“Auction Hunters” Stars To Go “Deep Inside the Lucasfilm Archives” as Part of Spike TV’s Labor Day Star Wars Marathon

According to a press release published today, Spike TV will be broadcasting a Labor Day Marathon special that will include a tour of the Lucasfilm Archives, with a look at many of the original props and costumes from Star Wars on display at Skywalker Ranch.  The Marathon will be hosted by Allen Haff and Ton Jones of “Auction Hunters” and will be part of their programming that will feature all six Star Wars films and a special preview of the upcoming “Complete Saga” on Blu-Ray.  The release promises a “hands on” look at an original R2-D2, Leia’s slave costume from Return of the Jedi, a Darth Maul costume, and AT-AT model, and more. Read more

Superman, Batman, The Avengers Invade American Cities with On Location Filming (Plano, IL – Pittsburgh, PA – Cleveland, OH)

Over the past few months, the Internet has been buzzing about on location filming for some of the upcoming blockbuster superhero-genre movies (in 2012 and 2013), with on location filming in American cities.  As such, all manner of photos and videos have been shared online, offering glimpses into both “first look” images of costumes and sets, as well as a look into the film making process itself.  The second successive Superman reboot (now with Zack Snyder directing), Man of Steel, has been shooting in Plano, IL, the third of the Chris Nolan Batman films, The Dark Knight Rises, has been filming in Pittsburgh, PA, and Marvel Comics’ launch of The Avengers franchise team movie helmmed by Joss Whedon has set up location shooting in Cleveland, OH. Read more

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences “Crew Call 2011: Celebrating the Crafts” Exhibit Feature Works of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences are holding a special exhibit called, “Crew Call 2011: Celebrating the Crafts”, which features in studio and on set photos taken by members of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers.  The exhibition will be held September 9th – December 18th at The Academy Grand Lobby Gallery in Beverly Hills. Read more

George R.R. Martin Reports Autographed “Game Of Thrones” Screenplays Donated for Charity Auction Stolen

Critically acclaimed science fiction, fantasy, and horror writer, George Raymond Richard Martin, has reported on his website that he believed two original and autographed screenplays from the HBO series, Game of Thrones, were stolen in transit.  As the author of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series of fantasy novels, upon which the Game of Thrones series were based, the production had sent the two shooting scripts (signed by writers David Benioff and D.B. Weiss and director Alan Taylor) to Mr. Martin to use to auction and raise money for charitable causes.  When he received the parcel from the U.S. Postal Service, included was a pre-printed form letter apologizing for damage to the package and both scripts were missing. Read more

Primetime Emmy Season Online Auction Benefits Television Academy Foundation’s Education Programs

As in the past, a series of auction items have been made available on eBay in support of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, including a number of “VIP Experiences”, set/show visits, and various television-related memorabilia.  The auctions are scheduled to run August 16th – August 26th. Read more

Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, and Hollywood Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Events 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 collectors. Read more

Doyle New York Holding “The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.” Auction September 13th

Auction House Doyle New York will be holding an auction for “The Estate of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr” on Tuesday, September 13th in New York City, following an exhibition September 9th -12th.    The auction is made up of 430 lots of personal property and memorabilia once owned by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Read more

Heritage Auction Galleries “The Personal Property of John Wayne Signature Auction″ Catalog Online, Sale Event October 6th & 7th

The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “The Personal Property of John Wayne Signature Auction – Auction #7045″, to be held October 6th and 7th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.  There will also be public exhibitions for lot viewings at Heritage Auctions in Dallas and at the Ukrainian Institute of America at The Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York. Read more

Tour of Julien’s Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery, Video Preview of Property from The Estate of Tony Curtis

As a follow-up to the joint interview with Darren Julien and Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions, Martin also extended a tour of their Beverly Hills gallery and special preview of their upcoming sale of material from the Tony Curtis estate on September 17, 2011. Read more

Video Interview with Darren Julien and Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions at their Beverly Hills Gallery

Last week I had an opportunity to spend some time with Darren Julien and Martin Nolan of Julien’s Auctions at their Beverly Hills gallery.  In addition to a special preview of property from the estate of Tony Curtis from their upcoming auction event, both gentlemen took the time to sit down with me to provide some history on the company and endeavors, and a look to the future. Read more

Dynasty Auctions Company Offers Bruce Lee Memorabilia at Hong Kong Auction Event August 5-7

Thirteen items attributed to past ownership by Bruce Lee will be part of Dynasty Auctions Company and their Summer 2011 sale event August 5-7  – “China, Hong Kong, Japan and Other Asia Stamps and Postal History”.  The auction is a joint effort between Kelleher Auctions and Phila China.  Included in the sale is a 45 year old letter by Lee discussing the then upcoming television series The Green Hornet (in which he played Kato) as well as a fur coat that Lee, per a story in today’s The Standard, wore in his audition for the 1973 film Game of Death (though the auction description states it was made for a film that was to follow Enter the Dragon). Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Month in Tweets’ (Through 07/31/11)

This is a monthly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord) for the month of July 2011. Read more