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By: Jerry Beck,
on 8/6/2010
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Artwork by Devin Clark
Tonight is the opening reception for PulpO, an exhibition featuring new work by eight animation artists. It takes place from 6-9:30pm at the Tulum Gallery (244 North 6th St., Williamsburg, NY 11211) followed by an after-party at the Knitting Factory.
Notably, three of the featured artists are show creators: Christy Karacas, co-creator of Superjail!; Devin Clark, creator of Ugly Americans; and Jackson Publick, creator of Venture Bros.. The other artists are Liz Artinian (who also curated the show), Robert Bohn, Jared Deal, Kelly Denato (who made headlines for her recent lawsuit), and Chris George. More details about the show HERE.
Artwork by Kelly Denato
Artwork by Jared Deal
Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that Brooklyn-based animation artist Kelly Denato (above left), is suing the New York studio Animation Collective. Denato claims that they have profited from her design of Ellen’s Acres and have not paid her contractual share of the royalties based on an agreement she signed in 2002 when she developed the character.
According to Denato, she had an agreement to receive 25% of all revenues stemming from animated versions of the character and merchandising. Afterwards, when the show was sold to Cartoon Network and other outlets, Animation Collective “flat out said, ‘You shouldn’t have been given that contract—it was a mistake,’” and attempted to renegotiate a less favorable deal. In addition to Animation Collective, her suit also names Animation Collective’s chief executive, Larry Schwarz (above right, riding on top); Animation Collective affiliate Kanonen & Bestreichen, Inc.; and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. It remains to be seen how this will play out in court, but Animation Collective’s poor reputation amongst artists and its shady history of how it treats employees lends credence to Denato’s suit.
