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Garfield Creator Says Comic Boom Software Could Put Him Out of Business
MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Software that turns mere mortals
into superstar cartoonists has Garfield creator Jim Davis worried.
Comic strips and even comic books can be created easily with Garfield's
Comic Boom, giving birth to a new generation of cartoonists.
"Back in my day we had only pencils and paper. This new software is like
adding a jet pack to creativity. Kids can craft characters and
backgrounds and tell a story with such ease and speed that I'm a little
worried I might be out of a job soon."
In truth, Davis is delighted with the software created by Toon Boom
Animation, a world leader in animation creation software. Garfield's
Comic Boom encourages creativity and storytelling with easy-to-use
drawing and coloring tools, props, and library items prompting kids to
produce comic panels, comic strips, and even comic books. The software
even allows users to record sound and voice-over, essentially turning
the child into the director of their own unique production. Adding yet
another dimension, the final product can be instantly broadcast via
e-mail, YouTube, Facebook, and mobile.
As an added bonus, Davis offers cartooning tips and tricks-of-the-trade
for budding cartoonists in an exclusive tutorial for Garfield's Comic
Boom users.
The new software is available for purchase beginning August 11th via the
Toon Boom product store -- http://toonboom.com/garfield. Customers can use a promo code: GARFIELD, to receive $10.00 off the
purchase. The promo code is valid until October 1, 2011.
"Garfield's Comic Boom is a great addition to Toon Boom's family of fun
products. We are very proud to work with Jim Davis on this project and
look forward to seeing the entertaining comic books this easy-to-use
application will inspire to kids of all ages!" shared Joan Vogelesang,
President and Chief Executive Officer at Toon Boom Animation.
The product will make its first public appearance at the Montreal
ComicCon, September 17-21. Davis' friend and peer, Lynn Johnston (For
Better or For Worse) will conduct a workshop on creativity and
storytelling. A demonstration will be given on the product's
capabilities at the ComicCon main stage
Link to visuals: http://tiny.cc/nfyyo
About Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (toonboom.com) is the worldwide leader in digital content and animation creation
software. Toon Boom carries user-friendly animation applications for
all, catering to the needs of children, home users, creative
professionals as well as students, educators and schools.
About Garfield
GARFIELD was born on the comics pages on June 19, 1978. The brainchild
of cartoonist Jim Davis, GARFIELD is a humorous strip centered on the
lives of a fat, lazy, cynical orange cat who loves lasagna, coffee, and
his remote control; his owner, the long-suffering Jon Arbuckle; and
Odie, a sweet but dumb dog. GARFIELD was introduced to the world in
just 41 newspapers but quickly became the fastest growing and most
widely syndicated comic strip ever. Today, the strip appears in over
2310 newspapers and is read daily by over 200 million people around the
globe. Garfield's empire also includes a popular web site, http://www.garfield.com. Garfield recently added a new edutainment site to his accomplishes.
He engages kids in interesting and pedagogically sound activities to
promote literacy at http://www.professorgarfield.org.
SOURCE Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
CONTACT: Karina Bessoudo
Director Public
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
5530 Saint Patrick, Suite #2210
Montreal, Qc H4E 1A8
kbessoudo@toonboom.com
(514) 762-3876
Kim Campbell Beasley
Director of Public Relations
Paws, Inc. (Garfield)
5440 E. Co. Rd. 450N
Albany, IN 47320
kim@pawsinc.com
(765) /287-2364
Garfield Creator Says Comic Boom Software Could Put Him Out of Business
MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Software that turns mere mortals
into superstar cartoonists has Garfield creator Jim Davis worried.
Comic strips and even comic books can be created easily with Garfield's
Comic Boom, giving birth to a new generation of cartoonists.
"Back in my day we had only pencils and paper. This new software is like
adding a jet pack to creativity. Kids can craft characters and
backgrounds and tell a story with such ease and speed that I'm a little
worried I might be out of a job soon."
In truth, Davis is delighted with the software created by Toon Boom
Animation, a world leader in animation creation software. Garfield's
Comic Boom encourages creativity and storytelling with easy-to-use
drawing and coloring tools, props, and library items prompting kids to
produce comic panels, comic strips, and even comic books. The software
even allows users to record sound and voice-over, essentially turning
the child into the director of their own unique production. Adding yet
another dimension, the final product can be instantly broadcast via
e-mail, YouTube, Facebook, and mobile.
As an added bonus, Davis offers cartooning tips and tricks-of-the-trade
for budding cartoonists in an exclusive tutorial for Garfield's Comic
Boom users.
The new software is available for purchase beginning August 11th via the
Toon Boom product store -- http://toonboom.com/garfield. Customers can use a promo code: GARFIELD, to receive $10.00 off the
purchase. The promo code is valid until October 1, 2011.
"Garfield's Comic Boom is a great addition to Toon Boom's family of fun
products. We are very proud to work with Jim Davis on this project and
look forward to seeing the entertaining comic books this easy-to-use
application will inspire to kids of all ages!" shared Joan Vogelesang,
President and Chief Executive Officer at Toon Boom Animation.
The product will make its first public appearance at the Montreal
ComicCon, September 17-21. Davis' friend and peer, Lynn Johnston (For
Better or For Worse) will conduct a workshop on creativity and
storytelling. A demonstration will be given on the product's
capabilities at the ComicCon main stage
Link to visuals: http://tiny.cc/nfyyo
About Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc. (toonboom.com) is the worldwide leader in digital content and animation creation
software. Toon Boom carries user-friendly animation applications for
all, catering to the needs of children, home users, creative
professionals as well as students, educators and schools.
About Garfield
GARFIELD was born on the comics pages on June 19, 1978. The brainchild
of cartoonist Jim Davis, GARFIELD is a humorous strip centered on the
lives of a fat, lazy, cynical orange cat who loves lasagna, coffee, and
his remote control; his owner, the long-suffering Jon Arbuckle; and
Odie, a sweet but dumb dog. GARFIELD was introduced to the world in
just 41 newspapers but quickly became the fastest growing and most
widely syndicated comic strip ever. Today, the strip appears in over
2310 newspapers and is read daily by over 200 million people around the
globe. Garfield's empire also includes a popular web site, http://www.garfield.com. Garfield recently added a new edutainment site to his accomplishes.
He engages kids in interesting and pedagogically sound activities to
promote literacy at http://www.professorgarfield.org.
SOURCE Toon Boom Animation Inc.
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
CONTACT: Karina Bessoudo
Director Public
Toon Boom Animation Inc.
5530 Saint Patrick, Suite #2210
Montreal, Qc H4E 1A8
kbessoudo@toonboom.com
(514) 762-3876
Kim Campbell Beasley
Director of Public Relations
Paws, Inc. (Garfield)
5440 E. Co. Rd. 450N
Albany, IN 47320
kim@pawsinc.com
(765) /287-2364