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Title: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 11, 2015, 05:53:06 PM
I just noticed that, aside from the Japanese chirashi thread, there was not an overall, specific Japanese poster thread.

A few that I have, to start.


Title (as interpreted) Germany Was Defeated This Way
It measures 21x44 inches (and was printed in 2 sections with the lower section measuring 14.75 x 21 inches).
 
I do not know the year of this piece, but I'm guessing the 1950's. I really like that the entire piece is hand created art.

Thanks to Armin, too, for some info and insight into this piece. thumbup 
He said it could have been created for theaters in more outlying areas, away from major cities. 

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6865;image)


B2 for The Man With the Golden Gun (1974) Art by Robert McGinnis.

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6863;image)



B1 for The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6861;image)



Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 11, 2015, 05:57:14 PM
B2 for Kagemusha (1980)

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6869;image)



Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 11, 2015, 06:06:09 PM
Scanners (1981); B2

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6871;image)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: stewart boyle on September 11, 2015, 06:30:36 PM
B2 for Kagemusha (1980)

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6869;image)





Love this.

Stew
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on September 11, 2015, 08:23:24 PM
Yes. Best poster art for a great film.
 clap clap clap clap
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Mac-Apple on September 12, 2015, 01:21:34 AM
I've not seen many Japanese movie posters before, these are some great examples of images from across the ocean..  Definitely different!!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 12, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
I've not seen many Japanese movie posters before, these are some great examples of images from across the ocean..  Definitely different!!

So true, Mike.

The imagery can be sometimes more subtle yet powerful. And Im a real sucker for the beautiful calligraphy, too. Ive appreciated that, as an art form, too, since I was a kid.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on September 23, 2015, 02:23:19 PM
Japanese posters?
I have a few of those.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Acid-B2_zps249d54d0.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Eyes-without-a-Face-B2_zps82b46454.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Blood-for-Dracula-B2-1_zpse04c0629.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Mondo-Sexy-di-Notte-B2_zpsda2dbb2b.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/ACMF.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Playgirls-and-the-Vampire-The-B2-1.jpg)

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on September 23, 2015, 02:31:05 PM
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Eyes-without-a-Face-B2_zps82b46454.jpg)

I love this one!!!  Great!

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on September 27, 2015, 07:45:52 PM
Some great posters there, I love Japanese, they are my other love with Polish and Czech posters. I would like to show a few of mine. I have a couple of hundred I think somewhere - here's a few I have to hand. They are my most recent aquisitions.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/61/72/b5/6172b54e38de5948760c8791d1102e7f.jpg)
Black Orpheus


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/87/40/f9/8740f9bd2e5358a35f1a4d0f51ff85fd.jpg)
The Right Stuff


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cf/66/51/cf66515a71b668bea6d9e06bc1256c4a.jpg)
ONNA NO NAKIDOKORO


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/16/39/83/163983f4f42ee0e5bf14c339a61e2304.jpg)
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7f/8c/ef/7f8cef1a77808b24af14edb5f97b8d08.jpg)
Female Convict Scorpion Jailhouse 41


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/be/1b/82/be1b82f934bb9e1c3937e6ae633af407.jpg)
For Your Eyes Only


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/93/a8/b3/93a8b34a11ecc249d299c7631226faba.jpg)
Octopussy


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/0c/f1/ad0cf1f81b388b4071c514f1332746cf.jpg)
Love in the Afternoon (1989 reissue)


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7e/6c/52/7e6c525d3be0d42ee6ed52b23bc8cc05.jpg)
Cabaret


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4b/bd/94/4bbd9442870a8f964e18bd06fdedccdc.jpg)
Love From Hong Kong


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1d/f0/07/1df007613c15f277c46cb71d9b3b5375.jpg)
Mondo Kane


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b4/fb/9d/b4fb9d7ea8306093460e05eb13e74efa.jpg)
The Trip

Will post some more when have time to dig them out or can find my pics of them. Hope you enjoy.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: stewart boyle on September 27, 2015, 10:41:58 PM
Some great posters there, I love Japanese, they are my other love with Polish and Czech posters. I would like to show a few of mine. I have a couple of hundred I think somewhere - here's a few I have to hand. They are my most recent aquisitions.

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/61/72/b5/6172b54e38de5948760c8791d1102e7f.jpg)
Black Orpheus


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/87/40/f9/8740f9bd2e5358a35f1a4d0f51ff85fd.jpg)
The Right Stuff


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/cf/66/51/cf66515a71b668bea6d9e06bc1256c4a.jpg)
ONNA NO NAKIDOKORO


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/16/39/83/163983f4f42ee0e5bf14c339a61e2304.jpg)
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7f/8c/ef/7f8cef1a77808b24af14edb5f97b8d08.jpg)
Female Convict Scorpion Jailhouse 41


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/be/1b/82/be1b82f934bb9e1c3937e6ae633af407.jpg)
For Your Eyes Only


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/93/a8/b3/93a8b34a11ecc249d299c7631226faba.jpg)
Octopussy


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/0c/f1/ad0cf1f81b388b4071c514f1332746cf.jpg)
Love in the Afternoon (1989 reissue)


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7e/6c/52/7e6c525d3be0d42ee6ed52b23bc8cc05.jpg)
Cabaret


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4b/bd/94/4bbd9442870a8f964e18bd06fdedccdc.jpg)
Love From Hong Kong


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1d/f0/07/1df007613c15f277c46cb71d9b3b5375.jpg)
Mondo Kane


(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b4/fb/9d/b4fb9d7ea8306093460e05eb13e74efa.jpg)
The Trip

Will post some more when have time to dig them out or can find my pics of them. Hope you enjoy.

Wonderful stuff
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 27, 2015, 11:30:03 PM
B1 for Nightmare On Elm St 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985): Art by Matthew Peak

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6873;image)




B1 for Beetlejuice (1988) Art by Carl Ramsey

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6875;image)

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on September 28, 2015, 07:13:50 AM
I love this one!!!  Great!

T

I love this film, and I love this poster, I WANT IT!! The only one I have is the UK Quad BFI reissue.

I'm refering to the Eyes Without a Face one too.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Zoongrew on September 28, 2015, 12:40:12 PM
I love this one!!!  Great!

T
I love it to !

With the scanners poster too
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on September 29, 2015, 12:03:32 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EByMVqnV_lM/StXBtjBGb2I/AAAAAAAAHDs/2wGSkQvZerY/s800-Ic42/Joyeux%252520Noel%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ixpv3fqUQoU/StXCuJofg9I/AAAAAAAAAIE/nQZRH_F_05g/s800-Ic42/PiB2.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yikuTB3WYqk/Syu-3diqoSI/AAAAAAAACmU/FqqopbSRKps/s800-Ic42/My%252520Fair%252520Lady%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxgA-_qWjM8/StXBa34sS6I/AAAAAAAAAts/SZdIJ3IVSFo/s800-Ic42/Godfather%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FDc43ykwpnw/TFBfYcY6HII/AAAAAAAAHII/2U3j9D8N550/s800-Ic42/Neverending%252520Story%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tv6Gzdc5VOQ/TzYZWSxk3wI/AAAAAAAAHO4/IU_zPYm-GZo/s800-Ic42/Karisuma-136b09f0.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CRgBFHxA4ks/TfYBKsOBHzI/AAAAAAAAHGo/kp2hj2_O2Gg/s800-Ic42/Lawnmower%252520Man%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yd3-F3SXoZE/S8hkIoP2H7I/AAAAAAAAD08/mROuGm6kpAY/s800-Ic42/Right%252520Stuff.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qxylC2MJ7Iw/TbJUrzVSN9I/AAAAAAAAFxo/UvpNCqQi8J0/s800-Ic42/Memento%252520B1.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7KQsd4sPDLA/UTGmCIJohaI/AAAAAAAAGtg/NsBToZzLM2A/s800-Ic42/Bushi-no-ichibun-c8937aef.jpg)

There's 10.......enough for now  ;D
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 29, 2015, 12:06:35 AM
Beautiful, Schan.

What is the title of the last film (the one with the 2 birds on the branch)?

That one is something else.  thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on September 29, 2015, 12:13:15 AM
Beautiful, Schan.

What is the title of the last film (the one with the 2 birds on the branch)?

