Premiere Props “Sci Fi Movie Prop & Costume Auction” Catalog Online, Event September 11th

Premiere Props is hosting their “Sci Fi Movie Prop & Costume Auction” on September 11th in Los Angeles. Auction service providers LiveAuctioneers and iCollector have both published the catalog online.  The event is touted as offering over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films including Resident Evil 4, Piranha 3D, Inglorious Basterds, Afterlife, Killers, and more. Read more

The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: August 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of August 31, 2010…

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NRA National Firearms Museum “Hollywood Guns” TV and Movie Prop Catalog Supplements Exhibit

As mentioned in past articles, the NRA’s National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia has been hosting a “Hollywood Guns” exhibit this year, and now a 46-page catalog of the pieces on display has been made available.  Many of these pieces have been featured on their “Curator’s Corner” video series. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 08/27/10)

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

New PropArchives.com Website Hosts Movie Prop and Costume Auction Results & Photos

Aaron, a collector who I’ve been acquainted with, has launched a new website which highlights historical auction results and photos, along with other features. Read more

Prop Talk Podcast #007 – Desi DosSantos, ScreenUsed | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Desi DosSantos, special guest. This is the seventh ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site.  Desi DosSantos is one of the two founders of ScreenUsed, which was a business that grew out of his own passion for collecting original props and costumes.   Read more

Propmasters Offers Material from the Charles Knode Archive

Long-time and well respected original prop and costume dealer Propmasters has today begun to offer material from the Charles Knode Archive.  With a career spanning over four decades, Charles Knode served as a costume designer on many beloved films and has worked with some of the most well-regarded filmmakers in contemporary cinema. Read more

Bukowskis in Sweden to Hold Auction of Memorabilia from Sven Nykvist on August 31st

Personal property and memorabilia owned by Academy Award-winning Swedish cinematographer Sven Nykvist will be auctioned by Bukowskis on August 31st.   The late Nykvist passed away in 2006, and is well known for his work with Ingmar Bergman, though he worked on over 120 films. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 08/20/10)

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

Catalog Available Online for Freeman’s Auctioneers Pop Culture and Memorabilia Auction in September

Freeman’s Auctioneers has announced their first sale of pop culture and memorabilia, to be held September 3rd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The catalog has been published online, featuring material from film, television, rock and pop, and sports, along with other collectibles. Read more

Access Hollywood Provides More Coverage of the Profiles in History LOST Auction in 4-Part TV Interview

Access Hollywood has broadcast a 4-part video interview with Profile in History’s Joe Maddalena with regards to this week’s LOST auction, to be held on August 21st-22nd in Santa Monica.  Following reports by CNN, Sky News, and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, this illustrates significant mainstream media interest in the event involving the sale of original props, costumes, and other material direct from ABC Studios from all six seasons of the popular television series. 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

Original ‘Mad Men’ TV Props & Costumes Part of Charity Auction Benefiting “City of Hope”

Original props, costumes, furniture, and walk on roles are currently being sold in a charity auction hosted by eBay, with proceeds benefiting “City of Hope”.  This is touted as the first official charity auction for the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning cable series. Read more

Star Wars Celebration V Highlights – Lucasfilm Reveals Return of the Jedi “Cave” Lightsaber Construction Scene; Prop Store Exhibit

Star Wars Celebration V, the “official Lucasfilm event celebrating all things Star Wars, produced by fans for fans” has been in full swing this week.  While not personally in attendance, I thought I would publish a report on highlights of interest to original prop collectors, notably Lucasfilm announcing the release of the all six Star Wars films on Blu-Ray disc next year (per an interview with the New York Times), which will include never before seen footage, including a scene with Luke finishing the construction of his lightsaber in a cave on Tatooine from Return of the Jedi. The existence of such a scene has long been a matter of debate among Star Wars fans. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 08/13/10)

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

Profiles in History LOST TV Prop, Costume, and Memorabilia Auction Event Showcased on CNN

The Profiles in History LOST auction, to be held later this month on August 21st-22nd in Santa Monica, was featured in a segment on CNN today.  This illustrates significant mainstream media interest in the event involving the sale of original props, costumes, and other material direct from ABC Studios from all six seasons of the popular television series. Read more

Guernsey’s Announces New Entertainment, Sports, Historical Material Auction Event for September in New York City: “ICONIC”

