BOOK SIGNING

A couple of weeks ago we set up tables in the front of the studio and had a big book signing for everyone that works there. A big thanks to the studio for letting us do this - It's a great feeling to be working at a studio now that promotes its artists to do creative endeavors like this. It was exciting to see everyone come together that worked on the book and it was really special to see our colleagues at the studio supporting it. Here are some photos of the event:

POST COMIC CON 2008

WOW! Thank you to everyone who purchased a book! We were overwhelmed by how many people showed up on preview night to purchase it. We had a line down the hall! It was an exhausting and fun filled time at Comic Con. It was really great to meet so many people and it's an experience we will never forget! We also want to thank everyone that attended the Disney Story Process and Bolt panels.

Stuart Ng and Labyrinth Books did grab some books from us to sell and ship internationally so if you would still like one please visit their sites - But hurry, we gave them a very small amount of books!

Stuart Ng Books (USA)

Labyrinth Books (Canada)

Here are some images:

The books arrive!

Joe is ecstatic to see them finally arrive!

Smells good!

We set up a story room for all of the artists to come by and pick-up their free copies.


Byron Howard's pin-up

Glen Keane's pin-up

Mark Walton, the voice of Rhino! Signing books!

We arrive at Comic Con!
The line stretches down the aisle way!



Joe Moshier and Conduct Happiness!

Steve Anderson Director of Meet the Robinson's throws down his autograph on some books!


This was the line for the Disney Story Process Panel - Unbelievable!

Here we are pretending to know what we're talking about.

John Musker shows up and throws down his autograph in some Rocket Johnson's!


Chris and Byron talking Bolt!




If you have any photo's or just want to e-mail us what you think about the book please send it to:
mail@whoisrocketjohnson.com

So ...... now that it's all over, what's next?

Good question! For the next installment in the Who, What, Why, Where series.

WHAT IS TORCH TIGER? - 2009

Teaser image by Joe Moshier

SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2008

First of all, thank you to everyone that participated and the winning bidder on the Ebay auction. I'm really happy to see people come together to help fight something worth fighting for. The book raised $510.00 to help fight Multiple Sclerosis!

"Who is Rocket Johnson? is located at booth 2302.
The book will be sold for $20.00 - cash only.

Here's a map of our location:

A bigger version with some other booths of some very talented artists:

And last of all... there's this -

11:00-12:00 The Disney Animation Story Process— Nathan Greno (head of story, Bolt), Don Hall (head of story, The Princess and the Frog), Mark Kennedy (head of story, Rapunzel), Joe Mateo (story artist, Bolt), Michael LaBash (story artist, Bolt), Paul Briggs (story artist, The Princess and the Frog), and Josie Trinidad (story artist, The Princess and the Frog) offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into the story process at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Coming together exclusively at Comic-Con, these story team leaders will take you from first concept to final story approval as they discuss the art of storyboarding, re-create story pitches, and share boarding styles from their upcoming animated features. Don't miss this revealing and humorous panel and your chance to get a sneak peek at Disney's next animated feature, Bolt! Room 32AB

2:30-3:30 Disney Pixar: Bolt and UP—For superdog Bolt, every day is filled with adventure, danger and intrigue, at least until the cameras stop rolling. Be the first to see exclusive animation as directors Chris Williams and Byron Howard present the new 3D comedy-adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios! Then it's UP: From the inventive storytellers that have taken you into the worlds of space, toys, and superheroes comes the extraordinary adventure that will take you to a lost world where anything can happen, and everything will. Meet director Peter Docter (Monsters, Inc.) as he presents the first-ever look at Disney Pixar's new animated 3D adventure comedy, UP. Hall H

CHARITY AUCTION

"Who is Rocket Johnson?" is a 72 page graphic novel anthology being self-published by Walt Disney Animation Studio's Story Artists and Directors. It's an all-ages book in which every artist answers the question: "Who is Rocket Johnson?" It will be sold exclusively at booth 2302 in San Diego (http://www.comic-con.org/) and is a limited edition of 1,000 copies.

I’ve put a copy on Ebay to help support research in finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
The book is signed by all of the Disney artists in the book and also comes with a set of pins we made special for Comic Con. The proceeds from this book will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (http://www.nationalmssociety.org) to fund cutting-edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education, and provide programs and services to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The auction will end on Jul-10-2008 at 10:30 a.m. pst.

The auction is located here: item number - 160256489260

Please help us spread the word about the book and the auction!

"Pee Wee 51" by Mike Gabriel

"The Legend of Lloyd Loomis" by Dean Wellins

"Number Nine must Launch" by Sam Levine

Cover painted by:
Paul Felix

Artists contributing stories:
Steve Anderson
John Musker
Dean Wellins
Mike Gabriel
Kevin Deters
Paul Briggs
Tom Ellery
Sam Levine
Nathan Greno
Don Hall
Mark Kennedy
Aurian Redson
Daniel Chong
Tron Mai
Lawrence Gong
Joe Mateo
Michael LaBash
Chris Ure
Bruce Morris
Mark Walton

Featuring pin-ups by:
Glen Keane
ChenYi Chang
Byron Howard
Arthur Adams

If you have any questions please visit:
www.whoisrocketjohnson.com
or contact:
mail@whoisrocketjohnson.com

Thanks!
Paul Briggs