This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Weta Workshop always have an impressive exhibit, and that tradition carried over this year. They had some pieces on display from new film and projects, and even Sir Richard Taylor was on hand to chat with fans. [Read more…]
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2018. As always, Weta Workshop had impressive pieces on display in the main Exhibit Hall. This year it included Thor: Ragnarok, Pacific Rim Uprising, Blade Runner 2049, and Alita: Battle Angel. [Read more…]
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2017. As always, Weta Workshop had spectacular costume pieces on display. This year it included Ghost in the Machine, Lord of the Rings, Power Rangers, Spectral, and Chappie. [Read more…]
This is part of my ongoing coverage of San Diego Comic-Con 2016. Weta Workshop had a few original production costume pieces on display this year, including King Llane Wrynn from World of Warcraft and an android from next year’s live action adaptation of Ghost in the Machine starring Scarlett Johansson. [Read more…]
VIP Fan Auctions has begun listing original props, costumes, and set pieces from popular sitcom The Office as part of their ongoing eBay listings of original, direct from the studio memorabilia. Officially sanctioned by NBC Universal, the first offerings include one of Michael Scott’s Dundie Awards, Andy Bernard’s Diploma from Cornell University, a full outfit worn by Pam Beesly, and suits worn by Michael Scott and Jim Halpert. [Read more…]
Reporter Joseph Barratt authored a news feature in this past weekend’s “Herald on Sunday” (published online by The New Zealand Herald) titled “Fraud of the Rings?” which focused on Troika Brodsky and his collection of original movie props used in the Academy Award-winning Lord of the Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. The collector was both surprised and dismayed by the story that was published, questioning his credibility and the authenticity of the pieces in his collection created by Weta Workshop and sourced from highly publicized, direct from the studio sources (New Line Cinema Auctions and a Hasbro sweepstakes contest). [Read more…]
WIRED published a great video about the eagerly anticipated Summer blockbuster District 9, which opens theatrically today. Included is a segment with information about the props made for the film. Featured within the video is an interview with Greg Broadmore, a designer for WETA Workshop, from the floor of last month’s San Diego Comic Con. [Read more…]
Total Film Magazine, one of my two favorite movie magazines (the other being Empire Magazine, both out of the UK) has a feature in the November 2008 issue covering the Weta Workshop exhibit at the Royal Armouries (see “The Wonderful World of Weta” Exhibition in UK) and talks with Richard Taylor about the Lord of the Rings franchise. [Read more…]