Guernsey’s made a splash in the entertainment memorabilia field in March 2008 with their auction event comprising the sale of “The Pugliese Collection“, which garnered significant mainstream media coverage (including The Today Show) and some very impressive prices realized on certain lots.   This week Guernsey’s has announced two auctions for late September, one of which is of interest to original film and television prop, costume, and memorabilia collectors. Read more

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin Raising Funds to Restore Iconic Costumes from ‘Gone With The Wind’

The Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin has announced that they are actively raising funds and soliciting donations to restore five important and iconic gowns worn by Vivian Leigh as Scarlett O’Hara in the classic, Gone with the Wind.  The Ransom Center hopes to display the costumes in 2014 “as part of a major exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary” of the film. Read more

Julien’s Auctions ‘Legends – A Premiere Auction of Pop Culture Artifacts’ Catalog Online, Event in Macau China October 8-9, 2010

Julien’s Auctions next auction will be held in Macau, China on October 9th, 2010.  The catalog is available for purchase and can now be viewed online.  Included in the sale are props and costumes from a variety of modern and classic film and television, as well as a substantial about of material associated with Michael Jackson.   The sale features props, wardrobe, photos, posters, autographs, animation art, scripts, personally owned items, and a variety of other material. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 08/06/10)

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

New York Daily News Coverage Updates Ongoing FBI Sports Memorabilia Fraud Investigation

New York Daily News sports writer Michael O’Keefe has been publishing an ongoing series of articles about an FBI investigation into the sports memorabilia industry (see Mastro Auctions Closes In Midst Of FBI Investigation Into Shill Bidding & Fraud Allegations).  Two updates have been published this week by the Daily News. Read more

Bonhams “Pioneers of Popular Culture” Auction Event Offers Two Important Costumes from ‘Batman’ & ’2001: A Space Odyssey’

Bonhams will be holding their “Pioneers of Popular Culture” event (Sale 18524) on August 15th at the inaugural Goodwood Vintage Festival in the UK.   Though original props and costumes are nearly non-existent among the 273 lots in the auction, the two key pieces present are important and impressive: a three-piece suit worn by Jack Nicholson in Tim Burton’s Batman (Lot 192) and an ape costume from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey (Lot 193).

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Prop Talk Podcast #006 – Simon Lee, Die Hard Props | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Simon Lee, Die Hard Props, special guest. This is the sixth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site.  Simon is both a good personal friend from my beginnings in the hobby and a very resourceful collector who early on focused on his favorite film, Die Hard, and over the years has been able to fulfill his dream of finding key original props and wardrobe from the franchise.  Read more

The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: July 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of July 31, 2010…

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San Diego Comic Con 2010: Event Recap, Impressions, Experiences

As in previous years (2009, 2008), I thought I’d provide an overall recap of my own personal experience at San Diego Comic Con this year.  In short, I’d say that this may have been the best one yet, though I’ve really had a spectacular time every year.  It is really the “must attend” pop culture event of the year. Read more

San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Tim Lawes of Prop Store

This Original Prop Blog coverage of the Prop Store exhibit at San Diego Comic Con concludes with Tim Lawes.  The video interview series continues the exploration and discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including material from the Alien films, Shawshank Redemption, Gladiator, The Empire Strikes Back, Clash of the Titans, Superman Returns, and more.

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The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 07/30/10)

This is a weekly feature archiving the “tweets” from the official Original Prop Blog Twitter account (twitter.com/jason_debord).  This update includes two weeks of “tweets” (last week was skipped due to Comic Con). Read more

The Golden Closet Offers Original Blank Fire & Non-Firing Pistols Used by Angelina Jolie in “Salt”

The Golden Closet has yesterday announced the sale of original prop blank fire and non-firing weapons used in Salt, starring Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt.  In addition to Certificate of Authenticity from The Golden Closet are copies of the original rental agreements from the armorer who worked on the production and call sheets from related scenes. Read more

San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store, Part 2

This is Part 2 of the two part Original Prop Blog interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store at San Diego Comic Con. This video feature continues the discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including pieces from the Alien films, Gremlins 2, The Black Hole, Hellboy, Army of Darkness, Spider-Man 2, and Batman.

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San Diego Comic Con 2010: Photos of Original TV & Movie Props and Costumes on Exhibit

This article features original television and movie prop and costume related photos from the main exhibit hall of Comic Con, which includes James Bond, Star Trek, Batman, Tron, Green Lantern, Harry Potter, Twilight, Thor, and more.

