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“Bond in Motion” 007 James Bond Movie Prop Car Exhibition at the London Film Museum at Covent Garden

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I am in London currently, and had an opportunity to drop by the fantastic new “Bond in Motion” exhibit at London Film Museum in Covent Garden.  The brilliant exhibition features cars used in James Bond films over the past 50 years, as well as some key movie props and costumes from the 007 franchise.  I’ve always been a huge fan of London Film Museum and their mission, and as always they have put together a great collection of film memorabilia in a classy and artful way – they are really the best in the business when it comes to displaying pop culture artifacts. [Read more…]

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London Film Museum, Covent Garden – ‘Tour of Magnum On Set’ Exhibit

While in London this month, I had an opportunity to visit the newer, second location for the London Film Museum, in Covent Garden.  I was fortunate enough to receive a personal tour from Jonathan Sands, Chief Executive and founder of the museums.  The current exhibit hosted at the new branch is entitled, Magnum On Set. [Read more…]

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London Evening Standard Feature Highlights Work and History of Jonathan Sands and the London Film Museum

Jonathan Sands and the London Film Museum which he manages is the subject of a very significant article in today’s London Evening Standard.  The UK mainstream media have now published two substantive articles in as many days, the other highlighted yesterday (see Holly Haber and Lennard Billin of Reel Clothes & Props Featured in UK’s Daily Mail Article). [Read more…]

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Original Prop Blog in England: Journal Day One

England Journal: Day One.  This morning I flew into Heathrow Airport around 6:00 am and seeing the city waking up to darkness and already bustling with activity was a sight to behold.  Breathtaking.  It was an unexpected aerial tour of many of the largest historical landmarks of London. [Read more…]

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London Film Museum Features New “Myths and Legends” Exhibition, 90th Birthday Celebration with Ray Harryhausen and Friends

The London Film Museum (formerly the Movieum) hosted a special 90th birthday celebration for Ray Harryhausen last week, with guests including Peter Jackson, Rick Baker, John Landis, Terry Gilliam, and Mr. Harryhausen himself.   This occasion also marked the opening of a special exhibition about the life’s work of Mr. Harryhausen – “Myths and Legends” includes the display of original “Dynamation” creatures from the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. [Read more…]