The new Ribeye novel

Here's the cover design for the latest Ribeye the Bullbarian adventure, due out early next year:

Sniff-sniff

Well we lost the 2nd round of Cartoon Monsoon. Sad... We did come in 2ns which means we do go to the final round. Right now this week they're determining who will win the 'Wildcard" round. The the winner and 2nd place of Round One and the winner and 2nd place from Round Two go up against the wildcard winner to compete for the Final Round. We're still in the running so next week start voting again! http://www.cartoonmonsoon.com

New Ribeye Cover

I'm having fun working on the new cover for Ribeye and the Sands of Fate, our next book due out early next year. I'm working from the original artwork drawn by Mike; coloring, and laying it out, and designing the cover elements.

For a little bit of detail on the process we use to create another cover, read this entry on the making of the original cover for Sands of Fate.

We've since decided to go with a newer, less 'scary' cover, but the process of layout to final Photoshop image is the same.

New Show Pitches

Well as someone astutely mentioned, we have not been posting here as much as before. Truthfully, we've just been inundated with work. Harry is fast at work on a new show at Fox, while I am getting ready to pitch to two studios Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon. We are also planning on pitching to a new book company called Tokyo Pop. We're simply swamped with stuff to do.

Add to that the finalization of the 2nd Ribeye book and sporadic freelance, and you have two busy campers! Whew! We're also still trying to garner votes for our short at Cartoon Monsoon as well called The Jackalope Boyz. Go over and vote!

Oh yeah, I also have a show in development with Kids WB as well. Here's a small partial screen cap from the pilot as a teaser!

Lastly, here's also a layout of one of the scenes in the new Ribeye book drawn by Harold J.

The Jackalope Boyz store!

Busy, busy, busy! I can't believe how busy I've been lately. Lots of stuff going on. First is the new Jackalope Boyz store where you can buy a shirt, a lunch box or even a thong with one of the Jacks faces on it! Cool!
http://www.cafepress.com/milowerx_media

Second is the opening of a few more stores where you can buy other merchandise as well including Ribeye stuff too!
http://www.cafepress.com/zaptoons_media
and
http://www.cafepress.com/ribeye
Check 'em out!

Also, if you've been watching the race at Cartoon Monsoon, then you know that The Jackalope Boyz is still in the lead! It's not over yet though and the Round 2 Showdown starts next Monday so get ready to vote again!

Work on Xiaolin Showdown is winding down as I start production on my 7th film for them and soon enough I will be looking for work yet again.

This business is truly a tough one as I am primarily a "free agent" and each season I'm always scrambling to find work again. Imagine having to look for a job every year and get laid off just before Christmas each year as well and you have some idea as to why artists are always crazy. Very tough business indeed... and yet still worth it!