That one is something else.  thumbsup.gif

Bushi no ichibun (Love and Honour).  Here are the other Japanese posters for the film, minus one I do not have:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d861Yor3ILI/StXCP_7FXlI/AAAAAAAAAv0/LIVmoz0AfvQ/s800-Ic42/Love%252520And%252520Honor%252520Style%252520B%252520B1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8IgVlI8ypxw/StXCUch-bsI/AAAAAAAAAwA/fJW1SRsOidA/s800-Ic42/Love%252520and%252520Honor%252520Style%252520C%252520B1.jpg)

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Charlie on September 29, 2015, 12:19:01 AM
What's this????

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxgA-_qWjM8/StXBa34sS6I/AAAAAAAAAts/SZdIJ3IVSFo/s800-Ic42/Godfather%252520B1.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 29, 2015, 12:21:17 AM
Bushi no ichibun (Love and Honour).  Here are the other Japanese posters for the film, minus one I do not have:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d861Yor3ILI/StXCP_7FXlI/AAAAAAAAAv0/LIVmoz0AfvQ/s800-Ic42/Love%252520And%252520Honor%252520Style%252520B%252520B1.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8IgVlI8ypxw/StXCUch-bsI/AAAAAAAAAwA/fJW1SRsOidA/s800-Ic42/Love%252520and%252520Honor%252520Style%252520C%252520B1.jpg)



Domo arigato, Schan.

 thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on September 29, 2015, 12:25:36 AM
What's this????

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxgA-_qWjM8/StXBa34sS6I/AAAAAAAAAts/SZdIJ3IVSFo/s800-Ic42/Godfather%252520B1.jpg)

It is a Godfather/Suntory Beer tie-in B1.  
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on October 04, 2015, 09:28:28 PM
Just got me one of these for a favorite film of mine...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on October 04, 2015, 09:51:33 PM
Just got me one of these for a favorite film of mine...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg.html)

That's come creepy shit......
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 04, 2015, 11:07:23 PM
Congrats, Ted. Is that a B2 size?

And Gothic is a good flicker... i am right there, with ya.

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on October 05, 2015, 08:24:05 AM
Few more from Japan.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Untitled-2copy.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/AndromedaStrainTtk.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/EyeoftheCatTat.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/MatangoTatekan.jpg)

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: 110x75 on October 05, 2015, 08:54:09 AM
Armin knows.  notworthy.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: jedgerley on October 05, 2015, 09:45:16 AM
Schan wheres that Sin City? :o

Oh Here she is!!


(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_xLQYS8tGlAk/Sx4yzrLGpbI/AAAAAAAABMY/wPRtTp6Y2Kk/s800/Sin%20City%20Prismatic.jpg)


Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 05, 2015, 12:01:03 PM
Cool poster! And interesting, too, how much of it is in English.

A Way nice one!!!  thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on October 09, 2015, 07:06:32 AM
Few more from Japan.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Untitled-2copy.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/AndromedaStrainTtk.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/EyeoftheCatTat.jpg)   (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/MatangoTatekan.jpg)

Armin

Nice. are these 2 sheets? HOw do you make those four posters in a row like that on this forum?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on October 09, 2015, 03:26:22 PM
Schan wheres that Sin City? :o

Oh Here she is!!


She is on my wall..........

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3PwZNN-fD1E/VJiMW4rQbUI/AAAAAAAAHVg/FQ-CCriYFYs/s800-Ic42/IMG_5060.JPG)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Mirosae on October 10, 2015, 02:53:25 PM
Just got me one of these for a favorite film of mine...

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/japanese_b1_gothic_KM00018_C_zpspvgc9ejm.jpg.html)


Maaaaaaaan

(http://i1356.photobucket.com/albums/q737/Hope_Emerson/ezgif-3948417044_zpsvkac0spb.gif)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Ari on October 10, 2015, 09:17:18 PM
Gothic RULES!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on October 11, 2015, 06:32:23 AM
Nice. are these 2 sheets? HOw do you make those four posters in a row like that on this forum?


Yes, vertical two-sheets. Called "tatekan" in Japan. The Japanese also have the expression "2-sheet" but use it for posters the size of four B2 posters, usually in horizontal format.
To post the images all in one row like I did, make sure they have the same height when you save them as jpg. Then when you link to the images, don't press the return key after each link (http://...) and leave a couple of spaces between each link. That's all.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on October 11, 2015, 08:55:17 AM
Congrats, Ted. Is that a B2 size?

No, its a B1, approx. 29x40.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 11, 2015, 12:05:17 PM
No, its a B1, approx. 29x40.


 clap clap
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on October 11, 2015, 09:25:22 PM
Yes, vertical two-sheets. Called "tatekan" in Japan. The Japanese also have the expression "2-sheet" but use it for posters the size of four B2 posters, usually in horizontal format.
To post the images all in one row like I did, make sure they have the same height when you save them as jpg. Then when you link to the images, don't press the return key after each link (http://...) and leave a couple of spaces between each link. That's all.

Armin

thanks, i will try that.

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on October 24, 2015, 05:45:17 PM
Nice thread.

A lot of Japanese posters are the best for the title, IMO, especially for newer films.

Here are a few favorites from my humble collection:


28 Days Later (2002)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/japanese_b2_28_days_later_zpsb827587e.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/japanese_b2_28_days_later_zpsb827587e.jpg.html)


Adaptation (2002):
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/Adaptation_zpswpfmwsbo.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/Adaptation_zpswpfmwsbo.jpg.html)


The Fifth Element (1997)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/posters041.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/posters041.jpg.html)


The Sure Thing (1985)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/DSC00966_zpsbrn0nb0b.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/DSC00966_zpsbrn0nb0b.jpg.html)


Watchmen (2009)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/posters047.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/posters047.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 24, 2015, 05:48:45 PM
Cool, Brandon. Is that a snipe on the 28 Days Later? Or just printed to look that way?

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on October 24, 2015, 05:54:33 PM
Cool, Brandon. Is that a snipe on the 28 Days Later? Or just printed to look that way?



Thanks.  It's just printed, and done very well, as even in person you really have to look closely to see that.  It's a neat addition.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 24, 2015, 05:56:59 PM
Thanks.  It's just printed, and done very well, as even in person you really have to look closely to see that.  It's a neat addition.

Agree. the original mockup of this poster must have used a real snipe.

Looks killer, Brandon.  thumbup
Title: Re: Japanese Pulp Fiction B2 - recalled Lucky Strikes
Post by: dsonesheets on October 24, 2015, 10:01:42 PM
So awesome, this one finally got here today.  Shipped from Tokyo a few months ago, accidentally sent to my old address after having moved, returned to Tokyo, and shipped back to Iowa.  Thought it might have been lost in transit forever.  And on top of that, I wasn't even 100% sure what I had bought.  Flipping between "no way this is an original" and "well, it very well may be an original".

But I finally got it, and confirmed it has all the hallmarks of an original poster with U.S. art but printed for the Japanese market.  But most importantly it features all those little things that most collectors use to authenticate a Pulp Fiction Lucky Strikes onesheet - mainly the little man, Uma's nice black shirt with no white specks, perfect green color on the "Coming Soon" text, and awesome smoke coming off the cigarette.  Oh, and perfect original B2 size, 19 3/4" x 29 1/8", not something like 18"x24".

Didn't even know this Holy Grail of Japanese Pulp Fiction posters even existed until I saw it buried, and bought it for 1100JPY thinking I just wasted $12+shipping.  But I've owned three original Lucky Strikes onesheets and about a dozen fakes, so I know what to look for.  That being said, and going into this with open eyes and almost wanting to believe it was nothing more than a reprint, this one certainly exceeded all my hopes that it could be one of the rarest Pulp Fiction Lucky Strikes out there.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1865_zpskwtkujsb.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1865_zpskwtkujsb.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1867_zpsa75bq7hy.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1867_zpsa75bq7hy.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1869_zpsmiixhvze.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1869_zpsmiixhvze.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1870_zpsp6yksgmr.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1870_zpsp6yksgmr.jpg.html)

Finally having a good day out of a bunch of really crappy ones.  
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 24, 2015, 10:06:42 PM
Cool and congrats!!   clap clap

How is this identified for the JP market? By its size? As it looks to be entirely in English.

