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Prometheus

£65.00

Film

Prometheus

Additional information

Year

2012

Size/Type

US one sheet (27" x 40")

Country of Origin

USA

Condition

Near Mint minus / rolled / double sided

Director

Ridley Scott

Actor/Actress

Charlize Theron, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Michael Fassbender, Noomi Rapace, Rafe Spall, Sean Harris

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“The search for our beginning could lead to our end”…One of the most anticipated films of 2012 certainly has one of the best posters. Designed by BLT Communications this original Advance “6.08.12” US one sheet for Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” sets the pulses racing, doing everything a teaser poster should. These first release posters are vey rare and in this case the content imagery is perfectly suited by the US one sheet format. Originally rolled this example looks fantastic (much better than the photograph suggests) and will not disappoint.

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Film Description

“These are images of archaeological digs all over the Earth: ancient civilizations that shared no contact. And yet, the same pictogram on every last one of them”…Judged as the long awaited return to the sci-fi genre by Ridley Scott, or as the “spin-off prequel” to Alien, then Prometheus will no doubt be deemed a disappointment. Shed those lofty expectations however, and an exceptional sci-fi thriller remains. Setting the tone early with a disintegrating death to a sorta-human-sorta-alien creature, writers Damon Lindelof and Jon Spaihts revel in ambiguity for the first two acts – drip-feeding information here and there, often in subtle ways requiring maximum attention from the audience – before unleashing a more mainstream finale that feels slightly bloated, although never-the-less captivating thanks to the sublime visuals. And it’s with the memorable images that this motion picture scores highest; every frame is littered with something impressive to look at, subsequently immersing the viewer into this world entirely and gliding over the occasional odd character decision or plot contrivance. Ridley has clearly not lost his nerve when it comes to confronting scenes either, a key sequence featuring a nerve-wracking emergency operation is chillingly effective and possibly the standout moment in the film. As for the cast, they are all given their moment to shine and no-one lets the team down (although Guy Pierce is covered in so much elderly make-up it becomes distracting), however Michael Fassbender is in a league of his own as the eerie and highly-affecting droid David. Prometheus may not be Alien’s modern-day equal, but it’s a thought-provoking, visually sumptuous tale that deserves to be seen on the big screen. Version A / Printed in USA

Vintage Movie Posters Grading Criteria

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
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Most Popular Poster Types

US Posters

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 Posters

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 Posters

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 Posters

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.