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August 9, 2026

August 9, 1979: SOMEWHERE IN TIME update.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 9, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theaters, SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 9, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 9

August 9, 1985: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985.

PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE- Theatrical Trailer. Released August 9, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 1989: THE ABYSS opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1989.

THE ABYSS- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 9, 199: ESCAPE FROM L.A. opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

ESCAPE FROM L.A.- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1996.

ESCAPE FROM LA.A.- Theatrical trailer. Released August 9, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1971. — **AUGUST 9, 1971**

MURDER BY DEATH- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1976. — **AUGUST 9, 1976**

THE ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

CLOAK & DAGGER- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

RED DAWN- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1984. — **AUGUST 9, 1984**

SUMMER RENTAL- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1985. — **AUGUST 9, 1985**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

STAKEOUT- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

DAVID BOWIE- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1987. — **AUGUST 9, 1987**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1991. — **AUGUST 9, 1991**

LIZA MINNELLI- Newspaper ad. August 9, 1995. — **AUGUST 9, 1995**

August 8, 2026

August 8, 1990: The theatrical version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is released in widescreen on laserdisc.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 8

WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1971. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1971**

KING KONG- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1976. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1976**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1978**

STAND BY ME- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1986**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II/THE UNTOUCHABLES- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

THE LOST BOYS- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

ROBOCOP- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SUMMER SCHOOL- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1987**

SHIRLEY MACLAINE- Newspaper ad. August 8, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 8, 1990**

August 7, 2026

August 7,1977: Director Richard Donner films the Smallville sequences for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Beynon, Alberta, Canada.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

August 7, 1984: SUPERMAN III airs on the Cinemax premium cable channel.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III August 7, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Cannon Films is planning on making SUPERMAN IV, will they secure Christopher Reeve for the role.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1985: Christopher Reve auctions his flight time for charity in Edgartown, Massachusetts.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 7, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ads.

SUPERMAN IV August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 7

August 7, 1987: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 7, 1987: WHO’S THAT GIRL opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Theatrical trailer. Released August 7, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 2026

August 6, 1983: SUPERMAN III is in theatrical release.
Ilya Salkind interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III
August 6, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 6, 1983: Margot Kidder marries French director Philippe de Broca.
They would divorce a year later.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 6, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 6, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 6

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1975. — **AUGUST 6, 1975**

DIANA ROSS- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1984**

JUMPIN' JACK FLASH- WNUV television guide ad. August 6, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1991**

LETHAL WEAPON 3- Newspaper ad. August 6, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 6, 1992**

August 5, 2026

August 5, 1980: A condensed version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available on home video.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

August 5, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in theatrical release.
Zorin Perisic interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

August 5, 1987: Christopher Reeve interviews promoting SUPERMAN IV.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from August 5

BLUE THUNDER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

OCTOPUSSY- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1983**

BATMAN RETURNS- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1992**

BATMAN FOREVER- Newspaper ad. August 5, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 5, 1995**

August 4, 2026

August 4, 1983: SUPERMAN II is available on CED.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN II
August 4, 1983.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 4, 1987: The always too honest Margot Kidder appears as a last minute guest on Late Night With David Letterman to promote SUPERMAN IV.
VIDEO: Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman segment.

SUPERMAN IV- Margot Kidder on Late Night With David Letterman. August 4, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 4

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1975**

MR. MOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

WARGAMES- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1983**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1984**

LICENSE TO DRIVE- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1988. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1988**

SISTER ACT- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1992**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 4, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 4, 1995**

August 3, 2026

Early August 1977: Director Richard Donner films the first missile hijack sequence for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE in Kananaskis Country, Alberta, Canada.
PICTURED: Article from the time.
VIDEO: Behind the scenes footage.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 3, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 3, 1980: SUPERMAN THE MOVIE is available at on VHS and Betamax at video stores everywhere.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 3, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 3

August 3, 1977: THE SPY WHO LOVED ME opens theatrically in wide release in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1977.

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME- Theatrical trailer. UK release July 8, 1977. Limited release July 13, 1977. Wide release August 3, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 3, 1984: THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN- Theatrical trailer. Released August 3, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SINBAD AND THE EYE OF THE TIGER- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1977. — **AUGUST 3, 1977**

THE CONCORDE AIRPORT '79- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1979. — **AUGUST 3, 1979**

GHOSTBUSTERS- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1984. — **AUGUST 3, 1984**

LA BAMBA- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1987. — **AUGUST 3, 1987**

BEVERLY HILLS COP II- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1987. — **AUGUST 3, 1987**

COMING TO AMERICA- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1988. — **AUGUST 3, 1988**

DEATH BECOMES HER- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1992. — **AUGUST 3, 1992**

THE SHADOW- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1994. — **AUGUST 3, 1994**

UNDER SIEGE 2 DARK TERRITORY- Newspaper ad. August 3, 1995. — **AUGUST 3, 1995**

August 2, 2026

August 2, 1981: SUPERMAN II is in theatrical release in North America.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN II- August 2, 1981. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 2, 1987: SUPERMAN IV is in theatrical release in North America.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.

