The Nike "swoosh'" was created in 1971 by Carolyn Davidson, presented as a design option to Blue Ribbon Sports who selected it for their "Nike" brand launch. Co-founder and chairman of BRS, Phil Knight said of the logo at the time, "I don't love it, but I think it will grow on me."
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An American TV drama series with more than a hint of humour, created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB network, and is now part of The CW's network lineup.
Starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, the series follows two brothers as they hunt demons and other figures of the supernatural. Series 7 has just finished (May 2012), and has been renewed for an 8th season by the CW network.
Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) American dancer and choreographer. Renowned throughout the World during the 1940s and 50s and hugely popular in the United States, where the Washington Post called her "dance's Katherine the Great."
An innovator in African-American modern dance as well as a leader in the field of dance anthropology. For almost thirty years she maintained the Katherine Dunham Dance Company, the only self-supported American black dance troupe of the time.
The clip above is taken from "Stormy Weather" an American musical produced and released by 20th Century Fox in 1943. Fred Astaire commented that the "Jumping Jive" sequence (featuring Cab Calloway and his band) was "the greatest movie musical number he had ever seen"
In 2001, "Stormy Weather" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." It was released on DVD in North America in 2005.
Nathan Schroeder is a Concept Artist and Illustrator. Counting Xmen and The Fantastic Four movies, Avengers is his seventh Marvel film to date. Other notable work includes his design pieces for National Treasure II, Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean and the Island amongst others. Low res images here only, please vist his website for full resolution images and more.
Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi are a formidable duo specializing in fashion photography with a client list that includes Vogue, Flair, Dazed & Confused, D-Magazine, Another Magazine, What magazine, i-D, and Citizen K amongst a long list of others.
Vampire Diaries is a supernatural drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, loosely based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith.
Currently in it's 4th season, the series premiered on The CW Television Network on September 10, 2009
Set in Mystic Falls, a fictional small town haunted by supernatural beings. The series follows the love triangle between Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) and vampire brothers Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalser).
Originally a 2011 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, this 1:3 scale helmet collection, from Slideshow Collectibles includes Mark V, Mark VI, and War Machine helmets, all with LED light-up feature. Each helmet set is individually painted and finished, with its own unique quality and detail.
Each helmet sized 2.5" High (63.5mm) x 2.25" Width (57.15mm) x 3.5" Depth (88.9mm) (see second image for scale comparison)
The War Machine armor helmet has red eyes, while the others glow white. A perfect homage to the Marvel hero.
Frank Frazetta (1928 – 2010) American artist, inducted into the comic book industry's Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1999. His work, predominately in oil, covers themes, from classic horror monsters to fantasy battles and heroes. His output spanning comic books, paperback book covers, paintings, movie posters, and LP record album covers amongst others.
An American dramatic television series created and produced by Matthew Weiner (sopranos), currently broadcasting on American cable network AMC. The series is produced by Lionsgate Television.
Set in 1960s New York, The focal point of the series is the mysterious Don Draper, creative director at advertising agency Sterling Cooper and the people in his life, both in and out of the office. The series now in it's fifth season has earned critical acclaim, particularly for its historical accuracy and visual style. To date the show has won multiple awards, including fifteen Emmys and four Golden Globes.