United Artists Theatres (Western Division) Policy Trailer (1982-1989) 

I worked for UATC from 1986-1990 in Northern California (Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Jose), and this is not the policy trailer I played during those years.

Good call on that one. Though I was not born until the year "Solid Gold" went off of the air, I have seen some RU-vid videos of "Solid Gold"'s openings and can definitely see some similarities. I have always thought that this music would go well with Chris Berman and Tom Jackson's NFL highlight segments on ESPN. I feel that the power of this music, coupled with Berman's deep, yet animated, voice and the epic nature of watching a battle on a football field, would be a match made in heaven.

I vaguely remember seeing this when I was about four years old (and even younger) I remember the one that they started using in 1989 more. There used to be 3 United artists Theaters in my city, but they all closed 8 years ago when newer multiplex theaters took away business.

We ran this UA trailer in Texas as well.

I worked for UA Theaters (Movies At Eden Prairie East & West Eden Prairie, MN. Movies At Burnsville 1 "1 through 4 inside Burnsville Center" & 2 "5 though 8 outside the center" Burnsville, MN) on & off from 1989 to 2002. During 1997 to 1999 I was a projectionist & Assistant Manager for Eden Prairie West. I remember this Policy Trailer when I first started working at Movies At Burnsville 2 in 1989 It was just a bit different. Then they had the new 1989 one.

After this came I remember the rotating United Artists logo followed by the Rocky II title sequence. Watched it at UA Cine 6.

I haven't looked at all the comments, but I can confirm that the "Eastern Division" policy trailer was in use in all San Diego, CA area theaters from 1986-1989.

@Reed488 It's entirely possible the "Eastern Division" trailer was simply a later iteration of this one and used across the chain. There are a number of not only additions, but refinements to the animation. The transition between "Welcome to a UA Theatre" and "May We Suggest" is better in the "East" one, for starters.

Craig Everett Palmer is a genius. Thanks to the wisdom of you and of "nxdat81" on the compilation video of General Cinemas trailers, I have learned that Palmer arranged "Ponderosa," "Energy III," and "New Horizons," all of which are great trailer themes.

Thank you so much for your information. Given that the song can be found on a disc called "Motivational Sports," there is no longer any wonder why it would fit in one of Chris Berman and Tom Jackson's NFL highlight segments.

@HCShannon Yes- they could use slides or video if they didn't have a 35mm film to show, or just use the theater for whatever. The last one I worked at had a church group rent one auditorium and they plugged a microphone into the sound system, and set up their own video projector in the theater.

Yes. Not just the policy trailers, though. EVERYTHING inside is branded Regal - the popcorn bags, the signage on top of the movie posters, the uniforms. Even the box office personnel greet each customer with "Welcome to Regal" these days. The only thing that still says "United Artists" is the signage outside.

I remember this. Thanks for the memories :)

The music on this trailer is titled "Energy III." It comes from the Network Music library (which is through Killer Tracks) and can be found on the disc "Motivational Sports" (NM037).

switching auditoriums is prohibited...no sneaking into another movie!!!

This was the Policy of the United Artists Theater back in the 80's.

I'm glad that that the Eastern division trailer is back, as well.

It's actually underneath the video - incredibly, you can buy these tracks on iTunes.

Well i was born before this was made. I do remember seeing this at an UA theatre on the east coast, unless they played this by mistake or for whatever reason. Of course, I'd see the Eastern Division version more. Long live United Artists. Screw Regal.

"Energy III" by Craig Everett Palmer. You can find it on the "Killer Tracks" website.

Thank you for the explanation. That clears up the confusion a good amount.

Thanks for the input. The uploader of the "Vintage United Artists Theatres policy trailer (Eastern division), 1977-89" and I have been coordinating to make sure that we are both titling our videos correctly.

@Madlax99 You are correct about the alternate version having more theater rules and a plug for gift certificates. Take a look at "Vintage United Artists Theatres policy trailer (Eastern division), 1977-89" here on RU-vid.

