Today marks the two year anniversary of the Original Prop Blog. So it was two years ago today that I published its first article, “The Hobby Without A Name…” [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions Claims Victory in Court Hearing; Michael Jackson Denied Return of Personal Property
Per reports from the Associated Press, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brett Klein ruled in favor of Julien’s Auctions and denied Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions efforts to have his personal property from Neverland Ranch returned. The memorabilia is scheduled to be sold at auction April 22-25 in Beverly Hills. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions Replaces Auction Network with Live Auctioneers for Michael Jackson Sale
As reported in previous articles – see Auction Events | Julien’s Auctions | Michael Jackson – Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions for the return of personal property from the Neverland Ranch that was consigned to the auction house with a sale planned this month. These events appeared to have prompted long time auction partner Auction Network to withdraw as the online bidding service provider. In reviewing the JuliensAuctions.com and LiveAuctioneers.com websites today, it appears that Auction Network has been replaced with competitor Live Auctioneers. [Read more…]
Comic-Con Intl’ 2009: 4-Day Passes Nearly Sold Out
Comic-Con International in San Diego for 2009 has nearly sold out of the 4-day passes for attendees, having been on sale for less than a month. Comic-Con (formerly “San Diego Comic Con”) is generally considered to be “the” pop culture event of the year. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online (February 2009)
The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7004”, to be held February 21-22, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
eBay Live Auctions: R.I.P.
While there are still two weeks until eBay Live Auctions is retired officially, given that the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 34” ended over the weekend, for all intents and purposes for the original prop hobby, it is finished. [Read more…]
A Case Against Buying “Original” TV & Movie Props, Costumes, and Memorabilia as Gifts
This will probably be the shortest editorial I’ve written, as it is an easy argument to make. My view is – and this is something I’ve personally stressed to friends and family for years – buying an “original” movie or television prop or costume as a gift is a well-intended but very bad idea. [Read more…]
Heritage Auction Galleries “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online (October 2008)
The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #696”, to be held October 4-6 in Dallas, Texas.