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July 28, 2026

July 28, 1977: Director Richard Donner films the second missile high-jacking sequence for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE at Bowfort Bridge in Banff, Canada.
PICTURED: Various stills from the sequence and article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 28, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 28, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in its first week of theatrical release.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV July 28, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 28, 1995: BLACK FOX premieres on television.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 28, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 28

July 28, 1993: ROBIN HOOD- MEN IN TIGHTS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.

ROBIN HOOD MEN IN TIGHTS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 28, 1993. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

Friday, July 28, 1995: WATERWORLD opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

WATERWORLD- Theatrical trailer. Released July 28, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE BLUE LAGOON- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1980**

DONNA SUMMER- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1983**

ARTHUR 2 ON THE ROCKS- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1988**

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII JASON TAKES MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1989**

STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES- Television guide ad. July 28, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1989**

LETHAL WEAPON- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1992**

HOCUS POCUS- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1993. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1993**

WYATT EARP- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1994. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1994**

SPECIES- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1995**

CHAIN REACTION- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1996**

TWISTER- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1996**

AIR FORCE ONE- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1997**

FACE OFF- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1997**

ARMAGEDDON- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1998. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1998**

GONE WITH THE WIND- Newspaper ad. July 28, 1998. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 28, 1998**

July 27, 2026

July 27, 1977: Director Richard Donner films the funeral scenes for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Beynon, Alberta, Canada.
PICTURED: Various stills from the sequence and article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 27, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 27

July 27, 1979: THE AMITYVILLE HORROR opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1979.

AMITYVILLE HORROR- Theatrical trailer. Released July 27, 1979.

VAMP- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1986. — **JULY 27, 1986**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1987. — **JULY 27, 1987**

RED HEAT- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1988. — **JULY 27, 1988**

CLASH OF THE TITANS- WFTS television guide ad. July 27, 1988. — **JULY 27, 1988**

THE MAKING OF DICK TRACY- Disney Channel television guide ad. July 27, 1990. — **JULY 27, 1990**

SISTER ACT- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1992. — **JULY 27, 1992**

BATMAN RETURNS- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1992. — **JULY 27, 1992**

APOLLO 13- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1995. — **JULY 27, 1995**

CLUELESS- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1995. — **JULY 27, 1995**

DIE HARD WITH A VENGENCE- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1995. — **JULY 27, 1995**

SPEED- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1995. — **JULY 27, 1995**

UNDER SIEGE 2 DARK TERRITORY- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1995. — **JULY 27, 1995**

AIR FORCE ONE- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1997. — **JULY 27, 1997**

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1998. — **JULY 27, 1998**

TITANIC- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1998. — **JULY 27, 1998**

THE TRUMAN SHOW- Newspaper ad. July 27, 1998. — **JULY 27, 1998**

July 26, 2026

July 26, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in its first weekend of theatrical release.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN IV July 26, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 26

July 26, 1985: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S EUROPEAN VACATION opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S EUROPEAN VACATION- Theatrical trailer. Released July 26, 1985.

July 26, 1985: THE HEAVENLY KID opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE HEAVENLY KID- Theatrical trailer. Released July 26, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 26, 1991: ANOTHER YOU opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ANOTHER YOU- Theatrical trailer. Released July 26, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 26, 1991: LIFE STINKS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

LIFE STINKS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 26, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 26, 1996: KINGPIN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

KINGPIN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 26, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1981. — **JULY 26, 1981**

ARTHUR- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1981. — **JULY**26, 1981

THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 26, 1981**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1987. — **JULY**26, 1987

WHO FRAMED ROGGER RABBIT- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1988. — **JULY**26, 1988

THE GREAT OUTDOORS- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1988. — **JULY**26, 1988

BACHELOR PARTY/WEIRD SCIENCE- Television guide ad. July 26, 1990. — **JULY**26, 1990

ROCKY II- Television guide ad. July 26, 1990. — **JULY**26, 1990

VICE VERSA- Television guide ad. July 26, 1990. — **JULY**26, 1990

DEATH BECOMES HER- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1992. — **JULY**26, 1992

ANOTHER STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1993. — **JULY**26, 1993

TRUE LIES- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1994. — **JULY**26, 1994

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

CLUELESS- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

JUDGE DREDD- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

APOLLO 13- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

SPECIES- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

UNDER SIEGE 2 DARK TERRITORY- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1995. — **JULY**26, 1995

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1998. — **JULY**26, 1998

TITANIC- Home video ad. July 26, 1998. — **JULY**26, 1998

July 25, 2026

July 25, 1978: Director Andre De Toth films portions of the rocket chase at Pinewood Studios for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE.
PICTURED: Screenshots from the sequence.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage and comparison.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 25, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 25

July 25, 1980: DRESSED TO KILL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DRESSED TO KILL- Theatrical trailer. Released July 25, 1980.

