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61 Film-Inspired Innovations

From Creepy Cinematic Dolls to Silent Film Fashion Tributes

— December 25, 2009 — Pop Culture
When marketers run out of innovative ideas, what do they turn to? Movies. Sometimes, all it takes is a quick look at box office best sellers to get ideas for your company’s next slew of products. Regardless of industry, it’s almost certain that film-inspired innovations will be widely adopted by fans. Just look at the Twilight-inspired cosmetics, boots inspired by Where the Wild Things Are, or the Star Wars chalkboards out there. Even couture fashion editorials are often inspired by popular movies. If you’re not convinced, just click through this cluster of film-inspired innovations!
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80's Cult Film Identifiers
80's Cult Film Identifiers
The Goonies Tags Will Not Help You Look for Buried Treasure
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Black Parodies Of Iconic Films
Black Parodies Of Iconic Films
60 Frames Spoofs
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Recreating Film With Toys
Recreating Film With Toys
'Warriors' Come out To Play Again Through Mezco Toyz
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Teen Film Phone Protectors
Teen Film Phone Protectors
The 'Superbad' iPhone Cover is Chicka Chicka Yeah
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Film Director Toy Tributes
Film Director Toy Tributes
Michael Lau's 'SK3' Series for MINDstyle Honors Stanley Kubrick
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Monster Movie Murals
Monster Movie Murals
‘Where the Wild Robots Are' Mashes Urban Art and Kid's Books
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Building Block Flicks
Building Block Flicks
LEGO Movie to Turn Classic Toys Into Big Screen Show
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Masked Mailmen
Masked Mailmen
Royal Mail Workers Dress Up As Favorite Film Characters for LOVEFiLM
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Star Wars Chalkboards
Star Wars Chalkboards
BBDO Creates Movie-Inspired Classroom Ads
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Cult Film Art
Cult Film Art
LA Gallery 1988 Shows Artistic Renditions of Classic Cult Movies in Crazy 4 Cult
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Epic Movie T-Shirts
Epic Movie T-Shirts
The Real Maverick T-Shirt Makes Tom Cruise Cool Again
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Inglorious Etchings
Inglorious Etchings
Gonduras Jitomirsky Puts Controversial Filmmakers On Canvas
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Carnal Film Advertising
Carnal Film Advertising
Quentin Tarantino Uses Bloody Imagery in “Inglourious Basterds”
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Historic Film Memorabilia Auctions
Historic Film Memorabilia Auctions
Christie's Sells Vintage Movie Posters to the Highest Bidder
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Secret Agent Bears
Secret Agent Bears
Rocket World Creates Movie Icons as Weapon-Toting Animals
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Star Wars Tree Trinkets
Star Wars Tree Trinkets
The Yoda Christmas Tree Topper Reveals the Geek in the Family
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Wizard World Cup Tees
Wizard World Cup Tees
Quidditch T-Shirts Anticipate Movie Release of the new 'Harry Potter'
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Film Illustrations
Film Illustrations
Giant Pop Culture Hits Captured on Small Canvas by Justin Reed
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Monster Movie Decks
Monster Movie Decks
"Where the Wild Things Are" Skateboards Let You Roll in Style
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Harry Potter Crafts
Harry Potter Crafts
“Charmed Knits” Book For Fans
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Classic Movie-Inspired Calendars
Classic Movie-Inspired Calendars
The Karl Lagerfeld 2010 Calendar is in Style All Year Long
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Clever Cult Film Packaging
Clever Cult Film Packaging
Nicholas Penta's 'The Big Lebowski' DVD Design Stays True to the Movie
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Movie-Inspired Edibles
Movie-Inspired Edibles
The Where the Wild Things are Bento is Too Cute to Eat
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Famous Film Facsimiles
Famous Film Facsimiles
Ordinary People Re-Enact Famous Cinema Shots
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Vintage Movie Lookbooks
Vintage Movie Lookbooks
YDE Creates Classic Film-Inspired Ad Campaign
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Toy Spoofs of Movie Posters
Toy Spoofs of Movie Posters
Making Iconic Films Into Real-Life LEGO Ads
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Creepy Cinematic Dolls
Creepy Cinematic Dolls
Alice in Wonderland Kubrick and Bearbrick Set Will Scare the Kids
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Vampire Cosmetics
Vampire Cosmetics
Twilight and New Moon Movies Inspire DuHop Make-Up Line
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Star Wars Necklaces
Star Wars Necklaces
The Hans Solo Blaster Pendant Will Keep the Empire off Your Back
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Film Noir Fashion Tributes
Film Noir Fashion Tributes
Chanel's Mobile Art Website Blends Drama and Elegance
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Crowdsourced Film Remakes
Crowdsourced Film Remakes
'Star Wars: Uncut' Lets Fans Recreate an Epic Movie
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Reviving Iconic Superheroes
Reviving Iconic Superheroes
Is 'Wonder Woman' Animated Movie Setting Up Live-Action Film?
