This latest YouTube video covers movie prop related news from the past week or so, including a charity raffle for a sword from Deadpool 2 by Ryan Reynolds, a local news report about a collection in Texas, a quick look at the newest auction from Ewbanks, a local media report on the restoration of a Jaws piece, a visit to another online blog about a Marilyn Monroe costume up for auction, some tweets from Peter Mayhew and Mark Hamill about a prototype Chewbacca mask from Star Wars and a quick flip through the latest Prop Store auction catalog for their first big toy auction this week. [Read more…]
Last Day To Bid On “As You Wish Helmet Project” Charity Auction Featuring Reimagined ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Helmets, Benefiting Make-A-Wish
There is about one day left of bidding on the amazing, one-of-a-kind custom and “reimagined” Star Wars Boba Fett and Episode II Clone Trooper helmets made by some of the most talented artisans in the industry. The proceeds from the sale of these special helmets will benefit Make-A-Wish, and as of the time of this writing, the bids already exceed over $100,000. These helmets were on display at Star Wars Celebration last week. [Read more…]
Fantastic Fan Made Super 8 Behind the Scenes Video Footage from ‘Return of the Jedi’ by Jeff Broz
Some fan made video showing on set, behind the scenes film from the making of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi was published on YouTube yesterday. Filmed on Super 8 in 1982 in Buttercup Valley, California, the footage features shots of Jabba the Hutt’s sandbarge and incredible action shots of Luke Skywalker fighting his henchmen, Boba Fett flying sequences, and more. Really incredible footage and a joy for any fan of Star Wars to see. [Read more…]