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	Todd McFarlane Biography
		Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn, is a multi-faceted artist and businessman with a broad range of experience in entertainment, sports and publishing.
		Todd took a six-month hiatus from Marvel in August 1991 when his first daughter was born, and a few months later, the family relocated to Portland, Oregon.
		McFarlane is the proud recipient of two major awards: an Emmy and a Gold DiVi award for the HBO series and the Spawn motion picture DVD, respectively.
	www.strange-haven.com /comic-creator/todd-mcfarlane.html (1881 words)

	Todd McFarlane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a cartoonist, comic book writer, artist, and media entrepreneur.
		McFarlane's bold assertion that comic writers were secondary in importance to artwork was seen as boorish, egotistical behavior.
		Todd McFarlane Productions has also published multiple Spawn spin-off mini-series, but, unlike other Image studios, such as Jim Lee's Wildstorm, McFarlane's studio was never intended to focus on being a comic book company, and had always intended to diversify into other areas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Todd_McFarlane (1682 words)

	Todd McFarlane
		Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961) is a comic book artist and entrepreneur.
		McFarlane was first published in 1984 pencilling a backup feature for the comic book Coyote.
		Despite this McFarlane's title Spawn became one of the best-selling titles and has drawn the attention of a variety of licensers.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/to/Todd_McFarlane.html (230 words)

	SUNS: Figuratively Speaking: A Q&A With Todd McFarlane
		McFarlane introduced his first line of basketball figures in 2002 and is still going strong, thanks in part to the popularity of constantly rotating NBA subjects like LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming and Suns Amaré Stoudemire and Shawn Marion.
		Todd McFarlane: It’s sort of a tip of the hat as to how well the Suns are doing, because although I do live in Phoenix, I have this duty to actually make players that I think will sell on the national level.
		McFarlane: I believe that every team has a general and the general doesn’t necessarily have to be your tallest or strongest, but he should be your smartest.
	www.nba.com /suns/news/mcfarlane_060324.html (2729 words)

	Todd McFarlane: bio and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Todd McFarlane (born March 16, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Mcfarlane toys is a company started by todd mcfarlane that makes detailed models of characters from movies, comics, musicians, and sport figures....
		A spin-off (or spinoff) is a new organization or entity formed by a split from a larger one such as a new company formed from a university research...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/t/to/todd_mcfarlane1.htm (3304 words)

	Todd McFarlane
		McFarlane's bold assertion that comic writers were irrelevant in comparison to artwork was seen as boorish, egotistical behavior, and the exchanges with David as bad publicity for the Image line that took the comic imprint several years to recover from.
		Todd McFarlane Productions has also published multiple Spawn spin-off mini-series, but, unlike other Image studios, such as Jim Lee's Wildstorm, McFarlane's studio was never intended to focus on being a comic book company, and had always intended to diversify into other areas.
		McFarlane is an avid baseball fan; he briefly tried to achieve a pro career in the sport as a young adult.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Todd_McFarlane.php (1456 words)

	Briefs on the Outside: Gaiman Wins Characters from McFarlane (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		McFarlane tried to argue that the copyright notices he'd put in Spawn #9 (in 1992) and in the later reprints of that issue and Gaiman's Angela mini-series (in 1997), had notified Gaimain of his claim.
		Furthermore, McFarlane had referred to Gaiman as "co-creator" of these characters and paid him royalties, as he'd be entitled to as co-owner.
		McFarlane also had a backup argument for why Gaiman couldn't be co-owner of the two disputed characters: they weren't copyrightable.
	briefs.toddverbeek.com /archives/Gaiman_Wins_Characters_from_McFarlane.html (1025 words)

	Todd McFarlane
		Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, autographed his creations for fans at the opening of McFarlane Toys in Tempe on October 16, 2004.
		An emigrant from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Todd is famous in comic circles for the drastic redesign of Spider-Man and other characters, and for the creation of the comic super-hero, Spawn.
		When Todd created the mobster villain Antonio Twistelli, it was alleged that his inspiration was hockey player Tony Twist who was then with the Quebec Nordiques, and later played with the St. Louis Blues.
	www.doney.net /aroundaz/celebrity/mcfarlane_todd.htm (704 words)

	AskMen.com - Todd McFarlane
		The multi-faceted McFarlane is both an artist and a businessman, and has demonstrated his belief that artists must maintain creative control over all aspects of their creation.
		McFarlane is one of the hottest artists and most creative minds in the history of comic book publishing.
		Todd McFarlane had a shot at becoming a major league baseball player, but after an injury put a halt to that opportunity, he opted for a career as a comic book illustrator instead.
	www.askmen.com /men/business_politics_60/62_todd_mcfarlane.html (412 words)