Was there ever a version ("lucky strike" or non, but this same imagery) that was printed in Japanese (or with a combo of some English and Japanese calligraphy?)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: dsonesheets on October 24, 2015, 10:18:40 PM
Mainly by size (B2)and that I got it from one of my guys in Tokyo. 

I can't fully explain the how or why behind it, but for some of the larger (or culturally significant) U.S. films, I have seen B2's printed with the U.S. artwork campaigns.  The most prevalent of which seem to be the Star Wars posters, mainly styles A-C of the U.S. one sheets from the first film; they were also all in English.

As far as I know, there were two other Pulp Fiction B1/B2's that were printed, featuring katakana and Eirin marks.  One was primarily white featuring stills of the main actors, and the other gold featuring the Cannes Film Festival logos.

Cool and congrats!!   clap clap

How is this identified for the JP market? By its size? As it looks to be entirely in English.

Was there ever a version ("lucky strike" or non, but this same imagery) that was printed in Japanese (or with a combo of some English and Japanese calligraphy?)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 24, 2015, 10:30:11 PM
All fascinating info, for sure.  thumbsup.gif

And it seems the lack of an eirin mark, as i read here, can happen with some posters, too, even tho it is usually the norm: (http://www.japanesemoviepostercompany.com/posterinfo.html )




Title: Re: Oh, and this one too
Post by: dsonesheets on October 24, 2015, 10:34:14 PM
As far as the Eirin mark missing, I've never spotted it on those B2's featuring U.S. artwork.  Another good example is the lack of Eirin marks on posters like the Version Integrale for Leon, two identical styles but one features katakana with an Eirin mark, the other English and without.  Also Ghost in the Shell, one features more English than katakana and omits the Eirin mark, while the ones with all katakana have it.  

I imagine it's kind of like an Empire Strikes Back or Escape From New York that has the NSS/GAU info vs. those without.

So might as well post this one too...

Finally got my hands on an excellent example of the "Red Evil Tron" version B2.  I believe that this was an early advance which was printed before they changed their minds that the good guys should be blue; they decided this after it was thought that seeing red main characters for most of the film would put a strain on the audience's eyes.

Anyway, this is also the 70mm version, rolled, and in awesome condition.  My current copy was folded twice and pretty beat up.  Didn't even notice the Eirin mark on my other one, I think it may have been torn off.

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1871_zpsgy07nav1.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1871_zpsgy07nav1.jpg.html)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b515/dsonesheets/IMG_1874_zpsdfcy3k77.jpg) (http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dsonesheets/media/IMG_1874_zpsdfcy3k77.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 24, 2015, 10:44:22 PM
That's one cool looking Tron poster. It POPS, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on October 25, 2015, 11:28:37 AM
Gotta love the Red Tron B2.  Really clean copy too.

Neo, here is another example of a modern japanese poster that is the best on the title:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KNiInDeEnrA/TNdPe536WQI/AAAAAAAAFgk/Bv7ZcbN-Mdc/s800-Ic42/Dawn-Of-The-Dead_f81a467d.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on October 25, 2015, 02:32:38 PM
Congrats on those wins, Steve.  Very interesting histories about them.


I agree, Schan.  You have some others from Japan that are the best on the title, also.  I would mention them, but don't want to potentially increase the competition for future copies!  :P
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 25, 2015, 02:38:22 PM
So many times, the JP version just knocks a poster out of the park.

Oftentimes, simple lines and imagery can make those posters soar!!

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: marklawd on October 25, 2015, 03:05:23 PM
So many times, the JP version just knocks a poster out of the park.

Oftentimes, simple lines and imagery can make those posters soar!!


I agree Jeff. My favourite Japanese posters have minimal script but strong imagery. That red Tron is great!

Mark
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on October 25, 2015, 08:44:11 PM
Watchmen (2009)
(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx303/NeoLoco80/posters047.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/NeoLoco80/media/posters047.jpg.html)


Great score, Brandon!
I've been looking for this design for a while.
Is it B1 or B2?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on October 25, 2015, 09:11:17 PM
Thanks.  It's a B1.  I think that's the only size they were made.  They're pretty darn rare.  I got it from Hideyuki's website, Raizin Japan, when he first started it.  He's still on eBay as movieposter-Japan! (http://www.ebay.com/usr/movieposter-japan%21)   I think Steve aka dsonesheets here said he had one a few months ago.

But yeah, it's a rad movie, and this one from Japan is a cool style.  8)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 25, 2015, 09:13:01 PM
Nice, Brandon!

And congrats again. Great score.  cool1
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on October 25, 2015, 09:47:06 PM
Thanks.  It's a B1.  I think that's the only size they were made.  They're pretty darn rare.  I got it from Hideyuki's website, Raizin Japan, when he first started it.  He's still on eBay as movieposter-Japan! (http://www.ebay.com/usr/movieposter-japan%21)   I think Steve aka dsonesheets here said he had one a few months ago.

But yeah, it's a rad movie, and this one from Japan is a cool style.  8)

I believe I sold mine to Vesna, you might ask her about it Ted.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on October 26, 2015, 05:21:30 AM
To clarify some confusion about eirin marks: Basically every poster printed after 1965 is required to carry an eirin mark. Exceptions are extremely limited arthouse releases. So the PULP FICTION B2 posted here is definitely no cinema release poster. I believe it was either used for promotions (free gift for the purchase for a cinema ticket for example) or used to advertise the soundtrack CD in music stores.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: ddilts399 on October 26, 2015, 07:53:51 AM
(http://www.movieposters4u.com/images/international/japanese/2000s/watchmenjpb2.jpg) 

Watchmen is available as B2 as well.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on October 27, 2015, 11:29:16 AM
Japanese posters are cool.

Too hard to pick a few favs, so here's my collection (http://www.eatbrie.com/Japanese.htm) so far (from most recent to oldest.)

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 27, 2015, 12:29:33 PM
Japanese posters are cool.

Too hard to pick a few favs, so here's my collection (http://www.eatbrie.com/Japanese.htm) so far (from most recent to oldest.)

T

So many very cool and beautious ones, there, T!!  clap clap
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 27, 2015, 04:38:26 PM
I agree Jeff. My favourite Japanese posters have minimal script but strong imagery. That red Tron is great!

Mark

So true, Mark.

Like many things Japanese, it's all about placement, as well as the open spaces.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on October 27, 2015, 06:58:36 PM
So many very cool and beautious ones, there, T!!  clap clap

Work in progress, Jeff, always work in progress.  It's funny how it's never what you have that counts, but what you don't have.  I have 12-15 more coming to me in the coming week, and that's what I'm excited about.  The rest is just old news.

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: jedgerley on October 27, 2015, 07:09:55 PM
Japanese posters are cool.

Too hard to pick a few favs, so here's my collection (http://www.eatbrie.com/Japanese.htm) so far (from most recent to oldest.)

T

Hey T at the top of your page it states "4 Speed"  but I only see three.  I think your database is counting the movie "Speed" ??

(http://www.eatbrie.com/movie_posters_files/Speed3.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on October 27, 2015, 07:48:16 PM
Um, I have no idea what you're referring to.

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: jedgerley on October 27, 2015, 08:06:13 PM
www.eatbrie.com/Japanese.htm  "1,002 Posters, including 12 B0s, 335 B1s, 9 Taketans, 639 B2, 4 Speed and 3 1/2 B2s"

I see only three Speed sized Japanese posters on the above link and was wondering if the top tagline (above) is counting the movie "Speed" as a poster whos size is speed.  Ugh I am horrible at communicating via typing. :)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on October 27, 2015, 08:18:05 PM
Hahahahahahahaha!!!

Very funny :)  This is actually pretty good.

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Crazy Vick on October 27, 2015, 08:20:36 PM
Work in progress, Jeff, always work in progress.  It's funny how it's never what you have that counts, but what you don't have.  I have 12-15 more coming to me in the coming week, and that's what I'm excited about.  The rest is just old news.

T
Based on MAGG's email yesterday I think its time this forum had a "12 step program" thread
Some of us need some help!  violin.gif verydrunk.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on October 27, 2015, 08:24:22 PM
Talk to my wife.  She can't wait for me to die so she can burn it all down.  She asked me to put it all in storage when we move, so she doesn't have to deal with it.  Not that she has to deal with it so much to begin with, since there are only 3 posters in the house.  But even that is already too much for her.


