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Renowned Movie Poster Designer Tony Seiniger Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, a highly influential poster designer and movie marketer often called the "Godfather of Movie Advertising," has passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his significant contributions to film promotion.
15 May, 19:05 — 15 May, 23:50
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varietyMostly Factual20d ago
Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and Movie Marketer, Dies at 87
Tony Seiniger, known as “The Godfather of Movie Advertising” for his work on campaigns for films including “Jaws,” died May 11 in Atlanta. He was 87. Born in New York City, he studied at the Rhode Island School of Design. He got his start at EUE/Screen Gems in New York, working in commercial production and […]
By Pat Saperstein
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Tony Seiniger, Poster Designer and “Godfather of Movie Advertising,” Dies at 87
He put illustrator Drew Struzan on the road to greatness and was behind the marketing for films including ‘Jaws,’ ‘Poltergeist,’ ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Field of Dreams.’
By Mike Barnes
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