This is a brief update to the article published yesterday, which articulated some concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace. Outstanding questions include the sources of these assets, the quantities/availability of boards from certain films, and the problem in distinguishing between unused post production replicas, surplus slates, crew gifts, and authentic set-used copies. [Read more…]
Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: James Bond ‘Quantum of Solace’ Case Study
In the past week, I have spoken with more than a dozen movie prop collectors about their concerns over the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace. Outstanding questions include the sources of these assets, the quantities/availability of boards from certain films, and the problem in distinguishing between unused post production replicas, surplus slates, crew gifts, and authentic set-used copies. [Read more…]
‘It’s A Wrap!’ Lists Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek for Auction on eBay
Long anticipated, It’s A Wrap! has listed a few items for auction on eBay from J.J. Abrams’ re-imagined Star Trek film. As noted last month, Julien’s Auctions plans include a summer auction next year at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas (see Julien’s Auctions Announces Sale of Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek at Planet Hollywood). [Read more…]
Profiles in History Feature in Latest Issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’
The latest issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’ (Jan/Feb ’10) includes a “preview” feature on Profiles in History and their auction of assets from the TV show, slated for mid next year following the close of Season Six. [Read more…]
Super Auctions “Hollywood Entertainment Museum” Sale Event in Los Angeles, December 19-20, 2009
Super Auctions is holding an entertainment memorabilia auctions this month which is a liquidation of assets from the Hollywood Entertainment Museum. Touted as “The Entertainment Auction of the Century”, the sale benefits the Media Arts Education for At-Risk Youth. [Read more…]
20th Century Props II: More Auctions with Super Auctions, December 12th & 15th, 2009
Super Auctions is managing a series of follow-up auctions to their previous liquidation efforts of the 20th Century Props. The next sales are split into two sessions – “Movie Memorabilia” and “Event Planning”. [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…]
Conan O’Brien: Oprah Helps Tobey Maguire Obtain Original Spider-Man Costumes from Studio
Tobey Maguire was a featured guest on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien last night. In the course of the interview, Conan asked Maguire a “dumb question” about whether he owns one of the original Spider-Man costumes… [Read more…]