Christie’s Upcoming Pop Culture auction (Sale 5425) is set for December 4th at South Kensington in the UK as part of their “Popular Culture” department. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Comments from Jim Supica, Director of the National Firearms Museum
Mr. Jim Supica, newly appointed Director of the National Firearms Museum, was kind enough to read the article published this week (see Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?) about the lightsaber on display at the museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
James Bond “Golden Gun” Update: High Quality Photo, Comparisons, Pinewood Studios Account
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios, as well as conflicting information about how many of the props were made, who made them, and where they are today. [Read more…]
Total Film Magazine Covers Weta Workshop Exhibit, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
Total Film Magazine, one of my two favorite movie magazines (the other being Empire Magazine, both out of the UK) has a feature in the November 2008 issue covering the Weta Workshop exhibit at the Royal Armouries (see “The Wonderful World of Weta” Exhibition in UK) and talks with Richard Taylor about the Lord of the Rings franchise. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?
I recently came across a blog post about an “original prop Luke lightsaber” from Star Wars on display at the National Firearms Museum at the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. [Read more…]
James Bond, Prop Store, TV Film Memorabilia Magazine
There is a two page spread in the current issue of TV Film Memorabilia Magazine out of the UK featuring an interview with Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London, discussing original James Bond movie memorabilia, including original props and wardrobe. [Read more…]
More On James Bond “Golden Gun” Reported Stolen from Elstree Props
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios. [Read more…]
Jalopnik: “Man Restores Griff Tannen’s Hover BMW from Back To The Future 2”
Jalopnik.com has a story by Matt Hardigree with photos of the original “Hover BMW” used by Griff Tannen in Back to the Future 2. Jeff Chabotte acquired the original BMW 633 used in the film and restored it to the very custom and futuristic look as seen in the movie. [Read more…]