SUPERMAN IV August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 2, 1999: Christopher Reeve and family attend the Talk magazine premiere party on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE August 2, 1999. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from August 2

August 2, 1985: WEIRD SCIENCE opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

WEIR SCIENCE- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1985.

WEIRD SCIENCE- Theatrical trailer. Released August 2, 1985.

August 2, 1989: THE ABYSS opens theatrically in the U.S. for a limited release.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical teaser trailer.

THE ABYSS- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1989.

THE ABYSS- Theatrical teaser trailer. Limited release August 2, 1989. Wide release August 9, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 2, 1996: MATILDA opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

MATILDA- Theatrical trailer. Released August 2, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

HARPER VALLEY PTA- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1978. — **AUGUST 2, 1978**

THE BOSTONIANS- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1984. — **AUGUST 2, 1984**

BACK TO THE FUTURE- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1985. — **AUGUST 2, 1985**

BACK TO THE BEACH- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

DRAGNET- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

JAWS THE REVENGE- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

MUNCHIES- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

WHO'S THAT GIRL- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

HELEN REDDY- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **AUGUST 2, 1987**

DIE HARD- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1988. — **AUGUST 2, 1988**

THE BLUE LAGOON- WFTS television guide ad. August 2, 1989. — **AUGUST 2, 1989**

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1992. — **AUGUST 2, 1992**

ELVIS PRESLEY- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1992. — **AUGUST 2, 1992**

WOLF- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1994. — **AUGUST 2, 1994**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. August 2, 1995. — **AUGUST 2, 1995**

August 1, 2026

August 1, 1980: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND- THE SPECIAL EDITION opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1980.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND THE SPECIAL EDITION- Theatrical trailer. Released August 1, 1980.
Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 1, 1980: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN- Theatrical trailer. Released August 1, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 1, 1986: HOWARD THE DUCK opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

HOWARD THE DUCK- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1986.

HOWARD THE DUCK- Theatrical trailer. Released August 1, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

August 1, 1986: FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI- JASON LIVES opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1986.

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI JASON LIVES- Theatrical trailer. Released August 1, 1986. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

STAR WARS- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1977. — **AUGUST 1, 1977**

ORCA THE KILLER WHALER- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1977. — **AUGUST 1, 1977**

THE DEEP- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1977. — **AUGUST 1, 1977**

RAISE THE TITANIC- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1980. — **AUGUST 1, 1980**

KRULL- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1983. — **AUGUST 1, 1983**

BACK TO THE FUTURE/E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1985. — **AUGUST 1, 1985**

ALIENS- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1986. — **AUGUST 1, 1986**

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1987. — **AUGUST 1, 1987**

INNERSPACE- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1987. — **AUGUST 1, 1987**

ROXANNE- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1987. — **AUGUST 1, 1987**

SPACEBALLS- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1987. — **AUGUST 1, 1987**

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1988. — **AUGUST 1, 1988**

SUMMER RENTAL- Television guide ad. August 1, 1989. — **AUGUST 1, 1989**

STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION MAMA'S FAMILY, MASH- Television guide ad. August 1, 1990. — **AUGUST 1, 1990**

TRUE LIES- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1994. — **AUGUST 1, 1994**

APOLLO 13- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1995. — **AUGUST 1, 1994**

JAWS- Newspaper ad. August 1, 1997. — **AUGUST 1, 1997**

July 31, 2026

July 31, 1987: SUPERMAN IV enters its second week of theatrical release and becomes the only one of the five superfilms that did not open as or reach #1 at the box office in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad and article from the time.

SUPERMAN IV July 31, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 31 and August 1, 1989: The two part extended TV version of SUPERMAN THE MOVIE airs on KGSW.
PICTURED: Television guide ads.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 31, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 31

July 31, 1987: THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 31, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 31, 1987: THE LOST BOYS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE LOST BOYS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 31, 1987. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 31, 1991: HOT SHOTS opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

HOT SHOTS- Theatrical trailer. Released July 29, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 31, 1992: DEATH BECOME HER opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

DEATH BECOMES HER- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

DEATH BECOMES HER- Theatrical trailer. Released July 31, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 31, 1992: BUFFY- THE VAMPIRE SLAYER opens theatrically in the U.S.
PICTURED: Newspaper ad.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER- Theatrical trailer. Released July 31, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1978. — **JULY 31, 1978**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1978**

STAR WARS- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1981. — **JULY 31, 1981**

STAR WARS THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1981. — **JULY 31, 1981**

ZORRO, THE GAY BLADE- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1981. — **JULY 31, 1981**

JAWS 3D- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1983. — **JULY 31, 1983**

