As part of the continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog, below is the first in a series of videos showcasing material to be auctioned in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event scheduled for June 10-12. In this first interview with Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of Profiles, he offers his insight into the pink dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during the ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). This gown is one of several iconic pieces that was featured on ‘The Today Show’ this morning on NBC and will be on ‘Fox and Friends’ on Fox News Channel on Saturday.
Today Show Features Profiles in History “Iconic” TV and Movie Props & Costumes: Marilyn Monroe Dress, Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Hat
As reported on earlier in the week, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena was featured on this morning’s broadcast of The Today Show – “auctioning off iconic items from famous movies” – in promotion of next month’s sale event. Of particular interest to the show was the Marilyn Monroe pink dress worn in the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Wicked Witch hat from Wizard of Oz. [Read more…]
Property Master Russell Bobbit’s Website Features Details and Behind the Scenes Video on ‘Iron Man 2’ Movie Props
Property master Russell Bobbitt’s official website, www.RussellBobbitt.com, features photos and video discussing and showcasing the original movie props from Iron Man 2. [Read more…]
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original ‘Return of the Jedi’ Biker Scout Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has published the latest in his series of excellent “photo and video reviews”, this one featuring an original biker scout helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, owned by Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London (formerly owned by Steve Sansweet), which includes the history and development of this prop. These informative and entertaining videos are a fantastic resource for collectors and fans of the Star Wars franchise.
Conan O’Brien: Oprah Helps Tobey Maguire Obtain Original Spider-Man Costumes from Studio
Tobey Maguire was a featured guest on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien last night. In the course of the interview, Conan asked Maguire a “dumb question” about whether he owns one of the original Spider-Man costumes… [Read more…]
Award Winning Special Effects & Make-Up Artist Steve Johnson Launches YouTube Channel With Tremendous Promise
Emmy Award-winning special effects and make-up artist and designer Steve Johnson has today launched a new YouTube channel – stevejohnsonfx – and its first video broadcast. His personal message and vision for future efforts outlines a very exciting opportunity for fans of film and television to have access to some amazing material related to his work in Hollywood over the course of his 30-year career spanning more than 200 movies. [Read more…]
Stan Winston Props And Special Effects Video Excerpt Features Terminator Models Circa 1986
William Forsche of Forsche Design has published an excellent video excerpt on YouTube from a long out of print Japanese laserdisc which feature Stan Winston’s special effects work circa 1986. Props/models from the first Terminator film are prominently featured. [Read more…]
“Out of this World” Original Movie Prop Exhibit at The California Museum – High Definition Video
I had an opportunity last week to visit the touring “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” exhibit, which opened at the California Museum on October 3rd. As has been reported in the past, this traveling exhibition includes original props and costumes associated with Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) and Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, Washington.
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