Upcoming Auction Event Calendar Snapshot

Here is the latest updated list of upcoming original prop auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. Read more

Christies Film & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – South Kensington, December 19, 2007 – Catalog Online

The catalog is now online at Christies.com for their Film & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction at South Kensington on December 19, 2007: Read more

“Chain Letter” Outside My Window

Okay, this one isn’t prop-related, but I’ve never seen any film shot right outside my office window before, so I thought it was worth sharing…

I understand this is for the upcoming film, “Chain Letter”. Per the Hollywood Reporter: Read more

Elstree Props Retiring, Offering Business For Sale – Update

This is an update to the previous report on the Elstree Props announcement, via an eBay auction listing (Item #260185875224), of their intentions to retire (“we are retiring”) and their offer to sell their business: Read more

Attack of the Show: “Rock” Galotti & Cinema Guns Part 2

As reported previously (See Cinema Guns Part 1), Attack of the Show’s Oliva Munn did a segment on the shooting range with weapons coordinator Robert “Rock” Galotti. Part 2 of this feature aired on this past Wednesday’s episode. This is a repost of the update last week, now with the video courtesy of G4tv.com: Read more

Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection” – Delayed to Early Next Year

It appears that the Guernsey’s “Pugliese Collection” auction, discussed in an article last week (LINK), will be pushed back from December to early next year. Read more

Elstree Props Retiring, Offering Business For Sale

There is a new listing on eBay, Item #260185875224, in which Elstree Props announce intentions to retire and sell their business: Read more

Resource: High Quality Indiana Jones Images

Brandon Alinger gave me a heads up about a resource that might be of interest to original prop hobbyists that collect props and costumes from Raiders of the Lost Ark / Indiana Jones… Official Pix now offer prints from the films, described as follows: Read more

Elstree Props Return of the Jedi Lightsaber Auction – Update 6

The Borehamwood & Elstree Times have published a news story yesterday about Elstree Props offerings at SpecialistAuctions.com, including the Luke Return of the Jedi lightsaber prop discussed in prior articles (see Elstree Props “Original” Return of the Jedi Lightsaber at Auction, Update 1, Update 2, Update 3, Update 4, Update 5) .

The initial 28-day auction at SpecialistAuctions.com ended November 12th with no bids (Expired Auction Link) and has since been relisted as a new 28-day listing (Relisted Auction Link) which currently shows as active, with 16 days remaining.

Obviously, the questions raised about the piece here, on the Movie Prop Forum (LINK), and the Replica Prop Forum (LINK) remain unanswered.

Interestingly, the article indicates that the lightsaber is no longer available for sale, though the listing is still active: Read more

News Story About Prop Master Lee Lazarow

The Arizona Daily Star published this interesting feature on Prop Master Lee Lazarow today. I found the comments on theft to be very interesting. Read more

Guernsey’s Auction: “The Pugliese Collection”

Per their website, Guernsey’s is beginning to market The Pugliese Collection auction, touted as “Purely and Simply The Greatest Pop Culture Collection Ever!” Read more

Christie’s South Kensington Film and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Press Release

The following is a press release regarding next month’s Christies South Kensington Film and Entertainment Memorabilia auction on December 19, 2007: Read more

Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque – Update 1

Though I just posted the original article a few hours ago, I came across an auction on eBay that sheds some light on the Raiders of the Lost Ark wall plaque offered in Profiles in History that matches one seen on YourProps.com listed as a replica casting attributed to Elstree Props. Read more

Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” Prop Wall Plaque

A fellow collector posed some questions to me today regarding the original prop Raiders of the Lost Ark “God of Light” wall plaque offered in the upcoming Profiles in History auction (see Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 30 Catalog Out): Read more

NBC Universal Auctions Live

As noted last week (see “Reported Plans for NBC Studio Auction Event“), these auctions from NBC Universal are now live: Read more

High Definition Screencaps: Overview of Blu-Ray Disc, HD-DVD, & Initial Experiences

As noted previously (see article “The Discerning Original Prop Collector Waits… The Dual Format HD Drive for PCs“), I’ve been very anxiously anticipating the ability to capture screen images from the new high definition disc formats for use in researching original props and wardrobe used in film and television. Since that article, I’ve found both disappointment and promise. Read more

Reported Plans for NBC Studio Auction Event

Reports are surfacing today from Reuters/Hollywood Reporter (LINK) about upcoming studio props from popular NBC television programs, which will “in part” benefit the United Way (exact details not yet provided). Read more

Attack of the Show: “Rock” Galotti & Cinema Guns Part 1

Attack of the Show’s Oliva Munn did a segment on the shooting range with weapons coordinator Robert “Rock” Galotti on Tuesday’s episode, which can be viewed on the AOTS website… Read more