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San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Brandon Alinger of Prop Store, Part 1

The Original Prop Blog interviewed Brandon Alinger of Prop Store at San Diego Comic Con last week. This video feature includes a discussion about some of the most important pieces on display at their booth, including an original bullwhip used by Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the grail diary used in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, and an original Biker Scout Helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Brandon also demonstrates the use of an iPad to make an interactive interface to explore the pages within the grail diary.

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San Diego Comic Con 2010: Interview with Stephen Lane of Prop Store

The Original Prop Blog interviewed Stephen Lane, CEO of Prop Store, at San Diego Comic Con last week.  This video feature includes a discussion about the recent rebrand and relaunch of the long time television and movie prop & costume dealer, their new logo and website, some innovations employed within their exhibit, and a new booklet about their business, soon to be available as a downloadable PDF document from www.PropStore.com.

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San Diego Comic Con Interview with Joe Maddalena, Profiles in History: Stan Winston, LOST Auction, SyFy’s ‘Hunting Hollywood’, ‘Variety Kids’ Charity Auction

The Original Prop Blog interviewed Joe Maddalena, CEO of Profiles in History, at San Diego Comic Con this week.  This video feature includes breaking news and announcements about upcoming events and efforts by the company, including next month’s LOST live auction event, the Stan Winston tribute exhibit featuring pieces from Iron Man and Avatar, the new Stan Winston School of Character Arts, the upcoming ‘Hunting Hollywood’ reality television series by SyFy Channel, and a special charity auction benefiting Variety Kids of Southern California.

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Prop Talk Podcast #005 – Tim Lawes, Prop Store | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Tim Lawes, Prop Store, special guest. This is the fifth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog.  This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site. Tim has been a pioneer in the community for many years.  A dedicated collector as well as employee of Prop Store, Tim has been helpful to fellow collectors in a variety of ways over the years and has taken time away from San Diego Comic Con to record this podcast. Read more

Sneak Peek of SyFy Channel’s “Hunting Hollywood” with Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History at San Diego Comic Con

While at the Profiles in History exhibit at San Diego Comic Con today, I had an opportunity to watch the crew of the “Hunting Hollywood” program (announced last month, to be aired on the SyFy Channel) shoot some footage for the upcoming reality series featuring Joe Maddalena in his search of rare memorabilia.  Below are some “sneak peek” images from the episode, which will focus on a “find” at the popular convention. Read more

LOST Auction Catalog Available as Download at Profiles in History Website

Profiles in History has released the catalog of the LOST live auction scheduled for August 21-22 at Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport.  The catalog preview available online at www.ProfilesInHistory.com is broken into six parts, one for each season, showcasing the original props, costumes, and other assets from ABC Studios television series LOST which concluded earlier this year. Read more

Prop Store Brings Style & Substance to San Diego Comic Con with Array of Original TV and Movie Props and Costumes

The newly rebranded Prop Store are making their third consecutive San Diego Comic Con appearance this year.  Their exhibit and original props and costumes are displayed in increasingly impressive fashion, and attract a constant flow of attendees as well as media coverage.  Video interviews and discussions of the pieces and news will follow in a few days, including a close look at a fantastic new glossy brochure with information about the company, what they do, and highlights of some of the pieces from the store and within the collection.  Below is still photography of the pieces on display.  Prop Store will also be an exhibitor at next month’s Star Wars Celebration in Florida.

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Profiles in History Exhibit Features Tribute to Stan Winston with Impressive Iron Man and Avatar Original Prop Costume Display

While last year’s San Diego Comic Con provided an opportunity to announce and showcase props from the upcoming LOST auction (SDCC 2009 LOST Photos | LOST Video), this year Profiles in History host a tribute to Stan Winston Studios with original props and costumes from recent hits Iron Man and Avatar. Read more

Comic Con 2010 Hits San Diego This Week

Every year, San Diego Comic Con is recognized as the pop culture event, attracting over 100,000 attendees from tickets sold out six months earlier, as well as creators and companies from essentially all aspects of genre entertainment (film, television, gaming, comic books, and more). Read more

“The Life & Death of a Bond Film Prop” Short Film by PJV Productions About the Thunderball Bomb Sled

