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Nov 6, 2017 · Meston’s arches, crafted by sign-maker George Dexter, made their debut in 1953 with the first franchised McDonald’s at Phoenix, Arizona. The franchisee was Occidental Petroleum executive...
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Amazon Appearing prominently on posters for three theatrical Ghostbusters films, the stylized, seemingly spooked ghost was actually designed before the 1984 original even had an official title. Designer Michael C. Gross had previously worked in print media before meeting director Ivan Reitman, who invited him to craft an image for his in-developmen...
Amazon Originally seen in the 2000-2002 MTV series, the skull-and-crutches has come to represent the anarchic spirit of Johnny Knoxville and his troupe of stunt comedians. Director Jeff Tremaine had graphic designer and friend Andy Jenkinscompose the logo: The two knew each other from the BMX and skateboarding scene of 1980s California. Oddly, the ...
Amazon The comic book movie industry had not yet taken shape when Warner Bros. and director Tim Burton mounted their serious take on the Dark Knight: The last major live-action adaptation of the character had been the campy 1966 ABC series starring Adam West. To help distance themselves from that take, and to capitalize on the recognition Batman ha...
Amazon Guns, gadgets, women: The 007 logo for the James Bond series makes promises to viewers with three simple numbers. Iconic now, it was originally intended to be used for nothing more than letterhead. Designer Joseph Caroff was commissioned by United Artists to create a Bond image the studio could use to help identify press releases for media m...
Amazon There are multiple dimensions to the theatrical release poster design that helped moviegoers spot this Oscar-winning adaptation of author Thomas Harris’s novel about FBI agent Clarice Starling’s peculiar relationship with unofficial mentor—and serial killer—Hannibal Lecter. The moth depicted in the artwork is real: The death’s head, or dooms...
Amazon The silhouette of a T. rex skeleton frozen in time while stalking its prey was courtesy of book jacket designer Chip Kidd, then an assistant for book publisher Alfred A. Knopf. Kidd's design for the original printing of Michael Crichton’s 1990 novel was later placed against a red backdrop and used in promotional materials for the 1993 film a...
May 11, 2021 · How much work went into creating the most iconic movie logos? Check out the logo history for the top five film studios in existence, and see for yourself.
Feb 17, 2015 · Here's where they came from. 1. MGM. Movie studio publicist Howard Dietz designed the lion logo for Goldwyn Picture Corporation in 1917; he based it on the mascot of his alma mater,...
Aug 24, 2023 · With an arch (1972-1982) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) With this version of the logo, the structure was brought back, along with a large arch over the logo. I think the arch is unnecessary, plus the arch competes for attention with the logo.
Explore the history and impact of 40 iconic film company logos and their role in branding, recognition, and the cinematic experience
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Oct 13, 2023 · Native movie logos have undoubtedly influenced the history of cinema, similar to such well-known symbols as the Nike swoosh or the Coca-Cola font. The James Bond logo is mesmerizing with its art deco style, while the Harry Potter emblem envelops the viewer with a sense of magical wonder.
