As part of their phone interview with Debbie Reyonlds today, the Orange Country Register reports that the actress will be selling her substantial collection this year through auction house Profiles in History. [Read more…]
The Original Prop Blog 2010 Year in Review: News, Developments, and Trends in Collecting Original Movie Props and Memorabilia
As was the case in previous years (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial featuring my personal observations with regards to the hobby – looking back at the top trends, developments, and news stories of 2010. As is always the case, this is a completely subjective exercise, and merely touches on the developments and events that relate to the hobby. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog in England: Journal Day Five (Concert Photojournal: Coldplay “Hidden Gig” at Journal Tyne Theater / Newcastle, England / 12/20/2010)
England Journal: Day Five. So today was the big day. After the thrilling night of the first concert in Liverpool at the Royal Court Theater, we needed to make our way to Newcastle Upon Tyne for the second and last show of the Crisis charity concert series, announced as held at the Journal Tyne Theater. [Read more…]
“Blacky”: The Vintage Fender ’72 Thinline Telecaster Studio and Stage Used By Coldplay’s Jonny Buckland for “X&Y” and “Viva La Vida”
Some reading the England Journal series of articles are probably interested in knowing a little more about my appreciation of Coldplay, and why I would travel thousands and thousands of miles by car, plane, and train to attend a few concerts in another country. As such, I thought I would explain a little more in this supplemental article about my love for the band and their music, details about a charity auction one year ago, and the prize of my pop culture memorabilia collection. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog in England: Journal Day Four (Concert Photojournal: Coldplay “Hidden Gig” at Royal Court Theater / Liverpool, England / 12/19/2010)
England Journal: Day Four. This was our second day in Liverpool, where the first of the two Coldplay “Hidden Gig” shows benefiting Crisis were held tonight. As noted in the prior journal entry, the “Hidden Gig” venue was not revealed until 24 hours before the show, and the venue announced was the Royal Court Theater. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Knightsbridge on December 15th, Catalog Available Online
Bonhams next Entertainment Memorabilia auction will be held December 15th at Knightsbridge, UK. The catalog for their “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 17974) can now be viewed online.
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Christie’s “Pop Culture” Auction Held Today: James Bond Pistol Exceeds Expectations, Darth Vader Costume Goes Unsold
Christie’s “Pop Culture: Film and Entertainment” auction (Sale 5570) was held today at South Kensington, London. Results from two of the highlight lots have been widely covered in Reuters and the AP, and picked up by mainstream media worldwide. [Read more…]
“Back To Frank Black” TV Memorabilia Charity Auction Begins December 1st
“Back To Frank Black”, a voluntary fan organization working to bring back the Millennium franchise which starred Lance Henriksen as Frank Black, will be hosting a charity auction of related material on eBay beginning December 1st. Proceeds from the sale of the auctions will benefit the charity, Children of the Night. [Read more…]