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March 5, 2025

Psychedelic Sexualis (1966) Pressbook

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On Her Bed of Roses 1966) movie pressbookFrom Paul at It Came From Hollywood: “Beyond bizarre offering from Albert Zugsmith. His name may trip a memory or two as he produced The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957), Orson Welle’s Touch of Evil, and High School Confidential, both in 1958 and Confessions of an Opium Eater (1962). Zugsmith’s filmography is studied today in College film courses because he invented, improved upon, and re-created an entire genre of film that defies explanation and, often, logic.

“Films like Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), Platinum High School, also 1960, and Russ Meyer’s Fanny Hill (1964) defined what Albert Zugsmith was about. On Her Bed of Roses reflects none of those films; instead, it dives into Charles Whitman territory with sprinkles of rose fetishism kink. Something I believe Zugsmith held dear to his heart, witness Two Roses and a Golden Rod (1969.) It is a piece of Hollywood history. On Her Bed of Roses is not for the meek (or weak) of heart. Still, everyone can appreciate the pressbook and its over-the-top ballyhoo of a film that is, in itself, over-the-top!” …

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Jaws 50th Anniversary

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Jaws 50th Anniversary LogoUniversal City, Calif., March 5, 2025 – On June 20, 1975, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws was unleashed by Universal Pictures, quickly becoming a cultural phenomenon. Now, 50 years later, the film remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history. To mark this milestone, a nearly year-long celebration has kicked off through a theatrical re-release, an anniversary edition on Digital and Blu-ray, summer streaming on Peacock of the film, all-new merchandise in various categories and much more — including the upcoming Jaws: The Exhibition, planned by the Academy Museum. The most epic summer blockbuster is back and bigger than ever!

As announced during the 97th Oscars telecast this past weekend, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will debut Jaws: The Exhibition on view beginning September 14, with tickets available now. The Academy Museum exhibition, the first ever of this size dedicated to a specific film, celebrates the Academy’s largest collection object—the sole surviving shark from Jaws —and is timed to the film’s landmark anniversary.  Visitors will step into the world of the iconic film, scene-by-scene, as it translates the movie into a spatial experience with over 200 original objects including concept illustrations, costumes and props. To top it off, exclusive new merchandise will be available in the Academy Museum Store celebrating the legacy of the film. …

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