First Men in the Moon (Columbia Pictures) (1964)

8mm FILMS Two 8mm films for home projection help sell "First Men IN the Moon''! They are: e A special ‘First Men IN the Moon! souvenir film (9!/2 minutes), showing today’s race for space and including scenes from the Charles H. Schneer production. e A 9-minute 8mm film of the Ranger Moon Shot, including actual NASA footage of the moon as Ranger 7 approaches it! The ''First Men IN the Moon" souvenir film retails for $5.95 on black/white; $12.95, in color, and $9.95 in black/white with sound. The Ranger Moon Shot footage is in black/ white; $9.95 with sound, $5.95, silent. Both 8mm films are being advertised extensively with streamers and posters, and arrangements are being made with department stores and discount chains for co-op ad mats and other tie-ins, working closely with local showmen. For price information, display material in limited quantities and the names of cooperating merchants, write direct to: 8mm Division, Columbia Pictures 711 5th Avenue New York, N. Y. 10022 LOOK AT MOON Give 'em a free look at the moon! Simply plant a telescope in front of your theatre, evenings, or in other suitable locations, and offer a free look at the moon—compliments of the 'First Men IN the Moon!" Telescope should be promoted locally, of course. LIFE ON MOON? "First Men IN the Moon” centers around the fact that life exists off planet Earth! For centuries this concept has remained within the province of the fiction writer but now the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has issued a booklet called ''The Search for Extra-terrestrial Life'’ (NASA EP —10). This book describes 8 separate research programs being carried on by NASA in their search for life in outer space. It makes the possibility of this life an official matter and forever removes it from the realm of "just fiction."' This book is sold for 20c by Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. 20402 Order a quantity of these books immediately and supply them to your newspaper feature writers and entertainment editors along with the material you normally service. ASTRONOMY MAG A magazine for amateur astronomers, Sky & Telescope, is published monthly by Sky Publishing Corporation, Harvard College Observatory, Cambridge 38, Mass. and sells for 60c an issue. It is a fascinating magazine, pictures of outer space along with advertisements of science fiction-looking equipment, and it can have a magnetic attraction for anyone who has never seen it. Get your news dealer to order copies and place them around barber shops, beauty parlors, etc. with playdate and picture snipes. REVELL SPACE MODELS IN CONTEST! Revell, manufacturers of model kits of various kinds, is wholeheartedly behind "First Men IN the Moon" and will gladly work with local showmen who set up contests for young model-builders using Revell's models of the Gemini and Mercury space capsules. As prizes, in addition, Revell is offering FREE three of its giant sailing ship kits. Theatre must ask for these kits—write direct to: Joel Rubenstein, Revell, Inc. 4223 Glencoe Ave. Venice, California 90292 Also available from Revell to "First Men IN the Moon” showmen are special window streamers plugging the picture and the Revell space kits. These streamers contain a contest mention; showmen who do not plan to stage the suggested contest may still obtain and use the streamers—simply slice off contest copy before distributing streamers! Contestant must put together both of these models (which retail for 98c in one kit), paint them and enter them in the contest run by local showman. Showman must find judges for best models, and should offer promoted merchandise prizes and guest tickets as other awards. REVELL STREAMER (10” x 18”) es E—\ BUILD THE Revell MERCURY . SATELLITE AND GEMINI SPACE CAPSULES BOTH IN ONE Authentic Kit! WHAT WILL THE U.S. ASTRONAUTS FIND WHEN THEY LAND ON THE MOON? _ ¢\ Wells’ astounding predictions come true? EE : | H a. J $0" S —————— Ee bo wes {# f ‘ AE PANAVISION | LUNACOLOR MDs OYNAMSON mY ASK FOR DETAILS OF OUR BIG MODEL BUILDING CONTEST! SUGGESTED REVELL ENTRY BLANK MODEL BUILDERS! Enter our GEMINI AND MERCURY BUILDING CONTEST! ‘First Men IN The Moon’ CONTEST CLOSES (Date) WIN A GIANT-SIZE REVELL MODEL KIT!! HERE ARE THE SIMPLE RULES: |. PURCHASE A "GEMINI AND MERCURY MODEL" KIT AT ANY (name of chain) STORE. 2. ENTRIES WILL BE DIVIDED INTO 3 AGE GROUPS |.Under Age 12 2.12tol5 years 3. 16 and older. | 3. ONE PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH AGE CATEGORY. 4. Winners in each category will be chosen on the basis of neatness and accuracy. The decisions of the judges will be final. 5. All entries must be delivered to any (name of chain) Store before (Date). 6. The contest is not open to employees of Columbia Pictures, Revell, (name of Ghai) or ane. Theatre where ''First Men IN the Moon" opens eee ieee in Panavision, Lunacolor and Dynamation. — ENTRY BLANK — Please Enter The Attached "GEMINI and MERCURY" MODELS in the Theatre (Name of Chain) Building Contest. My age is correctly stated below. | have received no help or assistance in the construction of this model. NAMEI pease ONUtD......0 oho ea Rs ge ae ee oe eee CU Ret a a ee eee See ee PS Stee a ne Pe SES Ce ees Se Ge a8 Meee eee aoe eee Me 2 Sone” Phone <2 eee WINNING MODELS WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE LOBBY .. THEATRE FIRST MEN IN THE MOON SIaPIGN INE) (ee arn rea Theatre. Page 3