There is a video over on FirstShowing.net, originating from Omlette.com.br, which features some behind the scenes with Jimmy Chow, propmaster of the forthcoming Watchmen film. [Read more…]
Angels Costumiers “The Vintage Fashion, Retro Film and TV Clothing Sale” – Update
This is an update to the article published early last month, (see Angels Costumiers “The Vintage Fashion, Retro Film and TV Clothing Sale” – December 6, 2008), with full details about tomorrow’s sale event. [Read more…]
Tony Hawk Video Interview with Jon Favreau, Tour of Stan Winston Studios
There is a short video at ShredOrDie.com in which Tony Hawk interviews Jon Favreau about Iron Man, and it includes a brief tour of Stan Winston Studios. Thanks to BigBadBat on the Replica Prop Forum for the link.
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original “Star Wars” Tie Fighter Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has produced the second in his series of excellent “video reviews”, this one featuring an original Tie Fighter helmet from Star Wars: A New Hope, along with the history and development of these props for the film.
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original “Star Wars”/”Empire Strikes Back” Stormtrooper Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com sent me a link to an excellent “video review” of an original Stormtrooper helmet he had an opportunity to examine in 2004. This is a very rare helmet in that it is HDPE/Polythene “Fishpond” helmets produced for Star Wars: A New Hope before changing to use of ABS material. More, it was subsequently reused in The Empire Strikes Back, and screen-matched to a scene in the film. [Read more…]
Rick’s Custom Props Video Feature on NewsChannel8 in Portland
The segment below was aired on KGW NewsChannel 8 in Portland Oregon, featuring prop maker Rick Gamez:
Ordinary People Change The World: Charity Auction & Efforts To Save Jerry Siegel’s Childhood Home, Birthplace of Superman
The Siegel & Shuster Society and Brad Meltzer are working together to organize and sponsor a series of charitable auctions to raise funds to help protect, restore, and preserve the childhood home of Superman creator Jerry Siegel. [Read more…]
ABC7 News Video Feature on “Collectors Book Store” Auction in December
ABC7 News has a short video broadcast available online with details about the “Collectors Book Store” 5-day auction coming this December from Profiles in History. This will be one of three auctions held by Profiles that month (the other two being the Hollywood Wax Museum auction and their traditional Hollywood Auction). [Read more…]