Movie Masters

Movie Masters, created by I.D.I. of Italy, is a conversion kit built on the same playfield layout as Bally Midway's 1984 'Black Pyramid,' with two stand-up targets replacing that game's moving target. Its exact release year is unconfirmed (previously listed as 1978, but IPDB has not verified this date).

In terms of gameplay, Movie Masters uses a Bally MPU AS-2518-35 and features two flippers, two pop bumpers, two slingshots, six stand-up targets, three-in-line drop targets, a kick-out hole, and a right outlane detour gate. The backglass art, by Michele "Mike" Martinelli, was essentially copied from the 1981 film poster for "American Pop" and depicts recognizable figures including Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley, tying into its movie-stars-and-music theme.

As a conversion kit, Movie Masters has been found installed in cabinets originally used for games like Dolly Parton and Silverball Mania, though that reuse doesn't mean it's a specific conversion of those titles. Its layered history and uncertain dating make it a curious piece of pinball history for collectors to investigate further.