And the Countdown begins....

Day 10.... Ten days to the most phenomenal, earth shattering event of 2008. Stay tuned.... Till then here's 10 trivia Qs to keep you occupied..... 1. "Playmate to a princess, yet a nobody, My many dreams, the first of their kind to grace the Louvre, Brought to celluloid life by the union of Japanese and American strokes Forgotten today, in old archives, it seems, I am finally banished forever to Slumberland." 2. The author of one of the most original autobiographies of recent years, I am known for a signature self-portrait on the book jacket, the simple basic lines of my work, my focus on the trials and tribulations of a particular nation in increasing international focus due to its recent political moves, and the stunning reception to the film adaptation of my work earlier this year/late last year. My latest work is named after a popular womens' hobby. Who am I? 3. Focussing on the woes and further woes of an often ignored faction of society, this strip rose to fame in one of the most famous college campuses in the world. Named after a mark of distinction bestowed for deeds of valour :P, the work mainly focusses on stereotypes within its target audience. The creator has launched a lecture series recently which features in the strip. What is the series called? 4. This popular digest had its debut in blue, green and yellow, graphics, translated to more than 20 languages and was originally released as a fortnightly of 30 pages. It was conceived as a means to educate a subcontinent about its folklore as oral traditions were rapidly dying. 5. The motifs of his work showed an environmental sensitivity that often left you with an aching sense of loss and followed storlines unusual to his medium. The leads were often young adolescent girls and the the characters though inhabiting a fantasy world were realistic in terms of their moral ambiguity. Flight and extensive forays into vast expanses of animated landscapes are one of his signatures. Voted one of the most infleuntial Asians by the TIMES who is he? 6. The brainchild of the grandaddy of the comic book industry, this side kick of the masked crime fighter drew extensive criticism for promoting racial stereotypes. It could partly be blamed on his name. What was it? 7. The first movie of its kind to be nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards, it is also regarded as a strong metaphor for AIDS. Name this picture. 8. "Food, love, mom and work." These four groups feature prominently in the life of which popular comic strip character? 9. Beauty and the beast in reverse, Life is like an onion, Yiddish for fear, ? 10. Created by the pioneer of American adult animation, the technique has recently been used to enhance a number of independant films, one of which is based on George Santayana's maxims and the other based on a science fiction novel by Phillip. K. Dick. What is the technique called? Ok! So far so good! The idea now is to tie all this together and come up with a theme that ties them together. The remaining 9 quizzes will follow a similiar pattern. The ensemble answer may be worth your while.....I'm not saying anything. :)