Stand Up To Cancer (see StandUp2Cancer.org) listed on eBay today an auction listing for a set visit, walk on role, and more for the production of the film Spider-Man 4. The 10-day auction is slated to end September 5th. Per IMDb (LINK), the film is anticipated for a release in May of 2011. [Read more…]
Archives for August 27, 2008
The Definitive Original Superman Costume Primer by Martin Lakin at CapedWonder.com
Jim Bowers of CapedWonder.com informed me of a new article by Martin Lakin (with Chris King) published on his site today – IS IT SILK? IS IT PLASTIC?: A Study of the ‘Superman’ Movie Costumes 1978-1987. This study is, in my opinion, the definitive primer on original Superman costumes from the Christopher Reeve films of the 70s and 80s. It is well-written, remarkably well-researched, rich with information and details, and presented as an excellent all-in-one overview resource. [Read more…]
Madonna, Marquee Capital, & “High Quality Memorabilia Investments”
There is often a preoccupation with “value” in mainstream media coverage of the original prop collecting hobby. Today there has been a lot of little news bytes with regards to a company called “Marquee Capital” and the announcement of an exhibition of “film and stage costumes and artefacts” from Madonna. [Read more…]