We love movie posters.
Third generation of movie lovers
For decades, movie posters have been more than just collectibles to us—they are part of our family’s legacy. Our journey began in the 1960s with Max Candel, who ran Consolidated Theatre Services, a poster exchange supplying over a thousand movie theaters across Canada, including drive-ins. This early connection to cinema laid the foundation for what would later become Movieposters.com
In the early 1990s, Max’s daughter, Shelly Candel, carried that legacy forward, launching the Movie Poster Warehouse storefront in Toronto in 1993. Her passion for film memorabilia helped turn the business into a destination for movie lovers. Recognizing the future of e-commerce, she took the business online in 1996, making Movieposters.com one of the first digital destinations for movie posters worldwide.
In late 2014, Shelly’s son, David Wallach, took over, bringing the company into the modern era while preserving its roots. He spearheaded:
- A full website redesign to improve the shopping experience.
- A migration to Shopify to enhance functionality and efficiency.
- Warehouse renovations to streamline inventory and fulfillment.
- A commitment to the future, ensuring that movie posters remain accessible for generations to come.
Today, David Wallach continues to drive the company forward, blending tradition with innovation. His leadership ensures that Movieposters.com remains a trusted source for movie posters, dedicated to preserving the artistry and history of cinema.
What started as a poster exchange has evolved into one of the largest online retailers of original and reproduction movie posters. Today, Movieposters.com remains a family-driven business dedicated to preserving the magic of cinema—one poster at a time.
Emotions and movies go together
For generations, films have had the ability to evoke memories in our lives. From childhood, to juggling life as adults, going to the movies was an experience we could share with our friends, families, and the hundreds of strangers sitting among us. Together as a community, we get to escape from the trials and tribulations of every day and just enjoy the expressions of life through the magic of cinema.
Movie posters spark joy and memories.”
When you look at a movie poster, especially that of a movie that means something to you; it’s difficult not to recall the stage in your life from when you saw that movie for the first time. Whether that’s the good, the bad, or the ugly, the art and design of movie posters spark memories….
