Historic Newspapers: Arts & Entertainment
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 29, 1987
* RMS Titanic debris field exploration
* Recovery of the safe and satchel
* TV program showing the opening of these two items
The top of page 15 has a heading: "Safe, Satchel From Titanic Yield Money and Jewelry" (see images)
Complete first 4 sections with a total of 84 pages, great condition.
Background: The opening of the Howard Irwin satchel and the recovery of the Purser’s safe represent two divergent yet equally significant milestones in the history of the…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 1982
* Dave Garroway suicide death
* Television - TV personality
* Founding host & anchor of NBC's "Today"
The front page has a three column heading: "TV's Dave Garroway Kills Himself" with photo Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-24, nice condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 1, 2014 (our only issue of this date)
* Best "Guardians of the Galaxy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña
* Star-Lord, Groot, & Gamora
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" - 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 the midst of the…
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, Sept. 4, 2012
* Michael Clarke Duncan death
* "The Green Mile" film actor fame
The bottom of the front page of section AA has a heading: "'Green Mile' nominee went from ditch digger to actor" with lead-in: "Michael Clarke Duncan, 1957 - 2012" and photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all 44 pages, great condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 2012
* Aurora, Colorado mass shooting
* "The Dark Knight Rises" movie
* Shooter James Holmes - theater
The front page has a banner headline: "MIDNIGHT MASSACRE" with subheads and 2 related photos. Much more inside.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2012
* Best "The Avengers" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Superhero film - Marvel comics
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Avengers" 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 1, 2012
* Musician Davy Jones death
* The Monkees front man
* English actor and singer
* Teen idol celebrity - fandom
The front page of the "Latextra" section has a three column heading: "Monkees' romantic heartthrob" with related photo. Page 5 of this section has a four column heading: "The Monkees' romantic heartthrob" with another related photo and more. Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (50+ pages),…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 2012 The front page shows a photo of Grammy winner Etta James with a lengthy article continuing on page A12 where another related article is also present. The Calendar Section has a tribute to her which includes a large photo and an article headed: "Soul, bared", with the subheading: "Etta James was unmatched as a stylist. When her powerful voice sang even simple lyrics, it gave them deep meaning."
An unrelated article has, "AN UNLIKELY DUO IN SOUTH CAROLINA",…
DAILY NEWS, Los Angeles, Oct. 6, 2011
* Steve Jobs death (1st report)
* Apple Inc. co-founder
* American business magnate
The top of the front page has a headline: "Apple founder was tech visionary" with photo. Great to have this report in a California newspaper.
Thirty pages, nice condition.
background: Steve Jobs, the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., passed away on October 5, 2011. He died at the age of 56 due to complications from a rare form of pancreatic…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Help" - advertisement and review
* Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis, and Emma Stone
* Multiple award winner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Help", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The front page of the Calendar (Section D) has a review of the film headed: "A Kitchen…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2011
* Premiere of "The Color Purple", starring Whoopi Goldberg
* Premiere of "Out of Africa", starring Meryl Streep & Robert Redford
* Contrasting reviews with full-page ads for each
A terrific issue on the premieres of both motion picture hits: "The Color Purple" and "Out of Africa". Perhaps no better issue could be found than this, it being the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
The…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2011
* James Whitey Bulger captured
* Winter Hill Gang mob boss
* Boston organized crime
* Movie "Black Mass" fame
The front page of section 2 has a one column heading: "CRIME BOSS HELD IN L.A." with subhead: "James 'Whitey' Bulger, sought in 19 slayings, fled arrest in Boston in 1994" and small photo. First report coverage continues inside section 2. Nice to have in this famous Los Angeles publication.
Complete with all 6 sections, very nice condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2011
* Best "X-Men: First Class" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "X-Men: First Class" 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…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2011
* Jackie Cooper death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Success as a Child and an adult
* "Skippy" "The Champ" "Our Gang"
* Best publication to be had ?
The front page of section AA has a heading: "Popular child star in 1930s" with subhead and photo. (see images) The Article carries over to page 6 with two more related photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 18, 2011
* Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
* Empire Polo Club - Indio, California
The front page of "Calendar section" has two related photos with heading: "A New Galaxy" and subhead: "No Prince or Roger Waters--this was the year of the kids became the star wattage" (see) More on pages 4 & 5 of this section.
Fifty-four pages in great condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 24, 2011
* Elizabeth Taylor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Elizabeth Taylor, 1932 - 2011" "Icon of Glamour, On and Off Screen" "The Film Star's Oscar-Winning Acting talent often Took a Back Seat to the Drama of Her Personal Life." The Article carries over to take all of pages 14 & 15 and then with more on her on the ftpg. of section D. Nice to have this report in a…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Front and Calendar Sections), March 11, 2011
* "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Robin Hood"
* Full page ads and reviews
* Premier showings
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Battle: Los Angeles" and "Red Robin Hood", which includes full-page ads and reviews of each. Perhaps no better issue can be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.
Note: Where else might…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 11, 2011
* Review of Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never"
* Best newspaper to collect regarding this event
* Additional poster-sized ads for several other debuts
Page D-6 has: "Well, Beliebers will enjoy this," with supporting text and a small photo, which provides a review of the Justin Bieber movie, "Never Say Never." Poster-sized ads for several premier movies include: Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in, "Just go With It," "Gnomeo & Juliet," and "The…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010
* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-22, nice condition.
