This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2015. Prop Store has an excellent exhibition this year, featuring a preview of material from their second annual live auction coming to London later this year. Heavy on action and sci-fi, it drew a constant crowd of Comic Con attendees, many of which are fans of these genre films. As with Star Wars Celebration earlier this year, Prop Store continue to find new and exciting Star Wars material, such as the stormtrooper helmet – the first time being offered to the public. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions Holding “Hollywood Legends” and Property from the Estates of Dom DeLuise and Sid & Florence Caesar on June 26th & 27th
Julien’s Auctions has published three online catalog for their upcoming sales – “Hollywood Legends”, “Property from the Estate of Sid & Florence Casesar” and “Property from the Estate of Dom DeLuise”, all taking place at their Beverly Hills gallery on June 26th and 27th. The two day sale will feature a variety of Hollywood memorabilia with 1,045 lots. [Read more…]
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015: Photos of Movie Props, Costumes, and Models from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
In terms of excitement generated from Star Wars Celebration 2015 in Anaheim, I would say the second development right behind the JJ Abrams/Kathleen Kennedy panel the opening morning and release of the new trailer for The Force Awakens is the exhibition of props, costumes, and models from the all-new film installment to the franchise. On the upper floor of the Anaheim Convention Center is space dedication to the display of artifacts from the upcoming Episode VII, due in December 2015. This feature includes about 130 quality photos from this exhibit. [Read more…]
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015: Prop Store Exhibitor Booth
Prop Store’s exhibitor booth (#1140) for Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim in 2015 is both familiar and different. While the size and scale is comparable to what I’ve seen at San Diego Comic Con over the past five years, obviously with Celebration it is going to be 100% Star Wars-related content. With this show, they brought out some of the important pieces from the Prop Store Collection (i.e. owned by the principals of the company and not for sale), including a Darth Vader helmet, Han Solo jacket, and a Princess Leia gown. [Read more…]
Prop Store’s “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” Auction to be Held in Universal City on May 29th
Prop Store will be holding their “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” live auction event at Hilton – Universal City on May 29th. The official sale, under partnership with the legendary Rick Baker, boasts more than 400 pieces from his personal archive covering 50 productions over 30 years. None of this material has been released to the public prior to this no reserve auction. You can pre-order the print catalog via their official website today. [Read more…]
Julien’s 90210 Exclusive Spring 2015 Online Only Entertainment Auction Catalog Online, Ending March 15th
Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online-only auction event of entertainment memorabilia, with bidding concluding on Sunday, March 15th. 383 lots include stills, posters, celebrity-owned material, and other Hollywood memorabilia. [Read more…]
Jason DeBord’s Interview and Cover Feature in the Latest Issue of Monterey County Weekly
This pertains almost exclusively to my music photojournalism and concert reviews and photography on my sister publication, the Rock Subculture Journal, but I thought I would also mention it here, as it’s the only time I’ve really been on the other side of an interview… [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions December Events: “Icons & Idols”, Marilyn Monroe, Pawn Stars, Burt Reynolds, & Dianna, Princess of Wales; Online-Only Sports Sale
Julien’s Auctions will be holding several events next month, including their Icons & Idols event on December 5th & 6th in Beverly Hills (with collections including Property From The Life and Career of Marilyn Monroe and Property From The Gold and Silver Pawnshop (featured on the popular television series Pawn Stars), as well as an online-only Sports sale concluding December 1st. The Icons & Idols sale will also include a collection of wardrobe from Diana, Princess of Wales, property from the estate of Gypsy Rose Lee, and the Colin Cantwell Collection (already featured on the Original Prop Blog). Their Property From The Life and Career of Burt Reynolds December will be held on December 11th & 12th at The Palms in Las Vegas. [Read more…]