As with Coldplay at the end of last year, rock band No Doubt has listed a number of costumes, instruments, and other original memorabilia up for auction to benefit charity, following their 2009 tour. 100% of the proceeds will benefit a number of charities selected by Gwen Stefani and the band members. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Bruce Lee “Kato” Hat from ‘The Green Hornet’
This ninth video segment in the series of ongoing reports by the Original Prop Blog previewing Profiles in History and their “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event takes a look at the “Kato” hat worn by Bruce Lee in The Green Hornet television series. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Earth vs The Flying Saucers, Golden Voyage of Sinbad
This is the eighth video segment in the series of ongoing reports by the Original Prop Blog previewing Profiles in History and their “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event. Joe Maddalena talks about two special Ray Harryhausen pieces included in the auction – props from Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (1956) and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974). [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Miniature Model Plane from “King Kong”
The seventh part of continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog for June’s “Hollywood Auction” event by Profiles in History, this video interview with Profiles owner and CEO Joe Maddalena highlights material to be made available for sale in their auction event. This third video includes a discussion about the sole surviving model plane from the classic film, King Kong (1933).
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Darth Vader Lightsaber Prop from ‘Return of the Jedi’
This is the sixth in a video series highlighting props and costumes in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40”. This segment provides Joe Maddalena, CEO of Profiles in History, an opportunity to discuss the provenance of a prop lightsaber attributed to use by the character Darth Vader in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. This is one of many props being sold in the auction event, to be held June 10-12 in Calabasas Hills, CA.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: ILM X-Wing & Y-Wing Models from Star Wars
This fifth in a continuing series of videos previewing the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event features a close look into the two ILM model miniatures made for Star Wars: A New Hope. Included in the sale scheduled for June 10-12 is an X-Wing fighter model and a Y-Wing model fighter, with details provided by Profiles CEO Joe Maddalena.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Edward Scissorhands, Stan Winston, Investing in Movie Props
The fourth video in a series covering the “Hollywood Auction 40” event by Profiles in History in June, this segment includes discussion with CEO Joe Maddalena about the Edward Scissorhands prop, Stan Winston Studios, upcoming auctions by other companies over the Summer, and the concept of original TV and movie props and costumes as investments.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Joe Maddalena on the Event & Catalog
This third video in a series which continues coverage of next month’s “Hollywood Auction” event by Profiles in History. This Original Prop Blog video features an interview with Joe Maddalena, owner and CEO of the auction house, with his overview of the catalog for the auction.