Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 10/30/09)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord). Read more

Christie’s Entertainment Memorabilia Auction November 24, 2009 In London, Catalog Available Online

Christie’s next “Vintage Film Posters and Entertainment Memorabilia” auction (Sale 5872) will be held November 24th at South Kensington, London.  The catalog for this event can be viewed online. Read more

Award Winning Special Effects & Make-Up Artist Steve Johnson Launches YouTube Channel With Tremendous Promise

Emmy Award-winning special effects and make-up artist and designer Steve Johnson has today launched a new YouTube channel – stevejohnsonfx – and its first video broadcast.  His personal message and vision for future efforts outlines a very exciting opportunity for fans of film and television to have access to some amazing material related to his work in Hollywood over the course of his 30-year career spanning more than 200 movies. Read more

Heritage Auction Galleries Lawsuit In The News; Claims of “Fake Bidder” N.P. Gresham, Auction Manipulation

Last month, there were a number of mainstream media outlets reporting on a lawsuit filed against Heritage Auction Galleries by a former employee who charges, among other things, that the auction house utilizes a fictitious bidder – “N.P. Gresham” – to participate in bidding in its own auction events.  Read more

iCollector Video Feature Shows Improvement With Latest Premiere Props Live Auction; “Hollywood Live Auctions”

I had an opportunity to tune into the latest iCollector original movie prop and costume live auction (see Premiere Props “Fangoria Presents A Horror Movie Prop And Costume Auction” Live Event October 24th) for a few minutes yesterday, and the streaming video feature appears to be much improved, as implemented by Premiere Props. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 10/23/09)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord).

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Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: October 2009

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

Stan Winston Props And Special Effects Video Excerpt Features Terminator Models Circa 1986

William Forsche of Forsche Design has published an excellent video excerpt on YouTube from a long out of print Japanese laserdisc which feature Stan Winston’s special effects work circa 1986.  Props/models from the first Terminator film are prominently featured. Read more

Ready Auction House “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” October 31, 2009

Ready Auction House in Anaheim, CA is holding an auction on October 31st – “Vintage Comic Art Animation Star Trek Props” – which includes original TV and movie props and memorabilia related to various Paramount Pictures productions and a number of lots from the various Star Trek films and television series. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 10/16/09)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord).

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“Out of this World” Original Movie Prop Exhibit at The California Museum – High Definition Video

I had an opportunity last week to visit the touring “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” exhibit, which opened at the California Museum on October 3rd.  As has been reported in the past, this traveling exhibition includes original props and costumes associated with Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) and Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, Washington. Read more

Original Television and Movie Prop, Wardrobe, and Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions: Upcoming Event Calendar

Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors. Read more

Heritage Auction Galleries November 2009 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online

The Heritage Auction Galleries website now offers the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7011″, to be held November 6-7, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.

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“Star Wars in Concert” Impressions, Review, Video, Photos of Original Movie Props & Costumes Exhibit

As has been widely publicized, “Star Wars in Concert” is currently touring the United States, and I was fortunate to have attended one of the shows in California.  I thought I would share my impressions of the attraction along with some photos of the original (and replica) movie props on display in conjunction with the concert.  Read more

Impressions: Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 37″ Event

Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 37 was held Thursday and Friday, which offered a number of original television and movie props, costumes, and other memorabilia.  The auction was held on site at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, with off-site bidding available over the Internet via iCollector, as well as direct via mail, fax, and by phone. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 10/09/09)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord).

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“Out of this World” Original Movie Prop Exhibit at The California Museum – High Resolution Photography

I had an opportunity this week to visit the touring “Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television” exhibit, which opened at the California Museum on October 3rd.  As has been reported in the past, this traveling exhibition includes original props and costumes associated with Paul Allen (co-founder of Microsoft) and Science Fiction Museum in Seattle, Washington. Read more

Photography from 1995′s “Art of Star Wars” Original Movie Prop, Costume, & Model Exhibition

I was fortunate to have had an opportunity in 1995 to see a very special exhibit of original props, costumes, models, and other assets from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.  Entitled “The Art of Star Wars”, the pieces were provided by Lucasfilm and the event was hosted by the Center for the Arts in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco. Read more

Premiere Props “Fangoria Presents A Horror Movie Prop And Costume Auction” Live Event October 24th

Premiere Props will be holding another live auction in El Segundo, branded as “Fangoria Presents”, offering original props and costumes from a variety of horror films.  The auction will be held October 24th, with online bidding managed by iCollector.com. Read more

“Mad Men” Original TV Props Featured in “Stars on the Set” in Latest Issue of Entertainment Weekly

The latest double issue of Entertainment Weekly (#1069/1070 – October 9, 2009) has a cover feature entitled “Stars on the Set” which includes behind the scenes coverage of a number of current productions in movies and television.  One of the more interesting sections is about AMC’s Emmy Award-winning “Mad Men” series, with a focus on props used on the show. Read more

20th Century Props Liquidation Continues; Prop Rental Business Listed on eBay for $1.5 Million Dollars

Liquidation of assets following the much publicized closure of 20th Century Props continues, following a number of auctions held by Great American Group and now, Super Auctions.  The business also has a standing eBay listing for $1.5 million dollars for the remaining assets and rights to the business itself.  All is marketed as building toward a “Special Auction” on October 17-18th. Read more

Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 10/02/09)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord).

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Statement from John Davis of Poster Mountain Regarding Fraudulent “1931″ Dracula One Sheet

As a short update to yesterday’s article (see “1931″ Dracula One Sheet Poster Determined to be Fake, Pulled from Next Week’s Profiles in History Auction), Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History has sent me a statement from John Davis of Poster Mountain, who authenticated the Dracula one sheet which has been determined to be a forgery. Read more

Original Prop Blog – September 2009 Web Site Traffic Statistics

The latest web site traffic statistics for Original Prop Blog, as of September 30, 2009… Read more