Complete details on the Press Kit for the TV series

Press Kit Contents...

1. Press Kit Folder : Measuring 12" x 9".

2. Press Release : This two page release from Paramount Television is dated March 4, 1988 and announces the commencement of production and marketing.

3. Background Document : This two page release provides background on the HG Wells book, radio show and 1953 movie and positions the storyline of the new series.

4. Story Treatment : This twenty-two page document is entitled The Aliens and contains a wealth of varied background info and supporting props for the series. The premise is described along with detailed character dossiers and a secret case file with supporting documents from the Oval Office.

 

5. Air Date Schedule : This six-page document is dated April 5, 1988 and lists air times for all participating broadcast affiliates in the United States. The entries are ranked by market share. This document is interesting in that it provides a window into the state of broadcast television during the late 1980s.

6. Pocket Books Pop-up Promotional Poster : This colour booklet measures 12" x 9" and unfolds to 15 1/2" x 18". It announces the series and upcoming TV tie-in novel from Pocket Books.

7. Galley Book Cover for HG Wells Book Re-release : This colour plate measures 8 3/4" x 6 3/4" on paperback cover grade stock and presents the book cover for the Wells re-release.

 

8. Galley Book Cover for The Resurrection Book Release : This colour plate measures 8 3/4" x 6 3/4" on paperback cover grade stock and presents the cover for the TV tie-in novel. It has raised lettering.

9. Metal Fold-down badge : This 3" diameter colour badge showcases the series logo and title graphics. It also has the Paramount and Pocket Books logos on the face.

10. Sticker : This 3" colour sticker has the same design as the badge.

11. Bookmark : This odd-shaped 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" bookmark features the series logo on one side and Earth/alien tentacles graphic on the other. A creative use of the alien graphic as the bookmark looks unusual peeking out of a paperback.

12. Bookstore Novel Purchase Sheet : Dated September 1988, these two 8 1/2" x 14" sheets announce a price discount to induce bookstores to purchase large quantities of the HG Wells re-release.

13. Novel Floor Display Unit Offer : This 8" by 10" glossy cardstock advertisement promotes the 36-copy floor display unit for The Resurrection novel. The unit itself features alien tentacles falling over the top with good effect.

 

14. Resurrection Novel Advertisement : This two-sided colour roughly circular poster measures 8" in diameter and features the title logo and Earth/Alien graphic.

15. Cast Photo - Adrian Paul : An 8x10 B&W still close-up of a young Adrian Paul.

16. Production Photo - Action : Colour 8x10 action photo of a confrontation about to turn ugly between three men and a woman.

17. Cast Photo - Adrian Paul : An 8x10 B&W cast photo of Catherine Disher, Denis Forest, Jared Martin, Lynda Mason Green, Rachel Blanchard and Adrian Paul.

18. Production Photo - Lynda Mason Green : Colour 8x10 action photo featuring Lynda with two supporting cast members.

19. Cast Photo - Ensemble : An 8x10 B&W cast photo of Richard Chaves, Jared Martin, Philip Akin and Lynda Mason Green.

20. Production Photo - Adrian and Lynda : Colour 8x10 action photo of Adrian Paul and Lynda Mason Green.

21. Production Photo - Night Moves : An 8x10 B&W two panel action photo featuring Lynda Mason Green.

22. Production Photo - Adrian Paul : Colour 8x10 action photo of Adrian Paul and two co-stars.

23. Production Photo - Ensemble : An 8x10 B&W action photo of Jared Martin, Richard Chaves, Lynda Mason Green and Philip Akin.