Inventory of the American Movie and Television Press Kits Collection SPC.2018.060
Karen Clemons
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
2020-10
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson, CA 90747
archives@csudh.edu
Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: American Movie and Television Press Kits
Creator:
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Creator:
Hollywood Pictures
Creator:
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Creator:
Touchstone Pictures
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2018.060
Physical Description:
2 boxes
Physical Description:
2 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1993-1997; undated
Abstract: This collection contains press kits for mostly movies made between 1993-1997. Included in this collection are promotional
materials such as folders, photographs, production information, cast and credits information, and other marketing materials
for movies such as The Lion King, Crooklyn, Beverly Hills Cop III, Casino, Babe, To Wong Foo, Jerry Maguire, Space Jam; television
shows such as Ellen, and All American Girl; and others. Also included are promotional packets for events such as Riddick Bowe
vs. Evander Holyfield at Caesars Palace, Disney on Ice, and others.
Language of Material:
English
.
Scope and Contents
The American Movie and Television Press Kits Collection (1993-1997; undated) contains press kits for mostly movies made between
1993-1997. Included in this collection are promotional materials such as folders, photographs, production information, cast
and credits information, and other marketing materials for movies such as The Lion King, Crooklyn, Beverly Hills Cop III,
Casino, Babe, To Wong Foo, Jerry Maguire, Space Jam; television shows such as Ellen, and All American Girl and others. Many
of the movies in this collection feature African American actors, directors, and writers. Also included are promotional packets
for events such as Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield at Caesars Palace, Disney on Ice, and others.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Melanie Polk and Saundra Willis, October 2018. Press kits were sent to the Los Angeles Watts Times newspaper for
promotional purposes when Melanie Polk was the owner/publisher for the newspaper.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
The Gerth Archives and Special Collections is not the copyright holder for these materials. If a patron wishes to make copies
of materials in this collection, it is the responsibility of the researcher to attempt to locate the holder of the copyright
to obtain permission for publication. Full responsibility for legal questions relating to the use and publication of manuscripts
rests with the researcher.
Preferred Citation
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Television
Motion Pictures
Promotional materials
Series One: Movie and Television Press Kits
1993-1997
Scope and Contents
This series contains press kits for movies and television shows. Press kits include: photographs, production notes, cast and
crew information, press releases, and other documents.
box 1, folder 1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (folder only)
1993
box 1, folder 2
"Previews of Coming Attractions, Fall 1994"
July 22, 1994
Scope and Contents
promotional photographs and information for "Timecop", "The River Wild", "Radioland Murders", "The War", "Junior", and "Street
Fighter".
box 1, folder 3
"Aaron Neville's Christmas in New Orleans" special
November 11, 1994
box 1, folder 3
"Angels in the Outfield"
July 5, 1994
box 1, folder 4
"Beverly Hills Cop III"
May 5, 1994
box 1, folder 4
"Bullets over Broadway"
1994
box 1, folder 5
"Color of Night"
August 10, 1994
box 1, folder 6
"Drop Zone"
November 21, 1994
box 1, folder 6
"Ed Wood"
September 22, 1994
box 1, folder 7
"In the Army Now"
August 6, 1994
box 1, folder 7
"The Jungle Book"
December 9, 1994
box 1, folder 7
"The Little Rascals"
1994
box 1, folder 8
"The Lion King"
June 6, 1994
box 1, folder 8
"A Low Down Dirty Shame"
1994
box 1, folder 8
"Lush Life" (two copies)
April 8, 1994
box 1, folder 8
"Next Door"
August 2, 1994
box 1, folder 9
"Rebel Highway"
June 24, 1994
box 1, folder 9
"Renaissance Man"
May 19, 1994
box 1, folder 10
"Squanto"
October 18, 1994
box 1, folder 11
"Terminal Velocity"
September 19, 1994
box 1, folder 12
"Previews of Coming Attractions, 1995"
January 12, 1995
Scope and Contents
contains photographs for "Clockers" and "To Wong Foo", as well as information about "Billy Madison", "The Hunted", "Major
Payne", "The Cure", "Casper", Apollo 13", and others.
box 1, folder 14
"Casper" (two copies)
1995
box 1, folder 15
"Cry, The Beloved Country"
1995
box 1, folder 16
"Dangerous Minds" (2 copies)
1995
box 1, folder 16
"Dead Presidents"
September 28, 1995
box 1, folder 16
"Devil in a Blue Dress"
1995
box 1, folder 16
"Friday" (photographs only)
1995
box 1, folder 17
"Jefferson in Paris"
March 23, 1995
box 1, folder 18
"Operation Dumbo Drop"
July 18, 1995
box 2, folder 1
"The Promised Land"
June 26, 1995
box 2, folder 1
"Tales From the Hood" (production notes only)
1995
box 2, folder 1
"Tom and Huck" with special added attraction "Timon & Pumba in Stand by Me"
1995
box 2, folder 2
"To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar"
1995
box 2, folder 2
"White Man's Burden"
1995
box 2, folder 3
"Coming Attractions From Universal, Fall 1996"
July 18, 1996
Scope and Contents
Contains press photographs and information about "Bulletproof", "The Chamber", "Vertigo", and "Daylight"
box 2, folder 4
"101 Dalmatians"
November 11, 1996
box 2, folder 5
"First Kid"
August 9, 1996
box 2, folder 7
"Homeboys in Outer Space"
1996
box 2, folder 8
"Kansas City" (production notes only)
1996
box 2, folder 8
"Kazaam" (photographs only)
1996
box 2, folder 8
"Mr. Wrong"
February 5, 1996
box 2, folder 8
"The Nutty Professor"
June 13, 1996
box 2, folder 9
"People vs. Larry Flynt"
1996
box 2, folder 9
"The Preacher's Wife"
November 27, 1996
box 2, folder 9
"Rebound -- The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
November 4, 1996
box 2, folder 10
"The Relic"
January 2, 1996
box 2, folder 10
"The Rich Man's Wife"
August 26, 1996
box 2, folder 11
"To Gillian on her 37th Birthday"
1996
box 2, folder 11
"When We Were Kings"
1996
box 2, folder 12
"Coming Attractions from Universal, Fall 1997
December 16,1996
Scope and Contents
contains press photographs and information about "Fierce Creatures", "Dante's Peak", "Liar Liar", "That Old Feeling", and
others.
Series Two: Other Promotional Materials
1994-1996; undated
Scope and Contents
This series contains other promotional material and media kits related to events, mmusicians, and Disney television specials
and World on Ice.
box 2, folder 14
Cowboy Songs Symposium
February 10, 1994
box 2, folder 14
House of Blues, "Devil in a Blue Dress" concert
August 24, 1995
box 2, folder 14
Riddick Bowe vs. Evander Holyfield, Caesars Palace
November 4, 1995
box 2, folder 14
Museum of TV and Radio Opening (folder only)
March 1996
box 2, folder 14
CeCe Winans (press release and interview)
1996
box 2, folder 14
Motown Records (folder only)
undated
box 2, folder 15
Disney Presents, "Bill Nye the Science Guy", and "Adventures in Wonderland"
1994
box 2, folder 15
Disney- Mickey's Toontwon promtional material and fact sheets; media information; and "40 Years of Television Magic" special
1994, January 1997
box 2, folder 16
Disney's World on Ice; Disney's World on Ice Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (two copies), Aladdin- media kits
1994-1995