From James Kochalka: "I've got a fairly large part in this new animated movie called MARS that is premiering at SXSW in March. It was created using a computerized rotoscoping technique. Here's the trailer.

MARS - The Movie [HD Trailer] from Geoff Marslett on Vimeo.

"I'm in the very first scene in this trailer, and although I don't speak in this shot rest assured that I have plenty of lines in the actual movie. You also might notice that the font used in the trailer and throughout the movie is based on my own comics lettering style. It's the Kochalka Font."

Meanwhile, Troy Brownfield interviews James at Newsarama.

• Cool CBR interview with Jeff Lemire on Sweet Tooth.

• An interview with super ink-stud Grant Reynolds.

• For your visual enjoyment... more art from Gregory Benton.

• Portland artist Summer Hatfield is part of a group show opening tomorrow night at Olympic Mills Commerce Center. Makes sure to check out Summer's blog!