Movie Posters Discussion Thread

[roar]

Originally Posted by househead

That horror poster is cool!

Mondo's "new" The Thing poster still hasn't been mentioned? Ha! Who's getting one?

I had a feeling they would be reprinting Stout's Thing in a 3rd variant or something wacky like that. Guess I was on the right path. Make that money!

Any opinions? Is it a must-have screen print? Do you wish it had text? Is the original one sheet the only one for you?

Since they will all likely sell at the show I can't imagine the ebay price on those bad boys. Crikey!

I have rolled this around in my head since reading about it and I think I will try to get one, but I'm not happy about it I like the thing as a movie, but I'm not a huge fan, the poster though iconic is by far and away not my favorite work of struzan and to be honest I would have preferred something 'new'. All that being said I would be proud to hang a hand signed struzan in my house.

[ChuckT43]

The "Brave" poster is up on DMR for those who are interested.

[technique]

Originally Posted by roar

I have rolled this around in my head since reading about it and I think I will try to get one, but I'm not happy about it I like the thing as a movie, but I'm not a huge fan, the poster though iconic is by far and away not my favorite work of struzan and to be honest I would have preferred something 'new'. All that being said I would be proud to hang a hand signed struzan in my house.

I feel pretty much the same way about The Thing announcement and don't feel the need for it and looking at other poster forums it seem like people are split 50/50 on loving it or being disappointed it wasn't a new image. I am however still in search of a Frankenstein and felt the build up to the announcement and Struzan being in attendance at the screening just made the whole release feel special. The Thing image is iconic no doubt about that but I feel it was maybe a rush job and i'm sure Mondo felt no need to tamper with the image as it is so iconic but it could have used titles because as of now it feels like an art print which is fine because I love those but this is Mondo we're talking about so movie titles are almost to be expected with a few exceptions here and there.

The price being high was to be expected since it's Struzan but the extra $100 for the gid variant seems a little high even though the edition is lower but it will be interesting to see how they did the gid layer. With two screenings of this then Mondo apparently selling to the general public after the ticket holders get theirs I don't see many of these being left for an online drop unless they set aside a certain number?

[jj5206]

Originally Posted by ChuckT43

The "Brave" poster is up on DMR for those who are interested.

Thanks for posting. I'm very tempted to get this. I really love this poster design, but only have 700 points left. I might have to think a bit on this one.

Also, just curious, but has anyone had any luck finding the advance "b" style of Dark Knight Rises? (The one with the Batman mask on the ground and Bane walking away.) No theaters in the area have this and I noticed that movieposter.com has one for over $100. I can't imagine that this poster is already worth that much money.

[enigma]

Originally Posted by roar

I think the price is fair and if you're a horror guy it is a pretty great picture. By the look of the website I'd venture to guess these pictures aren't licensed so I'd say if you want to get a copy the sooner the better

Edit:

Try this link to get a copy:

http://www.urbanitebydesign.com/

Edit to the Edit:

What this picture needs is a cheat sheet like Danny Miller's Mean Maxine has:

http://dannymillerart.com/meanmaxineextras.html

Found a reference chart. Click to enlarge.

[CM Matty]

Originally Posted by enigma

Not a "movie poster," per se, but I just stumbled on this and I think it's absolutely amazing. Click on the image to view the artist's site. I'm seriously tempted to buy a print.



The site states:



What exactly does that mean? A 20x30 print of that nature worth $60, you think? Or is that just insane?

i'm gonna feel like an idiot as soon as i find out the answer, but what movie is the guy between chuckie and stripe from (bottom right)? it's on the tip of my tongue but i can't spit it out...

[enigma]

Originally Posted by CM Matty

i'm gonna feel like an idiot as soon as i find out the answer, but what movie is the guy between chuckie and stripe from (bottom right)? it's on the tip of my tongue but i can't spit it out...

Evil Dead II - Henrietta. I just posted a "cheat sheet" immediately before your post.

I pulled the trigger on the 20x30 print. I just love it, and horror movies, too much not to. Expedited shipping was only $3 more, so I went with that. Total was $72, shipped. I'm officially insane.

