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King Kong, Chronicles of Narnia, Memoirs of a Geisha...
Item #679024
December 29, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 29, 2005
* King Kong &Memoirs of a Geisha
* Full-page ads
* Chronicles of Narnia - large ad
Large ads from top 2005 movie hits found in the Calendar section. These illustrated advertisements include: "MUNICH", "MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA", "KING KONG", and "THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA".
Also present is an advertisement... See More
Premiers of Brokeback Mountain & King Kong...
Item #701557
December 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 14, 2005
* King Kong Movie Premier
* Brokeback Mountain - 1 week ad and review
* Golden Globe Nominations
A terrific issue on the premiere of both "Brokeback Mountain" and "King Kong". "Brokeback Mountain" includes a nice review with corresponding photos, along with an ad. "King Kong" incudes a "first day" ... See More
"The Chronicles of Narnia", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Brokeback Mountain" - premiere ads & reviews...
Item #705105
December 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 9, 2005
* "The Chronicles of Narnia", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Memoirs of a Geisha", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Brokeback Mountain", premier ad & review
The lead into Oscar Season shows terrific 2-page ads premiering: "The Chronicles of Narnia" & "Memoirs of a Geisha",... See More
Death of Gilligan in 2005...
Item #692939
September 07, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 2005
* Death of Bob Denver
* American comedic actor
* Gilligan's Island star
* The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis
The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo of Bob Denver with tiny heading: "Comic Castaway"
Page B10 under: "Obituaries" is a four column heading: "Bob Denver, 70; Actor Best Known for 'Dobie Gillis,'... See More
Marilyn Monroe's first husband...
Item #696227
August 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005
* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband
Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean."
Additionally, the Calendar section includes seve... See More
"Skeleton Key" & "The Duke's of Hazard" ads...
Item #679068
August 16, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 2005 The Calendar section includes several popular movie advertisements for the month. These include an opening week ad for "SKELETON KEY" and a second week ad for "THE DUKE'S OF HAZARD". Additionally, there are ads for "WEDDING CRASHERS", "BAD NEWS BEARS, and "SKY HIGH".
All major sections are pr... See More
Wedding Crashers Movie Advertisement...
Item #679067
August 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 15, 2005 The Calendar section includes several popular movie advertisements for the month. These include: release week ad for "SKELETON KEY" and follow up ads for "WEDDING CRASHERS", "THE DUKE'S OF HAZARD", "BAD NEWS BEARS", and "SKY HIGH".
Complete Issue in great condition with a common centerfold. See ph... See More
Premiere of Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #686591
July 22, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 2005
* Best "The Devil's Rejects" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's cult horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Devil's Rejects" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ... See More
Premiers of "Fantastic Four" & "Dark Water" - "The Island" (pre-release)...
Item #707251
July 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005 (Calendar Section)
* Premier of Marvel's "Fantastic Four"
* Premier of "Dark Water"
* Pre-release of "The Island"
* Recent release of "War of the Worlds" (Tom Cruise)
A terrific issue on the premier of Marvel's "Fantastic Four" (large spread which covers the bottom-half of tw... See More
London terrorrist bombings... Disney's feud...
Death reports of Edward Smith and Al Loving - noteworthy Black Americans...
Item #707217
July 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2005
* Edward "Eddie" Smith - co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association
* Al Loving - African American abstract expressionist painter
* Day-2 reports - London Bombings by Islamic terrorists
* Disney feud settled
The "Obituaries" have the death reports of two prominent Black Americans. Pg. B12 has: "Edward Smith; 81; Fought for ... See More
Ernest Lehman (famed screenwriter) and June Haver (actress) death reports...
Item #668358
July 06, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 2005
* Multiple noteworthy death reports
* Ernest Lehman (screenwriter)
* June Haver (actress - the next 'Betty Grable')
* James B. Stockdale (Vice Admiral of the Navy - POW)
Pages B8 and B9 have three noteworthy death reports with corresponding photos. The headings are: "June Haver, 79; Movie Star Later Married Actor Fred MacMurray", "Ern... See More
Death of famed singer Luther Vandross...