T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on November 16, 2015, 12:05:00 AM
This is not one that I own, but I helped the owner, by writing a JP dealer I have dealt with, to ask what this size poster is called, in Japanese. I was told it's referred to as a tokudai 3 sheet.

It measures 40x90 inches, and is the size of three B1s stacked one above the other, horizontally. According to the JP dealer I was in touch with, this size poster is exceedingly rare. But what a presentation it makes.  clap clap

It's for the 1962, Samurai film, called KIRU (DESTINY'S SON).

(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q719/spitfire3992/s-l1600-1_zpsjstdfxhu.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Ari on November 16, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
very nice.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on November 16, 2015, 10:16:17 PM
Well done, Jeff. 

Do you know much about where tokudai were/are used, what years they were made, etc.?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on November 16, 2015, 11:26:49 PM
Well done, Jeff.  

Do you know much about where tokudai were/are used, what years they were made, etc.?

I don't, at this point, Brandon.

The owner (he's in the US) said he had not seen one before, and the JP dealer I was in touch with only made mention of their scarcity, due to their size.

I will email the dealer in Japan and see if he has any more info on this size and when they might have been more in use.

At this point we at least know they were printed and used in the early 60's, so that's a start.


He has it listed on the bay, right now, too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331686728562?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Ari on November 17, 2015, 01:34:17 AM
from Armin at posteroid.com

Horizontal Three Sheets
Three sheets were issued until the late 60’s and are now very rare. They consist of three separate B1 sheets that together form a horizontal design.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on November 17, 2015, 09:28:18 AM
from Armin at posteroid.com

Horizontal Three Sheets
Three sheets were issued until the late 60’s and are now very rare. They consist of three separate B1 sheets that together form a horizontal design.


Yes, I've seen numerous horizontal billboards (3xB1), but this is the first time I'm seeing a vertical billboard. 

Doesn't surprise me though... while Japanese posters are almost always printed on standard paper sizes (B3, B2, B1, B0), on occasion they played around with the layout of multi-sheet posters.  For instance, the vast majority of B0's from around this time were printed as 2xB1 (29x40 each) and arranged side-by-side to result in either a 40"x58" portrait poster or a 58"x40" landscape poster.  However, I have a B0 that is still made from 2xB1, but they turned the B1s sideways so the poster is 29"x80" panoramic landscape! 

I also tracked down vertical three sheet that is arranged just like your poster, but it made from (3) B0 posters -- so it's nearly 5' wide and 10' tall!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on November 17, 2015, 01:06:05 PM
I have several of these large vertical posters and know them as King Size (キング サイズ). They are pretty rare.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on November 17, 2015, 02:53:07 PM
Really cool how they combine several of the standard size posters to make the larger formats. 

Yes, I've seen numerous horizontal billboards (3xB1), but this is the first time I'm seeing a vertical billboard. 

Doesn't surprise me though... while Japanese posters are almost always printed on standard paper sizes (B3, B2, B1, B0), on occasion they played around with the layout of multi-sheet posters.  For instance, the vast majority of B0's from around this time were printed as 2xB1 (29x40 each) and arranged side-by-side to result in either a 40"x58" portrait poster or a 58"x40" landscape poster.  However, I have a B0 that is still made from 2xB1, but they turned the B1s sideways so the poster is 29"x80" panoramic landscape! 

I also tracked down vertical three sheet that is arranged just like your poster, but it made from (3) B0 posters -- so it's nearly 5' wide and 10' tall!


Do you have any photos of these?

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on November 17, 2015, 05:11:21 PM
Really cool how they combine several of the standard size posters to make the larger formats. 


Do you have any photos of these?



No pics yet, but possibly soon as I continue slogging through photographing my collection.  With any luck I'll be launching my site soon and some of them will be offered there.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on November 17, 2015, 05:13:14 PM
I have several of these large vertical posters and know them as King Size (キング サイズ). They are pretty rare.

Armin

Was "King Size" in reference to the 3xB1 that Jeff pictured?  Or was your response to my post about the 3xB0? 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on November 17, 2015, 05:19:38 PM
However, I have a B0 that is still made from 2xB1, but they turned the B1s sideways so the poster is 29"x80" panoramic landscape! 

You can't tease us with stuff like this.
 wynk
Make this one one of your next pics, please.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on November 17, 2015, 06:50:15 PM
Was "King Size" in reference to the 3xB1 that Jeff pictured?  Or was your response to my post about the 3xB0? 

Three B1, vertical.
I am going by memory now. Don't have these posters in front of me.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on November 17, 2015, 07:26:30 PM
You can't tease us with stuff like this.
 wynk
Make this one one of your next pics, please.


Sorry!  My current vacuum board can't handle anything bigger than an Arg 1-sheet. Plans are afoot for vac board 3.0, however -- same as my current design but big enough for a French 1-panel. Then I can finally shoot B0s without having to tile several shots together (and more importantly manage the overhang without risk of damage).

Tease #2: It's a Kurosawa!  ;)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on November 22, 2015, 02:57:11 PM
Three B1, vertical.
I am going by memory now. Don't have these posters in front of me.

Armin

Look forward to seeing your copies, too, Armin.  :D

Jeff
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Gingerman on December 02, 2015, 02:41:01 AM
Here are a few I got earlier this year. They are both B1's. Clash and Wrath!!! I like them much better than their US OS counterparts.

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah57/thegingerman/japanese_b1_clash_of_the_titans_teaser_KM00017_C_zpscr4bjzjv.jpg)(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah57/thegingerman/japanese_b1_wrath_of_the_titans_teaser_BM03916_C_zpsdfy3d4px.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on December 10, 2015, 04:50:15 PM
You can't tease us with stuff like this.
 wynk
Make this one one of your next pics, please.



Also posted in my Marquee Poster "coming soon" thread, but I thought it would be appropriate here too...

This is the "double wide" B0 I was talking about. 

Sword of Doom, 1966 Japanese B0 81x28in (206x72cm)

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s369/drharrycaul/random%20pics/Screen%20Shot%202015-12-10%20at%204.33.19%20PM_zps8jxouesz.png)


Instead of taking two B1s and lining them up side-by-side, this layout aligns them end-to-end for a super-panoramic image almost 7' wide!  At a width:height ratio of 2.86:1 it's even wider than Ben Hur, which was 2.76:1 :)

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: 110x75 on December 10, 2015, 06:18:32 PM
Sorry!  My current vacuum board can't handle anything bigger than an Arg 1-sheet.

You need nothing else, then.  ;)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on December 10, 2015, 06:30:11 PM
Sword of Doom is a masterpiece, Matt.
Wow. Thanks for showing it off.
 bed1
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on December 10, 2015, 07:50:00 PM
Nice one, HC, and great photo.  thumbup thumbup
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on December 10, 2015, 08:40:00 PM
Nice one, HC, and great photo.  thumbup thumbup

That's not the half of it... everything on my site will get the hi-res treatment (you can make out the 1/32" marks), both front and back.  If I have anything listed that was linen-backed, it will have hi-res before and afters as well.   8)

For the pixel peepers:
Sword of Doom B0 Left-Front (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2019051/Sword-of-Doom/41-sword-of-doom-japanese-b0-1966-02.jpg)
Sword of Doom B0 Right-Front (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2019051/Sword-of-Doom/41-sword-of-doom-japanese-b0-1966-03.jpg)
Sword of Doom B0 Left-Back (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2019051/Sword-of-Doom/41-sword-of-doom-japanese-b0-1966-04.jpg)
Sword of Doom B0 Right-Back (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2019051/Sword-of-Doom/41-sword-of-doom-japanese-b0-1966-05.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on December 11, 2015, 01:29:17 AM
Cool.  

 cool1
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4754 on January 17, 2016, 04:01:33 PM
Been kinda curious about this. So some Japanese B2s have two different styles, featuring different art, while it seems others only have one style. Is this true or were they always released with two different styles and for whatever reason one of the styles is extremely rarer than the other?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on January 17, 2016, 08:48:37 PM
Been kinda curious about this. So some Japanese B2s have two different styles, featuring different art, while it seems others only have one style. Is this true or were they always released with two different styles and for whatever reason one of the styles is extremely rarer than the other?

