In an article published today by Zap2It.com, the news entertainment website questioned the authenticity of props being auctioned by Profiles in History in their well publicized and studio sanctioned sale event (see ‘Lost’ finale auction — Real or reproductions?). [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions ‘Star Trek’ Catalog Available Online, Part of “Summer Sale” June 2010 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
Julien’s Auctions next series of Entertainment Memorabilia auctions will be held in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 24th-27th, 2010. The catalogs are available for purchase and the Star Trek catalog can now be viewed online. Included in the sale is material that is part of the Gene & Majel Roddenberry estate as well as assets from the most recent J.J. Abrams reboot of the Star Trek franchise. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Los Angeles on June 13th, Catalog Available Online
Bonhams will be holding their next auction event on June 13th in Los Angeles – the “Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art” auction (Sale 18254). The catalog for this event can now be viewed online. [Read more…]
Mecum Auctions “Original Spring Classic Auction” Features Cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection, May 19-23 in Indianapolis
Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds. Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]
The Houston Classic Weekend Auction Features Batmobile, Batskiboat, Penguin Duckmobile Movie Prop Cars from Batman Returns
April 29th-May 2nd is the “Houston Classic Weekend” auction by Worldwide Auctioneers, and one of the lots features “The Ultimate Set of Collectible Vehicles” from Batman Returns (1990) – the iconic Batmobile, the Batskiboat, and the “Batduck” or “Duckmobile”. The estimate for the lot of vehicles is $300,000-$400,000. [Read more…]
Brandon Alinger, Prop Store of London – “Gremlins” Animatroic Movie Prop Showcase Video Shorts
During my trip to Burbank last September, I made time for a short visit to meet with Brandon Alinger of the Prop Store of London at their Los Angeles facility. While at their offices, I took the opportunity to shoot a few brief videos (approximately 1-2 minutes each) with Brandon to feature and provide some background on some of the more interesting showcase pieces on display, including some pieces from Gremlins 2: The New Batch. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions Announces More Details on Star Trek Auction Event, Now Includes Memorabilia from Gene Roddenberry Estate
Julien’s Auctions today announced details about their upcoming Star Trek auction event this summer, which includes property from the estate of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek. The auction will be held on June 27th at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, in conjunction with their Music Icons and Hollywood Legends events, all of which run June 24th-27th. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Texas Frightmare Weekend Live Auction” Catalog Online, Event May 1st
Premiere Props is holding their “Texas Frightmare Weekend Live Auction” on Saturday, May 1st in Irving, Texas. Auction service providers iCollector and LiveAuctioneers have both published the catalog online, promoting as featuring over 200 original props and costumes from a variety of films. [Read more…]