Dirk Vanover
@dirkv.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Lawyer. Comics. Film.
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Pivoting to print.
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Pivoting to print.
Yeah, that’s a 0 for me.
Did you use the popular technology of the time?
Yes.
How weird?
Did you use the popular technology of the time?
Yes.
How weird?
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Yeah, that’s a 0 for me.
Did you use the popular technology of the time?
Yes.
How weird?
Did you use the popular technology of the time?
Yes.
How weird?
I keep seeing Unexpected Chonk and keep thinking of when my 18 lb cat, who is generally not a lap vat, decides to sit on my lap.
November 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I keep seeing Unexpected Chonk and keep thinking of when my 18 lb cat, who is generally not a lap vat, decides to sit on my lap.
My 11 yo was listening to a voice over on TV that she didn’t like and said it sounded like AI.
November 4, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My 11 yo was listening to a voice over on TV that she didn’t like and said it sounded like AI.
Big Fish is an underrated great film.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Big Fish is an underrated great film.
That’s every month around our house.
November 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
That’s every month around our house.
As a non-Milwaukee transplant, it’s always puzzled me.
November 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
As a non-Milwaukee transplant, it’s always puzzled me.
My daughter and her friend are going to do this badge this year. The materials didn’t say anything about doing a mini con!!?? I love this idea.
October 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
My daughter and her friend are going to do this badge this year. The materials didn’t say anything about doing a mini con!!?? I love this idea.
Nice work by all on that one.
October 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Nice work by all on that one.
I bought the cup. Pretty cool.
I saw the arcade machine popcorn bucket and resisted the urge to buy it.
I saw the arcade machine popcorn bucket and resisted the urge to buy it.
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I bought the cup. Pretty cool.
I saw the arcade machine popcorn bucket and resisted the urge to buy it.
I saw the arcade machine popcorn bucket and resisted the urge to buy it.
Don’t call me out like that, Phil.
October 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Don’t call me out like that, Phil.
FWIW, I actually enjoyed the movie. It was mostly what I’d want from a Tron movie.
October 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
FWIW, I actually enjoyed the movie. It was mostly what I’d want from a Tron movie.
The publisher is still seeking that producer money, and they’re going to keep that money away from the original creators.
Bottom line: Know what you’re giving up and decide if it’s worth it to you.
(Not legal advice. Consult your own attorney for advice specific to your situation.)
/fin
Bottom line: Know what you’re giving up and decide if it’s worth it to you.
(Not legal advice. Consult your own attorney for advice specific to your situation.)
/fin
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The publisher is still seeking that producer money, and they’re going to keep that money away from the original creators.
Bottom line: Know what you’re giving up and decide if it’s worth it to you.
(Not legal advice. Consult your own attorney for advice specific to your situation.)
/fin
Bottom line: Know what you’re giving up and decide if it’s worth it to you.
(Not legal advice. Consult your own attorney for advice specific to your situation.)
/fin
All of this harms the original creators and, frankly, is disrespectful to creators.
Some publishers try to make it seem like they are “helping” creators by tweaking some of the compensation models — Creators get all of the option fee! Publisher takes a small fee! Option money separate! — but,
/5
Some publishers try to make it seem like they are “helping” creators by tweaking some of the compensation models — Creators get all of the option fee! Publisher takes a small fee! Option money separate! — but,
/5
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
All of this harms the original creators and, frankly, is disrespectful to creators.
Some publishers try to make it seem like they are “helping” creators by tweaking some of the compensation models — Creators get all of the option fee! Publisher takes a small fee! Option money separate! — but,
/5
Some publishers try to make it seem like they are “helping” creators by tweaking some of the compensation models — Creators get all of the option fee! Publisher takes a small fee! Option money separate! — but,
/5
It’s problematic for a publisher to take a split of option fees and also a separate producer deal.
It’s problematic because it incentivizes publishers to pursue a more lucrative producer deal/fee than the option agreement fee. This shorts the original creators.
/4
It’s problematic because it incentivizes publishers to pursue a more lucrative producer deal/fee than the option agreement fee. This shorts the original creators.
/4
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It’s problematic for a publisher to take a split of option fees and also a separate producer deal.
It’s problematic because it incentivizes publishers to pursue a more lucrative producer deal/fee than the option agreement fee. This shorts the original creators.
/4
It’s problematic because it incentivizes publishers to pursue a more lucrative producer deal/fee than the option agreement fee. This shorts the original creators.
/4
A particular provision that irritates me is when publishers carve out producer deals for themselves. And these producer deals that they are carving out for themselves? Guess what? They don’t want to share those fees with the creators of the work.
It’s very problematic.
/3
It’s very problematic.
/3
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A particular provision that irritates me is when publishers carve out producer deals for themselves. And these producer deals that they are carving out for themselves? Guess what? They don’t want to share those fees with the creators of the work.
It’s very problematic.
/3
It’s very problematic.
/3
When I’m reviewing comics publishing contracts, one of the key things I look at are the media rights sections. Personally, I don’t think publishers deserve a single penny from media rights. But, they keep asking for more and more, often asking for 50/50 split of the option fee.
But…
/2
But…
/2
October 16, 2025 at 3:01 AM
When I’m reviewing comics publishing contracts, one of the key things I look at are the media rights sections. Personally, I don’t think publishers deserve a single penny from media rights. But, they keep asking for more and more, often asking for 50/50 split of the option fee.
But…
/2
But…
/2
Absolutely loved that show. May need to do a rewatch soon.
October 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Absolutely loved that show. May need to do a rewatch soon.
The Illini get *no* calls.
October 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Illini get *no* calls.
I was meeting with someone tonight who recently moved to Milwaukee, and Oconomowoc nailed him as a recent transplant.
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I was meeting with someone tonight who recently moved to Milwaukee, and Oconomowoc nailed him as a recent transplant.