I would think this is similar to many other countries that may have 2 (or more) designs (style A, B, C etc) for the same film. One version may become much more popular or collectible with the poster folks and then the price can take off, as others clamber to get a copy themselves.

It's not that the collectible version was printed in less quantity (tho that could be the case); it's just that one style catches "fire" and is The version to have.



Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4754 on January 17, 2016, 09:22:56 PM
Yeah that's what I'm assuming too Jeff. I would think they would be printed in the same quantity as well but it's curious that sometimes the alternate style never pops up for a certain movie, i.e the other style for Deep Red. You would think there would be at least one copy still floating around...  ???
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on January 17, 2016, 09:29:04 PM

Also posted in my Marquee Poster "coming soon" thread, but I thought it would be appropriate here too...

This is the "double wide" B0 I was talking about.  

Sword of Doom, 1966 Japanese B0 81x28in (206x72cm)

(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s369/drharrycaul/random%20pics/Screen%20Shot%202015-12-10%20at%204.33.19%20PM_zps8jxouesz.png)


Instead of taking two B1s and lining them up side-by-side, this layout aligns them end-to-end for a super-panoramic image almost 7' wide!  At a width:height ratio of 2.86:1 it's even wider than Ben Hur, which was 2.76:1 :)



Matt, is that an added/attached snipe on the lower, left corner? If so, it certainly works pretty well and isnt all that intrusive. I like the calligraphic  style used on it, too. And what a great looking poster, overall.

Have you translated the snipe (or already know what it reads)?

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on January 17, 2016, 10:00:06 PM
It's printed, but I'm not sure what it says.  I do believe it's a "tie-up" poster, though, as they are referred to in Japan. 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on January 17, 2016, 10:11:52 PM
I just looked at your 'supersize' image of that corner, also.

I'm curious, too, how the letter "S" at the right of the snipe, works into the translation.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on January 17, 2016, 10:46:53 PM
Looks like some sort of vitamin company maybe?

http://www.shionogi.co.jp/popon-s/
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on January 17, 2016, 11:36:38 PM
Looks like some sort of vitamin company maybe?

http://www.shionogi.co.jp/popon-s/

Sure looks like it, Matt.

I did a google translate from the first product on the homepage. It came back as:

"Popon S has 8 types of vitamins and two minerals (calcium, magnesium) and is a multivitamin that has been balanced & mixed. In order to continue to spend vigorously healthy, daily exercise, diet, we will support the improvement of lifestyle by adding Popon S."

And further on (literal translation):

Popon S Royal, the maintenance of health promotion, is a vitamin-containing health drugs formulated with 8 kinds of vitamins and two minerals needed for nutrition. In addition, royal jelly that nutrients such as amino acids are included in the rich, blended α- lipoic acid derivative thioctic acid amide is, the extract of Ryuugan'niku is an herbal ingredient, will support the maintenance of your health.


Very interesting.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on January 18, 2016, 04:44:34 AM
Two quick answers to the discussions / questions above:

1. Different poster styles
Depends on the release and the distributor. Most films only have one "official" B2 artwork (I am not including the chihoban / country style posters from the 50's ans 60's). There did not seem to have been a common strategy for when releases had more than one poster. Some big releases have only one style whereas small releases have sometimes two or even more. Most posters for a single film I have counted was six (first release of BLOOD FOR DRACULA).

2. Tie up posters
I have seen this sometimes, mostly on larger size posters, but also on B2s. Toho studios seemed to have used this co-marketing approach most often, probably because of their position as market leader.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4754 on January 18, 2016, 09:55:46 AM
Thanks for clearing that up Armin!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on January 18, 2016, 09:25:03 PM
2. Tie up posters
I have seen this sometimes, mostly on larger size posters, but also on B2s. Toho studios seemed to have used this co-marketing approach most often, probably because of their position as market leader.

A couple of other examples:

The Cannonball Run/Budweiser tie up B2

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X_sWwLJAIio/UU0vPnR3NOI/AAAAAAAAGvw/sOClvMhEyoo/s800-Ic42/Cannonball%252520Run%252520B2.JPG)

The Godfather/Suntori tie up B1

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxgA-_qWjM8/StXBa34sS6I/AAAAAAAAAts/SZdIJ3IVSFo/s800-Ic42/Godfather%252520B1.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 05, 2016, 02:49:08 PM
B1 for Critters (1986):

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9957.0;attach=6668;image)



B1 for Willow (1988)

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6877;image)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4754 on April 05, 2016, 11:17:16 PM
The Critters B1 is awesome Jeff.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 05, 2016, 11:49:05 PM
Thanks, e. 

Here's a B2 size for The Last Emperor (1987); this being the less common "gold foil" style.

The slight finger prints, seen near the bottom, thankfully did disappear after gently wiping it with a soft cloth.

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6881;image) 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Tob on April 06, 2016, 04:26:11 AM
Love Critters! I need to get me one :)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: angelflyover on April 09, 2016, 07:28:06 AM
These are some of my favorites
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w401/angelflyover1/Japan%20Posters/unbearable%20lightness%20f%20being_zpsx1mlympb.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/angelflyover1/media/Japan%20Posters/unbearable%20lightness%20f%20being_zpsx1mlympb.jpg.html)
Unbearable Lightness of Being B1,I really like the effect of reflection made by the mirror on the floor.
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w401/angelflyover1/Japan%20Posters/In%20the%20realm%20of%20senses_zpslb1ikhmt.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/angelflyover1/media/Japan%20Posters/In%20the%20realm%20of%20senses_zpslb1ikhmt.jpg.html)
In the realm of senses B1.Year 2000 re-released in Japan.This Nagisa Ôshima movie is still unable to show in its entirety in Japan,the re-release version have shown a lot more.This poster is on very thick paper stock with sort of a Mylar effect.
(http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w401/angelflyover1/Japan%20Posters/naked%20lunch_zpscqpjkw4t.jpg) (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/angelflyover1/media/Japan%20Posters/naked%20lunch_zpscqpjkw4t.jpg.html)
Naked Lunch B2.This image is unique and creepy.Illustrated by Japanese famous Fantasy Art artist Hajime Sorayama.
 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 09, 2016, 12:23:07 PM
I like, too, how your Naked Lunch poster has that block of English text at the top, combined with the Japanese title.

And that art is fantastic!

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on April 12, 2016, 02:48:56 PM
Speaking of Cronenberg.
SPIDER is probably the rarest Japanese poster for one of his films.
The only copy I ever came accross ended up in my collection.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Spider%20B2_zpsyvouqxnq.jpg)

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 12, 2016, 03:01:16 PM
Also VERY creepy.

Great looking poster, there, Armin.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: kovacs01 on April 12, 2016, 09:41:59 PM
Speaking of Cronenberg.
SPIDER is probably the rarest Japanese poster for one of his films.
The only copy I ever came accross ended up in my collection.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Spider%20B2_zpsyvouqxnq.jpg)

Armin

I regret not buying one when I saw it.  I intended to, but got busy with other stuff and missed out.  It is an awesome poster.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Ari on April 12, 2016, 09:49:41 PM
Speaking of Cronenberg.
SPIDER is probably the rarest Japanese poster for one of his films.
The only copy I ever came accross ended up in my collection.



Armin

now your just showing off
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Crazy Vick on April 13, 2016, 06:01:06 AM
Speaking of Cronenberg.
SPIDER is probably the rarest Japanese poster for one of his films.
The only copy I ever came accross ended up in my collection.
Armin
The best poster in a collection is the one nobody else has.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: skyjackers on April 13, 2016, 07:27:13 AM
The best poster in a collection is the one nobody else has.

Or wants!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: 50s on April 13, 2016, 07:57:20 AM
The best poster in a collection is the one nobody else has.


Ari has plenty of those

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on April 14, 2016, 01:26:41 AM
Ari has mostly those nobody wants.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: 110x75 on April 14, 2016, 08:37:06 AM
Nobody wants Ari's posters and nobody likes Ari. Ban him.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Crazy Vick on April 14, 2016, 08:49:42 AM
Ari is the Whoopster's father!! (gasp)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Ari on April 14, 2016, 11:43:38 PM
hey wait....... what?

