The fourth video in a series covering the “Hollywood Auction 40” event by Profiles in History in June, this segment includes discussion with CEO Joe Maddalena about the Edward Scissorhands prop, Stan Winston Studios, upcoming auctions by other companies over the Summer, and the concept of original TV and movie props and costumes as investments.
‘LOST’ Items Not “Lost”; New ‘The Prop Blog’ and Unnamed Source Get Facts Wrong About Upcoming Auction According To Profiles in History
Yesterday, “The Prop Blog” (see New Website “The Prop Blog”…) published an article citing “a source that has chosen to remain anonymous” reporting that “Profiles in History plans to auction off only what they have determined to be the top 1,000 pieces” in their upcoming LOST auction. [Read more…]
Zap2It Questions Authenticity of TV Prop Assets from ABC & Disney’s Upcoming LOST Auction Managed by Profiles in History
In an article published today by Zap2It.com, the news entertainment website questioned the authenticity of props being auctioned by Profiles in History in their well publicized and studio sanctioned sale event (see ‘Lost’ finale auction — Real or reproductions?). [Read more…]
Vintage Poster Scandal Update: New York Times Reports Kerry Haggard Arrested on Mail Fraud Charges
As a brief update to the various scandals involving allegedly fraudulent vintage movie posters circulating in the marketplace, two stories published online today by the New York Times report that Kerry T. Haggard has been arrested on mail fraud charges. [Read more…]
Round-Up: More Media Coverage on Fraudulent Vintage Horror Movie Poster Scandal & Lawsuits
In the past few weeks, the scandals involving allegedly fraudulent vintage movie posters circulating in the marketplace has been covered by various online and print media outlets, including The Gainesville Times, The Athens Banner-Herald, and Rue Morgue Magazine. [Read more…]
Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 5 (Message from Clapperboard.net)
This is an update to the ongoing research into concerns about the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace. Previous articles examined clapperboards from Quantum of Solace and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines as case studies. Today’s feature includes a message from 365Films/Clapperboard.net.
Profiles in History Files Lawsuits Against Fraudulent Movie Poster Auction Consignors
As an update to the ongoing movie poster scandal that was first reported on last year, auction house Profiles in History has this week filed the second of two lawsuits against consignors that they allege defrauded them via the consignment of fake move posters (one-sheets, lobby cards) to their sales. [Read more…]
Maine Antique Digest Report & Legal Update on Movie Poster Scandal
Maine Antique Digest has published a story on the movie poster scandal that was reported on late last year, along with an extensive update on the various lawsuits that have resulted from the sale and trade of movie posters that experts have determined to be fraudulent/forgeries. [Read more…]