July 25, 1980: CADDYSHACK opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

Caddyshack- Theatrical trailer. Released July 25, 1980.

July 25, 1986: MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 25, 1986.

July 25, 1997: AIR FORCE ONE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

AIR FORCE ONE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 25, 1997.

July 25, 1997: GOOD BURGER opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

GOOD BURGER- Theatrical trailer. Released July 25, 1997.

SILENT MOVIE- July 26, 1976. — **JULY 25, 1976**

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1982. — **JULY 25, 1982**

BACHELOR PARTY- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1984**

ELECTRIC DREAMS- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1984. — **JULY 25, 1984**

THE KARATE KID- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1984**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1984**

MAD MAX BEYOND THUNDERDOME- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1985. — **JULY 25, 1985**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1987. — **JULY 25, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1987. — **JULY 25, 1987**

DIE HARD- Newspaper ad. July 26 1988. — **JULY 25, 1988**

SHORT CIRCUIT 2- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1988. — **JULY 25, 1988**

Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 25, 1988**

TOTAL RECALL- Newspaper ad. July 26, 1990. — **JULY 25, 1990**

JURASSIC PARK- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1993. — **JULY 25, 1993**

FORREST GUMP- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1994. — **JULY 25, 1994**

APOLLO 13- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1995. — **JULY 25, 1995**

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1995. — **JULY 25, 1995**

CLUELESS- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1995. — **JULY 25, 1995**

SPECIES- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1995. — **JULY 25, 1995**

THE ROCK- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1996. — **JULY 25, 1996**

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT- Newspaper ad. July 25, 1999. — **JULY 25, 1999**

July 24, 2026

July 24, 1978: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production films at least four takes of the flying turn to the dam at Pinewood Studios.
PICTURED: Screenshots from the sequence.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage and comparison.

July 24, 1987: SUPERMAN IV opens theatrically in the U.S. and various other countries.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SUPERMAN IV- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 24, 2018: Warner Archive releases the International Version of SUPERGIRL on blu-ray and the 138 minute Director’s Cut/TV Version on DVD.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.

More from July 24

July 24, 1974: DEATH WISH opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DEATH WISH- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1974.

July 24, 1978: SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1978.

SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1978.

July 24, 1981: BLOW OUT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

BLOW OUT- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1981.

July 24, 1981: WOLFEN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WOLFEN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1981.

July 24, 1981: TARZAN- THE APE MAN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

July 24, 1985: THE BLACK CAULDRON opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE BLACK CAULDRON- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1985.

July 24, 1987: LA BAMBA opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

LA BAMBA- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1987.

July 24, 1998: SAVING PRIVATE RYAN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 24, 1998.

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1978. — **JULY 24, 1978**

BLUE THUNDER- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1983. — **JULY 24, 1983**

MR. MOM- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1983. — **JULY 24, 1983**

OCTOPUSSY- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1983. — **JULY 24, 1983**

PORKY'S II: THE NEXT DAY- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1983. — **JULY 24, 1983**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1984.

THE LAST STARFIGHTER- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1984.

THE NEVERENDING STORY- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1984. — **JULY 24, 1984**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1985. — **JULY 24, 1985**

LICENCE TO DRIVE- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1988. — **JULY 24, 1988**

MIDNIGHT RUN- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1988. — **JULY 24, 1988**

THE SHINING- Television guide ad. July 24, 1989. — **JULY 24, 1989**

GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH- Newspaper ad. July 24, 1990. — **JULY 24, 1990**

VICE VERSA- Television guide ad. July 24, 1990. — **JULY 24, 1990**

DRAGNET- Television guide ad. July 24, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 24, 1991**

July 23, 2026

July 23, 1982: Director Richard Lester films the SUPERMAN III coal mine scenes at the Battersea Power Station in England.
PICTURED: Various stills from the sequence.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

SUPERMAN III- July 23, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN III- Filming the coal mine scenes.
July 23, 1982.

