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LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 25, 2000 (1st and Calendar sections only)

* Premier ads and reviews: "Bring It On" & "Art of War"

The Calendar section has large premier ads and reviews for both "Bring It On" and "Art of War". Additional large ads for recent releases are present as well.

The front of the Calendar section has: "Huge 'Survivor' Ratings a Reality", with a large photo of the first winner, Richard Hatch, along with a lengthy article which includes on an inside page with an…

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 Calendar sections, in very good condition.

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1995

* Best "Friday" film advertisement (1st day)
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American buddy comedy - Ice Cube - Chris Tucker

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Friday" 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 2 of section F (calendar) has a review of the film headed:…

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, March 10, 1996 (Calendar section)

* Full-page premier ads for The Birdcage, Fargo, Executive Decision, Homeward Bound II

An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "The Birdcage", "Fargo", "Executive Decision" (1 week early) & "Homeward Bound II". 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. Also present are double-page…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 19, 1995 (1st and Calendar sections only)

* Premier ads and reviews: "Clueless" & "Free Willy 2"

The Calendar Sections has full-page ads and reviews of the premier release of both "Free Willy 2" and "Clueless". The Sports Section also has a feature article (and photo) regarding [Centennial] Olympic Stadium, which later was refitted and renamed for the Atlanta Braves and was eventually purchased by the University of Georgia. Other news of the day is found…

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", "Adaptation", "Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron", "Spirited Away", and a tri from Walt Disney Studios: "Lilo & Stitch", "Treasure Planet" and…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1987

* 59th academy awards - movies of 1987
* "Platoon" Director Oliver Stone
* "Color of Money" - Paul Newman
* Best publication to be had (rare as such)

The front page has a photo showing Marlee Martin and Oliver Stone with one column heading: "'Platoon' Is Top Film; Newman Is Best Actor" (see images) More in the "Calendar" section with several photos. 
Complete 1st and Calendar sections only with a total of 38 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 25, 2001 (Calendar Section only) The front page of this Calendar Section has a large photo of U-2's front man, Bono, with another of drummer Larry Mullen. The 4-column headline has: "All That U2 Can't Leave Behind," which provides a detailed review of the mega-group and their performance at Anaheim Stadium. The article continues on an inside page which has: "In Full Command in Anaheim," along with two additional photos.
The issue has most main sections, but is being…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 3, 2013  

* Pre-premier ads and reviews
* Frozen
* Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Black Nativity
* Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Calendar Section has much to reveal about the upcoming movies of the holiday season. The front page of the Calendar section reads: "Holiday Movie Sneak Peaks" with photos from "Hunger Games", "Thor: The Dark World", and "Frozen". 
Movie reviews found within include: "Frozen", "Thor: The Dark World", "The Book Thief", "Hunger Games:…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 10, 1991 (Calendar section)

* Full pg. ad for animated movie, "Beauty and the Beast"
* "Cape Fear", "Billy Bathgate", and more.

This Calendar Section has both a full-page ad for the opening weekend of Disney's animated Beauty and the Beast feature length film as well as a full-page article (pg. 3) titled: "Building a Magical 'Beast'", with accompanying images.  A full-page ad for Disneyland is found on page 18.

Additional full-page ads are for "Cape Fear",…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989 (Calendar section)

* Lucille Ball death (next-day report)
* Large photo - 1/2 page+ of coverage

The entire top-half of the Calendar section is dedicated to Lucille Ball. The headline reads: "Everybody Loved Lucy" posted above a large photo of her, followed by two articles which both continue on page 7.
Terrific to have this report in a L.A. newspaper, home of the television/film industries, home to Lucy Ball, and the city where she died.
The complete…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 1985 

* Early "Metallica" heavy metal band 
* Hollywood Palladium advertisement 
* Bassist Cliff Burton era - "Ride the Lightning"

This Calendar section of the Times is loaded with entertainment related material throughout. Page 61 has a 4 x 3 3/4 inch advertisement with a few upcoming performances at The Hollywood Palladium including one by Metallica with Armored Saint. (see images)
A very early item for this San Francisco based Heavy Metal…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1997 (Calendar Section only)

* Ellen DeGeneres' character "comes out" as homosexual
* 1st Prime-Time TV lead role to feature a lesbian character

The front page of this complete Calendar Section has the 4-column banner headline: "'Ellen' Gets ready to Open the Closet Door," followed by considerable text which continues on page 17 where a photo is also included. Quite historic.

