This is a copy of my post at Examiner.com – but with an update.
Nick Rodwell
Nick Rodwell, the head of Moulinsart, the company that controls the image and rights to all Tintin merchandise, has had his blog shuttered by the editor of Tintin.com due to what some are calling his bizarre and “fierce attacks against named TV and print journalists.”
Apparently, Mr. Rodwell lost his cool and embarked on what is being referred to as a public rant against journalists he thought were attacking him personally. These journalists report for such reputable news organizations as Le Figaro, Canal Plus, and the Belgian RTBF.
Known for his zealous protection of the Tintin brand, Rodwell is no stranger to stirring up strong feelings. Some speculate that the recent global expansion of Tintin with the upcoming movies directed by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, the new Hergé museum, and the re-launch of Tintin.com have caused too much stress. Perhaps Rodwell needs to take a lesson from the Boy Reporter himself, who never lost his cool in the face of his enemies.
For more info: The argument was first reported by Le Soir on August 10, 2009 and can be found here.
And here is an update to the story…The full English translation of Rodwell’s rant. Thanks to TintinMovie.org for providing the update.
