As noted last week (see Debate & Analysis…), there was a significant amount of discussion and debate with regards to the provenance and history of the famous “Dracula” ring that is one of the highlights of the Forry Ackerman estate, to be auctioned by Profiles in History on April 30 and May 1 as part of their “Hollywood Auction 35″ and Hollywood Auction 36”. [Read more…]
Debate & Analysis: Forry Ackerman’s “Dracula” Ring (Profiles in History)
There has been a significant amount of discussion and debate with regards to the provenance and history of the famous “Dracula” ring that is one of the highlights of the Forry Ackerman estate, to be auctioned by Profiles in History on April 30 and May 1 as part of their “Hollywood Auction 35″ and Hollywood Auction 36”. [Read more…]
The Blade Runner Hero Deckard Blaster Movie Prop: Then & Now
As many are aware, one of the marquee pieces in the next Profiles in History auction is the hero pistol used by Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard in the Ridley Scott classic, Blade Runner. [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…]
Profiles in History To Auction Original Costumes From Latest “Friday the 13th” Film
As mentioned last week on the Original Prop Community discussion forum, next month’s “Hollywood Auction 35” held by Profiles in History will include, in addition to memorabilia from the Forry Ackerman Estate, original props and costumes from the latest Friday the 13th film direct from Platinum Dunes Productions. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Website Offers Preview of Next Event: The Forry Ackerman Estate Auction, April 2009
The Profiles in History website today offers a preview of their next auction event in April 2009 – The Forry Ackerman Estate. I did speak with Joe Maddalena about this briefly last week, and should have additional details to share soon. [Read more…]
Forrest J. Ackerman: 1916-2008
Forrest J. Ackerman passed today at age 92. One of the most influential people in science fiction and fantasy, Mr. Ackerman was well known as a writer, editor, publisher, literary agent, collector, and more. He died in his home in Los Angeles today of heart failure. [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…]