Since today is “Black Friday”, I thought it would be appropriate to republish an editorial that I posted last year as the holiday season approached, warning consumers against the purchase of television and movie props, costumes, and other assets as gifts for loved ones. [Read more…]
Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: November 2009, Part 2
This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on December 16th, Catalog Available Online
The second of two Bonhams events to be held next month (the other being hosted in Los Angeles) is the “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 16905), which will be held December 16th at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online.
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Tim Burton Exhibition at Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) November 22nd 2009 – April 26th 2010
The Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) is hosting a Tim Burton exhibit in New York from November 22nd through April 26th of next year. Full details can be found at www.MOMA.org/TimBurton. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions Announces Sale of Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek at Planet Hollywood
Today, Julien’s Auctions has announced the sale of assets from J.J. Abrams’ re-imagined Star Trek film, which was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc today. Plans include a summer auction next year at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Live & Exclusive Holiday Movie Prop Auction” Catalog Online, Event December 12th
Premiere Props is hosting their “Live & Exclusive Holiday Movie Prop Auction” next month on December 12th, in Los Angeles. Auction service provider iCollector has begun to publish the catalog online, promoted as featuring over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films. [Read more…]
‘Collecting Movie Props’: Prop Store of London Featured In “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010”
The Prop Store of London is featured in the “Collecting Movie Props” article in the “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010”, which was recently published in the UK. This issue can be purchased online for £4.95 and the article is presented as a primer on collecting movie props. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of 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 original prop collectors. [Read more…]