July 23, 1987: It’s showtime at the Leicester Square Theatre with the Royal Premiere of SUPERMAN IV.
Why is Christopher Reeve not there? He’s back in the States doing a play in Massachusetts. The press isn’t going to like this.
PICTURED: Ads, photos and articles from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- July 23, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 23, 1988: Christopher Reeve narrates “A Salute to John Williams” at the New Lancaster Festival in Ohio.
PICTURED: Articles and image from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- July 23, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 23

July 23, 1982: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1982.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1982.

July 23, 1982: THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1982.

July 23, 1993: CONEHEADS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

CONEHEADS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1993.

July 23, 1999: DROP DEAD GORGEOUS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1999..

July 23, 1999: INSPECTOR GADGET opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

INSPECTOR GADGET- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1999.

July 23, 1999: THE HAUNTING opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE HAUNTING- Theatrical trailer. Released July 23, 1999.

THE MAIN EVENT- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1979. — **JULY 23, 1979**

DRACULA- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1979. — **JULY 23, 1979**

E.T.- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1982. — **JULY 23, 1982**

RUTHLESS PEOPLE- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1986. — **JULY 23, 1986**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1987. — **JULY 23, 1987**

ARTHUR 2 ON THE ROCKS- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1988. — **JULY 23, 1988**

STAR TREK V: THE FINAL FRONTIER- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1989. — **JULY 23, 1989**

ALL OF ME- Television guide ad. July 23, 1991. — **JULY 23, 1991**

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1995. — **JULY 23, 1995**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. July 23, 1995. — **JULY 23, 1995**

July 22, 2026

July 22, 1985: The Super Powers Collection is released on home video in the U.S.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.

SUPERMAN II- July 22, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1987: It’s one day before the Royal Premiere of SUPERMAN IV.
Reports of production problems with the film are unending in the press.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- July 22, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1990: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE airs on KDSM.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 22, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 22

July 22, 1959: THE RETURN OF THE FLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE RETURN OF THE FLY- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22, 1959. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1960: THE TIME MACHINE premieres in Chicago.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE TIME MACHINE- Theatrical trailer. Premiere July 22, 1960. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1977: THE HILLS HAVE EYES opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE HILLS HAVE EYES- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1977: ORCA opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ORCA THE KILLER WHALE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1983: MR. MOM opens theatrically for a four week limited run in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MR. MOM- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22 and August 19, 1983.

July 22, 1983: JAWS 3D opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

JAWS 3D- Theatrical teaser trailer. Released July 22, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1987: SUMMER SCHOOL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SUMMER SCHOOL- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 22, 1988: BIG TOP PEE-WEE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

BIG TOP PEE WEE- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

BIG TOP PEE WEE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 22, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE DEEP- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1977**

NEW YORK, NEW YORK- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1977**

THE PEOPLE THAT TIME FORGOT- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1977**

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1977**

STAR WARS- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1978. — **JULY 22, 1978**

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1978. — **JULY 22, 1978**

THE CHEAP DETETCTIVE- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1978. — **JULY 22, 1978**

MOONRAKER- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1979. — **JULY 22, 1979**

THE BIG CHILL- Home video ad. July 22, 1984. — **JULY 22, 1984**

ALIENS- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1986. — **JULY 22, 1986**

FULL METAL JACKET- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1987**

CADDYSHACK II- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1988**

DIE HARD 2: DIE HARDER- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1990. — **JULY 22, 1988**

RAMBO FIRST BLOOD PART II- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1990**

ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1990**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. July 22, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 22, 1996**

July 21, 2026

July 21, 1977: Margot Kidder interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 21, 1977.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 21, 1979: Christopher Reeve visits Detroit to promote the re-release of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-
July 21, 1979.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 21, 1983: SUPERMAN III is in its fifth week of theatrical release in North America.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad and article from the time.

SUPERMAN III July 21, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 21, 1984: SUPERGIRL opens theatrically across the UK.
PICTURED: Newspaper and trade ads.

SUPERGIRL- July 21, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 21

July 21, 1989: WHEN HARRY MET SALLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY- Theatrical trailer. Released July 21, 1989.

