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1994 "The Flintstones" opening day film ad...
1994 "The Flintstones" opening day film ad...
Item # 719190
May 31, 1993
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 31, 1994
* "The Flintstones" film advertisement
* Opening day premiere in Manhattan
* American family comedy movie
* Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble
Page 59 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "The Flintstones" in Manhattan. (see images)
background: The Flintstones (1994) is a live-action adaptation of the classic Hanna-Barbera animated series, bringing the prehistoric world of Bedrock to life with impressive set design, costumes, and practical effects that closely mirror the cartoon’s signature look. Directed by Brian Levant and produced by Universal Pictures alongside Amblin Entertainment, the film stars John Goodman as Fred Flintstone, Elizabeth Perkins as Wilma, Rick Moranis as Barney Rubble, and Rosie O'Donnell as Betty. The story follows Fred’s unexpected promotion at the Slate & Co. quarry, which turns out to be a scheme by the villainous Cliff Vandercave (Kyle MacLachlan) to embezzle company funds and pin the blame on Fred, leading to strained friendships, moral dilemmas, and ultimately a zany but heartfelt resolution. Despite mixed critical reception, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $340 million worldwide, and it’s especially praised for its visual faithfulness to the original series, capturing both the whimsical charm and satirical edge of the Stone Age suburbia. With cameo appearances (including Elizabeth Taylor in her final theatrical role as Wilma’s mother) and a massive marketing campaign, The Flintstones became a pop culture artifact of the 1990s, blending nostalgia with family-friendly comedy.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 160 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
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Category: The 20th Century
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