I came across a very interesting short film by PJV Productions on Vimeo this afternoon about “The Life & Death of a Bond Film Prop” by PJV Productions.  This video discusses the origins, use, and post-production life of  the “bomb sled” submarine featured in Thunderball, starring Sean Connery.  Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 07/16/10)

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

Profiles in History Announce Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport as Location for LOST Live Auction August 21st & 22nd

Today Profiles in History announced the selection of Barker Hangar at the Santa Monica Airport as the venue for their live auction of original props, costumes, and other assets from LOST, the hit ABC Studios television series which ended this year. Read more

King 5 News Reports on FBI’s “Questioned Documents Unit” Investigations into Sports Autograph Memorabilia Fraud

Tonight Mimi Jung of King 5 News in Seattle, Washington broadcast a video report on investigations by the FBI into sports memorabilia fraud, with a focus on autograph forgeries. 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

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 07/09/10)

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

Superman Costumes in the Marketplace Archive: April – July 2010

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

eBay Shill Bidder Ordered By Judge To Pay £5,000

As reported back in April (see New eBay Legal Development in the UK – Seller to be Fined up to £50,000 for Shill Bidding), an eBay seller in the UK, Paul Barrett, plead guilty to shill bidding his own auctions. Yesterday, the judge in the case ordered Barrett to pay £5,000 in fines and court costs and to do 250 hours of community service. Read more

Prop Talk Podcast #004 – Jez Hill, StarWarsHelmets.com | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Jez Hill, Star Wars Helmets, special guest. This is the fourth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast, a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog.  This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site. Jez has really provided a great service to fans with his study of helmets and masks used in the Star Wars films by researching and memorializing information on his “Star Wars Helmets” website for many years.

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London Film Museum Features New “Myths and Legends” Exhibition, 90th Birthday Celebration with Ray Harryhausen and Friends

The London Film Museum (formerly the Movieum) hosted a special 90th birthday celebration for Ray Harryhausen last week, with guests including Peter Jackson, Rick Baker, John Landis, Terry Gilliam, and Mr. Harryhausen himself.   This occasion also marked the opening of a special exhibition about the life’s work of Mr. Harryhausen – “Myths and Legends” includes the display of original “Dynamation” creatures from the Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 07/02/10)

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

Prop Talk Podcast #003 – Lennard Billin, Reel Clothes and Props | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Lennard Billin, Reel Clothes and Props, special guest. This is the third ‘Prop Talk’ podcast, a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog.  This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to the site. Lennard with Reel Clothes is another pioneer in the hobby, who has been selling props and wardrobe directly on behalf of the studios for many years. Read more

The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: June 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of June 30, 2010…

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Christie’s “The Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum Collection” Auction July 14-15 at Rockefeller Plaza

Christie’s will be offering “The Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Museum Collection” at auction on July 14-15 at Rockefeller Plaza in New York.  The catalog for this event can be viewed online, along with an interview with Roy Rogers Jr. (“Dusty”). Read more

More Examples of ‘Western Costume’ Letters of Authentication Dated 12/29/75 for George Reeves Superman TV Series Wardrobe Pieces

Last week, an Original Prop Blog article revisited a 2008 feature (see …Questions, Observations) which archived marketing collateral regarding a George Reeves Superman wardrobe piece with a Western Costume Company letter.  The new article (see Signature Comparison…) compared the letter and signature to a similar letter attached to a Superman cape offered for public sale on eBay .  I’ve since received photos of three additional Western Costume letters bearing the signature of Robert Niewoehner with the same date: December 29, 1975.

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The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 06/25/10)

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

Darren Julien of Julien’s Auctions Appears on “Fox Business Network” to Discuss Sale of Michael Jackson Memorabilia

Darren Julien of Julien’s Auctions appeared on “Fox Business Network” yesterday to discuss some of the Michael Jackson-related highlights from his auction at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas June 24-27. Read more

Heritage Auction Galleries July 2010 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Available Online

The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their website the online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7020″, to be held July 17, 2010.  This will be held at their new facility in Beverly Hills, California. Read more

Volo Auto Museum: George Barris Star Cars Charity Car Show & Auto Fair on July 3rd in Volo, IL

The Volo Auto Museum is holding a special “Hollywood Comes to Volo” event in Volo, Illinois on Saturday, July 3rd.  Touted as the George Barris “Star Cars Charity Car Show & Auto Fair”, the show boasts “the largest movie, TV, and custom car show ever assembled in the United States. Read more

