October 28th, 2014 
Beyond the Marquee 
COMING SOON!
Instead of bouncing around the net trying to find the latest trailers for the hottest films, just drop by Beyond the Marquee on TRAILER TUESDAYS and we’ll load you up with what you need. Whether it’s the latest Hollywood blockbuster movie or mind-provoking independent film, we always have a fun mix of the best of what’s to come.
So click ahead to check out this week’s trailers …
October 27th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee 
Disney’s ‘Frozen’ in theaters Nov. 27
It seems an strange to see hot and frozen used in the same sentence. But in this case, with Walt Disney Animation Studios 53rd animated feature “Frozen,” hitting it big it isn’t so strange. Inspired by “The Snow Queen,” a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, “Frozen” is the top-grossing Disney film ever.
Variety.com reports the movie exceeded a billion dollars in March. That kind of impact makes this Disney animated movie a phenomenon.
And now a year later, after being caught off guard last holiday for the success and overwhelming demand for toy product from the smash film, both Disney Consumer products and the company itself is embracing the Frozen phenomenon and not letting it’s new powerhouse brand thaw anytime soon.
Click ahead to see what cool things are in store for “Frozen“
October 24th, 2014 Steven D'Arcangelo 
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has gotten so good lately that nearly every episode offers a sterling specimen of skillful storytelling. (Take THAT, Stan “Admiral of Alliteration“ Lee.)
Last week it was the May-on-May catfight. This week it’s Coulson’s bluff, which sounds like a location from a Hitchcock thriller (“If you want Ms. MacGuffin back safely, then bring the microfilm to Coulson’s Bluff.”), but isn’t. In fact, it isn’t even a real bluff. Despite this, it satisfies on multiple levels. To wit…
October 24th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee Fans of the Hunger Games and all those eagerly anticipating the release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, must check out Lionsgate’s latest marketing campaigns for the film saga.
A new 5-episode series, called “District Voices” launched this week featuring today’s prominent YouTube personalities featuring a glimpse at the productivity, and creativity, thriving in Panem’s districts… Sanctioned by the Capitol Ministry of Information.
The last of the series just posted this afternoon and we’ve compiled them altogether. So click ahead to watch all the District Voices spots released this week.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 hits theaters November 21
October 24th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee Air New Zealand has done it again, they’ve created another fun and themed in-flight safety video that ties into Peter Jackson’s upcoming the third and final film in the epic Middle-earth fantasy adventure film series, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Entitled the “Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made” the in-flight safety video this time around includes cameos from Elijah Wood and Peter Jackson.
Click ahead to see the last epic in-flight video, in which Air-New Zealand partnered with WETA Workshop on a Hobbit inspired Safety Video featuring cameo appearances including Sir Peter Jackson himself!
October 24th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee 
Drew Struzan holds his SAUL BASS Award at the 2014 43rd Annual Key Art Awards in Hollywood
Last night was the 43rd Annual Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Ceremony in Hollywood, a celebration of achievements in Creative Print, Film and Television for advertising, marketing and communications in the Entertainment industry. Taking place at the Dolby Theater on Hollywood Blvd, the permanent home to the Annual Academy Awards, thousands of some of the most creative and clever designers, editors, marketers, producers and directors were on hand not only to see who took home the coveted Key Art Awards (this competitions version of the Oscar), but also pay tribute to this years winner of the prestigious Saul Bass Award.
Influenced by the legendary Saul Bass, one of the most iconic and influential graphic designers and filmmakers of the 20th century, the Saul Bass Award honors talented graphic designers and filmmakers that are creating their own iconic and influential style. The recipient of the Saul Bass Award is awarded to someone whose body of work stands out amongst the competition and inspires others in the industry. It was no surprise that this years 2014 Saul Bass award was presented to none other, than famed movie-poster artist and illustrator, Drew Struzan.
With work on films such as STAR WARS, INDIANA JONES, BACK TO THE FUTURE, E. T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, HOOK, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, HELLBOY, HARRY POTTER, THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER, POLICE ACADEMY, BLADE RUNNER, THE THING, FIRST BLOOD, BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, in all over 200 movie titles, Drew’s key art has became world renowned.
Beyond the Marquee was in attendance at last nights awards and was honored to be witness to this momentous event, honoring not just a passionate and talented artist, but also someone we call our friend. We’d like to congratulate him on his win and thank him for inspiring thru his iconic art, legions of aspiring filmmakers, actors, designers and artists who had Drew Struzan poster art on their walls as kids and dreamt of one day having a career in Hollywood. Nobody deserves it more than you.
Click ahead to read some excerpts of Drew’s acceptance speech from last nights award gala.
October 24th, 2014 Beyond the Marquee 
The Devils Hand One-Sheet Poster
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