	AskMen.com - Todd McFarlane pics
		Todd McFarlane was born on March 16, 1961, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
		McFarlane continued drawing throughout his college years, and with his pro-ball prospects shattered, he submitted his work to hundreds of comic book editors throughout America, collecting more than 700 rejection letters for his efforts.
		McFarlane was approached by a host of other companies interested in licensing his best-selling creation for television and big-screen productions, as well as other toy ideas.
	www.askmen.com /men/business_politics_60/62c_todd_mcfarlane.html (1052 words)

	The Comics Journal: Newswatch
		McFarlane has been keeping an uncharacteristically low profile on the subject of Miracleman since his last public statement in a June 2001 for the Comic Book Resources website, in which he declared, "If somebody else thinks that they have control of this, then do something about it.
		McFarlane was able to get both a theatrical motion picture and an animated series made without having provided evidence that he owns these rights.
		McFarlane has 20 days from the time he is formally served with notice of the suit to respond to it.
	www.tcj.com /241/n_miracle.html (940 words)

	NEWSARAMA.COM: TALKING SPAWN WITH MCFARLANE
		Todd McFarlane at the height of his popularity at Marvel left both Marvel and Spider-Man behind.
		Todd McFarlane: There is a big difference from the early days.
		Now, Todd the artist is involved at the beginning, but Todd the CEO comes in at the end.
	www.newsarama.com /images/interviews/2005/mcfarlane/Mcfarlanetalk.htm (1538 words)

	UO Stratics - Meeting Todd McFarlane
		I doubt there are too many of you out there who have never heard of Todd before, but for those few who haven't, I would point you to some additional information on his own website, www.spawn.com.
		Seeing the great job that he did on those pieces though, EA still proceeded with their plans to work with Todd by incorporating it into an expansion of the original UO, the deal which Lord Blackthorn's Revenge is centered around.
		Meeting Todd McFarlane was a true honor for me. And for the rest of the Stratics News Team.
	uo.stratics.com /content/interviews/mcfarlane.shtml (1530 words)

	Todd McFarlane - Marvel Universe
		Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a cartoonist, comic book writer, artist, and media entrepreneur.
		McFarlane's assertion was that comic writers were secondary in importance to artwork in terms of commercial success which was quite true at the time.
		Todd McFarlane is also the cartoonist responsible for the cover art of the album Ten Thousand Fists, released in September 2005 by a heavy metal rock band named Disturbed.
	marvel.wikia.com /wiki/Todd_McFarlane (1865 words)

	Dragon*Con Biography: [Todd McFarlane]
		Todd didn't really get into comics until his seventeenth year and then it became such a major obsession that he wound up graduating with a BA in Graphic Design instead.
		As Todd puts it, "That's what I'm there for, to sign books and meet the kids." He is one of the most outgoing and approachable comics professionals you could ever hope to meet, and his enjoyment of his craft is obvious.
		In addition to his stunning success in the comics field, Todd has also found the time to lavish attention on his family life -- he adores his charming and lovely wife Wanda Kolomyjec and their brand new baby daughter Cyan, who was born August 9, 1991.
	www.dragoncon.org /people/mcfarlt.html (381 words)

	GameSpy.com - Interview: Todd McFarlane: -- Gaming Toys (Ultima Online)
		Todd McFarlane: A couple of the young dudes, and it's something I don't know so I need someone to educate me. And, just because I'm not into it doesn't mean it's not worthy.
		Todd McFarlane: We had early discussions, but comic books are not in the best shape as an industry and toys is a better place.
		Todd McFarlane: Once we understood the landscape, history, mood, and theme of what we were creating there was a springboard to land some of the visual ideas.
	archive.gamespy.com /interviews/january02/toddmcfarlane (591 words)

	TMe:Spawn creator Todd McFarlane purchases Mark McGwire's 70th homerun ball.
		Saying he was a "psycho fan" and a "sports geek," Spawn creator Todd McFarlane revealed Monday he was the anonymous bidder who paid almost $3 million for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball.
		Canadian-born McFarlane is creator of the Spawn® character, who has been depicted in a live-action movie, an Emmy-award winning HBO animated series, award-winning action figures and comic books.
		McFarlane was the executive producer for the $100 million grossing Spawn live-action movie, one of New Line Cinema's largest openings ever, and #1 release in 1997.
	www.teako170.com /70th.html (1240 words)

	Comic Art & Graffix Gallery Artist Biographies - Todd MacFarlane (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Todd McFarlane was born in Calgary March 16, 1961.
		Todd's "Spawn" sells some one million copies per issue and is now being produced for the silver screen.
		Todd Toys, as the venture was first called (it is now called McFarlane Toys) are some of the most successful toys ever produced.
	www.comic-art.com /bios-1/toddmac1.htm (557 words)

