"Why Widescreen?" is the primary educational arm of the Widescreen Advocate movement.
This archive preserves the physical and digital tools used by enthusiasts to advocate for Original Aspect Ratio (OAR). Condensing these resources ensures that the mission's history remains accessible in a single, unified record.
PRINTABLE CAMPAIGN MATERIALS
These flyers and brochures were the frontline tools for retail advocacy, designed for distribution at local rental stores and electronics retailers.
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WW? Basic Introduction (Flyer): A single-sided 8.5"x11" orientation flyer.
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WW? Basic Introduction (Brochure): A double-sided tri-fold brochure.
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WW? "Biz" Card: Business-sized cards for quick, on-the-go explanations of letterboxing.
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WIDESCREEN 101: THE STAR TRIBUNE SERIES
Authored by Randy A. Salas for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, this series was a major milestone in educating mainstream consumers.
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS
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"Choose Widescreen": An anonymous community submission explaining format benefits.
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WEB BANNERS & LINK BUTTONS
The community used these digital badges to link to the campaign from personal websites, blogs, and home theater forums.
WA Logo
Whole Picture Button
WW Button
NO OAR NO SALE
~ See what you've been missing! See it in Widescreen! ~