It's always nice to have TV/Hollywood related reporting in a local newspaper -…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1993 (Calendar Section only)

* "Dangerous Woman" - premiere ad and review
*Mrs. Doubtfire - week two, full-page ad

A terrific issue featuring many popular movie advertisements of the day in the Calendar Section. In addition to the two mentioned above, additional full-page and/or large movie advertisements include: "We're Back", "Rescue Me", "Adam's Family Values" and "Grumpy Old Men".
Calendar Section only, good condition.

Note: Where else might one…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1991

* Best "New Jack City" advertisement 
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American crime action film - Wesley Snipes

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "New Jack City" 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 (Calendar section only).

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

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 30, 1990 

* West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap music 
* M.C. Hammer - Vanilla Ice and more 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard,…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec.16, 1990 

* Sinead O'Connor - Irish singer, songwriter & activist
* Cartoonish caricature with editorial - "Nothing Compares 2 U"

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, July 26, 1991

* Best "Mobsters" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mobsters" 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 (Calendar section only).

Note: Where else might one find authentic ads for Opening Day…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 16, 1997 

* Stand-up comedian & actor Chris Rock 
* Los Angeles performance advertisement 
* Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar" comedy movie - film

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Feb. 14, 1999 

* Detroit rapper EMINEM album release party
* "Slim Shady" hip-hop - horrorcore rap music 
* Record label "Aftermath Entertainment" - Dr. Dre  

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 23, 1985 

* Best "The Godfather Part III" film advertisement
* Pre-Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Francis Ford Coppola - Al Pacino

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Jan. 26, 1992

* Early NIRVANA alternative grunge rock band 
* Nevermind's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video
* Curt Cobain - Dave Grohl - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 18, 1989

* First "NIRVANA" performance in L.A. 
* Early American "Grunge Rock" band 
* Al's Bar performance notice - "Bleach"
* Curt Cobain - Chad Channing - Krist Novoselic

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical…

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, and Vince Gill. The article continues on an inside page and includes a photo of Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)

* Premier weekend of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" 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…

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Oct. 26, 1986 

* Very early "Guns' N' Roses" & "Red Hot Chili Peppers"
* Hard "Sleaze-Rock & Alternative funk-punk music 
* Axl Rose - Slash - Izzy Stradlin - Duff McKagan - Steven Adler
* Pre "Appetite for Destruction" album release (about 8 months prior)
* UCLA - "University of California, Los Angeles" campus 

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, June 14, 1991

* Best "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Action adventure film - Kevin Costner 

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" 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 (Calendar section only).

Note: Where else might one find…

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 advertisements of the day as well.
Complete Calendar section section only with 22 pages, great condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1998 

* Frank Sinatra death (1st report)
* American singer and actor
* "Ol' Blue Eyes" - Best publication ?

The top center of the front page has a section featuring a color photo of Frank Sinatra with a 3 column head: "A Legend's Voice Is Silent", plus a photo of him from 1955. The report carries over to pages 14, 15 & 18 with considerable reporting on his life & career, and another 14 photos, most in color.
The Calendar Section also has several pages…

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Anglers Times, July 16, 1989

* Splash Mountain opening day ad
* Disneyland - Anaheim, California
* Log fume amusement park ride
* Ridiculous controversy as being racist ?

Pages 18-19 have a double page advertisement for the opening of Splash Mountain, a log fume amusement park ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This amusement ride is set to close in the near future as did its counterpart in Orlando, Florida. The banner heading reads: "The Wait…

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 Life". Perhaps no better issue could be found to contain these ads than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2007 This section is loaded with nice, displayable advertisements and articles for upcoming films for the Summer of 2007.  
Complete Calendar section only with 26 pages, very nice condition.

Background: The May 6, 2007, "Summer Movie Sneaks" issue of the Los Angeles Times stands as a historical time capsule for the "Summer of the Three," a pivotal moment when Hollywood fully pivoted toward the "mega-franchise" model that dominates the…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angles Times, May 15, 1986

* "Top Gun" advertisement (day before release)
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere (EVE)
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise

A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Top Gun" 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 this section has a 10 x 6 1/2 inch (not counting the locations underneath)…

CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996

* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels

An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" 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.
Pages 8 & 9 of this section a very nice double page advertisement…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept 6, 2006  
 
* Noteworthy Noir Films
* "The Black Dahlia", "Mildred Pierce", "Double Indemnity", and more

The Calendar Section of this issue has coverage and images of some of the great Film Noir movies, actors and actresses of all time. See images for details.

