Prior to the internet and the digital image, Movie Press Kits were sent to Cinemas from the movie studios to help advertise and promote their films. 

These Press Kits included; Production Notes, Cast & Credit Information, Biographies on the stars, Colour slides & sometimes screening passes.

As time passes, Press Stills or Press Photos have become a desired collectible as they were not meant for the public and limited in their production. They make a great feature framed on the wall and more compact than movie posters.