[househead]

Originally Posted by CM Matty

i'm gonna feel like an idiot as soon as i find out the answer, but what movie is the guy between chuckie and stripe from (bottom right)? it's on the tip of my tongue but i can't spit it out...

Evil Dead? not 100% sure

[househead]

I'll enter the stout lotto if any of the regulars here need help getting one, just pm me.

[CM Matty]

that's it. i knew i'd feel stupid.

[technique]

Originally Posted by househead

I'll enter the stout lotto if any of the regulars here need help getting one, just pm me.

I entered it but I think i'm like 0-7 on his lotteries but the prices are very good on his copies.

[roar]

Originally Posted by househead

I'll enter the stout lotto if any of the regulars here need help getting one, just pm me.

I entered it too but not holding my breath.

I figure the same as you on the struzan, small number of prints will hit online and even at the price will likely sell out in a minute if I were to bet. ET I think must of been similar as the sell out on that that was < 1 min as well. So either Justin is tweeting faster or they didn't have many

[roar]

Originally Posted by technique

I entered it but I think i'm like 0-7 on his lotteries but the prices are very good on his copies.

I'd gladly throw a $500 or $600 bid on the silent auction if I didn't have 2 out of the 3 prints already. Low matching numbered variants signed by Stout... I bet you he gets a bid north of $900. Anyone want to play that game? We could do a closest to it without going over.

[roar]

Originally Posted by enigma

Found a reference chart. Click to enlarge.

That's just what the doctor ordered! Thanks.

[Rblu-Dblu]

Just got the Brave poster from Disney Movie Rewards. Probably shouldnt have gotten it knowing how the Postal Employees are around here. It will probably be shredded by the time I get it.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by technique

I feel pretty much the same way about The Thing announcement and don't feel the need for it and looking at other poster forums it seem like people are split 50/50 on loving it or being disappointed it wasn't a new image. I am however still in search of a Frankenstein and felt the build up to the announcement and Struzan being in attendance at the screening just made the whole release feel special. The Thing image is iconic no doubt about that but I feel it was maybe a rush job and i'm sure Mondo felt no need to tamper with the image as it is so iconic but it could have used titles because as of now it feels like an art print which is fine because I love those but this is Mondo we're talking about so movie titles are almost to be expected with a few exceptions here and there.

The price being high was to be expected since it's Struzan but the extra $100 for the gid variant seems a little high even though the edition is lower but it will be interesting to see how they did the gid layer. With two screenings of this then Mondo apparently selling to the general public after the ticket holders get theirs I don't see many of these being left for an online drop unless they set aside a certain number?

I have known about it for a while but I was asked not to say anything so I didn't. I would have loved to see Struzan go back and revisit it and create an entirely new piece, that would be beyond amazing, but at the same time I was kind of hoping to see Martin Ansin's take on The Thing too. The Stout one is still by far the nicest Mondo print to date, I doubt it will be topped, again in my opinion of course. The Struzan piece is nice, anything he does is beyond amazing, but I probably will be passing on it.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by jj5206

Also, just curious, but has anyone had any luck finding the advance "b" style of Dark Knight Rises? (The one with the Batman mask on the ground and Bane walking away.) No theaters in the area have this and I noticed that movieposter.com has one for over $100. I can't imagine that this poster is already worth that much money.

This style you are referring to was released to theaters last November, so it isn't any surprise why you aren't seeing it in theaters now, because they only keep posters up for a few months at the most, and then there are other posters that replace them. Remember a theater has only so many light box frames inside and out, but a ton of posters to be out for promotion. The final style for DKR is out now in theaters, and has been for about a month now. For the record there were only three official authentic styles released when it comes to actual theatrical movie posters for DKR.

Also, as far as finding the advance "B" style for DKR, you can private message me if you want if you are looking for it, as I have had them in stock since they were released. That dealer you mentioned is rather high on their price, I will admit, but I think they must have sold out at one point because I remember it not being on their site, and perhaps they had gotten more in. Realistically the price should be around the $50-$75 price range but because true authentic originals are getting harder to find, don't be surprised if you see the demand shoot the poster up past the $100 price range sooner rather than later and eventually in the years to come it will probably only further appreciate in value as well.