 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1

(don't even try and log in to NS4)

ever
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on April 14, 2016, 11:59:11 PM
hey wait....... what?

 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1 moron1

(don't even try and log in to NS4)

ever

Ari kicks Butt!! And means business.  gun1  woohoo

He knows how to keep the riff-raff / members of the peanut butter gallery / phony poster collector types away from his forum!!   notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif



Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on June 04, 2016, 10:44:11 PM
Does anyone know if this an original release poster?  I tried searching for it but couldn't find much information....
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Harry Caul on June 04, 2016, 10:58:41 PM
My understanding is that it's one of two styles of B2s from the 1962 re-release -- 1) this art style and 2) a B2 done in a similar style to the R62 STB. 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on June 04, 2016, 11:22:17 PM
My understanding is that it's one of two styles of B2s from the 1962 re-release -- 1) this art style and 2) a B2 done in a similar style to the R62 STB.
Thanks Matt!  I had seen both the STB and the B2 of that STB style.  The one I posted I saw on auction for $450.00 ... my newbie radar went "oh, if it's an original that's not bad" but a re-release ....
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on June 05, 2016, 12:12:07 AM
Does anyone know if this an original release poster?  I tried searching for it but couldn't find much information....

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=4171;image)

Hey Devin.. cool find. What do you think of the art/renditions of Bogie and Bergman on this poster?

Nicely done art, but I think that Bergman looks much older than she was in Casa and Bogart just looks a bit "off" in likeness. Tho it has been done with other RR posters, too. One that comes to mind were RR posters for The Wizard of Oz, using images of Judy Garland when she was more grown up.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on June 05, 2016, 12:28:00 AM
Bogie I think looks a bit "tougher/rougher" than in the movie but Bergman seems to have taken on a "homemaker" likeness... which I don't think fits .... at all.  What I kind of like is Bergman's head is the strong right position kind of overlooking Bogie...
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on June 05, 2016, 12:32:27 AM
Bogie I think looks a bit "tougher/rougher" than in the movie but Bergman seems to have taken on a "homemaker" likeness... which I don't think fits .... at all.  What I kind of like is Bergman's head is the strong right position kind of overlooking Bogie...

With a few added years, dont you think?

Here's a side by side compare, for fun.  :D

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xtM1fOm1Zak/TonO5jr14PI/AAAAAAAACEM/snyf-GjbC4Y/s400/ingrid%2Bbergman%2Bcasablanca%2B2.png) (http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=4171;image)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on July 28, 2016, 12:38:49 AM
Speaking of Cronenberg.
SPIDER is probably the rarest Japanese poster for one of his films.
The only copy I ever came accross ended up in my collection.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b174/ganzheit2/Spider%20B2_zpsyvouqxnq.jpg)

Armin

My oh my, this is awesome.
Armin -- Do you know the artist?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: DekeThornton on July 28, 2016, 02:24:12 AM
My oh my, this is awesome.
Armin -- Do you know the artist?

Wow, I just saw this poster thread today too. The Spider poster is awesome!

As a fellow appreciator of Cronenberg, I like the similarities between the Spider poster and the Naked Lunch poster.

Dead Ringers may be my favorite Cronenberg movie. It's just too bad most of the posters for that one are so plain.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4843 on September 23, 2016, 10:05:01 PM
Hey guys!

I found a peculiar poster in YJA! See this link: http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/m174173103 (http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/m174173103)

Do you know what kind of poster could this one be?

(http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0209/users/2/3/4/8/u_shop0742-img600x450-1473839357txcfvd25334.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 27, 2016, 08:23:10 PM
Do you know if it's a movie poster? Or is it a complete mystery?

Edit: I do see another pic shows it to be a Studio Ghibli animation film poster. Question is.. what size is it?

(http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0209/users/2/3/4/8/u_shop0742-img600x450-1473839357b0903t25334.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: guest4843 on September 28, 2016, 10:06:15 PM
Do you know if it's a movie poster? Or is it a complete mystery?

Edit: I do see another pic shows it to be a Studio Ghibli animation film poster. Question is.. what size is it?

(http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/images.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/image/dr000/auc0209/users/2/3/4/8/u_shop0742-img600x450-1473839357b0903t25334.jpg)

Yes, it is a movie poster from Studio Ghibli! The movie is The Secret World of Arrietty.

It would be interesting to know where they used this poster...Bus station? Metro?

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 29, 2016, 02:48:35 PM
I really like the landscape format of this poster.

I looked at the link and was trying to see if I could make out/locate the stated dimensions of the poster but I didnt see anything.

Any idea what size it is? It might help to determine how and where it was used.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Tob on September 29, 2016, 04:12:05 PM
I have one of these - it's very long! About 80" long and 13.5" tall. I really like it, captures those beautiful hand drawn backgrounds nicely.

(http://i.imgur.com/4KoQlYBh.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/MV9zb22h.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: brude on September 29, 2016, 05:18:33 PM
Wow, Tob... that is beautiful.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on September 30, 2016, 01:11:39 AM
I concur, 1000% - tis beautious indeed!  thumbsup.gif

(And thanks for the dimensions, Tob.)  :D

At just under seven feet long, where would this have been displayed?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Crazy Vick on September 30, 2016, 07:16:42 PM
I have one of these - it's very long! About 80" long and 13.5" tall. I really like it, captures those beautiful hand drawn backgrounds nicely.

I sense a new thread...longest youknowwhat (poster of course!)

(http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/image010.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on October 02, 2016, 01:50:41 PM
"Planting" this here, too, for posterity's sake.

B2 size for the film, Ninjutsu Sarutobi Sasuke (1976) (English title: Ninja Spy)

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=6883;image)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on November 18, 2016, 09:34:29 AM
Here was one I recently picked up - first time I have seen this for sale. Not a terrible rare poster but you don't often see it.

PINK NARCISSUS Japanese 1993 issue for the legendary 1971 James Bidgood film with Bobby Kendall, Don Brooks. I'm never sure those was this the first issue of the poster in Japan or was it a rerelease. The year of the poster was 93 so nearly 20 years after the films initial release (don't know if the film was ever released earlier in Japan).

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on November 18, 2016, 12:42:06 PM
I like the artwork created on Pink Narcissus. The figure with the butterfly wings is very cool!  thumbsup.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on November 19, 2016, 05:00:52 AM
The year of the poster was 93 so nearly 20 years after the films initial release (don't know if the film was ever released earlier in Japan).

First release of PINK NARCISSUS in Japan was indeed in 1993. It was rereleased there in 2006. Both releases were very limited.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on June 25, 2017, 09:52:41 PM
Thought I would post a few of my most recent Japanese posters that I've acquired.

I'm sure there is no introduction needed on this one ........I think it's 1972 edition not sure if that was first or second release. Anyone confirm?
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/7e/6c/52/7e6c525d3be0d42ee6ed52b23bc8cc05.jpg)

The Trip (1967 1st release I think)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b4/fb/9d/b4fb9d7ea8306093460e05eb13e74efa.jpg)

DEATH RACE 2000 B2". 1976
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f0/e2/44/f0e244b25cd23496079c3acf801e97bd.jpg)

Mondo Kane, (1962)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/1d/f0/07/1df007613c15f277c46cb71d9b3b5375.jpg)

La Grande Bouffe (Marco Ferrer),  B2 1974 
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/be/35/48/be3548980bc2f59170583171431b0842.jpg)

Nashville, B2, 1976
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/d2/b2/de/d2b2dea0e9d13cd758c1d6fa6e028ac4.jpg)

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom, Pier Paolo Pasolini (1975)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/16/39/83/163983f4f42ee0e5bf14c339a61e2304.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on February 03, 2018, 11:08:52 PM
The Hidden Fortress [1958, "The Three Enemies (Villians?) of the Hidden Fortress" is the complete name). Some poster images no longer show up on this thread; so, please forgive me if someone already included this poster.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: peckinpah on February 07, 2018, 03:56:10 AM
Japanese poster, souvenir program & more for my own film, PASSION & POETRY - THE BALLAD OF SAM PECKINPAH:
(http://up.picr.de/31752329kz.jpg)
(http://up.picr.de/31752316gg.jpg)
(http://up.picr.de/31752321nc.jpg)
(http://up.picr.de/31752326qy.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on February 07, 2018, 12:57:46 PM
Great looking poster, Mike. The snake is a nice, added touch, too, along with the overall, created distressed look of the poster.

