2017
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Over the last five months (sweet Christmas, how has it only been five months?), Sean Spicer and the rest of the White House team have made a number of attempts to get around that whole pesky “free & independent press” thing. They’ve tried having closed-door, invitation-only briefings (that didn’t go over well), they’ve tried hiding in bushes (ditto), and now they’ve banned cameras from the White House press briefings.
So CNN did the only reasonable thing: they brought in their courtroom sketch artist to cover the briefing.
The White House has been prohibiting cameras at some press briefings, so we sent a sketch artist https://t.co/FuKv8RjYD2 pic.twitter.com/pCPzMZas5G
— CNN (@CNN) June 23, 2017
This not only highlights the absurdity of the Trump administration’s efforts to avoid accountability and keep the press from reporting all the “alternative facts” that come out of these briefings, but it allows CNN’s Jim Acosta to make a Grade-A Dad Pun.
So sketchy to not have cameras at WH briefing. So CNN sent sketch artist to capture the moment. pic.twitter.com/tNAoDHkozj
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 23, 2017
Others were having just as much fun.
🎼Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I’ll be gone🎼 pic.twitter.com/eo7QjECzyU— Maggie Serota 🚽 (@maggieserota) June 23, 2017
was not a supporter of the idea of a courtroom sketch artist in the white house briefing room but this is pretty good tbh pic.twitter.com/XHeVrhkZN3
— darth:™ (@darth) June 23, 2017
“how was the press conference”
“fine” pic.twitter.com/xnvRwbdSIc— darth:™ (@darth) June 23, 2017
— Evil MoPac (@EvilMopacATX) June 23, 2017
FOX News brought a sketch artist to the press briefings too. pic.twitter.com/bqSAklT8ic
— Tom the Dancing Bug (@RubenBolling) June 23, 2017
Others, though, weren’t feeling the jokes. Because while we do need to be able to point out the absurdity of the Trump administration, the degree to which the White House is fighting to restrict journalists’ access to the office of the President is not normal, and not democratic. It’s a legitimate threat to the First Amendment, and cheeky jabs aside, the press needs to put up a fight.
the cnn courtroom sketch artist is kind of cutesy ha ha but they could just turn on the camera and dare spicer to shut them down
— Oliver Willis (@owillis) June 23, 2017
Dear @CNN, I don’t want to see drawings by your sketch artist. I want to see you refuse to turn off your cameras when ordered by Trump & Co.
— Peter Gleick (@PeterGleick) June 23, 2017
WHITE HOUSE: Let’s undermine the press and destroy democratic norms
WHITE HOUSE PRESS: Let’s send a sketch artist in protest
— Jesse Berney (@jesseberney) June 23, 2017
Because the sketch is a cute visual and makes for good headlines, but it can’t get across the buckets of misinformation Spicer spewed out up at that podium.
I know people are getting desensitized to Spicer lying, but this is one of the biggest lies the Trump White House has ever told. pic.twitter.com/uF1BaEs2KK
— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) June 23, 2017
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Earlier today, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con announced ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY will be the Official Media Partner of the 2017 event, which is set for October 27-29. More information courtesy of their press release below.
Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Unveils ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY As Official Media Partner For L.A.’s Mega Pop Culture Gathering Set For October 27-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Every Badge Purchase to Receive One-Year Subscription To ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2017) –Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con announces Time Inc.’s (NYSE: TIME) ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (EW) as the Official Media Partner of the 2017 edition of the 3-day pop culture extravaganza set for October 27-29 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
As the Official Media Partner, EW will collaborate with L.A. Comic Con to enhance and elevate talent participation and programming for the over 100,000 attendees expected for this year’s 3-day mega-convention. Plus, EW will feature all the fun and excitement of the Convention in the magazine as well as on EW.com. And to top it all off, each and every badge holder will receive a one-year subscription to America’s leading pop culture magazine, with a total combined audience of 26 million consumers.Attendees purchasing their 3-day badges during the limited pre-sale period can get the coveted passes at the pre-sale price of only $70 dollars, a savings of $10 dollars!
Badges are available now at http://StanLeesLAComicCon.com.
2017 marks the 7th year for Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con, which has grown into one of the largest gatherings of stars and creative talent in comic book, publishing, gaming, film, broadcast, cable and streaming entertainment.
“Thanks to fans throughout Southern California, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con has emerged as the largest celebration of our town’s pop culture icons under one convention center roof. Now, joined by ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY as the Official Media Partner, the 2017 convention promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rub elbows with today’s most beloved stars in comics, sci-fi, fantasy and horror entertainment,” said Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con CEO Keith Tralins.
“It’s our honor to partner with nothing less than pop-culture’s paper of record,” said Founder Regina Carpinelli. “And what better way to lead into your Halloween holiday?”
“We are thrilled for EW to be the Official Media Partner of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con,and excited to help make the 2017 Convention the biggest and best ever. We look forward to offering a one-year subscription to every attendee, where they’ll find smart and funny coverage of their favorite franchises and stars,” said Henry Goldblatt, Editor in Chief of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.
About Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con:
Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is Los Angeles’ biggest and best large-scale, multi-media pop culture convention. Held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee’s L.A. Comic Con assembles the most exciting and innovative in comics, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and all things pop-culture. With a mission to provide celebrity, creator and talent access that is unequalled in comic conventions, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con features unique panels, autograph sessions and photo-ops that give fans once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to truly interact with their favorite creators and major players in the entertainment industry. Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is a partnership of Stan Lee’s Pow! Entertainment, Cassandra Peterson, and Comikaze Entertainment, Inc. Visit http://www.stanleeslacomiccon.com/.
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