This is the eighth video segment in the series of ongoing reports by the Original Prop Blog previewing Profiles in History and their “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event. Joe Maddalena talks about two special Ray Harryhausen pieces included in the auction – props from Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (1956) and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974). [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Edward Scissorhands, Stan Winston, Investing in Movie Props
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.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Joe Maddalena on the Event & Catalog
This third video in a series which continues coverage of next month’s “Hollywood Auction” event by Profiles in History. This Original Prop Blog video features an interview with Joe Maddalena, owner and CEO of the auction house, with his overview of the catalog for the auction.
Profiles in History’s Joe Maddalena with “Fox and Friends” to Showcase Props & Costumes on Auction Block (Mary Poppins Bag, Rocky Gloves)
As noted in recent articles, Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History appeared on “Fox and Friends” this morning to talk about some of the most popular items consigned to his “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event coming June 10-12 in Calabasas Hills, CA. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Marilyn Monroe Pink Dress from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
As part of the continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog, below is the first in a series of videos showcasing material to be auctioned in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event scheduled for June 10-12. In this first interview with Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of Profiles, he offers his insight into the pink dress worn by Marilyn Monroe during the ‘Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953). This gown is one of several iconic pieces that was featured on ‘The Today Show’ this morning on NBC and will be on ‘Fox and Friends’ on Fox News Channel on Saturday.
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Knightsbridge on June 23rd, Catalog Available Online
Bonhams will be holding several movie and television prop-related auctions this Summer, one of which will be held June 23rd at Knightsbridge, UK. The catalog for their “Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 17973) can now be viewed online.
[Read more…]
Today Show Features Profiles in History “Iconic” TV and Movie Props & Costumes: Marilyn Monroe Dress, Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Hat
As reported on earlier in the week, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena was featured on this morning’s broadcast of The Today Show – “auctioning off iconic items from famous movies” – in promotion of next month’s sale event. Of particular interest to the show was the Marilyn Monroe pink dress worn in the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Wicked Witch hat from Wizard of Oz. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40’ High Resolution Photography: TV & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event Image Preview
Yesterday I spent most of the day at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, California to preview their “Hollywood Auction 40” event scheduled for June 10-12. In addition to extensive interviews with Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of the firm, I also took many photographs of the props, costumes, and other material being prepared for the auction. This feature includes 270 photos of material on display at the auction house in preparation for the sale event. [Read more…]