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Memorable Movie Survey. Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Do you know what is the single most powerful gift in filmmaking? It’s the ability to forge memory of character and story from performance and spectacle. What memories have been indelibly burnt into the virtual theater of your mind? What image, snapshot of dialogue, epic event marked your last visit to the movie theater? You know, that movie that moved you, the film you’ve already cleared off a spot for on your Blu-ray shelf? We know you’re a HUGE movie …

A Long Time Ago Before the Magic of Blu-ray…

…I sat in the Orange Cinedome theater awaiting the trumpeting fanfare of the Twentieth Century Fox monolith. Moments later, the audience was transported into the galaxy we all know as far, far away. I was hooked that day nearly 25 years ago. To say I was a geek is an understatement. To be honest I’m STILL a geek! I’ve enjoyed the films hundreds of times, mentally catalogued every image, attended conventions and, yes, even made the occasional Yoda impression – …

Roll Out the Red Carpet! The Leading Ladies and Men are Here!

Imagine yourself surrounded by America’s most glamorous film stars of The Golden Years of Hollywood. From the seductive presence of Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to the daring bravery of Clark Gable and Cary Grant, you can relive 30 legendary performances in 2 must-have DVD sets – Leading Ladies and Leading Men Collections. And, we’re thrilled to invite you behind the scenes on the making of its package. This DVD collection was a unique design challenge due to the number …

The Sound of Music… It’s One of Our Favorite Things!

So many of us grew up watching The Sound of Music year after year. From the delightful story of the von Trapp family, the gorgeous Salzburg scenery, to the wonderful songs written and composed by Rodgers and Hammerstein, this story has enchanted audiences for generations. What many may not know is that this story has been well acquainted with audiences long before the movie release in 1965. So, “let’s start at the very beginning…” A long time ago, when the …

Night at the Museum Comes to Life!

In case our viewers haven’t already heard, Augmented Reality is the biggest buzz to hit Home Entertainment since Blu-ray knocked out HD. If you aren’t familiar with this latest technology you can catch up on a little history and background by visiting our previous post Augmented Reality — A New Era is Born! Last Tuesday, Night At the Museum, Battle of the Smithsonian hit stores and online retailers everywhere and as part of the excitement, an Augmented Reality site was …

A Recipe for the Best in Worldwide Logo Design

Nearly a year ago, good friend, mentor and author Peleg Top invited me to judge entries for his latest book entitled Logolicious – a pocket-sized treasure packed with today’s most visually delicious logos. It was my honor to be part of the prestigious jury which edited and shaped the book. Each selected work captures a unique concept, stunning typography and a perfect balance of graphic design’s formal elements. These logos personify a brand, promise a message and persuade an audience …

The Fearless Creative

Creative individuals are truly a unique tribe. We speak our own language. We use an infinite number of expressive tools and have a very distinct view of our world. We are also our own worst critic – often frozen with a fear of acceptance and demand to be creative on the spot. Over the past few years I’ve also learned that most creative people have something else in common – once we do conquer our fears, we rarely settle for …

A Diamond Anniversary

In Greek, diamond means “unconquerable”. Formed under tremendous heat and pressure, it is no wonder that a diamond symbolizes strength. Diamonds are also synonymous with the 75th Year Anniversary – a milestone for relationships and a landmark event in pop culture. It was 1935 and America was still going through the Great Depression while the rest of the world felt the uneasiness with Germany’s political activities. But, through all these tribulations, people found solace and comfort in pop culture. Movies …