Scott McCloud

Scott McCloud

Born: June 10, 1960
in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod) is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. He is best known for his non-fiction books about comics: Understanding Comics (1993), Reinventing Comics (2000), and Making Comics (2006), all of which also use the medium of comics.

He established himself as a comics creator in the 1980s as an independent superhero cartoonist and advocate for creator's rights. He rose to prominence in the industry beginning in the 1990s for his non-fiction works about the medium, and has advocated the use of new technology in the creation and distribution of comics.

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Movies for Scott McCloud...

Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero
Title: Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero
Character: Himself
Released: March 12, 2019
Type: Movie
In May 1997, Tim Taylor, creative force behind the beloved Dayton, Ohio rock weirdos BRAINIAC, was on the verge of his band signing to a major record label when his life was cut tragically short by a freak accident. He was 28 years old. Devastated, his family, friends and fans were forced to pick up the pieces. This film explores the history and legacy of Taylor and one of the 90s most original bands.
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Stripped
Title: Stripped
Character: Himself
Released: April 1, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary on comic strips, with never-seen-before interviews from Bill Watterson (Calvin & Hobbes), Jim Davis (Garfield), Jeff Keane (Family Circus), Cathy Guisewite (Cathy) and dozens more. The film asks a central question: Where do comic strips go when newspapers die? Everybody loves comics, but will they survive in a digital world?
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Graphic Novels! Melbourne!
Title: Graphic Novels! Melbourne!
Released: November 22, 2012
Type: Movie
Uncovers an energetic, diverse and productive comics culture on the streets of Melbourne.
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Comic Book Literacy
Title: Comic Book Literacy
Character: Himself
Released: November 1, 2009
Type: Movie
Comic books are a medium as diverse as movies and encourage more thought than video games. Yet this misunderstood medium has always been the dirty little secret of the literature world. From the immigrant who learns English by reading Superman comics to the child who develops a love of literature from the X-Men, comics have kept America reading for decades with fantastic tales, well structured stories and amazing fantasies.
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The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics
Title: The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics
Character: Self
Released: May 22, 2009
Type: Movie
Jeff Smith, BONE and the Changing Face of Comics' tells the story of one of the most successful journeys in independent comics.
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Adventures Into Digital Comics
Title: Adventures Into Digital Comics
Character: Himself
Released: October 9, 2006
Type: Movie
The film observes the events surrounding the sudden decrease of sales of comic books in the US in the early 90's, followed by the surge of webcomics on the Internet.
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Comic Books & Superheroes
Title: Comic Books & Superheroes
Character: Self
Released: June 26, 2001
Type: Movie
Comic book writers and artists discuss the depiction of superheroes in the medium.
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Title: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Character: Club Goer
Released: October 6, 2000
Type: TV
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
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200 Cigarettes
Title: 200 Cigarettes
Character: Bar Band (uncredited)
Released: February 26, 1999
Type: Movie
In 1981 New York City, a collection of twentysomethings try to cope with relationships, loneliness, desire and their individual neuroses on New Years Eve.