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Feb 20, 2022 · The iconic logo of the lady holding the torch that you currently see at the beginning of every Columbia Pictures movie was born in the apartment of Pulitzer Prize-winning New Orleans photographer...
May 29, 2023 · Joseph, as you can see, is instantly recognizable as Miss Liberty, the torch-wielding figure in the Columbia Pictures logo that flashes before each of the studio’s movies.
Oct 14, 2017 · Undoubtedly one of the most recognizable logos in the film industry is Columbia Pictures’ which prominently features a lady that probably reminds people about the Statue of Liberty, more or less. So what’s the story behind this logo and who is that lady?
Feb 21, 2022 · Columbia Pictures' iconic logo of a woman holding a torch aloft is a painting by Michael Deas, based on a stunning reference photo by photographer Kathy Anderson. An older example of Columbia Picture's logo, used 1936-76.
Jun 8, 2023 · Columbia Pictures had commissioned Deas to update its longtime logo, showing a woman holding a torch similar to that of the Statue of Liberty.
If you’ve ever watched a movie by Columbia Pictures then you know who the Torch Lady is—the woman who appears at the very beginning of every movie. The original photo was born in the apartment of Pulitzer Prize-winning New Orleans photographer Kathy Anderson back in 1991.
Jan 19, 2012 · Before the Torch lady appeared in 1928 the studio used the image of a female Roman Soldier holding a stick and a shield. 1928-1936. In this version the Torch Lady had a headdress and had rays on the torch that flickered. 1936-1976. This updated version removed the headdress and a pedestal was added. 1961-1976.
Sep 7, 2016 · The photographer who helped bring this latest – and perhaps greatest – incarnation of the Torch Lady to life was Kathy Anderson, we caught up with her on the 25th anniversary of the logo to celebrate the now iconic photoshoot.
Nov 14, 2023 · Culver City, November 14, 2023: Sony Pictures Entertainment has unveiled the centennial logo for Columbia Pictures, ahead of its 100th year anniversary on January 10, 2024. The timeless form of the Columbia Pictures historic “Lady with the Torch” iconography inspired the 100th year logo design.
Kathy took a lot of photos during the shoot and one was chosen as the new Columbia Pictures logo. (Kathy Anderson/Columbia Pictures) Jenny got tired during the shoot and revealed to the photographer she'd just found out she was pregnant.