@Reed488 That's why I don't buy anything at the snack bar. I'm not paying 4 bucks for a candy bar. And don't get me started with popcorn.

Tulsa, Oklahoma used to have an Annex 7 theater, which was owned by United Artists Theatres.

@Reed488 It was the one marked "Vintage United Artists Theatres policy trailer (Eastern division), 1977-89" here on RU-vid.

The "Production Music: Energy III" By Network Music Is Also Used As The Theme For WLKY Louisville, KY (1986), KNOE Monroe, LA (1987), Ocean County, NJ Newswatch 8 (1994), And WMTV Madison, WI's (Early 1990's) News, Not Only That But The Theme Also Appeared On A Memphis-Area Covington Pike Toyota Ad In March 1988.

The one from 1977-1982 had the Eastern Division theme or had a different theme, or a different policy trailer?

@EdHavens I had a Cousin Who Worked For UA about the same time, she probably wouldn't remember the trailer that was used. Myself I somehow Vaguely remember seeing both versions of this Policy Trailer when I was younger. It also seems that the Eastern Division Trailer has more to it such as reminders to remain quiet during the feature presentation and gift certificates.

@juise15 That's cool, I remember that the Former UA Theaters in my city used to alternate between the 1989 policy, the 1992 Magic Hands policy, and the 1997 policy, but this 1977-89 policy was never thrown in the mix, and the 89 policy was phased out when the 1999 policy was created. How I do miss them, but I wonder if The reels with the policy trailer could be somewhere in the Old UA6 theater in storage that is now owned by a different company.

Western policy- is that regarding east coast versus west coast, or worldwide? This was the trailer we had in CT. I remember this sooooo well from when I was a kid.

They still show this at a theater in town

That's awesome. Is it the actual trailer or is it just shown alongside another actual trailer to enhance the experience? Where is the theater and what is it called? This is no doubt one of my all-time favorite movie theater trailers.

@Reed488: I have been unable to locate Craig Everett Palmer's themes, Ponderosa or Energy III, at Killer Tracks or anywhere else. Do you have a direct link?

I do not know, but I will take your word for it. Of course, though, if anybody knows for sure and could comment here on the video, that would be great.

Indeed.

Is that the old logo the UA that stands for untied artists but not the hole untire movie theater type name for it.

Could you reserve theaters for things like business presentations? Like now, but before there were digital projectors?

Disregard my initial remark. The trailer does imply to remain silent by saying that "courtesy is contagious."

Indeed it did.

I forgot one, The Bladerunner was before the kid in popcorn. Anyone can correct me one these 3 postings cuz I could be little wrong. But this is what I can remember.

What trailer did they use? Was it the alternative trailer to this one which was similar but used the theme "Ponderosa"?

if regal entertainment group operates united artists theaters now, do they show the regal policy trailers at those theaters now?

Then they had the Magic Hat then the one with the kid in the popcorn then they took out the part with the kid in popcorn & then they had the Dinosaur one (verey short time) & went back to the magic hat. This is what I can remember.

It forgot to inform moviegoers to remain silent during the movie.

No problem.

I believe UA bought Eric and Sameric theaters back in the early 90's.

What is the title of this track? Anybody know?

This font is "ITC Serif Gothic". And it taste like chicken.

@JimsGeminiTube The Bladerunner could have been after the kid in popcorn.

In this theme, the LinnDrum was heard.

I wish more theater policy trailers were more like this instead of trying way too hard to bu 'cute', or 'funny'.

UAAP basketball Ateneo vs. UE

They did indeed. For some reason, I don't think, based on the tone of this trailer, that the "Escape to the movies" bumper would fit well with this trailer. As a result, in my opinion, good riddance to United Artists or the production company that made this trailer.

haha I know, right?

that's more like 80's not 70's

Was this shown before the Little Mermaid or did it use the next policy trailer?

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No problem.