Signature Comparison: ‘Western Costume’ Letters of Authentication for George Reeves Superman TV Series Capes Dated 12/29/75

In 2008, an article was published on the Original Prop Blog with regards to certain props and costumes consigned to a Signature House auction (see Signature House Entertainment Memorabilia Auctions – Questions, Observations).  Included were questions raised about the remarkable coincidence of two letters of authentication included with two different capes (attributed to use by George Reeves in the Superman television series produced in the 1950s) from two different dealers; both letters shared the same date: December 29, 1975.  A third such letter – with the same date – has now been introduced into the marketplace.  This third example bears a signature that appears to differ from the example featured in the 2008 article. Read more

RL Spear Co. Offering Props, Wardrobe, and Set Dressing from Fox’s “24″ Television Series

Auctioneer RL Spear Co. has launched an online-only auction of props, wardrobe, set dressing, and other assets from Fox’s “24″ television series starring Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, which recently aired its final episode.  The auction is currently online, and scheduled to end June 24th. 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

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 06/18/10)

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

Julien’s Auctions Publishes Guided Video Tour of Roddenberry Estate Auction in Las Vegas by Rod Roddenberry

Julien’s Auctions has published a video on YouTube featuring a guided tour of their Roddenberry Estate auction, part of their Summer Entertainment Sale at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, June 24-27.  The host of the video is Rod Roddenberry, son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry and actress Majel Barrett. Read more

Video Interview Series: James Livie & Breanna Livie, Eastern Costume Company

This is the last in the series of video interviews conducted while visiting Breanna Livie and talking about The Golden Closet and Eastern Costume.  In this segment, I speak with James Livie and Breanna Livie about the origins of Costume Rentals Corporations (CRC) and Eastern Costume Company. Read more

Entertainment Weekly Reports: “SyFy Goes Hunting for Hollywood” with Joe Maddalena on the SyFy Channel

Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello reports via his “Ausiello Files” exclusively today that the SyFy network has greenlit a new cable television series,’Hunting Hollywood’.  EW reports that the “documentary-style show” will feature information about collecting pop culture memorabilia, as well as original props and costumes from film and television.  Joe Maddalena, owner and CEO of Profiles in History, will serve as the host of the program. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Eastern Costume Warehouse’

This is the next in the series of video interviews conducted while visiting Breanna Livie and talking about The Golden Closet and Eastern Costume.  In this segment, I speak with Breanna Livie about the Eastern Costume business in general and the main warehouse. Read more

Impressions: Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40″ Event

Profiles in History’s “Hollywood Auction 40″ was held Thursday, Friday and today on-site at the Profiles in History offices in Calabasas Hills, with remote bidding available over the Internet via LiveAuctioneers, as well as direct via mail, fax, and telephone bidding.  The first two days alone offered the type of material that is traditional for their regular auction events, including original television and movie props, costumes, and other memorabilia.  Today’s Day 3 included the special sale of material limited to the Star Trek franchise. Read more

The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 06/11/10)

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

Video Interview Series: Gilberto Guzman, Master Tailor for Eastern Costume

This is one of a series of video interviews conducted while in Hollywood late last month.  In this segment, I speak with Breanna Livie and the Master Tailor for Eastern Costume, Gilberto Guzman. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie, Sierra Bay Robinson (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Star Fitting Room’ Part II

This is the second in a multi-part series of interviews with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  These videos provide a “behind the scenes” glimpse into both businesses. Read more

Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Star Fitting Room’ Part I

This is the first in a multi-part series of interviews with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  These videos provide an opportunity to learn more about both companies and well as the costume rental business historically and as it operates today with new Hollywood productions. Read more

Premiere Props “Classic Hollywood Memorabilia and Prop Auction” Catalog Online, Event June 19th

Premiere Props is hosting their “Classic Hollywood Live Auction” on June 19th in Los Angeles. Auction service providers LiveAuctioneers and iCollector have both published the catalog online, promoting the event as featuring over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films. Read more

Photographic Preview: A Visit With Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet; Behind the Scenes at Eastern Costume

During my recent visit to the Los Angeles area, I had an opportunity to meet with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  In addition to filming interviews, which will be published over the coming week, I also took some still photos of the facility to give readers a glimpse into the renowned costume rental house. Read more

Video Update: Profiles in History “LOST” TV Auction Event; Sale of Disney/ABC Studios Original Props, Costumes, Memorabilia Assets

