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  John Alvin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Alvin is an award-winning artist who has designed and illustrated some of the world's most recognized movie posters.
Alvin’s posters have such a strong identity with the films they promote that they are often also used to advertise the films' re-releases and video covers.
Alvin's poster for The Phantom of the Paradise was exhibited in the Smithsonian Museum as one of the best posters of the Twentieth Century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Alvin   (161 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Alvin alleges that he was deprived of expected pay increases, access to work with graduate students, laboratories, faculty functions, and other faculty privileges, and that his reputation was damaged in the process.
Alvin asserts that none of these deprivations were warranted, but rather were motivated by the threat he posed the University medical organizations and UPitt's desire to pressure him into allowing it to take over PKI and PRD.
Alvin appears to conflate the two, and contends, as an alternative to his claim that he attempted to use the available procedures, 13 that he need not go through the processes available because of the general rule there is no exhaustion requirement for 42 U.S.C. S 1983 claims.
vls.law.vill.edu /Locator/3d/Sept2000/993245.txt   (6558 words)

  
 John Alvin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Alvin much prefers being involved in the total campaign - including designating what the image will be rather than just illustrating.
As a youth, Alvin was almost as fascinated with the previews of coming attractions as he was with the movies themselves.
Alvin acquired a full array of artist’s skills and techniques as a student of the distinguished Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.
www.lje.com /alvin/john_alvin.htm   (560 words)

  
 Metroactive Arts | John Alvin
John Alvin is the one of the few people in show business whose work almost never disappoints.
Alvin is a master of the tease, whether in shadowing the faces of the stars for the poster of Ironweed or concealing Gizmo the Gremlin in a box on that film's poster.
Though Alvin is famous for his fantasy, animation and science-fiction posters, he says, "To tell you the truth, I'm not as much of a fan as some of the fans that attend the convention.
www.metroactive.com /papers/metro/09.05.96/poster-art-9636.html   (1350 words)

  
 ALVIN H. GRIMES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
ALVIN H. On March 17, 1899, ALVIN HENRY GRIMES was born to JOHN K and ELLA KATHERINE (MILLER) GRIMES on what is now known as the Keystone Ranch.
ALVIN attended Lower Rye Grass school through the 8th grade, then went to work at the Firview Stock Fram as a cowboy for his uncle Lyn Michols.
Alvin is a charter member of Crooked River Round-up and Fair Association; was Grand Marshal of the parade; is a member of Lookout Mt. Grange and B.P.O.E. ALVIN and AGNES are the parents of DORIS IRENE, born January 21, 1919 in Portland, Oregon.
www.geocities.com /possumlover3/GENEALOGY/grimes_alvin_h.html   (515 words)

  
 BladeZone: The Online Blade Runner Fan Club
John Alvin: That is actually a fine and astute question that most people don't really think to ask, and I appreciate you asking it.
John Alvin: Well, I was approached by 20th Century Fox consumer products merchandising to do that and I figured that fifteen years before all we knew was an egg and "In space, no one can hear you scream." And the scary thing about "Alien" was how little we saw the creature itself.
John Alvin: Well, I should say for clarity and in all fairness, the bottom part of that with all the animals is really a wonderfully enhanced frame of film from the feature and if I'm not mistaken, an artist at Disney, whom I do not know, actually did the enhancement.
media.bladezone.com /contents/film/interviews/john-alvin   (5256 words)

  
 Collectors Editions
Ever since he can remember, John Alvin has used his art as a form of communication - a means of reaching out.
Born in 1948 in the less wealthy section of Hyannis, MA, the youngest of two children and son of an army officer, John rarely lived in one place for more than a year or so.
John studied ad design and was groomed for life as a commercial artist.
www.collectorseditions.com /disney/article.php?nID=80   (476 words)

  
 JazzHouston | Artists | John Calderón
John Calderón is adjunct guitar instructor at Alvin Community College, in Alvin, Texas.
John is relatively new to the ACC family, beginning in the Spring of 2005.
John is a published composer with six etudes published by the International Association of Jazz Educators.
www.jazzhouston.com /artists/profile.jsp?key=56   (186 words)

