Keith Giffen, known both as a comic book writer and artist whose characters have appeared in live-action franchises from Marvel and DC Comics, has died. He was 70 years old and had worked in comics since 1976.
Giffen was known for having a hand in the creation of characters including Lobo, Guardians of the Galaxy furry teammate Rocket Raccoon and the modern Jaime Reyes version of Blue Beetle. He also wrote acclaimed runs of “Justice League” and the “Legion of Super-Heroes,” as well as creating the cult fourth-wall-breaking character Ambush Bug (a decade earlier than Deadpool).
He died Sunday of a stroke, according to media reports (first reported by Bleeding Cool), but the news of his death wasn’t made public until Wednesday evening.
The comic creator often brought a wry sense of humor to his work. That included a posthumous Facebook post he’d arranged to have put up Wednesday after his death,...
Giffen was known for having a hand in the creation of characters including Lobo, Guardians of the Galaxy furry teammate Rocket Raccoon and the modern Jaime Reyes version of Blue Beetle. He also wrote acclaimed runs of “Justice League” and the “Legion of Super-Heroes,” as well as creating the cult fourth-wall-breaking character Ambush Bug (a decade earlier than Deadpool).
He died Sunday of a stroke, according to media reports (first reported by Bleeding Cool), but the news of his death wasn’t made public until Wednesday evening.
The comic creator often brought a wry sense of humor to his work. That included a posthumous Facebook post he’d arranged to have put up Wednesday after his death,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Mike Roe
- The Wrap
A preschool whodunit. A hilarious friendship between dirty trucks. An epic quest to defeat darkness. An ousted crowd who navigates middle school cafeteria dynamics. And a trio who discover the power of magic.
These are the five kids’ stories Amazon Studios has ordered to pilot, officially announced today. Early next year, all five will showcase their first episodes for viewer feedback on Amazon Instant Video.
During the last kids’ pilot season, one of the highest-rated pilots was Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, which was created by pre-school teacher David Anaxagoras, a first-time writer who was discovered through Amazon Studios’ open-door submission process. In November, Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street will launch as a full series on Amazon Prime.
In a few months, viewers will have the chance to discover the next hit kids show. “We’re very excited to be working with such talented creative minds...
These are the five kids’ stories Amazon Studios has ordered to pilot, officially announced today. Early next year, all five will showcase their first episodes for viewer feedback on Amazon Instant Video.
During the last kids’ pilot season, one of the highest-rated pilots was Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street, which was created by pre-school teacher David Anaxagoras, a first-time writer who was discovered through Amazon Studios’ open-door submission process. In November, Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street will launch as a full series on Amazon Prime.
In a few months, viewers will have the chance to discover the next hit kids show. “We’re very excited to be working with such talented creative minds...
- 8/19/2014
- Hollywonk
We all have TV shows that we wish were still on the air. Well, apparently the people at NBC Universal and Lion Force Comics are going to try to do something about that. NBC Universal announced today that they are going to revive some of our favorite shows from the '80s and '90s in comic form.
Browse the press release below and enjoy!
NBCUniversal, one of the world's premier media and entertainment companies, has partnered with digital publisher Lion Forge Comics to develop licensed comic books based on popular TV shows from the 1980s and 90s. Under the agreement licensed through the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group, Lion Forge will write, develop and publish digital comics based on the following shows:- "Airwolf"
- "Knight Rider"
- "Miami Vice"
- "Punky Brewster"
- "Saved by the Bell""Partnering with the team at Lion Forge to bring classic TV properties...
Browse the press release below and enjoy!
NBCUniversal, one of the world's premier media and entertainment companies, has partnered with digital publisher Lion Forge Comics to develop licensed comic books based on popular TV shows from the 1980s and 90s. Under the agreement licensed through the NBCUniversal Television Consumer Products Group, Lion Forge will write, develop and publish digital comics based on the following shows:- "Airwolf"
- "Knight Rider"
- "Miami Vice"
- "Punky Brewster"
- "Saved by the Bell""Partnering with the team at Lion Forge to bring classic TV properties...
- 7/3/2013
- by Billy Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Cartoon Network has upped two executives on its original series team. Tramm Wigzell has been named vp action adventure, and Nick Weidenfeld has been named vp comedy development.
Wigzell will oversee the development and current functions for action programming, both live-action and animation, while Weidenfeld will oversee development for animated and live-action comedy programs.
Wigzell played a key role in upcoming Cartoon series including "Unnatural History" and "Ben 10: Ultimate Alien" and has supervised such shows as "Ben 10" and "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi" and "The Batman."
Weidenfeld worked on Cartoon's recent slate of comedy development and also has worked on shows for sibling Adult Swim, including "The Boondocks" and "Moral Orel."
"Both Tramm and Nick have proven their abilities to secure both top talent and creative properties for our networks and to shepherd the resulting programs to successful launches," Cartoon vp original series Rob Swartz said.
Wigzell will oversee the development and current functions for action programming, both live-action and animation, while Weidenfeld will oversee development for animated and live-action comedy programs.
Wigzell played a key role in upcoming Cartoon series including "Unnatural History" and "Ben 10: Ultimate Alien" and has supervised such shows as "Ben 10" and "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi" and "The Batman."
Weidenfeld worked on Cartoon's recent slate of comedy development and also has worked on shows for sibling Adult Swim, including "The Boondocks" and "Moral Orel."
"Both Tramm and Nick have proven their abilities to secure both top talent and creative properties for our networks and to shepherd the resulting programs to successful launches," Cartoon vp original series Rob Swartz said.
- 4/5/2010
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Register inks first-look deal at Cartoon Net
Veteran animation executive Sam Register has signed a first-look deal with Cartoon Network to develop programming for the cable channel.
The deal encompasses both kids' and adult programming that could end up on Cartoon Network or sister channel Adult Swim.
Register most recently was senior vp development at Cartoon Network, where he was responsible for overseeing the development and production of original, action-oriented animated programming. Projects included the series Ben 10, My Gym Partner Is a Monkey, PPGZ and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi as well as the Warner Bros. series Teen Titans, The Justice League Unlimited, Batman and Duck Dodgers.
"Sam brings a talent and vision to the world of animation and programming that fits our sensibilities perfectly," Cartoon Network executive vp and general manager Jim Samples said. "He has a successful and proven track record with Cartoon Network as a development executive."
Register also has served as the network's senior vp content development, working to develop new programming and feature films around third-party assets based on action, adventure and existing entertainment properties.
The deal encompasses both kids' and adult programming that could end up on Cartoon Network or sister channel Adult Swim.
Register most recently was senior vp development at Cartoon Network, where he was responsible for overseeing the development and production of original, action-oriented animated programming. Projects included the series Ben 10, My Gym Partner Is a Monkey, PPGZ and Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi as well as the Warner Bros. series Teen Titans, The Justice League Unlimited, Batman and Duck Dodgers.
"Sam brings a talent and vision to the world of animation and programming that fits our sensibilities perfectly," Cartoon Network executive vp and general manager Jim Samples said. "He has a successful and proven track record with Cartoon Network as a development executive."
Register also has served as the network's senior vp content development, working to develop new programming and feature films around third-party assets based on action, adventure and existing entertainment properties.
- 11/19/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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