Hello Everyone, Obviously, it has been some time since I’ve posted here on the Original Prop Blog. I’ve launched a new YouTube channel, website and discussion forum, PopCultureKind, and I hope that you take the time to check it out. The initial YouTube episode provides some explanation and background behind the creation of this new […]
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Crossover Appearance: “The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of” Podcast
“That Pop Culture Show” co-host Jason DeBord guests on the latest episode of “The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of” podcast, hosted by collectors David Mandel (Veep, Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Ryan Condal (Colony, House of the Dragon).
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Jack Warford, Star Wars Starship Model Photographer for Merchandising/Promotion in 1977 & Rare Filming and Prototype Images
This article is by its nature self-promotion for Julien’s Auctions (where I serve as COO), but I believe it is consistent with my past articles sharing news and insights about Star Wars with followers, so I’m making an exception in this case, as I am in a unique position to share new information about Star […]
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Calendar of Live Auction Events: TV and Movie Props & Costumes, Hollywood Entertainment, Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia
Below is the latest updated calendar for upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date […]
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Dan Lanigan’s “Prop Culture” by ABC Studios & Cinema Relics Productions – Season One Streaming on Disney+ Starting May 1st
The entire first season of Prop Culture is dropping on the Disney+ streaming service starting May 1, 2020, featuring all eight episodes. The series by ABC Studios and Cinema Relics Productions and distributed by Disney+ is a documentary/docuseries featuring host and Executive Producer Dan Lanigan as he revisits popular Disney films from the perspective of […]
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The 13th Annual Original Prop Blog “Year in Review” for 2019 (Personal/Professional Update)
I have had an ongoing tradition of publishing an annual review of my personal observations and opinions with regards to the business of buying, collecting, selling, and preserving original pop culture artifacts used in film and television productions (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review, […]
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Calendar of Live Auction Events: TV and Movie Props & Costumes, Hollywood Entertainment, Music, & Pop Culture Memorabilia
Below is the latest updated calendar for upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to collectors. Please also note that I update changes/additions to the calendar until the next update, in order to maintain as up to date […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Marvel Entertainment Part 4 / Avengers: Endgame Costume Exhibit (Sunday)
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Marvel is centrally located in the Exhibit Hall as per usual, and they’re updated the props and costumes on display daily.� This feature covers Sunday. The photos further below are as the exhibit appeared on Sunday, which featured costumes from Avengers: Endgame.� Prop […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Godzilla Movie Props / Godzilla Toho Co., LTD & Bandai America
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Toho Co., LTD and Bandai America had one of my favorite displays this year at the exhibitor space, which was dedicated to celebrating 65 years of Godzilla. On exhibit was original props and costume parts from various Godzilla films over the years.
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. 2019 is the first year that Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! exhibited pieces from the collection in the main exhibit hall. On display was the lightsaber prop purchased from Profiles in History and attributed to use by Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Marvel Entertainment Part 3 / A-Force Costume Exhibit (Saturday)
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Marvel is centrally located in the Exhibit Hall as per usual, and they’re updated the props and costumes on display daily. This feature covers Saturday. The photos further below are as the exhibit appeared on Saturday, which featured costumes from Avengers: Endgame. Prop […]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Warner Bros | DC Comics | Batman
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. This is the first year that there was not separate exhibit space for both Warner Bros and DC Comics. In 2019, DC Comics has been folded into the Warner Bros exhibit. This now mirrors Marvel, which has one exhibit space as Marvel Entertainment. […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Marvel Entertainment Part 2 / Spider-Man: Far From Home Costume Exhibit (Friday)
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Marvel is centrally located in the Exhibit Hall as per usual, and they’re updated the props and costumes on display daily. This feature covers Friday. The photos further below are as the exhibit appeared on Friday, which featured costumes from Spider-Man: Far From […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Batman Film Used Cowls
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. I actually lost track of exactly who the exhibitor was for these Batman cowls, but there was Batman-related merchandise on display. This case included examples of Batman cowls worn in the films from Michael Keaton to Val Kilmer to George Clooney to Christian […]
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Weta Workshop
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Weta Workshop always have an impressive exhibit, and that tradition carried over this year. They had some pieces on display from new film and projects, and even Sir Richard Taylor was on hand to chat with fans.
San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Prop Store
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Prop Store has been exhibiting at Comic-Con since 2008, and they truly improve the experience every year. For 2019, their big promotional push is for their annual live auction in the Fall, as well as their upcoming Marvel Netflix auctions.