Everybody’s gearing up for the Oscars, but the IMPies list of the best movie posters of 2012 is already out — with Ruby Sparks getting some serious love (designed by Bemis Balkind)!
More Horror!
I’m not much of a horror movie fan, but I finally got a chance this weekend to look at Kirk Hammett of Metallica’s movie poster/memorabilia book, Too Much Horror Business — and was mesmerized by his scary pre-1940’s collection.
There’s also a revealing interview with Hammett, in which he details his poster collecting habits and how he has avoided the “celebrity tax” by hiring a fellow collector to do his bidding for him. (AllPosterForum)
Noir Crazy!
It’s that time of year to get crazy — er, make that Gun Crazy — as Peggy Cummins, the star of the 1950 classic noir movie, will be making a special appearance at Eddie Muller’s annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival, which runs from January 25 to February 3. (posters courtesy of Wrong Side of the Art)
Drew Struzan Strikes Back?
Never hire a design company to do a legend’s job — er, that’s what Disney must be thinking as they’ve contacted Drew Struzan to do some artwork for the new Star Wars films.(Business Insider)
Icemen!
The new Iceman poster looks a lot better than the 1984 one-sheet starring Timothy Hutton (right) — but the coolest Iceman by far is, of course, George Gervin and his vintage 1970s Nike poster.
Spring Broken?
Remember when Spring Break movies used to be cheesy fun? Well, Harmony Korine’s upcoming Spring Breakers has taken on a decidedly darker tone. (Collider)
Django Unboxed!
The value of Django Unchained action figures skyrocketed over the weekend as news hit the Internets that The Weinstein Company requested the toys be pulled from shelves after receiving complaints that the dolls were offensive and trivialized the horrors of slavery.
Could Django turn into this season’s Beanie Babies? (Collider)
Men of Steel!
The new one-sheet for Man of Steel mixes it up with Waldemar Swierzy’s Polish design of the 1980’s sequel of Superman III.
Mucha To Love…
There were only a handful of female artists credited with creating movie poster designs prior to the 1980’s — and Poland’s Maria Mucha Ihnatowicz created some real beauties with her explosive style…(EMoviePoster)
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