Historic Newspapers: Arts & Entertainment

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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." 

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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". 
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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 ... Read full description  

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: ... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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).
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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... Read full description  

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.... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 12, 2003 

* Actor Art Carney death w/ photos
* The Honeymooners - Ed Norton 

The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "'Honeymooners' Sidekick Also Oscar Winner" with photo. 
The top of page 24 has a banner heading: "'Honeymooner' Captured Commoner in All of Us" with two more related photos. (see... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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:... Read full description  

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.... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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... Read full description  

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 ... Read full description  

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... Read full description