Film
Muppet Treasure Island
1996
US One Sheet (27" x 40") Double Sided
United States (USA)
Near mint minus; originally rolled (as issued)
Brian Henson
Billy Connolly, Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jennifer Saunders, Jerry Nelson, Kevin Bishop, Steve Whitmire, Tim Curry
Jim and Brian Henson’s Muppets meet swash-buckling adventure in their 1996 movie adaption of the classic Robert Louis Stevenson novel “Muppets Treasure Island”. Artist Drew Struzan cleverly incorporates the live action actors into an excellent and colourful movie poster where they combine seamlessly with the true stars of the movie, the Muppets – Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo, Fozzie Bear. It’s an amazing looking poster, rolled (as issued) this lovely unrestored example presents to superb effect. Muppet movie memorabilia doesn’t get much better than this, from one of cinema’s most collectable and popular modern movie franchises.
Trivia: Kevin Bishop recalled that while filming the scene in the crow’s nest with Tim Curry, he said, “‘I mean be honest, Tim, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – those fishnets – you’re never going to live those down, are you?” To which Curry responded, “Not as long as wankers like you keep bringing it up. You really are a sublime wanker, Kevin”. They would use the word sublime as a joke between them.
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“Muppet Treasure Island” , the second muppet movie made after Jim Henson’s death, “Muppet Treasure Island”, like “The Muppet Christmas Carol”, takes a classic novel and brings it to life with silliness, comedy and dedication to the source material.
Let me start by saying that Tim Curry is a genius. At 50 years old at the time of release, he has the energy of a man half his age, and looks much younger as well. He performed very well as the villainous Long John Silver, with an affinity for the young Jim Hawkins (Kevin Bishop).
I also really enjoyed that the put Sam Eagle in the role of Mr. Arrow. His adherence to rules, even when punitive, was hysterical. Also, bringing on a cavalcade of rats believing that they were on a Caribbean cruise made me giggle constantly. Margaritas at midnight, hahaha.
As a film based on a novel, it brings to life Jim’s longing to follow in his deceased father’s footsteps as an explorer at sea. When the treasure map ends up in his hands, and pirates pursue him, he gets his chance. Discovering that not all people are good was not a new concept to him, but it still took him by surprise when his father/son bond with Long John was shaken during the mutiny. However, both of them let the other go, at perilous times, due to a mutual respect regardless of the reasons.
As in “The Muppet Christmas Carol”, Gonzo and Rizzo play themselves, still in somewhat of a narrator fashion, but this time included as Jim’s fellow cabin boys. In a self aware moment of realization of the seriousness of the subject, it’s even brought up that the movie doesn’t shy away from death, even in a kid’s movie. I liked that touch because the subject matter was serious, and a complete softening of the motives of greed and selfishness shouldn’t avoid the consequences.
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Mint
A poster that has never been used or displayed and may show the most minor signs of age and wear. The poster should have no holes or tears.
Near Mint
A generally unused poster with fresh, saturated colors. May have minimal tears at folds. Has no significant holes, no paper loss, may have minor tears along edges, may have fine pin holes.
Very Fine
A poster with bright colour and crisp overall appearance. It may have very general signs of use including slight fold separation and fold wear. It may have pin holes or very minor tears. This is the highest grade allowed for a poster that has been restored either on linen or on paper.
Fine
A poster with good colors and overall clean appearance. It may have minor tears small paper loss and minor stains. It may have some fold seperation.
Good
An average poster with overall fresh color. May have tears, minor paper loss, minor hazing. Paper may be brittle due to age, may have minor stains. May have a small amount of writing in an unobtrusive place. May have medium or major restoration.
Fair
A poster with faded colors and brittle paper, showing significant signs of use. May have tears and paper loss. May have tape, writing, stains in image area. In need of restoration or had major restoration.
Poor
A poster that is worn, torn, and/or damaged. May have staining, cracking, dry rot, and/or large tears. May be heavily soiled, may have pieces missing. In need of major restoration.
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LOBBY CARD
11 x 14″ printed on heavy stock paper. Used as display in theatre lobbies. Originally made in sets of eight. Some sets have a title card, which contains credits and artwork, essentially a mini-poster. The remaining seven cards are coloured photographic credits and poster artwork showing different scenes from the movie.
WINDOW CARD
14 x 22″ printed on heavy stock paper with the top 4-6 inches usually left blank for the local cinema owner to fill in the cinema and the date it was due to play. Largely discontinued during the 1970’s.
HALF SHEET
22 x 28″ printed on heavy stock paper. The image displayed is normally a smaller version of the main poster, although some do have different artworks and sometimes come in two versions.
INSERT
14 x 36″ printed on heavy stock paper. Inserts usually have the same artwork as a one sheet. Popular with collectors since they are smaller and easier to frame. Normally come tri folded or rolled.
STYLE Y/FORTY BY SIXTY
40 x 60″ printed on heavy stock paper. Rare since they were primarily used for major motion pictures only. Designed to be used outside the theatre, on an easel, normally at a drive-in movie theatre.
ONE-SHEET
27 x 41″ printed on paper. This is the most common size of poster, intended to be displayed in a glass “marquee” case. It is the most sought after size by collectors. Since the 1980’s most posters are sent to the theatre rolled and maybe slightly smaller measuring 27″ by 40″ and with the advent of backlit light boxes a growing number of modern movie posters are available double-sided and the more traditional single-sided.
THREE-SHEET
41 x 81″ printed on paper. These were printed on two or three separate sheets designed to overlap, few survive. Used for larger advertising spaces, normally posted on walls, perfect for huge movie theatres the drive-in, where people could see them from a distance. From the 1970’s on, three-sheets were sometimes printed in one piece and issued as “international” versions to be used abroad.
BRITISH QUAD
30 x 40″ Most common poster size used in the UK. British Quads are horizontal and may have different artwork to the US one sheet. Like a US one sheet they normally come in two versions. Like a US one sheet they are usually supplied single-sided or more commonly now as a double sided poster.
BRITISH ONE-SHEET
27 X 40″, printed on paper. Very rarely used size.
ITALIAN LOCANDINA
13 x 28″ six inches shorter than the US insert, very nice size to frame. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
ITALIAN PHOTOBUSTA
18 x 26″ Glossy, high quality, used as lobby cards in Italy. Size may vary, either vertical or horizontal format. There are also double Photobusta or mini Photobusta.
2-FOGLIO (DUE)
(DUE): 39 x 55″ This is the standard poster size used in Italy. Italian poster illustrators are some of the best in the industry.
4-FOGLIO
(QUATTRO) 55 x 79″ Very large Italian poster printed in two pieces, often contains very beautiful artwork.
FRENCH
47 x 63″ (GRANDE) or 24 x 33″ (PETITE) French movie posters normally come with different artwork to either the US or the UK. Like the Italian’s some of the artwork is extrememly beautiful.
