This is a review of Hollywood and History, Costume Design in Film. This book is an excellent resource made up of a series of essays and photos outlining the comprehensive history of wardrobe design in film. [Read more…]
Archives for September 2008
“One of a Kind” Krypton Baby Superman Blanket
eBay seller “fearlessgreen” has listed an “original” and “one of a kind” blanket attributed to use in Superman: The Movie. While I have generally limited my Superman-related articles to the costumes, this is one example in which a claim is contrary to evidence from prior public auctions, as well as adds another example to the ongoing Bermans and Nathans asset tag analysis (see Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Bermans & Nathans Wardrobe Tag Analysis). [Read more…]
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original “Star Wars”/”Empire Strikes Back” Stormtrooper Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com sent me a link to an excellent “video review” of an original Stormtrooper helmet he had an opportunity to examine in 2004. This is a very rare helmet in that it is HDPE/Polythene “Fishpond” helmets produced for Star Wars: A New Hope before changing to use of ABS material. More, it was subsequently reused in The Empire Strikes Back, and screen-matched to a scene in the film. [Read more…]
High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: “Super Hollywood” Superman Costume Photo Comparison
In January 2008, a costume offered for sale on eBay was described as an “Authentic Original Costume” worn in Superman: The Movie by Christopher Reeve, which was supported by the “Super Hollywood” Letter of Authenticity that accompanied it. This auction was archived in Original Prop Blog articles at the time (see Questions About Superman Costumes in the Marketplace: Update & Update 2). [Read more…]
Remarketing Associates “Major Studio Prop Collection” Auction – Oct 3rd & 4th in Los Angeles
Remarketing Associates, Inc. is holding a 2-day auction on October 3rd and 4th in Los Angeles, selling what they describe as over 1,000 lots from an unidentified “Major Studio Prop House Collection”. Bidding is also available online at Proxibid.com. [Read more…]
Follow-up: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea & Red Baron ‘Nautilus Model’ Auction
Since publishing the article a few days ago about the final auction event to be held by Red Baron’s Antiques (see Red Baron Antiques Final “End of an Era” Auction September 27-28, 2008), prop collectors very familiar with the film 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea have provided some photos and observations related to the auction for the Nautilus model described as an “80″ Studio prop believed to be one of the submarines used in the 1954 movie“. [Read more…]
Warner Bros. “You Must Remember This” 3-Part Series on PBS
You Must Remember This: The Warner Brothers Story will air September 23, 24, and 25 at 9:00 PM each night as a three part series under the PBS “American Masters” program. The five hour film is made of five parts – “You Aint’ Heard Nothin’ Yet (1923-1935)”, “Good War, Uneasy Peace (1935-1950)”, “A New Reality (1950-1970)”, “Woodstock Nation (1970-1980)”, and “The Big Tent (1980-Present)”. [Read more…]
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra “Lord of the Rings” Event, Original Prop Exhibit Photo Recap
This is a follow-up to the two prior articles (first, second) noting the exhibition of original props and costumes on display at The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performance of Howard Shore’s score for the Lord of the Rings films this past weekend. [Read more…]