chase Schulte, Ohio State alum and manager of Physical Archive Operations at NBCUniversal—which acquired DreamWorks Animation in 2016—discusses the history of the studio and some of its most popular films, as well as some examples of past animated films released by Universal. A Q&A session follows the talk. (60 mins.)
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Click here to reserve free tickets for the event.

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Random TUKI

by | Sep 15, 2023

 

Artwork from TUKI Book One: Fight for Fire, available now through your favorite local retailer! TUKI will be a six volume graphic novel series.

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TBT Pogofest!

by | Sep 14, 2023

It’s no secret that Pogo is one of Jeff’s favorite comics of all time. So imagine his surprise and delight at being invited to receive a ‘star’ on the Pogofest Walk of Fame in 1997. Pogofest is an (almost) annual festival dedicated to celebrating all things ‘Pogo’ and Walt Kelly located in the swamps of Waycross, Georgia!

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9/11

by | Sep 11, 2023

September 11, 2001, Jeff and Vijaya had just arrived in Norway for a comics festival in Bergen. Illustrating the experience of what it was like to be far from home that day, these original art pieces were donated to the “9-11: Emergency Relief” graphic novel which was a fundraiser for the American Red Cross.

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#TBT Wexner Center Mural

by | Sep 7, 2023

In 2008, The Wexner Center for the Arts (located at The Ohio State University), hosted the: Jeff Smith Bone and Beyond gallery exhibit, which featured Jeff’s original art from Bone, Rasl and his Shazam miniseries. Also on display were original pages from some of Jeff’s heroes such as E.C. Segar’s Popeye, Carl Barks’ Uncle Scrooge, Charles Schulz’s Peanuts and more. Perhaps the most jaw-dropping part of the exhibit was the floor-to-ceiling panel installation taken from a scene in the Bone series.

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