The fourth video in a series covering the “Hollywood Auction 40” event by Profiles in History in June, this segment includes discussion with CEO Joe Maddalena about the Edward Scissorhands prop, Stan Winston Studios, upcoming auctions by other companies over the Summer, and the concept of original TV and movie props and costumes as investments.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Joe Maddalena on the Event & Catalog
This third video in a series which continues coverage of next month’s “Hollywood Auction” event by Profiles in History. This Original Prop Blog video features an interview with Joe Maddalena, owner and CEO of the auction house, with his overview of the catalog for the auction.
Profiles in History’s Joe Maddalena with “Fox and Friends” to Showcase Props & Costumes on Auction Block (Mary Poppins Bag, Rocky Gloves)
As noted in recent articles, Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History appeared on “Fox and Friends” this morning to talk about some of the most popular items consigned to his “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event coming June 10-12 in Calabasas Hills, CA. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Wicked Witch Hat from “The Wizard of Oz”
The second part of continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog for next month’s “Hollywood Auction” event by Profiles in History, this video interview with Profiles owner and CEO Joe Maddalena highlights material to be made available for sale in their auction event. This second video includes a discussion about the hat worn by the Wicked Witch in the classic, The Wizard of Oz (1939). This piece is one of several iconic pieces that was featured on ‘The Today Show’ yesterday and will be on ‘Fox and Friends’ on Fox News Channel this morning.
Today Show Features Profiles in History “Iconic” TV and Movie Props & Costumes: Marilyn Monroe Dress, Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch Hat
As reported on earlier in the week, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena was featured on this morning’s broadcast of The Today Show – “auctioning off iconic items from famous movies” – in promotion of next month’s sale event. Of particular interest to the show was the Marilyn Monroe pink dress worn in the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” scene in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and the Wicked Witch hat from Wizard of Oz. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40’ High Resolution Photography: TV & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event Image Preview
Yesterday I spent most of the day at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, California to preview their “Hollywood Auction 40” event scheduled for June 10-12. In addition to extensive interviews with Joe Maddalena, President and CEO of the firm, I also took many photographs of the props, costumes, and other material being prepared for the auction. This feature includes 270 photos of material on display at the auction house in preparation for the sale event. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40’ TV & Movie Prop Auction Catalog Available Online for Sale Event June 10th-12th 2010
The Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40’ catalog is now available for to download in PDF format from www.ProfilesInHistory.com. Their next auction will be held at their offices in Calabassas Hills, CA on June 10, 11, & 12, 2010.
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Debbie Reynolds’ “Hollywood Motion Picture and Television Museum” Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization Update
The Wall Street Journal and the Knoxville News Sentinel both report that Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood Motion Picture and Television Museum filed its Chapter 11 plan of reorganization in a Los Angeles bankruptcy court last week, and that “[t]he plan calls for the completion of the museum’s construction, aims to resolve a long-running legal dispute, promises to pay creditors in full and hopes to put Reynolds’ substantial collection… on public view for the first time in more than 10 years“. [Read more…]