LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 9, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE BLACK HOLE" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment and pop culture. Printed on authentic newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal piece for custom framing, film history display, or inclusion in a dedicated cinema memorabilia collection.

Own a rare slice of cinema history straight from the home of the entertainment industry.

Background: Directed by Gary Nelson, Disney's 1979 science-fiction adventure The Black Hole distinguishes itself through a strikingly dark, gothic atmosphere that marked a sharp departure from the studio's traditional family-friendly fare. The plot follows the crew of the exploratory vessel USS Palomino as they discover the long-lost USS Cygnus hovering precariously near the event horizon of a massive black hole, only to uncover that its sole human survivor, the megalomaniacal Dr. Hans Reinhardt (Maximilian Schell), has transformed his former crew into lobotomized, mindless cyborg drones to aid his insane mission of piloting the ship directly through the cosmic void. Supported by an ensemble cast including Robert Forster, Yvette Mimieux, Anthony Perkins, and Ernest Borgnine, the film juxtaposes endearing, wisecracking companion droids V.I.N.CENT. and Old B.O.B. against the terrifying, blades-for-hands antagonist robot Maximilian, culminating in a surreal, Dante-esque finale that explicitly depicts hellish damnation and ethereal rebirth inside the black hole. Beyond its Academy Award-nominated visual effects, intricate matte paintings, and John Barry's haunting, overture-driven score, the movie holds immense historical weight as Disney's very first PG-rated feature—a bold creative gamble that ultimately paved the way for the creation of Touchstone Pictures to house mature content.