CANNONBALL RUN, BLOW OUT, ENDLESS LOVE, MEATBALLS- TELEVISION GUIDE AD. July 31, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1983**

GREMLINS- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1984. — **JULY 31, 1984**

THE GOONIES- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1985. — **JULY 31, 1985**

FLETCH- Newspaper ad. July 3, 1985. — **JULY 31, 1985**

A VIEW TO A KILL- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1985 — **JULY 31, 1985**

PSYCHO III- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1986. — **JULY 31, 1986**

DIE HARD- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1988. — **JULY 31, 1988**

MIDNIGHT RUN- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1988. — **JULY 31, 1988**

BETTE MIDLER- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1988. — **JULY 31, 1988**

INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1989. — **JULY 31, 1989**

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1992**

THE MASK- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1994. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1994**

CLUELESS- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1995**

INDEPENDENCE DAY- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1996**

AIR FORCE ONE- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1997**

LIZA MINNELLI- Newspaper ad.
July 31, 1997.
Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1997**

THE MASK OF ZORRO- Newspaper ad.
July 31, 1998.
Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1998**

THE SIXTH SENSE- Newspaper ad. July 31, 1999. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 31, 1999**

July 30, 2026

July 30, 1978: Warner Bros. officially announces the new release date for SUPERMAN THE MOVIE.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

July 30, 1986: Helen Slater talks SUPERGIRL.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

July 30, 2003: Christopher Reeve visits Israel.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

More from July 30

July 30, 1982: NIGHT SHIFT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

NIGHT SHIFT- Theatrical trailer. Released July 30, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 30, 1982: THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE LAST AMERICAN VIRGIN- Theatrical trailer. Released July 30, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 30, 1999: THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT- Theatrical trailer. Released July 30, 1999. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE EXORCIST- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1975**

FUNNY LADY- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1975**

GREASE- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1978**

METEOR- Newspaper ad.
July 30, 1978. — **JULY 30, 1978**

REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1978**

SGT PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1978**

THE SWARM- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1978**

FRANK SINATRA- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1982. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1982**

THE LAST STARFIGHTER- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1984**

THE NATURAL- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1984**

RAMBO FIRST BLOOD PART II- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1985. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1985**

TINA TURNER- Television guide ad.
July 20, 1988.
Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1988**

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII JASON TAKES MANHATTAN- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1989. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1989**

BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1990**

THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1990**

GREMLINS 2 THE NEW BATCH- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1990. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1990**

THE SHADOW- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1995**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1995**

THE FRIGHTENERS- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1996**

THE ROCK- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1996**

THE LOST WORLD JURASSIC PARK- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1997**

LETHAL WEAPON 4- Newspaper ad. July 30, 1998. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 30, 1998**

July 29, 2026

July 29, 1977: The August 1 issue of TIME magazine hits news stands, providing the public with the first color photographs from the SUPERMAN THE MOVIE production. Included in these photos are the first color images of Christopher Reeve as Superman and Marlon Brando as Jor-El, this article also features the first look at Superman in flight.
PICTURED: Time magazine article.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 29, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 29, 1978: The SUPERMAN THE MOVIE flying unit tentatively films portions of the theatrically deleted missile fly around scene on A Stage at Pinewood Studios.
PICTURED: Screenshots from the sequence.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 29, 1978. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 29, 1980: Christopher Reeve opens in THE FRONT PAGE.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN THE MOVIE July 29, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

July 29, 1983: SUPERMAN III is in theatrical release.
Christopher Reeve interviews.
PICTURED: Article from the time.

SUPERMAN III July 29, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

More from July 29

July 29, 1983: KRULL opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

KRULL- Theatrical trailer. Released July 29, 1983.

July 29, 1983: NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION opens theatrically in the U.S.
VIDEO: Theatrical trailer.

NATIONAL LAMPOON'S VACATION- Theatrical trailer. Released July 29, 1983. Caped Wonder Stuns City!

THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1975. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1975**

ORCA THE KILLER WHALE- Newspaper ad (UK). July 29, 1977. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1977**

THE AMITYVILLE HORROR- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1979**

THE MAIN EVENT- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1979. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1979**

DRESSED TO KILL- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1980. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1980**

THE NEVERENDING STORY- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1984. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1984**

THE NAKED GUN 2 1/2 THE SMELL OF FEAR- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1991. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1991**

BATMAN RETURNS- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1992. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1992**

LETHAL WEAPON 3- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1993. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1993**

LAST ACTION HERO- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1993. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1993**

WOLF- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1994. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1994**

CLUELESS- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1995**

JUDGE DREDD- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1995**

UNDER SIEGE 2 DARK TERRITORY- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1995**

WATERWORLD- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1995. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1995**

MATILDA- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1996. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1996**

BATMAN & ROBIN- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1997. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1991**

THE MASK OF ZORRO- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1998. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1998**

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS- Newspaper ad. July 29, 1999. Caped Wonder Stuns City! — **JULY 29, 1999**

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.