July 21, 1989: UHF opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

UHF- Theatrical trailer. Released July 21, 1989.

STAR WARS- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1978. — **JULY 21, 1977**

GREASE- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1978. — **JULY 21, 1978**

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1978. — **JULY 21, 1978**

RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1985. — **JULY 21, 1977**

DRAGNET- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 21, 1987**

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR- Television guide ad. July 21, 1989. — **JULY 21, 1989**

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1991. — **JULY 21, 1991**

THE FRIGHTENERS- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 21, 1996**

TWISTER- Newspaper ad. July 21, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 21, 1996**

July 20, 2026

July 20, 1977: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production spends the last week of location shooting in New York filming Christopher Reeve as Superman swooping down to rescue the cat in the tree scenes and various other location shots.
Under strict secrecy, reporters are invited to view the filming of the cat in the tree rescue, and TIME magazine would publish an article about the night in its August 1 issue.
PICTURED: Article and stills from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- July 20, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1984: SUPERGIRL opens theatrically in London.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

SUPERGIRL- July 20, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERGIRL- UK theatrical trailer. Released July 20 1984.

July 20, 1984: THE NEVERENDING STORY opens theatrically in the U.S.
A box of SUPERMAN III Ziploc sandwich bags appears in the breakfast scene of THE NEVERENDING STORY.
PICTURED: Screenshot from THE NEVERENDING STORY and SUPERMAN III Ziploc sandwich box.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE NEVERENDING STORY- Theatrical trailer. Released July 20, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is less than a week from its theatrical release.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article and newspaper ad from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- July 20, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 20

July 20, 1979: DRACULA opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DRACULA- Theatrical trailer. Released July 20, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1984: BEST DEFENSE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

BEST DEFENSE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 20, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1988: MIDNIGHT RUN opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MIDNIGHT RUN- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1988.

MIDNIGHT RUN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 20, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1988: DIE HARD opens theatrically nationwide in the U.S. after a five day limited run.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DIE HARD- Theatrical trailer. Released July 18, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 20, 1990: THE CLIENT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE CLIENT- Theatrical trailer. Released July 20, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

AIRPLANE!- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1980. — **JULY 20, 1980**

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY- HBO magazine ad. July 20, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 20, 1982**

ROCKY III GREASE 2- HBO magazine ad. July 20, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 20, 1983**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1984. — **JULY 20, 1984**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1984. — **JULY 20, 1984**

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1984. — **JULY 20, 1984**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1987. — **JULY 20, 1987**

July 19, 2026

July 19, 1977: In order to get a jump on the press releasing photos from the filming later that evening, the SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production releases three black and white images of Christopher Reeve in costume taken the day before.
Later that evening, director Richard Donner films the catburglar landing and take off sequences at the Solow building in New York.
PICTURED: Press release Superman photos and stills from the night filming.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- July 19, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1983: SUPERMAN III opens theatrically in London.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN III- July 19, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1984: SUPERGIRL has its Royal Premiere.
In attendance are the director and producers and various cast members, including Brenda Vaccaro, Peter Cook and Helen Slater.
PICTURED: Article and stills from the night.

SUPERGIRL- July 19, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1987: SUPERMAN IV‘s theatrical release is less than a week away.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV- July 19, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1989: The extended TV version of SUPERMAN III airs on WXIN.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN III- July 19, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 19

July 19, 1985: THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1985: THE MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1985.THE MAN WITH ONE RED SHOE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1985: DAY OF THE DEAD opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DAY OF THE DEAD- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1985.

July 19, 1991: BILL & TED’S BOGUS JOURNEY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1995: CLUELESS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

CLUELESS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 19, 1996: THE FRIGHTENERS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FREIGHTENERS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 19, 1996.

