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Movie Poster Guide - Part 8 - Banners, Standees, Door Panels
In this part of our movie poster guide series, we’ll look at some examples of special types and configurations of movie posters.
Standees
Standee or Standup items are displays that are configured to stand by themselves. Standees can range from theater lobby displays that are life-size or larger, to small countertop displays. Here are a couple of examples:
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Movie Memorabilia Guide - Glass Slides
Popular collectors’ items from the early days of cinema are movie glass slides that were used in Magic Lantern projector displays.
A precursor to the slide projector, the Magic Lantern probably originated in 17th century Europe. The basic components of the Magic Lantern device were a box to hold the light source, a couple of lenses, and a glass slide which carried the painted image that was to be projected. The Magic Lantern reached its peak as a popular device for entertainment and shows during the Victorian era.
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Movie Poster Guide - Part 7 - Combo, Lenticular, Mylar
Our movie poster guide continues with some more examples of poster types.
Combo Posters
A combo movie poster is used to advertise two or three films on one poster, or for promoting a double or triple movie feature.
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Bollywood Art Goes to Gavel
From The Washington Post comes a fascinating report on Bollywood posters and paintings being sold at auction in Mumbai.
“Ninety percent of our movie memorabilia is lost, gone forever. We are a negligent nation when it comes to popular culture. It is the largest film industry in the world, but it is not considered worth preserving,” says the [auction house] owner, Neville Tuli, who also keeps a cultural archive. Tuli has about 300,000 objects of movie memory — posters, costumes, billboards, booklets and props. Two years ago, he began including them in his traditional art auctions.
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Comic-Con - A Hub for Memorabilia and Merchandise
The 39th annual Comic-Con Convention is under way in San Diego, with more than 125,000 people expected to attend the four-day event, Reuters reports. The attendees are attracted there for a “veritable feast of the latest in comic-related books, movies, toys, games and memorabilia.”
Many attendees admit they come for the traditional Superman fan club soirees, rare memorabilia exhibits, and panel discussions on topics such as the “Klingon Lifestyle,” derived from the famous “Star Trek” TV series.
However “the Con,” as it is known among fans, has changed considerably since its inaugural meeting nearly four decades ago, when about 300 geeky fans milled around piles of musty comic books. Long catering mostly to men, many of whom dress as their favorite superheroes, the event has sought in recent years to attract more women and families.
Movie Poster Guide - Part 6 - Advance, Award, Review, and Other Poster Terms
The terminology for movie posters includes some terms for posters that describe how the posters were used, or how the posters are configured.
Advance or Teaser Posters
An “advance” poster is issued before the film’s debut. A “teaser” poster is also an early promotional movie poster.
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The Force Is With New Star Wars Collectibles
According to The Suncoast News, a new line of Star Wars toys is creating a lot of excitement among movie fans:
Fans of the “Star Wars” movies are expected to line up outside the empire of Toys R Us stores around the world tonight to get the first shot at a line of toys based on the yet-to-be-released animated film, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”
The highly anticipated event is the main panel on the toy store’s Web site (www.toysrus.com), with a digital clock ticking down until midnight, when the toys — ranging from action figures to video games — go on sale.
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Marketers say they expect a crush of “Star Wars” fans and fanatics to line up early to get a shot at the merchandise and cash in on some collectors’ items.
It’s All About The Dark Knight This Weekend
Media reports are abuzz with news about The Dark Knight opening this weekend. The spotlight is on the hot market for The Dark Knight memorabilia, toys, and collectibles, too.
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Movie Poster Guide - Part 5 - Window Cards and Inserts
Our movie poster guide series continues with some information on categories of movie posters — window cards, inserts, and other sizes — that were printed on card stock.
Window Card
Window cards were an advertising tool for use in locations other than the movie theaters. Typical sizes included the standard 14″X22″ size (vertical), as well as an 8″X14″ size, and a larger 22″X28″ size (vertical).
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