Variety Kids has launched an eBay auction of a 1966 Dodge Coronet from the Coen Brothers Academy Award nominated film, A Serious Man. 100% of the proceeds for the sale of the original movie prop will benefit The Children’s Charity’s Mission. [Read more…]
“Clothes Off Our Back” Charity Auction of Sony Pictures Movie Costumes Benefits Haiti Earthquake Relief
“Clothes Off Our Back” is hosting a series of charity auctions that include original wardrobe pieces worn in Sony Pictures films. The sale, which also includes autographed TV and movie scripts, posters, and other entertainment memorabilia, will benefit Haiti earthquake relief efforts. [Read more…]
Russell Crowe’s “Museum of Interesting Things” in Australia (Photos & Video of Movie Prop Exhibition)
Late last year, the “Museum of Interesting Things” opened at the Nymboida Coaching Station Inn in Australia. Russell Crowe has donated original movie props and costumes from many of his films for display at the museum. Aaron of HeroProp.com was kind enough to provide photos and videos from his recent visit to share with readers of the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]
Golden Closet Holds “Collectors For Charity” Auction to Benefit the Haitian Earthquake Victims
Original prop and wardrobe dealer The Golden Closet and The Prop Store of London has launched a series of eBay auctions, the proceeds of which will benefit The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. The auction includes pieces from Mars Attacks, Three Kings, Gladiator, Tropic Thunder, V for Vendetta, The Sopranos, and other properties. [Read more…]
Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Sweepstakes Prizes Include Original Movie Props
Walt Disney Pictures is holding their “Six Impossible Things” sweepstakes for Tim Burton’s new film interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, with prizes announced each week until the theatrical release on March 5th, 2010. With the first week’s prizes revealed, included are original movie props from the production. [Read more…]
Prop Store Restoration of Original Nostromo Prop Model from Ridely Scott’s “Alien” (Video Part 3)
The 7 foot model of the Nostromo ship featured in Ridley Scott’s sci-fi classic, Alien, has been the focus of a restoration project by The Prop Store of London. Suffering decades of damage from poor conditions of improper outdoor storage, the piece has required extensive cosmetic restoration as part of its ongoing preservation. [Read more…]
Bonhams “Doctor Who” Memorabilia Auction to be Held at Knightsbridge on February 24th, Catalog Available Online
The online catalog for the Bonhams “Doctor Who: The Auction – Costumes and Props from the BBC Archive” event (Sale 18192) is now available for the February 24th sale at Knightsbridge in the United Kingdom. The catalog for this event can be viewed online. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar
Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. [Read more…]