While previewing the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40″ event in Calabasas Hills recently, I had an opportunity to discuss with owner and CEO Joe Maddalena this Summer’s big LOST auction event.  This special video interview update offers more details into the highly anticipated sale of Disney/ABC’s assets from the popular television series which ended last month.  Items being offered for sale at auction will include props, costumes, set pieces, vehicles, production artwork, and more. Read more

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Hero Colonial Warrior Viper Pilot Helmet from ‘Battlestar Galactica’

This is the thirteenth and final in a series of video previews of the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40″ sale event June 10-12.  Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History discusses a hero Colonial Warrior viper pilot helmet from the original Battlestar Galactica series which began to air in 1978.

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The Original Prop Blog on Twitter – ‘The Week in Tweets’ (Through 06/04/10)

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

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Pod Miniature Model from Sci-Fi Series ‘Lost in Space’

The twelfth Original Prop Blog preview video segment has Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena talking about an original space pod miniature model from the classic sci-fi television series, Lost in Space.  This is one of more than 1500 items consigned to the “Hollywood Auction 40″ sale event.

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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Laser Rifle from Classic TV Series ‘Lost in Space’

In this eleventh video segment in the Original Prop Blog preview series, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena talks about one of his favorite pieces in the “Hollywood Auction 40″ event this month – an original laser rifle from the classic sci-fi television series, Lost in Space.

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Elemental LLC Auctions Announce Sale & Auction of Steve Johnson XFX/Edge FX Movie Prop, Artwork, and Photo Collection Archive

Elemental LLC has announced that they will be selling and auctioning off original props formerly owned by Hollywood special effects designer Steve Johnson.  Johnson is renowned for his work on films such as Ghostbusters, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist 2, Nightmare on Elm Street IV, Bicentennial Man, Star Trek Nemesis, and Spider-Man 2, among others. Read more

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Jay Silverheels “Tonto” Tunic from ‘The Lone Ranger’

The tenth video segment in a series of ongoing preview looks at the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40″ event this month.  In this interview, CEO Joe Maddalena talks about the “Tonto” tunic worn by Jay Silverheels in the classic television series, The Lone Ranger.

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‘No Doubt’ eBay Charity Auction Features Memorabilia, Wardrobe, Instruments from Studio Recordings, Videos, Live Performances

As with Coldplay at the end of last year, rock band No Doubt has listed a number of costumes, instruments, and other original memorabilia up for auction to benefit charity, following their 2009 tour.  100% of the proceeds will benefit a number of charities selected by Gwen Stefani and the band members. Read more

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Bruce Lee “Kato” Hat from ‘The Green Hornet’

This ninth video segment in the series of ongoing reports by the Original Prop Blog previewing Profiles in History and their “Hollywood Auction 40″ sale event takes a look at the “Kato” hat worn by Bruce Lee in The Green Hornet television series. Read more

RM Auctions to Offer 1965 Aston Martin DB5 “The James Bond Car” Used in Goldfinger and Thunderball

As part of their “Automobiles of London” sale event, RM Auctions will be offering “The James Bond Car” – a 1965 Aston Martin featured in the James Bond films Goldfinger and Thunderball, starring Sean Connery.  The auction will take place in London October 27, 2010. Read more

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Earth vs The Flying Saucers, Golden Voyage of Sinbad

This is the eighth video segment in the series of ongoing reports by the Original Prop Blog previewing Profiles in History and their “Hollywood Auction 40″ sale event.  Joe Maddalena talks about two special Ray Harryhausen pieces included in the auction – props from Earth vs. The Flying Saucers (1956) and The Golden Voyage of Sinbad (1974).  Read more

The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: May 2010

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of May 31, 2010… Read more

Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Miniature Model Plane from “King Kong”

The seventh part of continuing coverage by the Original Prop Blog for June’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 third video includes a discussion about the sole surviving model plane from the classic film, King Kong (1933).

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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Darth Vader Lightsaber Prop from ‘Return of the Jedi’

This is the sixth in a video series highlighting props and costumes in the upcoming Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40″.  This segment provides Joe Maddalena, CEO of Profiles in History, an opportunity to discuss the provenance of a prop lightsaber attributed to use by the character Darth Vader in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.  This is one of many props being sold in the auction event, to be held June 10-12 in Calabasas Hills, CA.

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