Brandon Alinger of the Prop Store of London has shared some interviews with me with permission to publish them on the Original Prop Blog for readers to enjoy. The first interview is with Academy Award winning Special Effects Artist Brian Johnson. [Read more…]
Analysis: Indiana Jones Fedora, Bullwhip, Jacket with “Lucas Film Ltd.” Certificate of Authenticity (“DNA Authentic”)
The Prop Store of London provided information today regarding an Indiana Jones costume (fedora, jacket, and bullwhip) being offered for sale in the marketplace with a “Lucas Film Ltd.” Certificate of Authenticity which appears to be a fraudulent document made using the distinct Warner Bros. “DNA Authentic”style COA as a model along with a photo of a genuine costume from the Lucasfilm archives. [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Massive Movie Prop Auction” Live Event on April 18th at “Fangoria’s Weekend of Horror”
Premiere Props will be holding a live auction in Los Angeles in conjunction with Creation Entertainment and Fangoria, offering original props and costumes from a variety of horror films including My Bloody Valentine 3D. The auction will be held April 18th, with online bidding managed by iCollector.com. [Read more…]
Superman Costume Market Watch & Analysis: More On Antiquities of Las Vegas, Super Hollywood, Ana Mugia, MGM Studios
This article continues coverage of Superman costumes and costume components offered for sale publicly in the marketplace attributed to use in the Superman films of the 70s-80s starring Christopher Reeve and characterized as “original” and “authentic”. [Read more…]
“Underworld” Live Auction: Impressions of The Event, Premiere Props, & The iCollector Service
Today was the Premiere Props live auction event dedicated to the Underworld series of films, as reported last month (see Premiere Props “Underworld” Live Auction February 7th, Co-Sponsored by Fangoria). [Read more…]
Premiere Props “Underworld” Live Auction February 7th, Co-Sponsored by Fangoria
Premiere Props will be holding a live auction in El Segundo, offering original props and costumes from Underworld, Underworld Evolution, and Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. The auction will be held February 7th, with online bidding managed by iCollector.com. This event is co-sponsored by Fangoria. [Read more…]
Stargate Legacy Auctions
Stargate isn’t a show that I follow, but it appears that they have recently started offering original props on eBay as stargate_legacy. [Read more…]
James Bond “Golden Gun” Update: High Quality Photo, Comparisons, Pinewood Studios Account
I have continued to conduct further research into the history of the “golden gun” from the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, following mainstream media reports that the original prop was stolen from Elstree Props at Elstree Studios, as well as conflicting information about how many of the props were made, who made them, and where they are today. [Read more…]