stop motion

April 30, 2020 By Jason DeBord

Dan Lanigan’s “Prop Culture” by ABC Studios & Cinema Relics Productions – Season One Streaming on Disney+ Starting May 1st

The entire first season of Prop Culture is dropping on the Disney+ streaming service starting May 1, 2020, featuring all eight episodes. The series by ABC Studios and Cinema Relics Productions and distributed by Disney+ is a documentary/docuseries featuring host and Executive Producer Dan Lanigan as he revisits popular Disney films from the perspective of learning more about the people who brought the movies to life as well as taking a closer look at the props, costumes, and other production assets, techniques and effects employed in each. [Read more…]

July 4, 2013 By Jason DeBord

Prop Store Prepares for Annual Trek to San Diego Comic Con with Another Fantastic Showing of Original Props & Costumes

The Original Prop Blog will be providing its usual covering of things related to the original movie and television prop and costume art market for the sixth year in a row at the upcoming Comic Con International: San Diego for 2013 in a few short weeks. As per usual, Prop Store will be there with a mix of for sale and “Prop Store Collection” material on exhibit, and this year they have produced a video and published a press release as a preview of what to expect. [Read more…]

July 14, 2012 By Jason DeBord

San Diego Comic Con 2012: Models from Disney’s ‘Frankenweenie’ On Display

Disney put together an amazing exhibit for their upcoming film Frankenweenie, directed by Tim Burton. A special, controlled area was set off and available for viewing in groups at designated times. [Read more…]

November 5, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s Publishes “eVanity” Online Catalog for Original Movie Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature

As has been covered in prior articles, an original King Kong stop-motion armature movie prop is being offered for sale at auction by Christie’s on November 24th. Christie’s has now published an “eVanity” online brochure promoting this important piece with additional photos and details. [Read more…]

September 23, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature – High Resolution Photography

There has been significant interest in the King Kong stop-motion armature that is scheduled to be auctioned in Christie’s “Pop Culture” auction event on November 24, 2009 at South Kensignton, as reported on Monday (see Christie’s November 2009 Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to Feature Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature and UPDATE). Christie’s has since provided the Original Prop Blog with additional high resolution photography. [Read more…]

September 21, 2009 By Jason DeBord

Christie’s November 2009 Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to Feature Original Prop “King Kong” Stop-Motion Armature

The next Christie’s “Pop Culture” auction event, scheduled for November 24, 2009 at their South Kensignton location in the UK, will feature one of the original stop-motion armatures from King Kong (1933). This piece is expected to realize a very high price at auction, as it is an extremely important artifact from a truly classic film. [Read more…]