“We do not remember days, we remember moments. The richness of life lies in memories we have forgotten.” – Cesare Pavese Where were you when you first saw Indiana Jones running away from the giant boulder? Who was watching with you when you saw the water glass shake in Jurassic Park and you knew something bad was going to happen? Do those scenarios take you back to fond memories? If yes, than this is the right article for you. We’ve …

Creativity International Awards has just released their 41st Annual of Creative Print & Packaging. The categories include print, illustration, photography, typography, publications, green design, and packaging. Judges of the awards included many of the most influential leaders in advertising and design across the globe. Michael Mrakovcic, Creativity Award Judge/Creative Director, recently commented, “They [judges] looked in awe as they surveyed the tables laden with some 5000 entries submitted by the global family of creative minds. The challenge? Seek out those …

Boy the way Glenn Miller played Songs that made the hit parade Guys like us we had it made Those were the days! For those who grew up in the 70s this familiar tune could be heard every Saturday evening chiming across the homes of televisions viewers from Portland, Maine to Portland, Washington. Archie Bunker, the television definition of a curmudgeon but ultimately lovable father, his adoring yet often strong-willed wife Edith, daughter Gloria and son-in-law Michael Stivic (Meathead) drew …

Cinephiles, TV fans and home entertainment enthusiasts alike visited HomeMediaMagazine.com to vote for their favorite DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles of 2011. Consumer voting was combined with ballots submitted by a panel of journalist and blogger judges and on April 30 the winners were announced. Warner Home Video’s Ben-Hur: Ultimate Collector’s Edition captured the leader board and top prize of Title of the Year and our very own Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray Collectionranked second in total number of …

One of the most common strategies in Home Entertainment marketing is to blanket the key art in “star sell.” It works well with strong character stories and multiple movie collections. When Lionsgate Home Entertainment asked us to re-imagine a 2 movie collection of Dirty Dancing in a more illustrative manner without star sell, it was music to our ears. We set our toes a-tapping and dived into our illustrative and storytelling mindset. By engaging the talent of artists Cliff Cramp, …

Menagerie Creative is honored to be selected as a winner in the 2012 Graphic Design USA American Package Design Awards with our It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 6-pack box set and Star Wars box sets. This makes it the second year Menagerie’s work has been recognized by the esteemed organization.CLICK HERE for last year’s winning entries. Graphic Design USA has sponsored national design competitions that spotlight areas of creative excellence. This year more than 1,600 entries were submitted, which is …

That’s right! The 40th Anniversary Key Art Awards, presented by The Hollywood Reporter and CLIO Awards, took over the Cinerama Dome October 19th in the heart of Hollywood. With red carpets aligned, the best and brightest in Entertainment Marketing took to the stage and shined in brilliant gold and silver. Over 2,500 works were submitted to this year’s event, each judged by a rigorous standard of excellence set by one of five selective jury panels. Jury chairs included Michael Kahane …

After years of speculated release and months of anticipation, Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray finally reached the hands of fans across the globe. In these days of digital downloads, was there still a demand for the physical package? In an economic recession would audiences shell out hard earned dollars for a franchise over 30 years old? Would hardcore fans respect George Lucas’ vision to recraft key scenes for science fiction’s most beloved films. You betcha! In one short …

Winners for the Creativity International Awards’ 41st Print & Packaging Awards were announced today! The Creativity Awards showcases the best and brightest from graphic design, advertising agencies and marketers around the world. The winning entries were judged by the high standards of outstanding creativity and design. There were 1,000 entries from all over the world representing 34 countries, 3 Canadian Provinces and 32 U.S. states. Winners will be published in the Creativity Awards Annual Book, available in major bookstores worldwide, …

Finalists for the 2011 Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards were announced last week. From a pool of more than 2,000 entries, less than 200 were selected to represent the best in entertainment design and marketing. Packaging entries include Disney Epic Mickey Game Packaging, The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray Book, Mad Men – Season 4, Coen Brothers Collection Blu-ray Box Set, Lost: The Complete Collection, and Menagerie Creative’s very own It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia DVD 6-Pack Box Set. This …