Item #664806
July 02, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2005
* Luther Vandross death (1st report)
* R&B music singer & songwriter
The bottom of the ftpg. has a brief item: "Luther Vandross, 54, Remapped Soul Singing" with a photos of him captioned: "An Icon: Vandross, who suffered a stroke in 2003, stood apart as singer of eloquence." The primarily article is on page B18 with a banner... See More
Death of comedian/actor Richard Pryor...
Item #702978
June 11, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2005
* Richard Pryor - stand-up comedian & actor
* Considered by many the best of all time
The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Richard Pryor; a Groundbreaking, Anguished Comedian" as well as: "Eugene McCarthy; Candidacy Inspired Antiwar Movement" with photos of both. The article on Richard Pryor carries over to pa... See More
Premiere of "Hotel Rwanda"... Premiere of "Fat Albert"...
Item #705109
December 25, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 2004
* Many full-page ads leading up to the Oscars
* Christmas-season movie releases: Fat Albert, Hotel Rwanda, The Woodsman, & Meet the Fockers
Christmas Season full-page ads premiering: "Hotel Rwanda", "Fat Albert" (which includes a review), "The Woodsman", starring Kevin Bacon, and "Meet the... See More
The Polar Express - Premiere Ad and Review...
Item #682869
November 10, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 2004
*The Polar Express Premiere
*Release Day Movie Review
The Calendar Section contains a full page ad for the premiere of: "THE POLAR EXPRESS", in the most desired title f
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The Incredibles - premiere ad & review...
Item #682865
November 05, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 5, 2004
*The Incredibles - premiere ad and review
*The Polar Express
The Calendar Section of this most desired title for movie premieres has: "THE INCREDIBLES", which includes a double page colored advertisement and a lengthy review of this Pixar award winning film (Best Animated Feature Film).
Additionally, there is a pre-release ad for "THE POL... See More
Death of famed actress Fay Wray...
Item #702977
August 10, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2004
* Fay Wray death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actress
* "King Kong" film fame
* Best publication to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has a small announcement: "Actress Fay Wray Dies at 96" with a photo of her, with the lengthy article on B10 with heading: "Fay Wray, 96; Actress, Object of Ape's Desire in 'King Kong' &... See More
Death of 'Super Freak' singer Rick James...
Item #648261
August 07, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2004
* Rick James death (1st report)
* "Super Freak" singer
The bottom left of the ftpg. has a short bit headed: " 'Super Freak' Singer Rick James Dies at 56" with a photo of him. The full article takes over half of page 14, headed: "Rick James, 56; Funk Music Singer, Known for His 'Super Freak' " with another p... See More
Death of famed actor Marlon Brando...
Item #702979
July 03, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2004
* Marlon Brando death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "On The Waterfront" "The Godfather"
* Best publication to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "A Hollywood Iconoclast Who Transformed the Art of Acting" "Marlon Brando - 1924-2004" with 3 photos of him. The article carries over to... See More
Death of Ray Charles... Review & premiere of "Napoleon Dynamite".....
Item #653568
June 11, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2004
* The death report of Ray Charles
* Best "Napoleon Dynamite" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
The front page has the report with a supporting photo covering the death of Ray Charles, which continues on an inside page with additional coverage and photos.
This issue also contains a great review and full-page ad for the prem... See More
Crossroads Guitar Festival... Darrell David Rice charged..
Item #697942
June 08, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, an... See More
40th President Ronald Reagan death in L.A. paper...
Item #710294
June 06, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States & actor
* Also former governor of California
The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see images)
Much more inside, loads of text. Way too much to photo... See More
Shrek 2 premiere - full-page ad...
Item #682870
May 19, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 2004
*SHREK 2 opening day full page advertisement
Page 3 of the Calendar Section has a full-page colored advertisement for the film which was the follow up to the 2002 Academy Award Best Animated Feature Film "Shreck".