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Monster Movie Tees
Monster Movie Tees
Junk Food Clothing Makes Stylish ‘Where the Wild Things Are' T-Shir
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Silent Film Fashion Tributes
Silent Film Fashion Tributes
Karl Lagerfeld's 10 Minute Chanel Movie
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Iconic Movie Wallets
Iconic Movie Wallets
The 'Easy Rider' Dennis Hopper Cigarette Case is Too Cool for You
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Iconic Movie Baby Clothes
Iconic Movie Baby Clothes
'Dirty Dancing' Inspired Onesie Keeps Your Baby Out of the Corner
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Cult Film Cakes
Cult Film Cakes
Relive the 'Star Wars' Phenomenon With the Han Solo Carbonite Cake
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Cinematic Cosmetics
Cinematic Cosmetics
Chad Pitman Photographs Old Hollywood Makeup For Flair Italy
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Cult Movie Fashion
Cult Movie Fashion
A Humorous Clockwork Orange T-Shirt from Threadless Tees
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Classic Film Photoshoots
Classic Film Photoshoots
Milan Vukmirovic Channels Old Movies for L'Officiel Hommes Italy
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Movie Monster Boots
Movie Monster Boots
The Limited Edition 'Where the Wild Things Are' UGGs for Kids
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Film-Inspired Super Model Editorials
Film-Inspired Super Model Editorials
“Girls on Film” by Linda Evangelista
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Mad Hatter Teaware
Mad Hatter Teaware
The Alice Mirror Teacup and Saucer by Torre and Tagus
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Space War Sweaters
Space War Sweaters
Ecko Uses the Force to Continue Star Wars Hoodie Line (UPDATE)
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Film-Inspired Fashion
Film-Inspired Fashion
Opening Ceremony Tackles 'Where the Wild Things Are'
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Movie-Themed Window Displays
Movie-Themed Window Displays
Fantastic Mr. Fox Bergdorf Goodman's Holiday Scenes
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Harry Potter Inspired Owl Ornaments
Harry Potter Inspired Owl Ornaments
Hooters for Christmas
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Movie-Inspired Costumes
Movie-Inspired Costumes
Christian Joy Creates Suits Based on ‘Where the Wild Things Are̵
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Epic Lingerie Ads
Epic Lingerie Ads
The Michael Bay Victoria's Secret Commercial is a Mini-Movie
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Iconic Movie Tattoos
Iconic Movie Tattoos
Permanent Celebrations of Heath Ledger's Joker
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Vintage Fantasy Jewelry
Vintage Fantasy Jewelry
Alice in Wonderland Steampunk Jewelry is a Perfect Unbirthday Gift
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Defaced Film Posters
Defaced Film Posters
Dark Knight Promo Posters
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Movie Monster Costumes
Movie Monster Costumes
Super Cute 'Where the Wild Things Are' Outfits for Halloween
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Star Wars Lawn Ornaments
Star Wars Lawn Ornaments
The Garden Jawa Will Barter for Your Droids
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Alice-Inspired Fashion
Alice-Inspired Fashion
‘Wonderworld' Adventures Editorial by Andreas Stavrinides
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Clever Movie Poster Spoofs
Clever Movie Poster Spoofs
If Cartoons Were Films
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Stormtrooper Sneakers
Stormtrooper Sneakers
Adidas Teams With Star Wars For Clothing Collection
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Mysterious Fantasy Photography
Mysterious Fantasy Photography
Eugenio Recuenco Tells Stories Through Cinematic Captures
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Violent Film Tattoos
Violent Film Tattoos
10 Inked Dedications to Stanley Kubrick's Clockwork Orange
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Harry Potter Tattoos
Harry Potter Tattoos
Muggles Show Their Love for New Movie Release With Ink (UPDATE)
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