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…]
The Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40’ catalog is now available for to download in PDF format from www.ProfilesInHistory.com. Their next auction will be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on June 10, 11, & 12, 2010.
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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…]
Property master Russell Bobbitt’s official website, www.RussellBobbitt.com, features photos and video discussing and showcasing the original movie props from Iron Man 2. [Read more…]
Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs, special guest. As announced on the official Original Prop Blog Facebook page yesterday, the ‘Prop Talk’ podcast is a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog that has been in the works in recent months (as alluded to early last month – see “Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary”). This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to readers of the site – and perhaps turn them into listeners.
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has published the latest in his series of excellent “photo and video reviews”, this one featuring an original biker scout helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, owned by Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London (formerly owned by Steve Sansweet), which includes the history and development of this prop. These informative and entertaining videos are a fantastic resource for collectors and fans of the Star Wars franchise.
As noted over the past few days from links to external stories via the official Twitter account for the Original Prop Blog, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be holding their ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ exhibit from May 6 through August 15, 2010. The attraction will feature 85 wardrobe pieces and accessories used in classic and contemporary films, with a focus on the costume designers who made them. [Read more…]
Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds. Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]
