NEVERENDING STORY II, THE NEXT CHAPTER (1990) Movie Poster, Daybill
Condition Very Fine / Near Mint (9.0)
Size AU Daybill Post 80's (33 x 66 cm)
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990) Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison & Clarissa Burt, Directed by George T. Miller is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition. ...
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990) Movie Poster Daybill, Starring Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison & Clarissa Burt, Directed by George T. Miller is in Very Fine/Near Mint Condition.
Movie Poster and Condition
Condition: This Original Australian Daybill Movie Poster is in Very Fine/Near Mint condition, its unused with only 2 daybill folds as issued. This poster is currently stored folded and will be shipped in an acid free archival polyproplene bag with acid free archival backing board. This is a genuine original Australian theatrical daybill from the film’s 1990 cinema release. Australian daybills are highly collectible due to their compact size, durability and excellent suitability for framing. The artwork for this poster was created by legendary Italian illustrator Renato Casaro, renowned for his dynamic compositions and painterly style. Casaro’s artwork adds significant desirability, showcasing rich fantasy imagery and dramatic character placement that perfectly captures the magical tone of the film.
Movie Synopsis
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990) is a fantasy adventure film and sequel to the beloved 1984 classic The NeverEnding Story. Directed by Australian filmmaker George T. Miller, the movie continues the tale of imagination, courage and self-belief, expanding the mythos of the magical realm of Fantasia. The screenplay was written by Karin Howard and George T. Miller, loosely based on elements from Michael Ende’s original novel.
The story once again follows young Bastian Balthazar Bux, this time portrayed by Jonathan Brandis. Still struggling with grief and self-doubt in the real world, Bastian is drawn back into the pages of the mysterious book. Fantasia is under threat from a powerful new force known as the Emptiness, which feeds on lies, fear and the loss of imagination. When the Childlike Empress calls for Bastian’s help, he must return to Fantasia to save it once more.
Upon entering Fantasia, Bastian encounters familiar allies and formidable new enemies. Kenny Morrison appears as Atreyu, the heroic young warrior, while Clarissa Burt delivers a striking performance as the villainous sorceress Xayide. Xayide tempts Bastian with wishes that grant him power and confidence, but each wish comes at a dangerous cost: the gradual loss of his memories from the real world.
As Bastian’s journey unfolds, the film explores themes of identity, responsibility and the consequences of unchecked desire. Unlike the first film, which focused heavily on loss and perseverance, this sequel delves deeper into the idea that imagination must be balanced with humility and self-awareness. Fantasia itself is brought to life through elaborate sets, colourful costumes and practical creature effects, reflecting the ambitious scope of early 1990s fantasy filmmaking.
Although The NeverEnding Story II received mixed reviews upon release, it has since gained a strong following among fans of family fantasy cinema. Renato Casaro’s iconic poster artwork remains one of the most celebrated visual elements associated with the film, making original posters like this Australian daybill particularly appealing to collectors of fantasy movie memorabilia and classic 1990s cinema.
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.