  
 Drummerworld: Alvin Queen
Alvin Leroy Queen was born in New York on August 16, 1950.
Alvin met John Coltrane when he was twelve, and Horace Silver when he was fourteen, and was already enough of a player to be allowed to sit in with them.
Alvin stayed with Tolliver on and off for about eight years: during this period he also worked with Milt Jackson, Leon Thomas, Pharoah Sanders and Wild Bill Davis.
www.drummerworld.com /drummers/Alvin_Queen.html   (474 words)

  
 The Wedding Party
By the time of Esther and Alvin's wedding, they will already be seasoned flowergirls, with Taeva and Emily being in Carmen's sister's wedding in August, and Emily being in Jeremy's wife's sister's wedding this summer also.
Rick and Alvin met through a mutual friend (Rod Charlton) when Alvin and Rod were going to SAIT in 1991.
Now Alvin and John are co-leaders of a student ministries group (Grade 7 boys) for the last 2 years.
members.shaw.ca /estherandalvin/wedding_party.htm   (467 words)

  
 Star Wars: Expanded Universe | Star Wars Artist Series: John Alvin
With all the film campaigns Alvin has contributed to with his art, the Star Wars saga is one of his favorite film series to work with, having been a fan of the films since their initial theatrical release 27 years ago.
Alvin has also taken his appreciation of Star Wars into his personal work by developing a series of paintings called "The Force of Influence" wherein each painting depicts a critical relationship between two or more characters.
In another poster in Alvin's "The Force of Influence" series -- "Like Father, Like Son" -- the Fett family is the subject of honor.
www.starwars.com /eu/explore/profile/f20041014/indexp3.html   (1008 words)

  
 John Alvin Henshaw
John was shown in the 1920 census (Feb 18 1920), living with his mother and grandparents in Jackson County, Alabama:
John was shown in the 1930 census (May 6 1930), living with his mother and grandparents in Franklin County, Tennessee:
Huskey, John L., head-of-household, age 74, born in Georgia; father born in North Carolina; mother born in Tennessee; first married at age 19; owned home; occupation: farmer, general farming; not a veteran.
www.rawbw.com /~hinshaw/cgi-bin/id?14445   (460 words)

  
 artist: John Alvin- -Barker Animation Art Gallery, Fine Arts & Sculptures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Additionally, The Smithsonian Museum, Washington D.C., exhibited Alvin's The Phantom of the Paradise as one of the best posters of the 20th Century.The ability to infuse art with feeling was one reason Disney executive Fred Tio wanted Alvin for The Lion King and the "adult campaigns" for many Disney animated classics.
"Alvin brings emotion into his artwork that a lot of times can only be captured in an illustration."Alvin much prefers being involved in the total campaign - including designating what the image will be rather than just illustrating.
His diversely extensive portfolio is a testimony to Alvin's consistent determination to make the movie's image that memorable promise of something great and wonderful.As a youth, Alvin was almost as fascinated with the previews of coming attractions as he was with the movies themselves.
www.barkeranimation.com /thumbnail_page.asp?CID=1930-2   (1066 words)

  
 Ancestors of John Alvin Rueter
John Rueter was pastor at Peace Lutheran Church, Sterling, Colorado then moved to Wauneta, Nebraska.
John married Friederika Beyer, daughter of Living and Living, on 20 Apr 1908 in Holloway, Minnesota.
John next married Pauline Greiner, daughter of Charles A. Greiner and Lydia Ermel, in Nov 1920.
www.harrold.org /familytree/webtree2/338.htm   (656 words)

