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Prop Talk Podcast #013 – Darren Julien, Julien’s Auctions | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Darren Julien, special guest. This is the thirteenth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. Mr. Darren Julien is the President and CEO of Julien’s Auctions.  Julien’s Auctions specializes in entertainment memorabilia and celebrity estate auctions, spanning movies, television, and popular music artists.  This weekend, Julien’s Auctions sold their first piece for a price in excess of one million dollars – one of two jackets worn by Michael Jackson in the Thriller video produced for his milestone album by the same name.

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Julien’s Auctions Files Lawsuit Against Live Auctioneers Over Michael Jackson “Neverland” Auction for Breach of Contract and Negligence

Following last month’s development of a jury rejecting a lawsuit by collector Richard LaPointe over the canceled “Neverland” auction of Michael Jackson memorabilia, Julien’s Auction has now filed its own complaint against Live Auctioneers, the online bidding service provider for the event.  The new complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, cites two causes of auction – breach of contract and negligence. [Read more…]

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Julien’s Auctions to Hold “The Collection of Larry Hagman” Auction June 4th in Beverly Hills

Following this weekend’s “Hollywood Legends” entertainment memorabilia sale, Julien’s Auctions today announced their next event, “The Collection of Larry Hagman”, to be held in Beverly Hills on Saturday, June 4th.  Larry Hagman is best known for his portrayal of J.R. Ewing on the classic late 70s/80s prime time series, Dallas and as Major Tony Nelson in the 60s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. [Read more…]

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Good Day LA News Feature on This Weekend’s Julien’s Auctions “Hollywood Legends” Sale Event in Beverly Hills

KTTV Fox 11 this morning broadcast a segment on their Good Day LA program showcasing pieces from the “Hollywood Legends” event to by held by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills this weekend. [Read more…]

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Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ Catalog Online, Event to be Held in Beverly Hills May 7th & 8th

Julien’s Auctions next entertainment memorabilia auction will be held in Beverly Hills May 7th & 8th.  The full interactive catalog is available online, and the hard copy version can be purchased from the official site.  As is usual with their large Summer sale, props and costumes from a variety of modern and classic film and television are included, with highlights among those “legends” referenced in the title of the event. [Read more…]

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Beverly Hills Courier Reports “Judge Rules In Favor of Julien’s Auction House” in Lawsuit Brought By Michael Jackson Memorabilia Collector Richard LaPointe

Today the Beverly Hills Courier published the latest breaking news about the ongoing legal action brought by collector Richard LaPointe against MJJ Productions, Julien’s Auctions, and others. According to the news story, the “jury today rejected a lawsuit in which a collector of celebrity memorabilia maintained that a Los Angeles auction house broke a contract to sell him 14 items that belonged to Michael Jackson“, following 30 minutes of deliberation.

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Beverly Hills Courier Reports on Partial Settlement of Michael Jackson Memorabilia Lawsuit with Collector Richard LaPointe

Today the Beverly Hills Courier published an update on the ongoing legal action brought by collector Richard LaPointe against MJJ Productions, Julien’s Auctions, and others.  Per the article, Michael Jackson’s estate will sell LaPointe 64 of the 80+ items under dispute, which were pulled from public auction in 2009 when the entire sale was canceled following a settlement between MJJ Productions and Julien’s Auctions in their own legal dispute. [Read more…]

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Update on Collector Lawsuit Against Julien’s Auctions Over Canceled Michael Jackson Memorabilia Sale Event

As reported throughout 2009 and last updated over one year ago, efforts by Julien’s Auctions to offer for sale memorabilia owned by Michael Jackson were embroiled in controversy and legal action, which ultimately led to the cancellation of the event following a settlement between the auction house and MJJ Productions.  The pop star died just two months later. [Read more…]