{"product_id":"tummy-time-1989-movie-poster-us-one-sheet-short-film-roger-rabbit","title":"TUMMY TIME (1989) Movie Poster, US One Sheet, Short Film, Roger Rabbit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTUMMY TIME (1989) Movie Poster, Double Sided US One Sheet, NSS #890064, Short Film, Roger Rabbit, Baby Herman, Jessica Rabbit, featuring the voices of \u003cspan\u003eCharles Fliescher, Lou Hirsch, Kathleen Turner, Directed by Frank Marshall, Rob Minkoff is in Very Fine Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Poster and Condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: This Original US One Sheet, Movie Poster is presented in Very Fine condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, rolled as issued, with some very minor handling wear, edgewear on the top right and bottom left side, and a small tear less than 2mm on the left at the top but otherwise in excellent colourful and clean presentation. This is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal US One Sheet movie poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for the rare animated short \u003cstrong\u003eTummy Time (1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e, associated with the world of \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Rabbit\u003c\/strong\u003e and the celebrated animation work of Richard Williams. No poster artist has been identified for this example. Its clean presentation and colourful artwork make it an appealing piece of \u003cstrong\u003evintage animation memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for collectors interested in Roger Rabbit, Disney-era animation, rare animated shorts and original American movie posters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovie Synopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTummy Time (1989)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare animated short associated with the extraordinary period of animation history surrounding \u003cem\u003eWho Framed Roger Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e. The title is particularly interesting to collectors because it belongs to the era in which the success of Roger Rabbit generated renewed interest in theatrical animation and innovative combinations of traditional cartoon techniques with live-action filmmaking. The short is credited to \u003cstrong\u003eMichael S. Amato\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the film's animation and production history connected to the wider creative environment established by acclaimed animator \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e. ([imdb.com](https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0100821\/))\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late 1980s represented a fascinating period for theatrical animation. The release of \u003cem\u003eWho Framed Roger Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e in 1988 demonstrated that audiences could still be captivated by ambitious, traditionally animated characters presented with sophisticated cinematic techniques. Roger Rabbit himself became an international pop-culture phenomenon, bringing together characters and creative traditions from major animation studios while showcasing the technical achievements of Williams and his animation team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTummy Time\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of this remarkable animation landscape and is especially notable as a collectible for enthusiasts interested in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Rabbit\u003c\/strong\u003e and the animation industry surrounding the character. Rather than being a conventional feature-length production, the short format allowed its creators to concentrate on visual comedy, timing and character animation. Short animated films have historically provided animators with an opportunity to experiment with movement, staging and comic ideas in ways that can be more difficult within a feature-length production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Williams is one of the most respected figures in modern animation. Born in Canada and later based in Britain, Williams became renowned for his extraordinary technical skill and his commitment to classical animation principles. His work on \u003cem\u003eWho Framed Roger Rabbit\u003c\/em\u003e earned widespread recognition for combining the visual language of classic American cartoons with sophisticated modern filmmaking. Williams' animation was heavily influenced by legendary artists including Milt Kahl, Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston and other pioneers of the golden age of animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roger Rabbit connection is particularly significant because the character originated from \u003cstrong\u003eGary K. Wolf's\u003c\/strong\u003e novel \u003cem\u003eWho Censored Roger Rabbit?\u003c\/em\u003e, while the 1988 film adaptation transformed the character into one of the most recognisable animated stars of the era. The success of the film created enormous interest in further Roger Rabbit-related material, making promotional artwork and original theatrical posters from the period highly desirable among collectors of animation memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal US One Sheet poster\u003c\/strong\u003e for a rare animated short such as \u003cem\u003eTummy Time\u003c\/em\u003e offers something different from the more commonly encountered posters for major feature films. Original one sheets were produced for American cinema distribution and are an important part of the history of film promotion. Their imagery, typography and production methods provide a fascinating snapshot of how films and shorts were marketed to audiences at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster is particularly suited to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eRoger Rabbit memorabilia, Disney and animation history, Richard Williams, vintage cartoon artwork and rare 1980s movie posters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its connection to the innovative animation culture of the late 1980s makes it a distinctive piece of film history. For anyone building a specialised collection around Roger Rabbit or the development of theatrical animation, this original US One Sheet provides a fascinating and uncommon addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tummy Time (1989) - to find out more about the movie, posters, and movie trailers, go to IMDB.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0100821\/\"\u003eTo find out more about Tummy Time (1989) click here to go to IMDB.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage, Insurance \u0026amp; Your Country Taxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage 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).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Movie Posters Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41344462258240,"sku":"TUMMYTIME-89-USOS-RLD","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/7699\/8464\/files\/TummyTime_1989_USOneSheetVFcond-NewPhoto.webp?v=1787567188","url":"https:\/\/moviepostersaustralia.com\/products\/tummy-time-1989-movie-poster-us-one-sheet-short-film-roger-rabbit","provider":"Movie Posters Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}