  
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Alvin played lead guitar on one track, "The Life I Left Behind", on the third CD by Billy Bacon and The Forbidden Pigs, Dressed to Swill (Triple X Records CD #511392); their first CD, Una Mas Cerveza, (Triple X Records CD #51102), was directed by Beat Farmers guitarist Buddy Blue.
Alvin also contributed to the Tom Waits tribute, with his rendition of "Ol' 55"; Alvin's version of this song was packaged and issued in more than one fashion.
Alvin recorded audio and video for the EMP museum in Seattle, and is also part of "The Experience" souvenir book; his commentary pertains to the rebirth of punk and alternative rock in California in the late 1970's to mid-1980's: "The Western Front".
www.davealvinblasterssetlists.com /DaveChronology.htm   (8947 words)

  
 Wizard News: Lord of the Rings fine art collection now available
Alvin," says Leslie Combemale, co-owner of ArtInsights, "We carry John Alvin's originals, and this will offer a whole new set of clients the possibility of owning highly collectible art by one of the best cinema artists around.
John Alvin has been working as an illustrative artist in the film industry for over 30 years.
Alvin's "Star Wars Concert" and "Star Wars Tenth Anniversary" posters are among the most collectible Star Wars art on the market today.
www.wizardnews.com /story.20060712.html   (747 words)

  
 Blade Runner Reloaded « Posterwire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Alvin is responsible for some of the most famous pieces of film poster art, including memorable one-sheets for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and the Star Wars trilogy.
Surprisingly, Alvin was never completely satisified with his original poster art for the Ridley Scott film, and set out to revise and redo his original Blade Runner artwork in the year 2000.
I believe the linked interview had Alvin explaining that he didn’t have a good photo reference for Harrison Ford — one of the circumstances he was referring to.
www.posterwire.com /archives/2005/03/20/blade-runner-reloaded   (427 words)

  
 John Alvin Biography
The ability to infuse art with feeling was one reason Disney wanted Alvin for The Lion King and the “adult campaigns” for many Disney animated classics.
Looking back, Alvin is surprised at times to realize that he’s been creating cinema art for more than twenty-five years.
For more information on John Alvin, please read his interview.
www.galleryc.net /john-alvin-bio.html   (465 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of 'years in music'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
John Lennon John Winston Lennon, later John Ono Lennon, (October 9, 1940 – December 8, 1980), is best known as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist for The Beatles.
John Coltrane (September 23, 1926 - July 17, 1967) was a famous jazz saxophonist.
Missing image Johnnie Ray in full cry John Alvin Johnnie Ray (January 10, 1927 - February 24, 1990) was one of the most popular American singers of his day.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-%27years-in-music%27   (11180 words)

  
 Star Wars: Expanded Universe | Star Wars Artist Series: John Alvin
Alvin has also produced many special works for the Star Wars saga; hisStar Wars Concert and Star Wars Tenth Anniversary poster are among the most collectible Star Wars art in the market today.
Recently, Alvin was commissioned by Twentieth Century Fox to create three new paintings for the international video re-release of the Star Wars Trilogy.
When Alvin is hired to create a one-of-a-kind poster for a film he will sometimes get to see a rough cut of the feature.
www.starwars.com /eu/explore/profile/f20041014/index.html   (511 words)

  
 Record Unit 45 - Office of the Secretary, Records, 1890-1929
John (or Johan) Koren, a fur dealer and collector, approached the Smithsonian in 1911, proposing to take a Smithsonian representative with him on his expedition to the Kolyma River region of Siberia.
The monument was to have stood at the brink of the Grand Canyon, which Powell had made famous during his exploration of the Colorado River from 1869 to 1872.
John Wesley Powell Monuments, proposed sketches for a monument to Powell at the Grand Canyon, 1909-1910; includes undated photographs of a monument in Arlington National Cemetery.
www.si.edu /archives/archives/findingaids/faru0045.htm   (4695 words)

  
 Alvin v. Suzuki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Alvin separately alleges that he was deprived procedural
Alvin's correspondence with Maher in late 1995 and early
Alvin also claims that he was deprived of a liberty interest without due
www.nacua.org /documents/Alvin_v_Suzuki.htm   (5983 words)