	USATODAY.com - Jury award pushes comic book company into bankruptcy court (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		McFarlane gave the name Antonio "Tony Twist" Twistelli to a violent New York mob boss character in his "Spawn" comic books in the early 1990s.
		McFarlane had said the use of Twist's name was protected under the First Amendment.
		Todd McFarlane made headlines in 1999 for buying Mark McGwire's 70th home-run baseball for $3 million.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/hockey/nhl/2004-12-18-mcfarlane-twist_x.htm (391 words)

	Todd McFarlane Guest of Honor New York Comic Con :: Action-Figure :: Toy, Collectibles and Action Figure News and ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		McFarlane send us this press release announcing that Todd McFarlane is to be the guest of honor at next year's New York Comic Con, taking place at the end of February...
		Spawn creator Todd McFarlane is slated to be a guest of honor at New York Comic-Con, February 24-26, 2006 at the Jacob Javits Center.
		McFarlane's Comic-Con appearance coincides with his February 24th attendance at an exclusive Preview Reception hosted by New York Comic-Con at the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) of a retrospective exhibit showcasing McFarlane's art and career.
	www.action-figure.com /index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=16099 (923 words)

	TODD MCFARLANE PRODUCTIONS FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY - Frell Me Dead
		The filing does not involve and will have no impact on McFarlane Toys, one of the nation’s largest toy action figure manufacturers, or any of the other companies in which Todd McFarlane is an officer.
		McFarlane, who made headlines in 1999 for buying baseball slugger Mark McGwire's 70th home-run baseball for $3 million, had said the use of Twist's name was protected under the First Amendment.
		McFarlane had said that purchase opened the doors for him to market his toys, especially his sports figures, to retail giants like Wal-Mart, one of his largest buyers.
	www.watchfarscape.com /forums/showthread.php?t=31652 (1147 words)

	Todd McFarlane Productions
		McFarlane Toys continues to offer highly detailed renditions of sci-fi's favorite alien death-dealers with the latest in an ever-growing series of 12-inch action figures.
		Movie Maniacs Series 5 is McFarlane Toys' broadest and most compelling yet, with figures from the classics of action and horror movies as well as newer properties.
		After years of pursuing these licenses, McFarlane Toys was able to land both of them in one fell swoop.
	aap.blackaris2001.org /TMP/TMP.html (498 words)

	Todd McFarlane (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Todd McFarlane began drawing comic book heroes in high school.
		Todd McFarlane Productions Inc., was the proud recipient of two major awards: an Emmy and a Gold DiVi award for the HBO series and the 'Spawn' motion picture DVD., Todd's biggest influences have been Frank Miller, Wayne Gretzky, and most importantly, his wife, Wanda.
		Todd uses his success to prove that no one should ever take "no" for an answer.
	www.comicstalk.com /mcfarlane.htm (303 words)

	IGN: Interview with Todd McFarlane
		Todd was running late and had other appointments to lined up, but was gracious enough to talk to FilmForce correspondent Helen Keier about how he got his start in the business, Spawn, his views on movies and film making, the Hollywood entertainment industry, and some of his future projects...
		TODD (contd): We have another script that we're pitching in next week, which is a suspense thriller, and we have a few other pitches, and then we're starting up to do something with Jodie Foster she's going to announce at the Grammys.
		TODD: You know, they have pilot season [where] everyone comes in and pitches their thousand pilots, and they pick a couple of them on spec [which] in the end get produced.
	filmforce.ign.com /articles/035/035853p1.html (4349 words)

	Star Wars: Message Boards: TODD McFARLANE ...SPAWN???
		Date Posted: Apr 27, 2004 09:38 PM I read somewhere (not sure where to be exact) that Todd uses his own blood in his paints and inks.
		It was like he took so much of his own blood and had it mixed in with the paints that are used for his toy line and the same for the ink in the comix.
		Todd channels Satan daily and Satan made him pay with his soul and to pay him back, Todd must use his own blood in every form of labor he has his name on.
	forums.starwars.com /thread.jspa?threadID=169537 (240 words)

	ESPN.com: SPORTSBUSINESS - Quite a pair: McFarlane adds Bonds ball to Mac's
		McFarlane bid $450,000 on the phone and will pay $67,500 in commission fees to Leland's, the auction house that conducted the bidding.
		Leland's had estimated that the ball would sell for between $1 million and $2 million and insured the ball, which was on display at the ESPN Zone for $2 million.
		Todd McFarlane adds to his collection of record-breaking home run balls.
	espn.go.com /sportsbusiness/news/2003/0625/1572871.html (723 words)

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