[Kinsella5]

Just a major F.Y.I for everyone here, now that another Batman film is upon us, that means you will find a ton of knock-off material being sold, especially on eBay. It's one thing when something is clearly spelled out "reproduction" and is something that is officially licensed, but so much stuff is being sold on eBay for ridiculous amounts of cash for stuff that isn't even authentic, studio-issued, or even licensed officially. Every hot major release has tons of this garbage out there, being sold by people who could care less about collectors.

When an image is released online, websites are quick to call them "movie posters" when in fact they aren't, so what people do is take a high-resolution image of it and start having posters printed off in various sizes, calling them original. Sadly the sheer amount of people getting fooled into thinking they are getting the real deal is staggering, but then again, it's not surprising that there are those who with no conscience who continue to sell this stuff to unsuspecting fans.

For the record the only authentic movie posters out there are the advance style "A", the advance style "B" and the final style. There are also four new bus shelter posters (three character styles featuring Batman, Catwoman, and Bane) and one featuring the same artwork as the final style. These bus shelter poster are double-sided, but printed on thick matte card stock paper and are only seen at various bus shelters in larger downtown cities. They measure 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall. There are no vinyl banners that I know of either released for the film by the studio either.

Lastly the smartphone image icon on at the bottom of the final style movie poster (some of you know what I am referring to) is NOT an official movie poster. So far it is just an image on a site that a person using a smartphone can access but that it. There are people selling copies of it online, especially on eBay. What that image is (Catwoman's heel striking a bat symbol in the rain) COULD possibly be a midnight screening giveaway mini-poster or print, but at this time, it's nothing more than an image online, and could possibly remain that.

Just don't think everything you see being offered is authentic studio-issued promotional items, because they aren't. Again, just an F.Y.I......

[Genesisfury]

Originally Posted by Kinsella5

Just a major F.Y.I for everyone here, now that another Batman film is upon us, that means you will find a ton of knock-off material being sold, especially on eBay. It's one thing when something is clearly spelled out "reproduction" and is something that is officially licensed, but so much stuff is being sold on eBay for ridiculous amounts of cash for stuff that isn't even authentic, studio-issued, or even licensed officially. Every hot major release has tons of this garbage out there, being sold by people who could care less about collectors.

When an image is released online, websites are quick to call them "movie posters" when in fact they aren't, so what people do is take a high-resolution image of it and start having posters printed off in various sizes, calling them original. Sadly the sheer amount of people getting fooled into thinking they are getting the real deal is staggering, but then again, it's not surprising that there are those who with no conscience who continue to sell this stuff to unsuspecting fans.

For the record the only authentic movie posters out there are the advance style "A", the advance style "B" and the final style. There are also four new bus shelter posters (three character styles featuring Batman, Catwoman, and Bane) and one featuring the same artwork as the final style. These bus shelter poster are double-sided, but printed on thick matte card stock paper and are only seen at various bus shelters in larger downtown cities. They measure 4 feet wide by 6 feet tall. There are no vinyl banners that I know of either released for the film by the studio either.

Lastly the smartphone image icon on at the bottom of the final style movie poster (some of you know what I am referring to) is NOT an official movie poster. So far it is just an image on a site that a person using a smartphone can access but that it. There are people selling copies of it online, especially on eBay. What that image is (Catwoman's heel striking a bat symbol in the rain) COULD possibly be a midnight screening giveaway mini-poster or print, but at this time, it's nothing more than an image online, and could possibly remain that.

Just don't think everything you see being offered is authentic studio-issued promotional items, because they aren't. Again, just an F.Y.I......

Is there a database that you would recommend using to see which ones are the authentic styles. Where do you get your info from?

papi139 is auctioning off the A and B versions on eBay which I'll be buying if he's legit so does anyone here know of him? His name if Frank Utset. I've tried looking for any mentions of him on allposterforum or movieposterforum and through Google but there's nothing.

Also a big thanks to this forum and especially Kinsella. I've learned alot from reading this thread. Are there any other forums apart from the above two that have good ongoing discussions on posters?

I just started my collection early last month and they're sitting in the poster tubes they came in so I'm in need of a flat solution which is a bit hard being in Australia.

