Archive for the ‘news’ Category

How Filipino artists can make it BIG in the comic book industry

news: October 31st, 2007

Glass House Graphics CEO David Campiti talks about how budding artists can make it big in the comic book creation business. Glass House Graphics is credited for discovering world-renowned comic book talents such as Carlo Pagulayan, Bong Dazo, and Stephen Segovia, among others. Video taken by INQUIRER.net reporter Alex Villafania at SM Megamall on Oct. […]

Please vote for me, Argentina?

news: October 30th, 2007

For the first time in history, two women were the leading candidates for a presidential election (some guys ran, too, but people didn’t take them seriously). Results are out and Argentina’s second Evita Peron has won the elections.
“BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP): First lady Cristina Fernandez claimed victory in Argentina’s presidential election Sunday, with early results […]

Best Cartoon EVER: The Maxx by Sam Keith

news: October 29th, 2007

One night in ‘95, I flipped through the channels like I usually would. No big deal, except I heard this haunting voice, and suddenly I couldn’t move. What I saw was an animated series unlike any I’ve come across before - dark, harsh, cynical, witty, and funny all at once. It was mesmerizing. When it […]

Dong Abay’s “WWIII” Music Video

news: October 28th, 2007

This MTV was produced by my friends over at Southern Tagalog Exposure. “World War 3″ was shot during Lakbayan 2006, a peaceful 3-day march by people from the south towards Manila, to condemn political killings and other human rights violations.
Para kay Wei, aKDa, at iba pang kabataang hindi nagpapaanod sa sistema.

bawal maglabas ng sama ng loob

news: October 27th, 2007

Km64 and Artists’ ARREST Present
**AMPARO**
Protest Poetry Night at Mag:Net Katipunan
Oct. 29, Monday, 6-9 pm
Performances by:
Uwawi * Mau de la Cruz * Gelacio Guillermo * Tata Raul Funillas * Oliver Ortega * Noel Sales Barcelona * Anak ni Aling Juana * Dennis Espada * Joey Baquiran * Vim Nadera * Earthfishfish * Rustum Casia * Alex […]

The Gaiman Rundown

news: October 27th, 2007

In anticipation of Neil Gaiman’s second visit to the Philippines, I thought I’d make a quick rundown of his works that I read or own. Most of these, I downloaded as e-books or .CBRs, while some were borrowed from friends. Coraline is the only book that I physically have, and I was too shy to […]

Neil Gaiman, back in Manila!

news: October 26th, 2007

I just heard news that Mr. Punch is coming back this November, undoubtedly to drink more of his favorite calamansi juice. How has this managed to stay under my radar, anyway?
A quick Google search yielded this confirmation from the Fully Booked website:

That’s Hella Pinoy!

news: October 24th, 2007

Remember “SBC Packers”? I bet you missed the grandmother packer jokes (pak dat sheeeet!). How about “Maritess and the Super Friends”? There we learned that Batman and Robin are gay, among other superhero trivia.
Rex Navarette is at it again. This time, giving tips on how to spot a Filipino from a mile.

Minimalist Stick Figure Theater: FIGHT!

news: October 24th, 2007

I’ve seen this a few years back and I sort of missed it. Never fails to crack me up.

Free Online Comics: WASTED by Gerry Alanguilan

news: October 23rd, 2007

Celine made a paper on Gerry Alanguilan for a school project, so her copy of WASTED was lying around her room. It’s an old copy bought way back in 2002 for P100. I’m not sure if it’s still available in comics shops or specialty bookstores, but Gerry was kind enough to upload the entire series […]