The Bearded Trio

Paul Shipper is an English-born freelance artist who admits to being inspired by the one sheets he saw in cinema lobbies throughout his childhood.  He's also a big fan of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas which is pretty evident from his previous work.  Just take a look at his artwork for Indiana Jones, E.T. The Extra Terrestrial, Star Wars and other movie classics from the bearded directors. Paul also recently did the incredible cover for Empire magazine which featured Steven Spielberg and a number of his movies.  A few weeks ago we contacted Paul to ask him a few questions. TBT - To mention Drew Struzan, he has produced some of the classic posters over the decades and in movie history. These days when I see a similar piece of artwork that captures the subject matter, be it a TV, movie or person it seems you are that artist. It’s so pleasing to see that you are continuing that tradition of making posters that ignite one’s imagination. How do you bring a wonder...

This month, Steven Spielberg takes over the quality movie magazine, Empire.   It's packed with articles covering his whole career including his latest movie, Ready Player One.  Also in the magazine is an in-depth interview with Mr Spielberg from the experienced Ian Freer.  It takes place on Stage 20 of Universal Studios just before the director had a dinner date with a certain Johnny Williams.  Here's just a few interesting tidbits from that interview. He admits Ready Player One was his third most difficult movie to shoot after Jaws and Saving Private Ryan.  Where Jaws and Saving Private Ryan were a physical challenge, Ready Player One was a technical challenge.  The director revealed he was learning new things as they were shooting. He was only getting four to five hours sleep during shooting for Ready Player One but said it was one of the most fulfilling experiences he's had. Spielberg was aware that his movies were referenced in Ernest Cli...

Empire Spielberg Cover Steven Spielberg will be taking over the April's edition of Empire magazine to celebrate the release of Ready Player One.  It's going to be packed with articles on the director and his movies. Earlier today we posted on our social media pages the cover for the magazine (above) and it is amazing.  The artwork is by Paul Shipper who is fire at the moment having done the artwork for recently released Ready Player One poster . Empire tell us: "The filmmaking icon sat down with Empire ahead of the launch of Ready Player One to deliver an issue celebrating his entire cinema-defining career — from Jaws and Jurassic Park, to E.T. and Saving Private Ryan — as well as his game-changing new virtual reality epic. Who better to introduce you to the Spielberg Takeover than the man himself — ladies and gentleman, Mr. Steven Spielberg." Stay tuned for more information about what’s inside the April issue — and prepare to grab your copy when it hits...