Do posters stick together if they're just stacked on top of each other? If not then I'm thinking of buying this from a local place and laying it flat:

"PICTURE CARTON
Ideal for small and medium sized pictures, paintings, mirrors or table tops.

LxWxH: 1040 x 75 x 775mm" = 40.9448 x 2.95275 x 30.51175 inches.

[Kinsella5]

Originally Posted by Genesisfury

Is there a database that you would recommend using to see which ones are the authentic styles. Where do you get your info from?

papi139 is auctioning off the A and B versions on eBay which I'll be buying if he's legit so does anyone here know of him? His name if Frank Utset. I've tried looking for any mentions of him on allposterforum or movieposterforum and through Google but there's nothing.

Also a big thanks to this forum and especially Kinsella. I've learned alot from reading this thread. Are there any other forums apart from the above two that have good ongoing discussions on posters?

I am sure somewhere there is a helpful database but due to the sheer number of reprints, and knock-offs out there, it can be rather difficult to spot one if you don't know some of the signs to look for. There was a time when all that was required to spot an original from a reprint was the size, and if the poster was double-sided (but single-sided originals do exist, they just aren't as collectible as double-sided counterparts and yes, there are known double-sided "reprints" out there for posters, especially the more in-demand ones. One big thing that has helped in spotting an original nowadays is the backside of a double-sided movie poster will have a lighter/faded look to it than the front. Not all the movie studios converted to this look at the same time, it was at different times but I believe the bulk of it started happening around 2007. This lighter backside makes it easier for the light emitted from the theater light box frames to pass through the poster more, some referring to it as a slight "glowing" effect, but it's main purpose is to grab your attention while at the theaters.

My info is obtained by being in this industry for 20 years, studying the titles, their marketing/promotional items, and having good contacts as well. Trust me I dont know every aspect of every poster but I try my best to mainly focus on 1990-current-upcoming releases. The websites you mentioned are both very good sites that were started by serious poster collectors who share a passion for this hobby and wanted to help out others along the way by creating forums for other collectors to post, etc. Lots of very informative people on there, I don't have a bad thing to say about those sites or the people who post there.

I am unsure of that seller you mentioned, while the Dark Knight Rises posters for example aren't "impossible" to get, they are rather difficult to get them in near-mint/mint condition, which I have outlined before in posts. Typically the ones that are shipped to theaters generally don't always arrive in near-mint/mint condition due to being poorly packed from the distribution hubs, etc. They can suffer bends in them or what is commonly referred to as "edge wear" from sliding around in the thin tubes. Not all posters arrive like that, but it seem often times they do. Generally those are the ones you see on eBay, people who work at a theater or know someone who does get them when their theaters do and they take an extra one or two to sell online. There are poster dealers who sell online too and generally their posters are in better condition than the ones you find from individuals obtaining them from the theaters.

But remember eBay is also a big haven for reprints, and all kinds of unofficial garbage, and since eBay doesn't really have much in the way of regulation, often times this stuff gets sold on a daily basis and nothing is done about it. That's not just for posters either, there is plenty of knock-off stuff being sold on there. In the case of DVD's for example, it's staggering how many counterfeit Batman: The Animated Series boxed sets get sold on there, and eBay doesn't do a thing about it. But that's an entirely different story....

Other than accurately representing the posters a person sells, another big key factor is packaging. You can have the nicest cleanest poster in the world, but if you don't package it up properly, chances are it will get damaged in transit. Some people simply believe putting it a cheap flimsy tube, that the carrier will handle it with kid gloves as they say, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Some say I go overboard when it comes to packaging, but I like to error on the side of caution because if a person is going to purchase from me, the very least I can do is make sure it arrives in the same condition as when it left my hands.

Unfortunately the knock-offs will continue until the issue gets more attention. While I have always stated I personally have no problems with people wanting reprints, or other dealers or individuals selling them, since some people don't want to "collect" movie posters, they just want them for the imagery, etc, my problem is with those who sell reprints that aren't licensed, those that basically pull an image from online and print up a poster themselves and then try to pass it off as an original or a legit reprint, when neither are the case.

Welcome to the forum here too, lots of good people here who will help you out with questions you may have...