Hollywood Studio Magazine (1977)

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Record Details:

Title:
Hollywood Studio Magazine
Date:
1977
Publisher:
San Fernando Valley Pub. Co.
Volume:
Hollywood Studio Magazine (May 1977)
Leaf #:
0001
Language:
English
Collection:
Fan Magazines and Hollywood Studio System
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Hollywood Studio Magazine was published out of the San Fernando Valley in various iterations (and various titles) from 1966 until 1992. What started as a local organ aimed at the workers of Hollywood ended as a nostalgic fan magazine about Hollywood Then and Now. The various title changes and revisions to its mission reflect not just the economic realities of magazine publishing, but a changing relationship to Hollywood and the industry itself. The earliest issues of Studio Magazine read like a house organ of a steady, entrenched industry documenting the comings and goings and notable events of the San Fernando Valley, with special emphasis on Universal. Fandom first became part of the discourse of the magazine through collecting. The Collectors’ Column page beginning in the early 1970s allowed memorabilia collectors to advertise their wares to each other. In 1983, the founder of the magazine, Dorothy Denny gave over the reins to Ralph Benner, the founder of Tiger Beat. This marks the clear separation between the original publication and its focus on Hollywood production culture and the move toward a publication centered on star narratives and fan culture. In covering the two and a half decades from the collapse of the system to the point where classical movie stars were phantoms instead of living people, the magazine offers insight into the transformation of old Hollywood from a lived reality to a memory to a myth.
-- Luci Marzola
Date Added:
June 19, 2025
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Memberships still open!! avid movie-goers wanted Opinion leaders from within Hollywood entertainment industry who are not now attending Academy or Guild screenings to join new WORD-OF-MOUTH FILM SOCIETY Industry members and one guest each will be invited to private screenings of new, major theatrical motion pictures (mostly previews before films actually open in theatres) every other Saturday afternoon or evening at the Writers Guild Theater, 9038 Melrose Avenue, Beverly Hills, starting February 12... inmanner and style of weekend screenings now being conducted by various Guilds and Academies. LIMITED SEATING LIMITS MEMBERSHIP TO 1200. ACT NOW IF INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED. PURPOSE: To support the kind of new theatrical films that will most benefit from word-of-mouth through organized and effective researched industry screenings. Word-of-mouth support begins within the industry before it soreads Outward. HOW TO QUALIFY: e Be involved full time within Hollywood entertainment associates — the kind of person other people seek ee ee ae ne Last year of school completed How many films seen in theatres during 1976 Responsibility industry at any studio, office, organization, film school, in any related career capacity such as agent, executive, musician, publicist, film student, office worker, etc. Members of IATSE (all locals), NABET, AFTRA, all crafts, guilds, unions, etc., welcome to apply. Membership to be selectively determined from respondents for most effective audience mix. Best satisfy our membership profile: an industry person who is an enthusiastic, regular movie-goer, an opinion leader among friends, relatives and out for information about what movies to see. Agree to pay annual dues of $40, if accepted. DO NOT MAIL CHECKS NOW. First apply by mailing in questionnaire. Accepted applicants will be notified within two weeks. Those not immediately accepted, but who otherwise qualify, will be standbys for future membership. News of films to be screened through the year will be mailed to members every two weeks. Act today. First screening is February 12. PLEASE PRINT IN FET Re sj i Se eee ig ae ire ea eee cy V9 (0 | =i a en wae nee ES PEE amo Oy Marital status______ Age and sex of children Degrees, licenses held Date of birth Occupation Address ____ During last 3 months City Phone Annual income Guild or Union affiliations Phone==.e sorte Name of immediate supervisor, Department head | (would/would never) wait one hour in line to see a film. How many persons interested in film going 1 encounter each two weeks through my work through my private life Do people seek me out about movies worth seeing? Do | volunteer information about movies to others | encounter? Would | view a worthwhile film occasionally in the morning or late at night? ! qualify and apply for 1977 membership in the NEW WORD-OF-MOUTH FILM SOCIETY with understanding | may or may not be accepted. If accepted, | will remit $40.00 annual dues . Signature Note: Applicant encouraged to tell more than space above permits, by attaching a career and lifestyle resume. Tell us why you consider yourself an opinion leader. Such an addendum may enhance chances for acceptance. Mail applications to: WORD-OF-MOUTH FILM SOCIETY,INC. Room 8A, 3349 Cahuenga Boulevard Hollywood, California, 90068 A SG awe SR A AO NNN EN NS A GO NO l= em