George Miller and Tilda Swinton, director and star of “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” pointed to Joseph Campbell and his mythological work at a press conference for the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. To watch the questions…
Wind Ensemble Director at Dartmouth College, Brian Messier, has arranged a performance titled “The Hero’s Journey.” The performance centers on the archetypal story of a protagonist’s progression in the face of obstacles, an artistic trope popularized by Joseph Campbell. The…
Entertainer RuPaul brought up Joseph Campbell and his seminal work, The Hero With a Thousand Faces, while discussing differences between Superman, Wonder Woman, and Spider-Man on the Jimmy Kimmel show. To watch the video clip, click here. The discussion involving…
In a video featured on the website for GQ Magazine, actor and musician, Will Smith, points to Joseph Campbell and The Hero With a Thousand Faces when describing his own growth as a person. Smith connects Campbell’s ideas to his…
The video game series, The Legend of Zelda celebrated its 35th anniversary with many looking to source of the longevity the game has enjoyed. At least one writer is pointing to Joseph Campbell. In an article for Tom’s Guide, writer…
Stephen Capizzano, owner and operator of Capizzano Olive Oils & Vinegars in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, points to the wisdom he has learned from Joseph Campbell, discussing with The Westerly Sun his book, The Forgetful Organization: How an Organization Struggles to Remember Itself:…
In a piece for Entrepreneur on leadership in 2021, author and leadership coach, Santhosh Babu, highlights wisdom from the Mahabharata, Frida Kahlo, and Joseph Campbell. In the article, Babu cites an idea that Campbell wrote about in The Hero with…
Fashion brand, Balenciaga is launching an unusual fashion show format with a first-of-its kind hybrid video game/fashion show. The design house is debuting its fall 2021 collection with a video game, titled, “Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow.” Balenciaga says the…
A recent commercial from auto maker, Jeep, highlights Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey in its narrative. To view the commercial, click here.
Roopam Jain, president of brands at Renaissance Global told StarWars.com that Joseph Campbell and Eastern Philosophy were inspirational in the creation of the new line of Star Wars fine jewelry. “To me, it really ties back into the inspirational teachings…
Hit television show, Supernatural, concluded its 15 year run with creator, Eric Kripke, sharing with fans his original notes for the creation of the show. Kripke tweeted the notes out to fans, where he states that “this show is inherently…
Rolling Stone magazine has featured an article on the recent work of Nashville foursome, the Cordovas, who have blended ideas from Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey into their work. The article cites the lyrics of lead singer, Joe Firstman,…
Michelle L. Buck, clinical professor of leadership at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern, cited Joseph Campbell and his work in an article titled “How to Develop a Leadership Mindset for Uncertain Times.” The article states,”Buck encourages people to…
Brothers Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, creators of the Netflix series The Blood of Zeus, have cited Joseph Campbell and the Hero’s Journey as having an inspirational presence in the show. “We always said, ‘This is very Joseph Campbell,’ and Lucas…
Deepak Chopra discusses Joseph Campbell and unpacks one of Campbell’s most well-known ideas — Follow Your Bliss – in an article for Yahoo. Chopra corrects a number of misunderstandings around Campbell’s phrase and explains the way he understands the power…
Actress Pamela Anderson cited Joseph Campbell as an inspiration for her interest in collecting art. In a piece for Financial Times, Anderson states, “Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my grandfather, who was really into mythology and…
Author Ray Grigg explores the our problematic relationship with nature suggesting a realistic and more skillful life on earth in his new book, The Zen of an Earth Mythology. The book was inspired by a comment by Joseph Campbell, who…
A new book club curated by the Joseph Campbell Foundation and designed around Myth and Meaning has been launched by Literat. An article in USA Today discussing the club states, “A subscription-based monthly book service for children, Literati is expanding to…
Acclaimed author and podcast, Tim Ferriss is broadcasting the first episode of Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers series The Power of Myth, on episode #456 of The Tim Ferris Show. The Tim Ferriss Show is one of the most popular podcasts in…
Director, Zack Snyder’s awaited cut of his Justice League film will now be released as a miniseries from DC Entertainment and HBOMax. Snyder has long been a vocal supporter of Joseph Campbell and his work. At the DC Fandome event…
Acclaimed director, George Miller discussed his thoughts about how Joseph Campbell’s work could influence the future of his “Mad Max” franchise, with The Hollywood Reporter. When asked about what could lie ahead for the current protagonist in the series, Furiosa,…
Jean Sergent, contributing writer for The Spinoff, explored how Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey is being used and subverted by popular television shows such as Game of Thrones and Gangs of London. Referring to the stages in the Hero’s Journey, Sergent…
In an interview with Playbill, Tony winner André De Shields, star of Hadestown, recommended everyone read Joseph Campbell’s The Hero With A Thousand Faces, during the period of Broadway’s shutdown. De Shield’s current project, Hadestown, is a retelling of the…
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