  
 Alvin Family Crest
We have researched the Alvin family crest in the most recognized sources.
In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
In the Alvin coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement.
www.houseofnames.com /xq/asp.fc/qx/alvin-family-crest.htm?a=54323-224   (573 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Best of Friends: DVD: Alvin Rakoff,John Gielgud,Wendy Hiller,Patrick McGoohan,Amma Asante,Paul ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
She is quite visibly moved when he returns with two stones he picked up whilst in Bethlehem, one to put in the garden of her nunnery, the other....
It is important to note that Alvin Rakoff directed "The Best of Friends" as though it were a play.
Alvin Rakoff - Director, Sir Sidney Cockerell - Writer, Felicitas Corrigan - Writer, Dame Laurentia McLachlan - Writer, George Bernard Shaw - Writer, Hugh Whitemore - Writer, Tom Donald - Producer (executive producer), Johan Eliasch - Producer (executive producer), Steven North - Producer (executive producer), Alvin Rakoff - Producer (producer)...
www.amazon.com /Best-Friends-Alvin-Rakoff/dp/B000068TON   (1298 words)

  
 John Alvin Photos - John Alvin News - John Alvin Information
After Jessica's great-niece Carol receives a wedding gift of a silver leprechaun, she confides in Jessica that it was the one gift her grandfather had always promised her.
Years earlier Neil was presumed dead in a boating accident, but his body was never found.
Tell the world what you think of John Alvin, write a review for this person.
www.tv.com /john-alvin/person/30456/summary.html   (98 words)

  
 Alvin Schwartz's Message Board - Message Index
Alvin, what were your inspirations for Clark Kent?
Alvin mentioned in "The Myth of Superman" at WIRED
Alvin Schwartz's Round Table © 2006 Alvin Schwartz and World Famous Comics and part of the World Famous Comics Community.
www.comicscommunity.com /boards/alvin   (202 words)

  
 John Alvin, Star Wars Art, Collectible Movie Art, Movie Art, Cinema Art
John Alvin, Star Wars Art, Collectible Movie Art, Movie Art, Cinema Art
Alvin has produced more than 125 film campaigns over the past 25 years for New Line Cinema, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Disney Studios and Lucasfilm Ltd., including Always, Blazing Saddles, E.T. - the Extra-Terrestrial, The Lion King, and many special works for Star Wars.
Alvin graduated from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and became a free-lance artist.
www.galleryc.net /john-alvin.html   (286 words)

  
 Movie Poster Artist - John Alvin
A graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, John began his illustrious career in 1974 with Mel Brook's Blazing Saddles.
Always wanting to participate in more than just the illustration, John has participated in over 120 film campaigns
Images found on this site are property of L.A.M.P. and are for reference purposes only with NO rights implied or given.
www.learnaboutmovieposters.com /newsite/INDEX/ARTISTS/artists-alvin.asp   (85 words)

  
 Sitcoms Online - The Beverly Hillbillies
One of CBS' longest-running situation comedies, this was the slapstick treatment of the Clampetts, an Ozark hillbilly family who struck it rich (an oil well sprouted in their front yard) and moved to a Beverly Hills mansion.
Drysdale and John Cushing, who ran the Merchant's Bank in Beverly Hills, since the latter was always trying to get the Clampetts to move their funds to his bank.
The only payment 'John Wayne' asked show producers for his guest role in the February 1, 1967 episode "The Indians Are Coming" was a bottle of Bourbon whiskey.
www.sitcomsonline.com /thebeverlyhillbillies.html   (2676 words)

  
 Forever Hasn't Happened Yet, MP3 Album Music Download at eMusic
Joined on most of the album by Grant-Lee Phillips and ex-Blasters dude/latter-day X-man Dave Alvin, this is pretty much straight-on country music with roughened edges and prickly centers.
Years ago Doe recognized that he no longer needed to filter his country love through punk's fractured prism, and this record furthers that realization.
After all, country was born punk, and forever shall she be.
www.emusic.com /album/10853/10853513.html   (435 words)

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