The complete First and Calendar sections are present and in good condition. The issue is being offered offered for described content.

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of The Los Angeles Times, June 22, 1988

* "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" - Robert Zemeckis
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Live-action/animated comedy w/ review

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and perhaps no better newspaper 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…

LOS ANGELES TIMES,  August 12, 1988

* Tucker - premiere advertisement & review
* Mormon door is now open to Blacks
* Last Temptation of Christ controversy

A nice full page ad for the premiere of the movie "TUCKER", accompanied by a  review on the first page of the Calendar section. Nice to have in a Los Angeles newspaper. The 
Also present is an advertisement for "THE LAST TEMPTATION OF CHRIST", which includes a related article on the front page of the Calendar section showing…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Calendar section only, October 21, 1988

* "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper 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…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Sat. May 5, 2007

* "Spider-Man 3" film advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere
* Superhero - Toby Maguire - Topher Grace

A nice issue on the premiere (2nd day) of the motion picture hit "Spider-Man 3" 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 this section has a nice advertisement for the superhero movie by Marvel…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, December 5, 1980

* Best "Flash Gordon" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction action cult classic film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Flash Gordon" 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…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 14, 1982

* Michael Jackson "King of Pop" 
* American singer, songwriter & dancer
* Epic and MCA Records dispute
* Deep emotional connection w/ E.T.
* 2 weeks prior to "Thriller" album release
 
The Sunday "Calendar" sections of the Los Angeles Times in the early 1980s served as the definitive cultural barometer for the "entertainment capital of the world," transitioning from a standard arts supplement into a sophisticated trade-journal-meets-lifesty…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 27, 2007

* Opening weekend for "Dan in Real Life" and "SAW IV"
* Full-page ads

The Calendar section has full-page ads for "Dan in Real Life", staring Steve Carell, "Michael Clayton", staring George Clooney, & "SAW IV".
Great to have these advertisements in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Contains only the Front and the Calendar sections, in very nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 27, 1980

* Best "The Shining" advertisement
* Grand Opening week premiere
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror

A issue on the opening week (Tuesday) of the motion picture hit "The Shining" 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.
Inside the "Calendar Section" is a 7 x 5 inch advertisement for the movie that had it's opening day just 4…

CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980

* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Pre-opening day review and advertisement
* From the capital of the entertainment industry

The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this blockbuster film. The review continues inside with a few related photos. Also of significance is a page 11 advertisement for…

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 Williams along the Skyline Drive.
Although there were not any notable movie premiers this week, the Calendar Section still…

CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1994

* American rock band THE EAGLES
* First live performance in 14 years 
* Irvine Meadows Amphitheater in Irvine
* "Hell Freezes Over" live album fame
* Glenn Frey - Don Henley - Joe Walsh

The front page of this section has a five column heading: "Eagles Offer a Vision of the Future" with subhead and photos of Don Henley and Glenn Frey. (see images) Probably only found in this local publication and from the city where they…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)

* Hook w/ Robin Williams, premier ad and review
* Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country "week of" ad
* The Addams Family - full-page ad

A terrific issue on the premiere of "Hook", including a full-page advertisement and review. There is also a "week of" ad for "Star Trek, The Undiscovered Country".
Another large ad is for "The Adams Family".
Perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1992 (Calendar Section only)

*Beethoven Opening Day premiere & review
*Thunderheart Opening Day premiere & review
*Other popular movie advertisements

This issue shows a full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", both accompanied with reviews. Other popular movie advertisements include "The Silence of the Lambs", "Bugsy", "JFK" and "The Cutting Edge". Also present is a nearly full-page advertisement for a Double Feature of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)

* Backdraft & Thelma & Louise
* Opening day full-age ads and reviews
* Other ads inc. pre-release of Dying Young

This issue includes the opening day, full-page, color advertisements for "Backdraft" and "Thelma & Louise", accompanied by lengthy reviews. A double-page, pre-release ad for "Dying Young" is also present.
Other popular movie advertisements present include: "Catch the Hawk", "Switch", "Madonna - Truth of Dare",…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1997 (Front & Calendar Sections)

* Full-page ad and Jeff Goldblum interview
* Premiere - "The Lost Worl: Jurassic Park"
* Full-page ad for premier: "Addicted to Love"
* Best title to be had

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lost World: 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.

In addition to a…