"Lonesome Lover"... "Do Nothing 'Til You Hear From Me"...
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010
* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist
The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images for details.
All major sections are present and in very good condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 2010
* Gary Coleman death (1st report)
* American TV television actor
* "Different Strokes" Arnold Jackson
The bottom half of the front page has a small photo with heading: "Gary Coleman dies at age 42". The front page of section AA has a three column head: "Child TV star in 1970's" with subhead and photo.
The article continues inside this section with 2 more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The…
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, September 18, 2009
* Best "Jennifer's Body" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Supernatural horror black comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jennifer's Body" 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, Sept. 14, 2009
* Kayne West & Taylor Swift incident
* 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
* "You Belong with Me" song
The front page of section D has a color photo with heading: "Swift Reaction" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with anther photo showing Swift with Beyonce. Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (60+ pages), great condition.
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.
Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 2009
* Best "The Hangover" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American comedy - Bradley Cooper & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Hangover" 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…
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 12, 2008
* Best "Grand Torino" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* American drama film - Clint Eastwood
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Grand Torino" 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…
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, Sept. 28, 2008
* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as the city from where he died.
The complete first section only with pages 1-36, nice condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* The Dutchess & Appaloosa
* Opening weekend ads and reviews
* My Best Friend's Girl, Lakeview Terrace, Ghost Town, Igor
Perhaps no better issue could be found than this for
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier weekend ad & review
* Body of Lies - pre-release ad; Eagle Eye - 2nd week ad
* Bette Midler ad
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.
Note: Where else might one find…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 3, 2008
* Bo Diddley death (1st report)
* Blues to rock singer & guitarist
The bottom of the front page has a three column heading: "His rhythm helped shape rock" with photo. (see) First report coverage continues on page A13 with another photo. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (62 pages), great condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2008
* George Carlin death (1st report)
* Stand-up comedian - actor - author
* "Seven dirty words" comedy routine
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Comedian Tested Limits of Speech and Society" prefaced with: "George Carlin, 1937 - 2008". Included is a color photo of him with the article carrying over to page 13. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 9, 2007
* Best "No Country for Old Men" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Neo-western neo-noir thriller film - Coen brothers
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Country for Old Men" 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…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 31, 2007
* Best "Halloween" (2007) film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Rob Zombie's slasher horror
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween" 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 27, 2007
* Best "The Simpsons Movie" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American animated comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Simpsons Movie" 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…
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 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…
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. 9, 2007 (Calendar Section)
* Premiere of "Hannibal Rising" - full-page ad and review
* Premiere of "Norbit" - full-page ad and review
* Multiple Academy Award nominated ads
Present are reviews and full-page ads for the premieres of both "Hannibal Rising" and "Norbit".
Also, being the Oscar Season, there are also large ads for: "The Queen", "The Lives of Others", "Venus", "Dreamgirls", "Pan's Labyrinth", "The Departed", "Babel", "Letters From Iwo Jima" and more.…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 9, 2007
* Anna Nicole Smith death
* Playboy centerfold playmate
* Model, actress & tabloid star
The bottom of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Glitz, Scandal, Fame, Loss--And Death at 39" with some text & a photo of Anna Nicole Smith. The article carries over to page 22 with more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-26, nice condition.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 10, 2006
* Poster-size ad for Black Dahlia with pre-release review
* Full-page ad for The Prestige
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Black Dahlia" (with review) 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.
Additionally, a full page write up on Leonardo DiCaprio and his rising star. This issue is packed with…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 2006
* Black Dahlia - pre-premiere advertisement
* Disneyland 50th Anniversary
The back page of the Calendar section has a full page ad for Disneyland's 50th Birthday. Page 2 has a 4x8 inch ad for "The Black Dahlia", eight days prior to its premier. There is no more desirable issue for Hollywood movie ads or Los Angeles entertainment ads to be found... Hollywood's prime publication.
Included are the 1st and Weekend-Calendar sections, in good condition,…
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.
LOS ANGELES TIMES, CA, July 27, 2006
* Disneyland upgrades Pirates of the Caribbean as part of Dead Man's Chest release.
* Miami Vice the movie opening week ad and review.
Much coverage in the Weekend Section of the 3rd movie in the Pirates in the Caribbean saga which was released to coincide with Disneyland's 50th Anniversary.
Additionally, there are several movie advertisements and reviews are found in the Calendar section. These picture advertisements include: opening week ad and…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 24, 2006
* Lady in the Water preview
* Dixie Chicks remake themselves
* Disney Radio 10th Anniversary Concert
The Entertainment section has a week of ad for "Lady in the Water", "Expanding on an ant story", "10 candles for Radio Disney" with subheading "Jesse McCartney is the hit of the evening" an "Chicks settle into a new nest" with subhead: "On the Outs with former fans but finding new ones, the trio makes a straightforward start to a new tour that could…
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 16, 2006
* Best "Nacho Libre" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Sports comedy film - Jack Black
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Nacho Libre" 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…
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