CHAMPIONS AKA THE MIGHTY DUCKS (1992) MOVIE POSTER, ORIGINAL DAYBILL
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
Champions AKA The Mighty Ducks (1992) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Directed by Stephen Herek is in Very Fine Condition. Movie Poster and Condition Condition: 2 Daybill...
Champions AKA The Mighty Ducks (1992) Movie Poster, Original Daybill, Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson, Directed by Stephen Herek is in Very Fine Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: 2 Daybill folds present but has been stored rolled, there is a paper rip and some marks on the back of the poster, but does not affect the front. This Poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully packed and shipped in cylinder. This original daybill represents a piece of Australian cinema history from the film's theatrical release, making it a sought-after collectible for fans of sports movies and 1990s cinema.
Movie Synopsis
The Mighty Ducks (1992), released as Champions in Australia, is a heartwarming sports comedy-drama that became one of the most beloved family films of the 1990s. Directed by Stephen Herek, known for his work on Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Mr. Holland's Opus, this inspiring underdog story launched a successful franchise and introduced audiences to a memorable cast of characters. The screenplay was written by Steven Brill, who crafted a tale that perfectly balanced humour, heart, and hockey action.
The film stars Emilio Estevez as Gordon Bombay, a hotshot Minneapolis lawyer whose life takes an unexpected turn when he's arrested for drunk driving. As part of his community service sentence, Gordon is forced to coach District 5, a ragtag pee-wee hockey team of misfits who haven't won a single game. Initially resentful and dismissive of his young charges, Gordon begins the assignment with minimal effort, viewing it as merely an inconvenience to his high-powered legal career. However, as he spends more time with the team, memories of his own childhood hockey experiences resurface, including a traumatic moment that ended his promising playing career.
The diverse ensemble cast of young actors includes Joshua Jackson as Charlie Conway, the team's heart and soul; Shaun Weiss as the wise-cracking goalie Greg Goldberg; Matt Doherty as the aggressive Lester Averman; Brandon Adams as the speedy Jesse Hall; and Vincent Larusso as the tough Adam Banks, who eventually switches from the championship Hawks team to join the Ducks. The supporting cast features Lane Smith as Coach Jack Reilly, Gordon's former coach and current antagonist; Heidi Kling as Casey Conway, Charlie's mother and Gordon's love interest; and Josef Sommer as Mr. Ducksworth, the owner of the sporting goods company who becomes the team's benefactor.
As Gordon transforms from a self-centred lawyer into a dedicated mentor, he teaches the kids not just hockey skills but valuable life lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and believing in themselves. With the help of his childhood friend Hans (played by Joss Ackland), Gordon rediscovers his love for the game and learns to confront the demons of his past. The newly motivated coach secures sponsorship from Hendrix Hockey, renaming the team The Mighty Ducks and outfitting them with professional equipment and colourful uniforms. Through innovative training methods, including the famous "flying V" formation and the "triple deke" move, Gordon prepares his team for the championship tournament.
The film's climactic showdown sees the Ducks face their nemesis, the Hawks, in a thrilling championship game that tests everything the team has learned. Shot on location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the film authentically captures the culture of youth hockey in the American Midwest. The production featured real young hockey players in many roles, lending authenticity to the on-ice action sequences. Composer David Newman provided an uplifting orchestral score that perfectly complemented the film's inspirational themes.
The Mighty Ducks became a cultural phenomenon, grossing over $50 million at the box office and spawning two sequels, an animated television series, and even inspiring the name of the Anaheim Ducks NHL franchise. The film's success established it as a defining entry in the sports movie genre, alongside classics like The Karate Kid and Hoosiers, and its themes of redemption and teamwork continue to resonate with audiences of all ages.
To find out more about The Mighty Ducks (1992) click here to go to IMDB.com.
Special Notes
Images may have a small 'MPA' digital watermark and this does not appear on the poster. Posters are being held by magnets in the corners to take photographs, so you may see some magnet and shadows from the magnets in these areas. The magnets are not included in the sale of the item.
Postage, Insurance & Your Country Taxes
Postage costs are quoted for this item, include insurance up to AUD$100, but if you reside outside of Australia, the price does not include any import taxes/fees that you may be required to pay when the item reaches your borders. Please check with your local authorities for any additional taxes or fees. If you would like full insurance coverage for your purchase, please message me and I would be happy to quote the additional cost (estimate is AUD$2.50 p/AUD$100 or 2.5% of the item value, up to a maximum item value of AUD$5,000).
FAQ
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While the industry does have a few condition rating standards, there is no movie poster condition rating system that has become the accepted standard world wide. This unfortunately makes condition terms vary from movie poster dealer to movie poster dealer. Terms like Mint, Near Mint, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, seem to be universal to most condition rating standards, but most standards still lack definition about what and how many flaws/defects/damage defines a specific condition level. For more information on how Movie Posters Australia grades the condition of its movie posters, daybills, lobby cards and other ephemera please see out Movie Poster Condition and Grading page.
In the early days of cinema, posters were primarily hand-drawn and printed in various sizes, often tailored to fit the available space in theaters or promotional areas. In the United States, the "One Sheet" size (some times called '1 Sheet' or '1SH' approximately 27" x 41", became the standard during the 1930s. This size was manageable for theater display and suited the needs of a growing film industry.
Different countries developed their own poster sizes and styles, which also changed sometimes over the decades, and were influenced by local preferences and practical considerations, like available paper sheet sizes and how many posters could be printed on one sheet.
In Australia, the most popular size, the Daybill, has evolved over the decades. Australian Daybills sizes in chronological order are:
- Long Daybills (15" x 40"), from 1920's to pre-WW2 or pre-1941, were printed two to a sheet, longer than current Daybill versions. There were size variances in width from 14.5" to 15" and in height from 39.5" to 40".
- War Time Daybill (10" x 30"), during WW2, for a short time to conserve paper during a war time shortage, four Daybills were printed on one sheet. Information from Press Sheets also referred to these War-Time sizes as "New Size Daybills".
- Post-War Daybill (13" x 30"), this 13" x 30" Post-War size carried through until the 1980's, but also varied in size from 13"-14" x 29.75"-30.25".
- Post-80's Daybill (33cm x 66cm, or 13" x 26"), over a few years in the late 80's, the size changed again to a metric 33cm x 66cm, although these have also varied from 32-33cm x 64.5-66cm. New sizes from the late 80's were created, sometimes called a Mini Daybill or Mini Poster, in 9" x 12", 11" x 17" and 13" x 20".
In the UK, the somewhat unique 'Quad' poster, measuring 30" x 40", became popular, offering a larger landscape format that allowed for more elaborate designs.
In Japan, movie poster sizes were smaller, such as the "B2" (20" x 28"), which suited the more compact living environment of larger cities, smaller advertising spaces, and unique aesthetic sensibilities.
The 1970s and 1980s, witnessed the rise of the "six-sheet" (81" x 81") format, reflecting a trend towards larger and more visually impactful advertising.
Overall, the variation in movie poster sizes across different countries and decades highlights the interplay between technological printing advancements, paper resource availability, paper sheet size changes, cultural preferences, and the evolving nature of movie marketing.
At Movie Posters Australia we tag each poster we sell with a 'size' and 'condition' description at the very top of the page for our customers to easily see. There may however be some slight variations to sizes by up one inch due to variations in production and guillotine methods by printers over the decades.