Beginning March 12th, The Prop Store of London will be offering original props and costumes from HBO’s miniseries, The Pacific. The first of the 10-part series, produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, airs on Sunday. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Live Movie Prop Extravaganza Auction” Catalog Online, Event March 13th
Premiere Props is hosting their “Live Movie Prop Extravaganza Auction” this weekend on March 13th, in Los Angeles. Auction service provider iCollector has published the catalog online, promoting as featuring over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films.
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Concerns in Marketplace Over Authenticating Movie Prop Slates & Clapperboards: Update 5 (Message from Clapperboard.net)
This is an update to the ongoing research into concerns about the authenticity of slates and clapperboards circulating in the marketplace. Previous articles examined clapperboards from Quantum of Solace and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines as case studies. Today’s feature includes a message from 365Films/Clapperboard.net.
Pawn Stars: An Entertaining Television Series for Collectors and Original Movie Prop Hobbyists
One of my favorite programs on television is Pawn Stars, which airs on The History Channel. Pawn Stars is a reality series about the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas run by “The Old Man”, his son Rick, and his grandson “Big Hoss”. The series is akin to Antiques Roadshow in that customers bring in antiques, collectibles, and other items to sell, which includes authentication and appraisal by experts. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Offers Sneak Peak Preview of Movie Props Consigned to May 2010 Auction
In addition to next month’s special event, the Michael H Epstein & Scott E Schwimer Glamour Photography Auction, and the LOST auction this summer, Profiles in History will have two of their traditional entertainment memorabilia auctions, one scheduled for May 2010 and one towards the end of the year. The auction house has today released information about a few of the highlights that will be a part of the May auction event. [Read more…]
Details on PropWorx Iron Man Movie Props, Costumes, Auction Catalog
PropWorx, best known for its liquidation of assets from Battlestar Galactica via two live auction events and thousands of eBay auctions, has launched a new website with details about one of its new licenses, Iron Man, on behalf of Marvel Studios. In addition to photos and descriptions of some of the nicer items is a page to pre-order a limited edition auction catalog which appears to be impressive. [Read more…]
Variety Kids Host Charity eBay Auction for 1966 Dodge Coronet from Coen Brothers “A Serious Man”
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…]
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…]