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on February 07, 2018, 01:41:52 PM
That's pretty cool.  I remember looking for the German poster of a movie a friend of mine directed.  I found a A0, had it framed and gave it to him for Christmas.  He was so happy.  He eventually put it in his garage ;)

T

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on February 08, 2018, 11:02:13 PM
Peckinpah, that is wild holding your own film's Japanese poster! 
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: peckinpah on February 09, 2018, 05:33:10 AM
Yeah, I love the Japanese. They are crazy: for the DVD release of my film they even produced a Bandana as extra! (http://up.picr.de/31771868re.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on February 09, 2018, 08:01:11 AM
That's awesome Mike!  I'll try to rent it next time I go to Tsutaya (The Blockbuster of Japan), cheers to you!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on May 06, 2018, 04:10:57 PM
These images vanished from my earlier post (pbucket, of course)... so uploading them again.


2 different styles of the B1 size for Spielberg's Innerspace (1987)

(https://i.imgur.com/m5q1fr8.jpg)
 

(https://i.imgur.com/b89Usuj.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on May 07, 2018, 12:30:50 AM
These images vanished from my earlier post (pbucket, of course)... so uploading them again.


2 different styles of the B1 size for Spielberg's Innerspace (1987)

(https://i.imgur.com/m5q1fr8.jpg)
 

(https://i.imgur.com/b89Usuj.jpg)
One of my wife's favorite movies, and it really is funny!  These are really great poster designs, Jeff!  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: skyjackers on July 24, 2018, 02:59:43 PM
Does anyone know how important the Eirin Mark is on a Japanese poster? I’ve found 2 very slightly different versions of a poster for a title I collect. One has a very obvious Eirin Mark, the other doesn’t.

I have a feeling they are both original posters but I’m confused by this. Maybe it’s not important or a sign of the legitimacy of a poster?

I know that both posters were released at the same time (original release, film hasn’t had a rerelease) and both are single sided B1s.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on July 24, 2018, 03:14:06 PM
There's been some talk about Eirin marks here.  Armin aka Posteroid summed it up best:

To clarify some confusion about eirin marks: Basically every poster printed after 1965 is required to carry an eirin mark. Exceptions are extremely limited arthouse releases. So the PULP FICTION B2 posted here is definitely no cinema release poster. I believe it was either used for promotions (free gift for the purchase for a cinema ticket for example) or used to advertise the soundtrack CD in music stores.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on July 24, 2018, 03:17:36 PM
LAMP also discusses the Eirin mark in this good write up, too.

http://www.learnaboutmovieposters.com/newsite/INDEX/COUNTRIES/Japan/JapanCensorship.asp
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Tob on July 24, 2018, 03:48:06 PM
Does anyone know how important the Eirin Mark is on a Japanese poster? I’ve found 2 very slightly different versions of a poster for a title I collect. One has a very obvious Eirin Mark, the other doesn’t.

I have a feeling they are both original posters but I’m confused by this. Maybe it’s not important or a sign of the legitimacy of a poster?

I know that both posters were released at the same time (original release, film hasn’t had a rerelease) and both are single sided B1s.

I have an example too - ‘in the mood for love’ - I have a b1 with an eirin mark and one without. IIRC, they’re both identical other than that (although I should really do a side by side to confirm). I think I discussed with Armin back in the day and he thought the non-eirin mark may have been a give away for the premier or some other promotional tie in (which makes sense, it came from a seller in Tokyo who is legitimate).
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: skyjackers on July 24, 2018, 04:37:53 PM
Thanks for the pointers. I did look at those threads but although useful, didn't seem to address this issue.

Interesting to hear your experience Tob.

I did a bit more digging and have found images of both styles displayed in Japanese Cinemas. I guess they could be giveaways even if they were displayed in lightboxes in Cinemas though.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on July 26, 2018, 05:24:26 PM
Hellraiser (1987)

JP B2

(https://i.imgur.com/kwK8nC0.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on July 26, 2018, 09:42:24 PM
Hellraiser (1987)

JP B2

(https://i.imgur.com/kwK8nC0.jpg?1)

Dang, the posters for this movie scared me away from seeing it originally.  I still haven't seen it.  Too scary!  Now I can't un-see it, Jeff!  You sneak attacked me in the Japanese poster thread.  My sleepless night tonight is on your pin cushion head!   Arghhhhh.    Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on July 26, 2018, 09:49:23 PM
Okie, its scary and whats so good about it is that all the special FX are physically created FX, and no CGI.

Hellraiser 2 I think is almost scarier than the first (and certain scenes in HRII come to mind, that I wont detail here).  devil 2
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on July 27, 2018, 02:30:20 PM
A B2 for Rasen (1998) [aka The Spiral]

This was the first sequel to The Ring, and was released in JP at the same time as The Ring.

In the US, it went straight to video and never got a theatrical release.

(https://i.imgur.com/NG53DC5.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on August 21, 2018, 08:03:24 PM
Just bought this Yog: Monster from Space Japanese B2 from Bruce's major auction.  I'm not sure how rare it really is, though looks like it is the first one EMP has sold; and, I also couldn't find where Heritage has sold it before.  I was surprised on both accounts. I was glad to get it to compliment the Thai version I also have for Yog!  Looking forward to hearing everyone's rarity thoughts.  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on August 21, 2018, 11:29:23 PM
Just bought this Yog: Monster from Space Japanese B2 from Bruce's major auction.  I'm not sure how rare it really is, though looks like it is the first one EMP has sold; and, I also couldn't find where Heritage has sold it before.  I was surprised on both accounts. I was glad to get it to compliment the Thai version I also have for Yog!  Looking forward to hearing everyone's rarity thoughts.  Okie

Neat pickup here, Okie. It's a fun feeling to find something that hasnt been offered before, too and the reasons why a particular poster might be more allusive. Is it because of lower print runs for certain (more modern) movies? Whatever the reason for this particular B2's seeming scarcity, congrats again on the win.  clap clap

(http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9972.0;attach=8979;image)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Posteroid on August 28, 2018, 09:40:53 AM
Just bought this Yog: Monster from Space  Looking forward to hearing everyone's rarity thoughts.

Not that rare.
The film is not so popular among Japanese collectors and I reckon it didn't do too well at the box office during its release so the posters show up once in a while but less than other titles from that period.

Armin
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on August 29, 2018, 10:56:51 PM
Not that rare.
The film is not so popular among Japanese collectors and I reckon it didn't do too well at the box office during its release so the posters show up once in a while but less than other titles from that period.

Armin

Thanks for the help, Armin!  I was also talking to Crowzilla about the poster and he said it showed up now and then as well.  I really appreciate you guys helping me out.  It's sure a crazy looking kaiju party poster!  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on August 29, 2018, 11:15:28 PM
So it sounds like you snagged a more uncommon creature, after all, Okie. And its name is Yog!  >:D
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on August 29, 2018, 11:18:51 PM
So it sounds like you snagged a more uncommon creature, after all, Okie. And its name is Yog!  >:D
And, I want to frame it next to the Thai version, Jeff!   Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on August 29, 2018, 11:23:18 PM
And, I want to frame it next to the Thai version, Jeff!   Okie

You have a pic of your Thai version by any chance?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on August 30, 2018, 12:21:08 AM
You have a pic of your Thai version by any chance?

Hi Jeff, I'm going to try something I haven't done before and attempt to post a link here to the APF Thai poster thread where I posted it awhile back. I hope this works! http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,10875.msg230147.html#msg230147

Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on August 30, 2018, 12:29:02 AM
Hi Jeff, I'm going to try something I haven't done before and attempt to post a link here to the APF Thai poster thread where I posted it awhile back. I hope this works! http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,10875.msg230147.html#msg230147

Okie

Very Cool, Okie... so the other title for this flick is SPACE AMOEBA?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on August 30, 2018, 12:59:37 AM
Very Cool, Okie... so the other title for this flick is SPACE AMOEBA?