California Browncoats Charity Auctions

The California Browncoats are offering 13 of Adam Balwin’s shirts worn in Firefly and Serenity at auction. These eBay auctions are scheduled to occur every two weeks, beginning today (details at californiabrowncoats.org). Read more

Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 30 Catalog Out

The catalog for Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 30 is available for download from www.ProfilesInHistory.com: Read more

Kill Bill Original Prop Sword Reported Stolen

The Newark Advocate reports on the story of the claimed theft of an original prop sword from Kill Bill. Read more

Elstree Props Return of the Jedi Lightsaber Auction – Update 5

It appears that the Elstree Props Luke Skywalker Return of the Jedi lightsaber prop at auction on SpecialistAuctions.com ended today with no bids (Expired Auction Link) and has since been relisted as a new 28-day listing (Relisted Auction Link). Read more

Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow: The Star Wars Duros Mask & The Resale Market

As noted previously, Premiere Props is holding another Hollywood Roadshow live auction event next weekend.

Interestingly, I received an e-mail promoting the event earlier today which advertises the offering of an original Duros mask from Star Wars: A New Hope: Read more

Warner Brothers Donates “Fred Claus” Props to Habitat for Humanity

Per the Lake County News-Sun (LINK), Warner Brothers donated Christmas decorations and set pieces from the film “Fred Claus” to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Lake Forest, Illinois. Read more

Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 29 Results

As previously reported, “Profiles in History Auction 29: Rare Hollywood Photographs, November 7th & 8th“, the latest Profiles in History auction was dedicated to rare photographs, while the next auction in December appears to be focused on traditional prop and wardrobe offerings. Read more

Hollywood Roadshow: Exclusive Movie Prop and Pinball Holiday Auction – El Segundo, November 17, 2007

The next Hollywood Roadshow will be the “Exclusive Movie Prop and Pinball Holiday Auction” on November 17, 2007 in El Segundo. Read more

Bonhams: The David Gest Collection of Entertainment Memorabilia – Knightsbridge, December 5, 2007

Bonhams The David Gest Collection of Entertainment Memorabilia will be held in Knightsbridge on December 5, 2007. Read more

Bonhams: Entertainment Memorabilia – Los Angeles, December 9, 2007

Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation & Illustration Art will be held in Los Angeles on December 9, 2007. Read more

Christopher Lee’s Dracula Cape Find: Consigned with Heritage?

I came across what appears to be a press release included in a discussion on the Classic Horror Film Board, in the topic “Jack Pierce Scrapbook pages“. I have not been able to find the release anywhere else on the web to verify it, including a search of the official press releases found at HA.com.

Interestingly, if accurate and if not retracted, it would seem the Christopher Lee Dracula cape claimed to have recently been discovered by Angels as reported by the BBC just a few weeks ago (see article, BBC News: “Lee’s Dracula Cape Found in Store”) has been consigned with Heritage Auction Galleries for an event in April: Read more

CBS The Early Show – Star Wars: License to Thrill

There is a video segment available on the CBS website from their feature, “Star Wars: License to Thrill”, from their “The Early Show” program. The video features an interview with Steve Sansweet, Director of Content Management for LucasFilm, and probably the most famous collector of Star Wars merchandise and memorabilia. Read more

Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK: Update

This is an update to the prior article (Research & Dialogue About Importing Firearms to the UK), which raised issues and questions related to the implementation of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 in the UK and the affect of this legislation on prop collectors and dealers. Read more

NASA’s Space Center Houston to Host Star Wars Prop Exhibit

LucasFilm released the following press release today (as reported on TheForce.net). According to the release, the Luke Skywalker lightsaber from Return of the Jedi, along with other Star Wars props, including a 1:1 scale X-Wing fighter, will be on display at NASA’s Space Center Houston through the end of the year. Read more

Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia

Book Review: James Bond Encyclopedia

This is a review of James Bond Encyclopedia (published October 15, 2007). This book is a great resource for fans of the 007 films. It is well organized, comprehensive, and up to date. Read more

‘It’s A Wrap!’ Customer Service Complaints Reach New High – Update

As reported in late September, hobbyists spanning several online discussion forums (primarily The Movie Prop Forum and the Star Trek Props, Costumes & Auctions Forum) have been outspoken about a variety of customer service complaints with It’s a Wrap and their handling of the official CBS ~ Paramount Television Star Trek auctions.

There have since been a series of additional developments, as noted on the Star Trek Prop, Costume & Auction Blog. Read more

Stembridge Auction Report, Part 12: Al Pacino Pistol from Heat

As was the case with the Point of No Return pistols (see Auction Report, Part 7),when I was originally researching the Stembridge Collection catalog for Little John’s Stembridge Collection Auction, one of the few pieces on my “short list”, which I considered secondary to my two top wants (the T2 and True Lies pistols) was one of the pair of Heat sidearm pistols offered, which were attributed to use by Al Pacino in the Michael Mann film. Read more