Today on Twitter, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted about his original prop Atlantean sword he used in the film Conan The Barbarian, which is on display in his office. This was in response to a question posed by hidefnewscaps. [Read more…]
Archives for 2009
Review: “PROP CATALOGS Entertainment Film Memorabilia Database”
Two years ago, I published a favorable review of the website, www.propcatalogs.com (see Website Review: PropCatalogs.com). Since, the curator of the database has closed down the online service, and made the same material available for purchase on DVD-ROM. This is therefore an update to the original review, keeping these changes in mind. [Read more…]
Kevin Smith “Screen Used Movie Props” Auctions from View Askew, Auctions Askew
As periodically noted in the past, Kevin Smith’s own View Askew does auction off original prop and costume assets from his films, via his own ViewAskew.com and on eBay through Auctions Askew. More items have been auctioned in the past two months, with the latest offering scheduled to end tomorrow. [Read more…]
Charity Effort to Support “Backpacks for Kids” Initiative for Child Protective Services
This is a rare instance in which I’m publishing an article that is off-topic from the subject of the Original Prop Blog, but feel that it gives those who might be interested an opportunity to help. One of the charitable causes that I am personally involved with is called “Backpacks for Kids”, and we are in the midst of a fund raising initiative to support our efforts to help children who are processed through Child Protective Services. [Read more…]
MADtv Authentic Props, Costumes, & Memorabilia Auctions on eBay with SHOPitHollywood
eBay dealer SHOPitHollywood is auctioning authentic props, wardrobe, and other original assets and memorabilia from FOX’s MADtv. Per SHOPitHollywood, they will be listing new items every few days for several weeks. [Read more…]
Premiere Props Announces “Halloween II” Live Auction on August 29th
Following their “Massive Car and Movie Prop Auction” this past weekend, Premiere Props has already begun promoting their next live auction event for Halloween II. The auction is scheduled for August 29th, the day following the theatrical release of the film. [Read more…]
£200 Reward for Return of Stolen Duck Movie Prop from Peter Mullan’s “Neds”
The Daily Record reports that a movie prop cast-iron duck was stolen from the set of Peter Mullan’s Neds, currently in production. Mullan is offering a £200 reward for the return of the missing prop. [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…]