DAMIEN OMEN II- Newspaper ad. July 19, 1978. — **JULY 19, 1978**

THE CHEAP DETECTIVE- Newspaper ad. July 19, 1978. — **JULY 19, 1978**

A STAR IS BORN- Newspaper ad. July 20, 1983. — **JULY 19, 1983**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. July 19, 1987. — **JULY 19, 1987**

BIG BUSINESS- Newspaper ad. July 19, 1988. — **JULY 19, 1988**

BACK TO SCHOOL- Television guide ad. July 20, 1989. — **JULY 19, 1989**

July 18, 2026

July 18, 1977: Director Richard Donner is filming New York locations for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE and SUPERMAN II and Christopher Reeve dons the suit for his iconic photoshoot with photographer Bob Penn atop the Mayflower Hotel and at what is known today as Brooklyn Bridge Park.
PICTURED: Various stills and article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- July 18, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 18, 1983: SUPERMAN III has its London Royal Premiere at the ABC Shaftesbury Avenue theatre. The event is a charity function to benefit The Variety Club of Great Britain and The Newspaper Press Fund.
VIDEO: ITV Royal Premiere tv special.

SUPERMAN III Royal Premiere. July 18 , 1983.

July 18, 1984: SUPERGIRL soars across cinemas in Europe.
PICTURED: Fantastic Films magazine article from July 1984.

July 18 and 19, 1988: The two part extended TV version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE airs on WXIX.
PICTURED: Television guide ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE- July 18, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 18

July 18, 1986: ALIENS opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ALIENS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 18, 1986.

July 18, 1986: VAMP opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

VAMP- Theatrical trailer. Released July 18, 1986.

July 18, 2001: JURASSIC PARK III opens theatrically in the US.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

JURASSIC PARK III- Theatrical trailer. Released July 18, 2001. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SILENT MOVIE- July 18, 1976. — **JULY 18, 1976**

MIDWAY- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1976. — **JULY 18, 1976**

NEW YORK, NEW YORK- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1977. — **JULY 18, 1977**

GREASE- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1978. — **JULY 18, 1978**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1984. — **JULY 18, 1984**

THE THING- Television guide ad. July 18, 1986. — **JULY 18, 1986**

THE DEAD POOL- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1988. — **JULY 18, 1988**

BIG- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1988. — **JULY 18, 1988**

STAR TREK V- THE FINAL FRONTIER- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1989. — **JULY 18, 1988**

ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK- Television guide ad. July 18, 1989. — **JULY 18, 1989**

GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1990. — **JULY 18, 1990**

ANN MARGRET IN CONCERT- Newspaper ad. July 18, 1990. — **JULY 18, 1990**

July 17, 2026

July 17, 1984: SUPERGIRL opens theatrically in Spain.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.

SUPERGIRL- July 17, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 17, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is one week away from its theatrical release.
Christopher Reeve interviews on Entertainment Tonight.
PICTURED: Article and television guide ad.
VIDEO: Entertainment Tonight segment.

SUPERMAN IV- July 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SUPERMAN IV- Entertainment Tonight. July 17, 1987.

More from July 17

July 17, 1981: ARTHUR opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ARTHUR- Theatrical trailer. Released July 17, 1981.

July 17, 1987: ROBOCOP opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. Released July 17, 1987.

ROBOCOP- Theatrical trailer. Released July 17, 1987.

July 17, 1987: JAWS- THE REVENGE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Magazine ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

JAWS THE REVENGE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 17, 1987.

July 17-23, 1989: STAR TREK- THE NEXT GENERATION season 2, episode 22, SHADES OF GREY, airs in its first run in the U.S.
VIDEO: Episode promo.

STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION-
Season 2, episode 22, Shades of Grey teaser.
July 15, 1989.

July 17, 1998: THE MASK OF ZORRO opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE MASK OF ZORRO- Theatrical trailer. Released July 17, 1998.

ORCA THE KILLER WHALE- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1977. — **JULY 17, 1977**

ROLLERCOASTER- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1977. — **JULY 17, 1977**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1984. — **JULY 17, 1984**

THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1984. — **JULY 17, 1984**

RUTHLESS PEOPLE- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1986. — **JULY 17, 1986**

THE DEAD POOL- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1988. — **JULY 17, 1988**

INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE- Newspaper ad. July 17, 1989. — **JULY 17, 1989**

SPACEBALLS- Television guide ad. July 17, 1991. — **JULY 17, 1987**

July 16, 2026

July 16, 1981: Winner! Winner! Lunch, not dinner.
Contest winner’s lucky prize is lunch with Christopher Reeve.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- July 16, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 16, 1984: SUPERGIRL prepares for its European theatrical release.
PICTURED: Trade newspaper ad.