Other small popular movie advertisements are also present in the calendar section.
Included are the Front, Sports, and ... See More
Review & premiere of "Troy", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646199
May 14, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 2004
* Best "Troy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Epic period war film - Brad Pitt
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Troy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
... See More
Review & premiere of "Kill Bill: Volume 2", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #662824
April 16, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2004
* Best "Kill Bill: Volume 2" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American martial arts film - Uma Thurman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Kill Bill: Volume 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Review & pre-premiere of "The Passion of the Christ", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646666
February 22, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 22, 2004
* Best "The Passion of the Christ" movie advertisement
* Pre-grand Opening Day premiere review
* Biblical drama film - Mel Gibson
A terrific issue on the pre-premiere of the motion picture hit "The Passion of the Christ" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment ind... See More
Review & premiere of "Bad Santa", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646301
November 26, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 26, 2003
* Best "Bad Santa" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Christmas black comedy - Billy Bob Thornton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Bad Santa" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Michael Jackson arrested for child molestation...
Item #696980
November 21, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 2003
* Michael Jackson arrested as an abuser
* "King of Pop" singer - songwriter
The front page has a three column heading: "Jackson Released on Bail After Arrest on Molestation Charges" with photo of his mugshot. (see images). First report coverage continues on page 30 with two more related photos. Nice to have from the capital of the entert... See More
Arnold Schwarzenegger elected governor in a L.A. paper...
Item #693549
October 08, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 2003
* Actor Arnold Schwarzennegger
* Elected governor of California
The front page has a banner headline: "Schwarzenegger Wins" with photo. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
The complete 1st section only with all 36 pages, nice condition.... See More
2003 Shaun White photo... X Games...
Item #688599
August 16, 2003
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Aug. 16, 2003
*A Shaun White skateboarding photo
* X games at the Staples Center
* Movie advertisements
The front page of this section has a action photo showing a young Shaun White at the X Games at the Staples Center in Los Angeles with heading: "Scare Masters" (see) Coverage continues inside. Also some nice movie advertise... See More
Death of Sam Phillips, one of the "founders" of rock & roll...
Item #636950
July 31, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 2003
* Sam Phillips death
* Rock and roll icon
* Elvis Presley fame
The bottom of the front page has a notable report on the death of Sam Phillips, headed: "Sam Phillips, Who Launched Elvis and a Revolution, Dies" plus a related photo. Phillips played an important role in the emergence of rock and roll as the major form of popular music in the 19... See More
Review & premiere of "Seabiscuit", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #682165
July 25, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 2003
* Best "Seabiscuit" film advertisement (double-page)
* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review
* Spy Kids 3-D... & Lara Croft: Tomb Raider... also premier
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbusters: "Seabiscuit", "Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over", and "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of ... See More
Review & premiere of "Pirates of the Caribbean", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #646180
July 09, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 2003
* Best "Pirates of the Caribbean" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy swashbuckler film - Johnny Depp
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the ho... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #668239
July 08, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 2003
* Buddy Ebsen death (1st report)
* American actor and dancer
* "The Beverly Hillbillies" "Barnaby Jones"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of page B12 has a banner headline: "Buddy Ebsen, 95, Actor-Dancer Was Jed Clampett of 'Beverly Hillbillies'" with four related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from th... See More
Death of famed actor Gergory Peck...
Item #675480
June 13, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003
* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with 4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article ... See More
Review & premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689503
June 06, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2003
* Best "2 Fast 2 Furious" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action film - Paul Walker
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "2 Fast 2 Furious" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
2003 House of 1000 Corpses... Angry Management...
Item #710312
April 11, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 11, 2003
* Best "Anger Management" film advertisement (double-page)
* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review
* House of 1000 Corpses opening day as well
* Rob & Sheri Moon Zombie - Sid Haig
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbuster: "Anger Management". Perhaps no better issue could be found to contain th... See More
