Historic Newspapers: Premier Film Ads - Los Angeles Newspapers

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 10, 1990

* Best "Flatliners" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction psychological horror film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Flatliners" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 1988

* Best "Big" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Fantasy comedy film - Tom Hanks
* Killer Klowns from Outer Space

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Big" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 5, 2000

* Best "Gladiator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic historical drama film - Russell Crowe

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gladiator" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 1993

* Best "Jurassic Park" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg science-fiction

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jurassic Park" 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.
The front page of section F has a review of the film headed: "Picking Bones With 'Jurrasic'" with photo.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 29, 1999

* Best "Being John Malkovich" and "Music of the Heart" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews

A terrific issue containing full-page premiere ads of the motion picture hits "Being John Malkovich" and "Music of the Heart". There is perhaps no better issue to be found - this being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1986

* Best "Platoon" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Vietnam War - Oliver Stone

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Platoon" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 19, 1990

* Best "Goddfellas" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Martin Scorsese - crime - mobsters - mafia

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Goodfellas" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 12, 1987

* Best "Predator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action horror
* Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Predator" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 20, 1988

* "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Opening week movie premiere
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper

A nice issue on the premiere week of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" 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.
Page 5 of section VI has a 13 x 8 1/2 inch advertisement  for "Die Hard" which had it's opening day just 5 days…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1996

* Best "Eraser" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eraser" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1989

* Best "Batman" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero - Michael Keaton - Tim Burton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 18, 2009

* Best "Avatar" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Epic science fiction - James Cameron

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Avatar" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1989

* Best "Heathers" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Black comedy cult classic  movie

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Heathers" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1995

* Best "Heat" & "Jumanji" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere reviews
* American crime - Robert De Niro
* Al Pacino - Val Kilmer
* Fantasy adventure - Robin Williams

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Heat" & "Jumanji" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 30, 1988

* Best "Beetlejuice" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Comedy-fantasy movie - Tim Burton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Beetlejuice" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 8, 1993

* Original "Leprechaun" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 
* American horror comedy - Warwick Davis
* Jennifer Aniston's 1st major role debut
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare as such)

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Leprechaun" 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.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 4, 1980

* Best "Airplane" film advertisement
* Grand opening weekend movie premiere
* Satirical parody - Leslie Nielsen
* Great ad for "The Shining" too

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Airplane" 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.
Page 6 of section VI has a nice advertisement for the film on it's opening weekend.…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1987

* Best "RoboCop" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Cyperpunk science fiction - Cyborg

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "RoboCop" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. In over 40 years of collecting, we have yet to see such unique & dramatic coverage with truly top-shelf, eye-catching displayability (see images).
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LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 1986

* Best "Legend" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Dark fantasy adventure cult  film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Legend" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 10, 1994

* Best "Speed" movie advertisement ?
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Action thriller film - Keanu Reeves

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Speed" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1995

* Best "Braveheart" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic war film - Mel Gibson

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Braveheart" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 2008

* Best "The Dark Knight" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Superhero - Christian Bale - Heath Ledger
* Also opening day advertisement for "Mamma Mia!"

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Dark Knight" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 19, 1994

* Best "Clerks" movie advertisement ?
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Black comedy cult classic film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Clerks" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 19, 1990

* Best "Tremors" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American monster film - Kevin Bacon

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Tremors" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 21, 2008

* Best "Twilight" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Romantic fantasy film - Kristen Stewart

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Twilight" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 1996

* Best "Sleepers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Legal crime drama film - star cast

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sleepers" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993

* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 20, 1988

* Best "Willow" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* High Fantasy cult film - Ron Howard

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Willow" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 24, 1993

* Best "Mrs. Doubtfire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Comedy-drama film - Robin Williams

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mrs. Doubtfire" 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.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 13, 1990

* Best "Ghost" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Romantic fantasy thriller film
* Patrick Swayze & Demi Moore

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Ghost" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1993

* Best "Rudy" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
* Biographical sports film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rudy" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1993

* Best "The Sandlot" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age baseball cult film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Sandlot" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 1990

* Best "Pretty Woman" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American romantic comedy film - Julia Roberts

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pretty Woman" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1976

* Best "Rocky" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rocky" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984

* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" 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.
Note: Where else might one find authentic ads for Opening Day showings, in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983

* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 19, 1976

* Best "CARRIE" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere (day 3)
* Supernatural Horror film - Sissy Spacek

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Carrie" 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.
 Page 29 has a 14 x 8 inch advertisement for the film printed on it's opening week. (day 3)
A quite rare…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 9, 1999

* Best "American Pie" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Teen sex comedy movie

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "American Pie" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 16, 1988

* Best "Rain Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Tom Cruise & Dustin Hoffman

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rain 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 prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1997

* Best "Batman & Robin" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* George Clooney & Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman & Robin" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

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 Hollywood area's prime publication.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23, 2007

* Best "Shooter" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Conspiracy action thriller - Mark Wahlberg

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Shooter" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 19, 1999

* Best "Office Space" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Cult classic - Peter Gibbons - Lumbergh

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Office Space" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 24, 1994

* Best "Wyatt Earp" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American Western - Kevin Costner

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Wyatt Earp" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 2009

* Best "Inglourious Basterds" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Tarantino - Brad Pitt

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Inglourious Basterds" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 15, 1999

* Best "Fight Club" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Brad Pitt and Edward Norton

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fight Club" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1990

* Best "Total Recall" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science-fiction action - Arnold Schwarzenegger

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Total Recall" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 2000

* Best "Cast Away" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic survival drama - Tom Hanks

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Cast Away" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 1994

* Best "Forrest Gump" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Comedy-drama - Tom Hanks

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Forrest Gump" 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.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable…