A group of filmmakers are in the midst of putting together a documentary on famed Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson. Watterson himself won’t appear in the film, though cartoonists like Keith Knight have been interviewed (scroll down). According to the film’s Web site, they’re looking for people to help participate:
This film is not simply a film about Bill Watterson or Calvin & Hobbes. What we really hope to capture is the amazing influence that Mr. Watterson’s comic has had on people across the globe. When the strip was retired on December 31st, 1995, it was published in over 2400 papers worldwide. Truly, an enormous number of people were inspired by Mr. Watterson’s magical world.
If you are one of those people, we’d like to hear from you. There are several ways in which you will have a chance to participate, or even be in, this film. Over the coming months we will post information here on how you can submit artwork that was inspired by Calvin & Hobbes, request to be interviewed for the film, create and submit a video, or become a part of this project in other ways.
Hat tip: Mike Lynch
December 19th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
One hopes the Lemon Demon song is featured prominently.
December 20th, 2007 at 12:42 am
I might like to see this film at some point. I imagine my mother would, as well; she loved the strip about as much as I did.