Julien’s Auctions Continues To Fight Michael Jackson-Related Lawsuits

One of the big stories last year was the legal battle between Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions and Julien’s Auctions over the disposition of Jackson-owned memorabilia consigned to the auction house.  This was ultimately settled between the parties a few months before the pop star’s death.  However, two other lawsuits linger, with legal action spilling into 2010. Read more

Julien’s Auctions Announces Sale of Original Movie Props from J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek at Planet Hollywood

Today, Julien’s Auctions has announced the sale of assets from J.J. Abrams’ re-imagined Star Trek film, which was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc today.  Plans include a summer auction next year at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.  Read more

New Michael Jackson Related Legal Threat Against Julien’s Auctions… from David Gest

In the wake of the death of Michael Jackson last Thursday, and the coincidental (long-scheduled) “Summer Sale” of original entertainment memorabilia which took place in Las Vegas over the following two days, the sale of 21 lots of Jackson-related memorabilia with provenance identified as from “The Collection of David Gest” has prompted significant mainstream media coverage as well as a threat of lawsuit by Mr. Gest. Read more

Michael Jackson “King of Pop” Dead at 50

Per reports from the Los Angeles Times, TMZ.com, and the USA Today, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead today following a cardiac arrest and coma.  The “King of Pop” has been in the news in recent months as a result of his sold out come back concert tour and a dispute with Julian’s Auctions over the sale of personal memorabilia from Neverland Ranch. Read more

Julien’s Auctions Launches “Julien’s Live” Online Bidding Service

In support of their Summer Sale in Las Vegas June 26-27, Julien’s Auctions has today announced their “Julien’s Live” online bidding service.  Julien’s Auctions has historically used the excellent Auction Network in support of their live auction events, so this marks a change of bringing online bidding in-house, as we have seen with other auction houses such as Heritage Auction Galleries and Christie’s. Read more

Julien’s Auctions “Summer Sale” June 2009 in Las Vegas, Catalog Available Online

Julien’s Auctions next Entertainment Memorabilia auction will be held in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 26-27, 2009.  The catalogs are available for purchase and can be viewed online. Read more

Julien’s Auctions “The Collection of Michael Jackson” Sale Event Canceled; Items to Be Returned

Per reports from the Associated Press, both a spokesman for Michael Jackson and Julien’s Auctions have said today that – as part of a settlement agreement in the widely publicized dispute – Jackson will retain possession of the approximately 2,000 personal items Read more

Julien’s Auctions Claims Victory in Court Hearing; Michael Jackson Denied Return of Personal Property

Per reports from the Associated Press, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brett Klein ruled in favor of Julien’s Auctions and denied Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions efforts to have his personal property from Neverland Ranch returned.  The memorabilia is scheduled to be sold at auction April 22-25 in Beverly Hills. Read more

Julien’s Auctions Replaces Auction Network with LiveAuctioneers for Michael Jackson Sale

As reported in previous articles – see Auction Events | Julien’s Auctions | Michael Jackson – Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions for the return of personal property from the Neverland Ranch that was consigned to the auction house with a sale planned this month.  These events appeared to have prompted long time auction partner Auction Network to withdraw as the online bidding service provider.  In reviewing the JuliensAuctions.com and LiveAuctioneers.com websites today, it appears that Auction Network has been replaced with competitor LiveAuctioneers. Read more

In The News: Colony Capital May “Throw Their Hat Into The Ring” To Stop Julien’s Auctions Sale of Michael Jackson Property

Fox 411’s Roger Freidman, who has been out in front with the developments concerning Julien’s Auctions event and Michael Jackson’s efforts to stop it, today reports that Colony Capital may also take steps to halt the sale of Jackson’s personal property and memorabilia. Read more

Michael Jackson & Julien’s Auctions Lawsuit Update: Review of Preliminary Injunction Declarations, Consignment Agreement

As widely reported in the mainstream media, Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions has filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions for the return of personal property from the Neverland Ranch that was consigned to the auction house with a sale planned for April 22-April 25, 2009 in Beverly Hills.  Having reviewed the Plaintiff’s declarations in support of the motion for injunction as well as the Consignment Agreement, it should prove interesting to learn how the courts ultimately rule on the case. Read more

Michael Jackson & Julien’s Auctions Lawsuit Update, Claims of Threats: “Lives Are At Stake and There Will Be Bloodshed”

As widely reported in the mainstream media, Michael Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions for the return of personal property from the Neverland Ranch that was consigned to the auction house with a sale planned for April 22-April 25, 2009 in Beverly Hills.  Fox News now reports on claims of threats made against Darren Julien and partner Martin Nolan by a Jackson associate. Read more

Superior Court Lawsuit Filing: Michael Jackson’s MJJ Productions, Inc. vs Julien’s Auction House, LLC

As widely reported in the mainstream media, Michael Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions for the return of personal property from the Neverland Ranch that was consigned to the auction house with a sale planned for April 22-April 25, 2009 in Beverly Hills.  Below is a PDF of the complaint filed in California Superior Court. Read more

Auction Network Pulls The Plug On Julien’s Auctions Amid Michael Jackson Lawsuit Controversy

As reported Thursday, Michael Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Julien’s Auctions over the upcoming auction event in April, liquidating Jackson’s personal property and memorabilia from Neverland Ranch.  Now Auction Network, the online bidding service provider, has announced on their website that they are withdrawing as a partner in the auction “unless or until the controversy is resolved”. Read more

Auction House Controversies In The News: Christie’s & China, Antiquorium & India, Julien’s Auctions & Michael Jackson

There has been a great deal of controversy in the news in the past week with regards to three unrelated auction house events, including Christie’s auction of  “national treasures” originally looted from Beijing in 1860, India’s attempt to halt the sale of Mohandas Gandhi memorabilia scheduled for auction today by Antiquorum, and Julien’s Auctions upcoming sale of Michael Jackson memorabilia (which today Jackson is threatening with lawsuit).  Read more

Julien’s Auctions “Pickfair Estate Auction” In Beverly Hills – November 22-23, 2008

Julien’s Auctions “Pickfair Estate Auction” will be held in Beverly Hills, CA on November 22-23, 2008.  Auction items will include Hollywood memorabilia, antiques, fine and decorative art, and furniture. Read more

Julien’s Auction Bob Hope Event Today, Tomorrow in Beverly Hills

Julien’s Auction is holding their Bob Hope Estate Sale today in Beverly Hills.  A collector in attendance was kind enough to forward some photos to share with readers. Read more

Last Two Weeks of June: 5 Live Auction Events Over 10 Days

There are five original prop live auction events scheduled over the next ten days, including two Bonhams auctions, a Julian’s auction, a Christie’s auction, and a Premiere Props/Hollywood Roadshow auction: Read more

Julien’s Auctions: Entertainment Sale Hollywood Memorabilia Auction – Las Vegas, June 21, 2008 – Catalog Online

As mentioned a few days ago (LINK), Julien’s Entertainment Sale Hollywood Memorabilia auction will be held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on June 21, 2008.

Full details can be found at JuliensAuctions.com.

The catalog for the event is now online at the Auction Network:

Auction Network Online Catalog

Jason De Bord

Julien’s Auctions: Entertainment Sale Hollywood Memorabilia Auction – Las Vegas, June 21, 2008

Julien’s Entertainment Sale Hollywood Memorabilia auction will be held at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on June 21, 2008.

Full details can be found at JuliensAuctions.com: Read more

Upcoming Julien’s Auction in L.A. – June 16, 2007

From JuliensAuctions.com: Read more