SUPERGIRL- Trade ad.
July 16, 1984.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 16

July 16, 1958: THE FLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FLY- Theatrical trailer.
Released July 16, 1958.

July 16, 1982: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK is re-released theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK- Theatrical trailer. Released June 12, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 16, 1993: HOCUS POCUS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

HOCUS POCUS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 16, 1993.

July 16, 1993: FREE WILLY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

FREE WILLY- Theatrical trailer. released July 16, 1993.

July 16, 1999: EYES WIDE SHUT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

EYES WIDE SHUT- Theatrical trailer. Released July 16, 1999.

July 16, 1999: LAKE PLACID opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

LAKE PLACID- Theatrical trailer. released July 16, 1999.

ROLLERCPASTER- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1977. — **JULY 16, 1977**

THE DEEP- Newspaper ad. July 2, 1977. — **JULY 16, 1977**

THE SWARM- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1978. — **JULY 16, 1978**

ALIEN- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1979, — **JULY 16, 1979**

MOONRAKER- Newspaper ad.
July 16, 1979. — **JULY 16, 1979**

ROCKY II- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1979. — **JULY 16, 1979**

HOW TO BEAT THE HIGH COST OF LIVING- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1980. — **JULY 16, 1980**

BACK TO SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1986. — **JULY 16, 1986**

THE TERMINATOR- Television guide ad. July 16, 1986. — **JULY 16, 1986**

MIDNIGHT RUN- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1988. — **JULY 16, 1988**

THE DEAD POOL- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1978. — **JULY 16, 1988**

GHOSTBUSTERS II- Newspaper ad. July 16, 1989. — **JULY 16, 1989**

CONAN THE DESTROYER-Television guide ad. July 16, 1991. — **JULY 16, 1991**

MANNEQUIN- Television guide ad. July 16, 1991. — **JULY 16, 1991**

July 15, 2026

July 15, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is days from the Royal Premiere in London. Something has to go up on that screen on July 23. Will it make it? Something will.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV- July 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 15, 2001: Christopher Reeve and Mary Tyler Moore pen an OP ED piece in the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- July 15, 2001. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 15

July 15, 1953: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES opens theatrically in New York.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES- Theatrical trailer. Released August 1953.

July 15, 1977: MACARTHUR opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MACARTHUR- Theatrical trailer. Released July 15, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 15, 1983: STAYING ALIVE opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

STAYING ALIVE- Theatrical trailer. Released July 15, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 15, 1988: DIE HARD opens theatrically in the U.S. in a limited release.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.

DIE HARD- Theatrical teaser trailer. Released July 18, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 15, 1994: TRUE LIES opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

TRUE LIES- Theatrical trailer. Released July 15, 1994.

July 15, 1998: THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY- Theatrical trailer. Released July 15, 1998. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

ANN MARGRET- Newspaper ad. July 15 1975. — **JULY 15, 1975**

THE MAIN EVENT- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1979. — **JULY 15, 1979**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1982. — **JULY 15, 1982**

PORKY'S II THE NEXT DAY- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1983. — **JULY 15, 1983**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1984. — **JULY 15, 1984**

ROMANCING THE STONE- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1984. — **JULY 15, 1984**

STAR TREK III THE SEARCH FOR SPOCK- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1984. — **JULY 15, 1984**

SHOGUN- Television guide ad. July 15, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 15, 1987**

THE DEAD POOL- Television guide ad. July 15, 1989. — **JULY 15, 1989**

BATMAN- Home video ad. July 15, 1990. — **JULY 15, 1990**

ROBIN HOOD PRINCE OF THIEVES- Newspaper ad. July 15, 1991. — **JULY 15, 1991**

AIRPLANE II THE SEQUEL- Television guide ad. July 15, 1992. — **JULY 15, 1992**

July 14, 2026

July 14 and 15, 1977: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production’s second unit films the full-size yacht on the street scenes. The yacht Serenidee, booked out of New Jersey, was brought in through the George Washington Bridge. Director Richard Donner would join this location the following night, after the yacht had been moved safely and deposited back in the harbor, to direct the actors in the scene.
Director Richard Donner films the bank robbers car chase in Fulton Market and the boat escape the following night.
Producer Pierre Spengler reports that the New York citywide blackout the night of July 13, 1977, had cost the production $100,000.
PICTURED: Articles from the time.