2003 Mister Fred Mister Fred Rogers death...
Item #688800
February 28, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 28, 2003
* Mister Fred Rogers death (1st report)
* American television host & author
* Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV show
* Children's entertainer - educator
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "It's a Sad Day in This Neighborhood" with photo. (see). More on pages 24 & 25. Nice to have this report in a news... See More
2003 Academy Award nominations - full-page movie ads...
Item #696091
February 22, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003 (Calendar section only)
* Many full-page ads
* Academy Award nominated movies
This Calendar section has full and near-page ads for many of the movies nominated for the 2003 Academy Awards. Some of the ads include: "Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers", "Gangs of New York", "Chicago", "About Schmidt", "The Pianist&q... See More
"Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads and reviews...
Item #697309
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002 (Calendar section)
* "Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads & reviews
* several other large movie ads as well
The prime feature are the reviews and large ads for: "Analyze That" (double page) & "Adaptation" (full page). See photos for details. Additional large and/or full-page movie ads inclu... See More
Frank Abagnale in Los Angeles...
Item #694640
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002
* Frank Abagnale - con man - artist
* "Catch Me If You Can" movie fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Portrait of the Con Artist as a Young Man" The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "Con Man Goes Straight--to Hollywood" with photo. Another heading on page 21 with smaller photo. The movie would debut about two... See More
Jam Master Jay shot dead... Run-DMC DJ...
Item #705834
October 31, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 31, 2002
* Jam Master Jay murder - assassination
* Run-DMC hip hop group musician DJ
* Infancy of mainstream rap music fame
The top of page 17 has a heading: "Member of Pioneer Rap Group Run DMC Is Slain" with photo of Jason William Mizell. (see images) He was gunned down in his recording studio in Queens, New York City.
Nice to have this report in a news... See More
Death of famed actor Richard Harris...
Item #695052
October 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 2002
* Richard Harris death (1st report)
* Irish actor and singer
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo with tiny heading: "Richard Harris Dies" Page 18 of section B has a banner headline: "Richard Harris, 72; Irish Actor Described as an and a Giant of the Old School" with 4 related photos.
Great to have this report in... See More
Review & premiere of "The Ring", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #714792
October 18, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 2002
* Best "The Ring" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Supernatural psychological horror film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Ring" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
Review & premiere of "Spider-Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710055
May 03, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 3, 2002
* Best "Spider-Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero - Toby Maguire - James Franco
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Spider-Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's... See More
The Skyline Drive Murders... The Scorpion King, Changing Lanes, Jason X...
Item #697935
April 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 2002
* Murders in Shanandoah National Park
* Darrell David Rice pleads "not guilty"
* Changing Lanes, The Scorpion King, & Jason X
Page A16 has the brief article headed: "Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Female Hikers at National Park". This is in regard to Darrell David Rice being accused of murdering Laura Winans and Julianne Willia... See More
2002 Death of grunge rocker Layne Staley...
Item #711856
April 21, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 21, 2002
* Layne Staley drug overdose death (1st report)
* Alice in Chains rock band front man
* Seattle's grunge movement pioneer
* Singer - songwriter - vocalist
The top of page B17 has a banner heading: "Layne Staley, 34, Lead Singer of Grunge Group Alice in Chains" with photo. (see images) Staley's dead body wasn't discovered for a estim... See More
Death of comedian & actor Milton Berle...
Item #707213
March 28, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 2002
* Milton Berle's death (1st report)
* American comedian and actor
* "Mr. Television" "Uncle Miltie"
Near the bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "TV Legend 'Uncle Miltie' Dies at 93" with small photo. The article carries over to pages 24 & 25 where there are 6 more photos of him.
Great to have... See More
Review & premiere of "Collateral Damage", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #645734
February 08, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 2002
* Best "Collateral Damage" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Collateral Damage" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
Review & premiere of "A Beautiful Mind", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #708741
December 21, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 21, 2001
* Best "A Beautiful Mind" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere w/ review
* American biographical drama film - John Nash
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A Beautiful Mind" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hol... See More
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