Simon Lee, Die Hard Props, special guest. This is the sixth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site. Simon is both a good personal friend from my beginnings in the hobby and a very resourceful collector who early on focused on his favorite film, Die Hard, and over the years has been able to fulfill his dream of finding key original props and wardrobe from the franchise. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Event Recap, Impressions, Experiences
As in previous years (2009, 2008), I thought I’d provide an overall recap of my own personal experience at San Diego Comic Con this year. In short, I’d say that this may have been the best one yet, though I’ve really had a spectacular time every year. It is really the “must attend” pop culture event of the year. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Tim Lawes of Prop Store
This Original Prop Blog coverage of the Prop Store exhibit at San Diego Comic Con concludes with Tim Lawes. The video interview series continues the exploration and discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including material from the Alien films, Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, The Empire Strikes Back, Clash of the Titans, Superman Returns, and more.
The Golden Closet Offers Original Blank Fire & Non-Firing Pistols Used by Angelina Jolie in “Salt”
The Golden Closet has yesterday announced the sale of original prop blank fire and non-firing weapons used in Salt, starring Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt. In addition to Certificate of Authenticity from The Golden Closet are copies of the original rental agreements from the armorer who worked on the production and call sheets from related scenes. [Read more…]
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store, Part 2
This is Part 2 of the two part Original Prop Blog interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store at San Diego Comic Con. This video feature continues the discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including pieces from the Alien films, Gremlins 2, The Black Hole, Hellboy, Army of Darkness, Spider-Man 2, and Batman.
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Photos of Original TV & Movie Props and Costumes on Exhibit
This article features original television and movie prop and costume related photos from the main exhibit hall of Comic Con, which includes James Bond, Star Trek, Batman, Tron, Green Lantern, Harry Potter, Twilight, Thor, and more.
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store, Part 1
The Original Prop Blog interviewed Brandon Alinger of Prop Store at San Diego Comic Con last week. This video feature includes a discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including an original bullwhip used by Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the grail diary used in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, and an original Biker Scout Helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Brandon also demonstrates the use of an iPad to make an interactive interface to explore the pages within the grail diary.
San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Stephen Lane of Prop Store
The Original Prop Blog interviewed Stephen Lane, CEO of Prop Store, at San Diego Comic Con last week. This video feature includes a discussion about the recent rebrand and relaunch of the long time television and movie prop & costume dealer, their new logo and website, some innovations employed within their exhibit, and a new booklet about their business, soon to be available as a downloadable PDF document from www.PropStore.com.