Vintage Poster Scandal Update: Judge Sentences Kerry Haggard to over 6 years in Federal Prison and Orders to Pay $1,380,000 in Restitution to Victims

This is an update to the ongoing series of articles into various claims and charges of fraud in the posters, one sheets, and lobby cards art market that have rocked the collectibles industry over the past two and a half years. Today, per reports from Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, the Athens Banner-Herald, and other mainstream media sources, Kerry Haggard was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon to six years and six months in federal prison.  The court also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1.38 million dollars. Read more

1961 Guns Quarterly Article on Steve McQueen’s Prop Gun from “Wanted: Dead or Alive”

Courtesy of Steve McQueen Online (www.McQueenOnline.com), this is another in a series of articles which feature scans of very old features published in out of print magazines, related to guns and firearms used in movies and television.  This update includes and article from Guns Quarterly published in 1961 which features a detailed history of “The Mare’s Laig’”, McQueen’s firearms used in the TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958-1961). Read more

Christie’s, CBS, Paramount Prevail in ‘Star Trek’ Memorabilia Auction Lawsuit

Two years after making the rounds as a lead story in the mainstream media, the Associated Press today reports that the Supreme Court of New York’s Appellate Division ruled that a Star Trek fan does not deserve $7 million dollars in damages as a result being displeased with one of the three items won at the “40 Years of Star Trek” auction held by Christie’s.  Read more

Profiles in History Feature in Latest Issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’

The latest issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’ (Jan/Feb ’10) includes a “preview” feature on Profiles in History and their auction of assets from the TV show, slated for mid next year following the close of Season Six.  Read more

‘Collecting Movie Props’: Prop Store of London Featured In “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010″

The Prop Store of London is featured in the “Collecting Movie Props” article in the “TV Film Memorabilia Annual 2010″, which was recently published in the UK.  This issue can be purchased online for £4.95 and the article is presented as a primer on collecting movie props. 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

WIRED, WETA, & The Secrets of District 9’s Grungy Alien Realism

WIRED published a great video about the eagerly anticipated Summer blockbuster District 9, which opens theatrically today.  Included is a segment with information about the props made for the film.  Featured within the video is an interview with Greg Broadmore, a designer for WETA Workshop, from the floor of last month’s San Diego Comic Con. 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 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

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