Yeah, great name, eh?  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: erik1925 on August 30, 2018, 01:46:24 PM
Yeah, great name, eh?  Okie

No doubt. Either that or SPACE SQUID.  ;D
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: ddilts399 on September 28, 2018, 10:54:43 AM
https://www.movieposters4u.com/Default.aspx?page=1&title=Pirates%20of%20the%20Caribbean:%20Dead%20Man%27s%20Chest

Anyone seen a Knightley B1 assume it exists?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on September 28, 2018, 01:17:45 PM
Haven't seen a B1 but the DVD release posters have the same images as the B1s you linked to and there is a Keira Knightley image as part of the DVD posters.  So "assuming" consistency, there is probably a B1 theatrical poster out there somewhere.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: ddilts399 on September 28, 2018, 03:23:54 PM
Crap! Hate having incomplete sets.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: skyjackers on October 16, 2018, 09:14:53 AM
Just got this Charlie & the Chocolate Factory poster from Japan. It was listed as a B0, which it it is. I wondered if there was a larger size than B0 as this poster has no credits of film company logos. So I was wondering if there was another section to this poster, maybe a 1A as the reverse does have some text. Any insights appreciated.

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/skyjackers/cjp_zpsmm4h8vij.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c102/skyjackers/cjp2_zpsmiaai85u.jpg)
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on January 23, 2019, 06:46:21 AM
Don't know about that Skyjackers. It looks like there could be a bottom half but not sure - have you asked the seller for clarification? They should know surely.
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: poster art on January 23, 2019, 07:26:22 AM
Not posted anything in this Japanese thread for a while so here is a few more of my Japanese posters.

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/06/b1/54/06b154786627b0f0cb40a950bc86ae7f.jpg)
Tain to Busan


(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/00/34/8d003449864afeca23e40ecf9129686c.jpg)
Shoot the Piano Player


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Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry


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Run Angel Run


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007 - For Your Eyes Only


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Myra Breckinridge


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DANDY IN ASPIC Japanese poster '69 Laurence Harvey Anthony Mann, Mia Farrow.


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FINDERS KEEPERS, LOVERS WEEPERS Japanese movie poster '68 Russ Meyer


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Rebel without a Cause


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007 - Live and Let Die


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007 - For Your Eyes Only


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007 - OCTOPUSSY Japanese 1983 Roger Moore


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MAYERLING Japanese B1 movie poster.  Audrey Hepburn .


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Cotton Comes To Harlem


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LA BELLE ET LA BETE (The Beauty and the Beast), Japanese 10x29 Rerelease 1990s


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Take a Hard Ride, the 1975 Antonio Margheriti (billed as "Anthony Dawson") U.S./Spanish cowboy western.


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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls - Russ Meyer


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FEMALE CONVICT SCORPION JAILHOUSE 41 yellow style Japanese '72


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Love In the Afternoon (Copper and Hepburn - nice)


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Love From Hong Kong - double bill poster of Twilight Rendez-vous and Butterrly Lovers.







Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Dr Bill on April 23, 2019, 10:04:25 PM
Thought I'd stick my toe in the Japanese poster genre. Finally had time to do some photography, a few of my first finds, all B2s...


Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on April 23, 2019, 10:08:48 PM
Do I detect a beautiful woman theme in your Japanese posters, Dr. Bill?  Or, is it just coincidence?  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Dr Bill on April 23, 2019, 10:15:18 PM
Oh - I hadn't noticed... ;D
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: redman on October 02, 2019, 12:56:49 PM
i recently found out that Preservation Equipment Limited now sell polyester sleeves in B2 size (and thankfully in packs of 10!) so just put these up
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^Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, Amelie, Irma La Douce
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: okiehawker on October 02, 2019, 11:50:23 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on the B2 sleeves, Redman.  Okie
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: redman on October 03, 2019, 03:46:43 PM
Thanks for the heads-up on the B2 sleeves, Redman.  Okie
will cost you a bit in postage okie ;) having said that, i have had mylar sleeves shipped from US to me in the past eyeroll
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Hicks77 on November 30, 2020, 11:34:48 AM
Just throwing this out here, has anyone ever bought or seen a Japanese B2 or B1 for Badlands?
Googling just brings up DVD cover artwork.

If anyone knows of one, please fill me in !  notworthy.gif
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: redman on June 13, 2023, 01:47:28 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/05/studio-ghibli-hayao-miyazaki-final-film-how-do-you-live-no-trailers-promotion

just wondering if the December poster is now super rarity or is easy to get for those that want it?
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Tob on June 14, 2023, 05:02:37 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/05/studio-ghibli-hayao-miyazaki-final-film-how-do-you-live-no-trailers-promotion

just wondering if the December poster is now super rarity or is easy to get for those that want it?

I've been looking for one and haven't seen it come up, so I think they're pretty rare. I hope the film is good!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Tob on September 05, 2023, 07:19:24 PM
I've been looking for one and haven't seen it come up, so I think they're pretty rare. I hope the film is good!

To update on this - I think they sold them in Japan as a flood of them came onto the market in the end!
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on November 02, 2023, 08:27:11 PM
I have a huge stack of chirashis, I don't know, something like 2,000, maybe more.  People just send them for free, they're not worth anything but I've kept them nonetheless.  Some are pretty cool.

Does anyone know how many of these posters make it to B2s (all of them?  50%) and how many make it to B1s?  In other words, does every movie released in Japan gets a chirashi and a B2?  I'm guessing less B1s, but maybe they all do too.

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on November 02, 2023, 09:00:32 PM
Since so many more are printed and usually more available than all other formats, they're not as valuable, but I wouldn't say they're worthless.  The chirashi are worth something to many folks, especially in Japan where it seems there are more collectors for them.  There are some photos of really well done collages of chirashi, and I think a lot of folks could keep them in something like a scrapbook with movie tickets, etc., and especially with the much smaller homes in Japan, chirashi are much easier to store. 

To your question, it seems like the vast majority of one side of chirashi artwork is printed in B2, and fairly often B1 formats. I've never gotten clear answers on numbers, percentages, etc. of different formats, so I'm not sure who would know the specifics.

Here's a good article from JPoster.net about chirashi aka B5: https://www.jposter.net/main/about-chirashi.asp (https://www.jposter.net/main/about-chirashi.asp)

As JPoster.net said, the only time chirashi are available is when they're in the theaters while the movies are showing.  The distribution companies probably require the theaters to return any that haven't been picked up by moviegoers, after the movies are no longer showing, kinda similar to B1s as discussed in this thread:


From: MoviePoster Collectors [mailto:moviepostercollectors@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2018 6:43 AM
To: Hideyuki Takizawa
Subject: Re: Dear Mel, Japanese Movie Posters
 
Hello, I have some questions:
 
Why are B1 posters less popular in Japan than B2s?
 
Do studios print and distribute equal numbers of B1 and B2 posters to theaters?
 
Thanks


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https://www.ebay.com/usr/movieposter-japan%21 (https://www.ebay.com/usr/movieposter-japan%21)

Sep 2, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Hideyuki Takizawa <movieposterjapan@power.odn.ne.jp> wrote:

Regarding the B1 posters, they are tightly managed by the film distribution company.
Since the theaters must promptly return the B1 posters to the film distribution company after the movie is released,
these B1 posters will hardly be distributed to the general market.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: eatbrie on November 04, 2023, 09:01:43 PM
So from what I read here, vast majority is like 90% and fairly often like 70%.  Seems accurate.

I own a few B2s, but I'm really only interested in B1s.  Since I don't know how to access Ebay Japan and I am waaaay too lazy to try harder, my reach is extremely limited.  But it's interesting to know there are so many B1s out there.

Thanks,

T
Title: Re: Japanese Posters
Post by: Neo on November 06, 2023, 07:16:57 PM
So from what I read here, vast majority is like 90% and fairly often like 70%.  Seems accurate.

I own a few B2s, but I'm really only interested in B1s.  Since I don't know how to access Ebay Japan and I am waaaay too lazy to try harder, my reach is extremely limited.  But it's interesting to know there are so many B1s out there.

Thanks,

T

I don't know about those percentages but maybe somewhere in that ballpark. It would be interesting to hear specific numbers of print runs, how many are requested to be returned to the distributors (as Hideyuki mentioned above), which distributors are more strict about returning them, etc.