An exhibition based on the two Narnia films (The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian), based on the works of C.S. Lewis, is being held at The Franklin in Philadelphia, PA through April 19, 2009. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Additional Photos
A short update regarding the lightsaber on display at the National Firearms Museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
H.R. Giger Exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany – January 21-May 17, 2009
An exhibit featuring H.R. Giger will be held at the Deutsches Filmmuseum in Frankfurt, Germany from January 21-May 17, 2009. The attraction will feature original props and costumes, photos, and more. Films will include Alien, Alien 3, Species, and Poltergeist II. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Lightsaber” Update – Comments from Jim Supica, Director of the National Firearms Museum
Mr. Jim Supica, newly appointed Director of the National Firearms Museum, was kind enough to read the article published this week (see Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?) about the lightsaber on display at the museum, originally sold by Ellis Props in their liquidation sale, characterized as an original prop from the Star Wars trilogy. [Read more…]
Total Film Magazine Covers Weta Workshop Exhibit, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit
Total Film Magazine, one of my two favorite movie magazines (the other being Empire Magazine, both out of the UK) has a feature in the November 2008 issue covering the Weta Workshop exhibit at the Royal Armouries (see “The Wonderful World of Weta” Exhibition in UK) and talks with Richard Taylor about the Lord of the Rings franchise. [Read more…]
Ellis Props “Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lightsaber”?
I recently came across a blog post about an “original prop Luke lightsaber” from Star Wars on display at the National Firearms Museum at the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. [Read more…]
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra “Lord of the Rings” Event, Original Prop Exhibit Photo Recap
This is a follow-up to the two prior articles (first, second) noting the exhibition of original props and costumes on display at The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performance of Howard Shore’s score for the Lord of the Rings films this past weekend. [Read more…]
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra “Lord of the Rings” Event, Original Prop Exhibit Photo Preview
Below is a photo preview of some of the Lord of the Rings original props and wardrobe on display tonight and tomorrow night at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra event (as announced yesterday): [Read more…]