I came across an article on Gizmodo today covering a news story on the Telegraph about scientists “solving” the mystery of levitation – see Telegraph article, “Physicists have ‘solved’ mystery of levitation“, Gizmodo article, “Jaws 19 Coming Soon – Physicists Figure Out How To Cause Levitation; Hoverboards Imminent“. [Read more…]
Archives for 2007
In The News: Court Orders Man to Complete eBay Deal, eBay Auction “Binding Contract”
There was an interesting story put out by the Associated Press yesterday in which a man sued an eBay seller to force him to perform, after backing out following the end of the auction. Obviously of interest to me, given my ongoing issue with Premiere Props (see article “Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow, Auction Outcome Manipulation” and updates). [Read more…]
Profiles in History 28 Held Yesterday, Today
Profiles in History 28 was held yesterday and today, with the majority props being auctioned today at Profiles in Calabasas Hills, over the Internet via eBay Live Auctions, and by phone. [Read more…]
Premiere Props, Hollywood Roadshow, Auction Outcome Manipulation – Update 4
Premiere Props & “off eBay” Invoicing Restricts PayPal Buyer Protections [Read more…]
Displaying Your Collection: Lockable Glass & Metal Display (Biby)
As a follow-up to an article from April, “Displaying Your Collection: Glass Display Case (Detolf)“, which was a review of Ikea’s “Detolf” case, Ikea has come out with a new display case – Biby. [Read more…]
Original Prop Blog – 3.5 Months Later…
I just wanted to write a quick note to thank those who have read, supported, and contributed to the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 5
This is an additional update to these articles:
300: Did They Reuse Props/Designs from Other Films? – Update 1 – Update 2 – Update 3 – Update 4
Steve Knight of RareProps sent me a photo with the following information, with permission to post here: [Read more…]
Ingmar Bergman Passes at 89
Ingmar Bergman passed today. [Read more…]