Hollywood Studio Magazine (1978)

Page scan 00038 from Hollywood Studio Magazine

Record Details:

Title:
Hollywood Studio Magazine
Date:
1978
Publisher:
San Fernando Valley Pub. Co.
Volume:
Hollywood Studio Magazine (December 1978)
Leaf #:
00038
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
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:
August 21, 2025
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MOVIEREEL Continued over 200 stars in 90 movie and tv scenes, via ballots completed by the million international visitors to the attraction each year. “It’s a good likeness,” Reynolds commented after coming face-to-face with his wax counterpart. “I’m proud to be here.” Reynolds has just been named Male Star of the Year by the National Association of Theatre Owners and received similar honors from the readers of Photoplay. In early 1979, the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre will open its doors in Jupiter, Florida. Lana Turner Fans — Lana has completed a film called “Witches Brew” co-starring Richard Benjamin. She also opens Nov. 1st in Chicago at the Drury Lane Theatre starring in “Divorce Me Darling.” (How’s that for a title?!) -Lou Valentino, N.Y. Barbra Streisand honorary chairperson of benefit concert for Free Arts Clinic, Roxy Dec. 11. Cher emcees, with Kris Kristofferson, Rita Coolidge and Gary Busey. Lorne Greene and Engelbert Humperdink imprinted in Stars Hall of Fame, Orlando, FL. NEW MOVIES A three-hour TV movie dramatizing the life and career of Elvis Presley is in the works at ABC and is scheduled to air later this season. The title role in “Elvis” will be played by Kurt Russell, star of numerous Walt Disney movies and a short-lived NBC series, “The Quest.” Dick Clark is the executive producer. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” in which Jane Powell and Howard Keel recreate their original film roles in this new stage musical version, has been rescheduled at the Pantages Theatre and will now open April 24 as the third presentation in James Nederlander’s _four-musical subscription package there. Rumors are that Audrey Hepburn whose last picture was “Robin and Marian” some years ago may be enticed out of retirement to star in a two hour film for TV “The Best Place to Be” opposite Anthony Quinn. Married to psychiatrist Dr. Andrea Dotti, Audrey has been spending most of her time in Switzerland. FESTIVALS MONTE CARLO INT’L TV FEST — The 19th International Television Festival of Monte Carlo is slated for Feb. 16-24. Screenings of dramatic programs will be held Feb. 17-23, and news programs Feb. 21-23. FILM COMMISSION Location lensing problems for tv will be an added dimension to the 1979 Film Commission Cineposium, Jan. 23-25, hosted by the Film Promotion Office of the United States Virgin Islands. Cineposium h.q. will be at Sapphire Beach Hotel in St. Thomas. Film Commission Cineposiums in the past have deait almost exclusively with location problems in the making of features, but this year the confab will focus just as heavily on video, since there will be as many, if not more films made for tv this year as there will be for theatrical release. CAIRO FILM FESTIVAL — The Cairo Film Festival reversed itself and refused screening of the official Italian entry, ‘The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” due to censorship imposed by the Egyptian government. Producer Arthur Cohn, who was an invited guest of the festival, subsequently refused permission for another of his films, “Black and White in Color,” to be shown. The latter film has been the official French entry. paris film festival — The winner of the 4th Paris Film Festival was Paul Schrader’s “Blue Collar,” the Best Actress was Geraldine Chaplin, for her part in “Remember My Name,” and Best Actor, Italian Nino Manfredi, for his role in Luigi Magni’s “In Nome del Papa Re.” These three awards were chosen by a jury composed of 100 Parisian cinema fans, who replied to a poll organized by SOFRES (an opinion poll service specializing in forecasting national elections.) NEW 1979 MODELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE SONY KV-2141R TRINTRON PRIUS 21" screen measured diagonally Kv2142R Big screen KV-2141R changes to any Channel in an instant with 12 channel selector pushbuttons. Enjoy added convenience of channel selection from anywhere in room with remote control commander that also adjusts volume and turns set on and off. Lumisponder light-sensing system provides glare-free picture by automatically adjusting brightness and contrast to take care of changing room light. Features power-saving Econoquick system. Modern, slender cabinet with 114° wide angle tube displays Sony's unmatched Trinitron Plus color picture. Sony's unique energy saving system shuts picture tube power off when set is not in use and produces a quick picture from a cold start. Special consideration to Studio employees 763-9431 877-4692 DON RAY AND APPLIANCES 10634 Magnolia Bivd. No. Hollywood 1 Blk. W. of Cahuenga HOLLYWOOD STUDIO Magazine 39