MR POPPERS PENGUINS (2011) Original Mini Movie Poster, Jim Carrey
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size Mini Poster (9"x12" or 11"x17" or 13"x20")
MR POPPERS PENGUINS (2011) Original Mini Movie Poster, Jim Carrey, Directed by Mark Waters Movie Poster and Condition Very Fine/Near Mint: This Mini Movie Poster features Jim Carrey's title character...
MR POPPERS PENGUINS (2011) Original Mini Movie Poster, Jim Carrey, Directed by Mark Waters
Movie Poster and Condition
Very Fine/Near Mint: This Mini Movie Poster features Jim Carrey's title character and his adorable penguins and is presented in Very Fine/Near Mint condition. This poster is currently stored rolled and will be carefully wrapped, packaged and shipped in a cylinder. The vibrant design, showcasing Carrey and the charming penguins, makes this movie poster a delightful collectible for fans of family comedies and Jim Carrey memorabilia.
Movie Synopsis
Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011) is a heartwarming family comedy that brings laughter and charm to audiences of all ages. Directed by Mark Waters and based on the beloved 1938 children’s book by Richard and Florence Atwater, the film stars Jim Carrey as Tom Popper, a high-flying New York businessman whose life takes a whimsical turn when he inherits six adorable penguins. This original Mini Movie Poster captures the film’s playful spirit, making it a perfect addition to collections of family movie memorabilia or Jim Carrey collectibles.
Tom Popper, played by Jim Carrey, is a workaholic real estate developer who prioritises deals over family. When his late father sends him a crate of penguins from Antarctica, Popper’s Manhattan apartment becomes a chaotic, icy playground. The penguins—named Captain, Loudy, Bitey, Stinky, Lovey, and Nimrod—wreak havoc but teach Popper to reconnect with his children, Janie (Madeline Carroll) and Billy (Maxwell Perry Cotton), and his ex-wife, Amanda (Carla Gugino). With the help of his assistant, Pippi (Ophelia Lovibond), Popper navigates the challenges of penguin parenthood while dodging a zookeeper (Clark Gregg) eager to take the birds away.
Directed by Mark Waters, known for Mean Girls and Freaky Friday, the film blends Carrey’s physical comedy with heartfelt moments. The screenplay, written by Sean Anders, John Morris, and Jared Stern, updates the classic story with modern flair. Produced by 20th Century Fox with a budget of around USD$55 million, the film was shot in New York City and at a refrigerated set in Brooklyn to simulate the penguins’ icy habitat. An interesting fact is that real penguins were used alongside animatronic ones, with trainers ensuring their comfort. The production faced challenges coordinating the birds’ unpredictable behaviour, but Carrey’s improvisational skills brought spontaneity to scenes.
The film’s visual effects, handled by Rhythm & Hues Studios, seamlessly blended real and digital penguins, earning praise for their realism. The soundtrack, composed by Rolfe Kent, adds a playful tone, complementing the film’s lighthearted vibe. Mr. Popper’s Penguins grossed over USD$187 million globally, proving its broad appeal as a family comedy. Supporting performances by Angela Lansbury as a tough property owner and Jeffrey Tambor as Popper’s boss add charm and humour.
This Mini Movie Poster, in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, showcases vibrant artwork featuring Carrey and the penguins, capturing the film’s whimsical energy. Its compact size makes it ideal for framing, perfect for fans of 2010s family films or collectors of movie posters. The poster’s pristine condition and rolled storage ensure it arrives ready to display, appealing to enthusiasts of Jim Carrey’s comedic legacy.
The film’s enduring charm lies in its mix of slapstick and heart, making it a modern classic for family movie nights. Its themes of work-life balance and rediscovering joy resonate universally. For collectors, this Mr. Popper’s Penguins poster is a vibrant piece of family movie history, celebrating a film that continues to delight audiences with its quirky premise and Carrey’s iconic performance.
To find out more about Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011) 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
At Movie Posters Australia, the love and conservation of movie posters comes first, and we like to share this passion. Our commitment to quality means we will provide high quality memorabilia to our customers. Posters are carefully chosen and authenticated to ensure originality and value. We want our customers to trust MPA, so we always try to be as open and transparent as we can, provide detailed condition information and images, to ensure customers are comfortable and confident in their purchase.
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.