Julien’s Auctions next series of Entertainment Memorabilia auctions will be held in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 24th-27th, 2010. The catalogs are available for purchase and the Star Trek catalog can now be viewed online.
Included in the sale is material that is part of the Gene & Majel Roddenberry estate as well as assets from the most recent J.J. Abrams reboot of the Star Trek franchise. [Read more…]
Archives for May 2010
Property Master Russell Bobbit’s Website Features Details and Behind the Scenes Video on ‘Iron Man 2’ Movie Props
Property master Russell Bobbitt’s official website, www.RussellBobbitt.com, features photos and video discussing and showcasing the original movie props from Iron Man 2. [Read more…]
Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Auction to be Held in Los Angeles on June 13th, Catalog Available Online
Bonhams will be holding their next auction event on June 13th in Los Angeles – the “Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art” auction (Sale 18254). The catalog for this event can now be viewed online. [Read more…]
Prop Talk Podcast #001 – Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord
Tom Spina, Tom Spina Designs, special guest. As announced on the official Original Prop Blog Facebook page yesterday, the ‘Prop Talk’ podcast is a new regular feature for the Original Prop Blog that has been in the works in recent months (as alluded to early last month – see “Original Prop Blog: Three Year Anniversary”). This is an effort to use old and new technology to bring a richer and more informative and entertaining experience to readers of the site – and perhaps turn them into listeners.
StarWarsHelmets.com Video Review: Original ‘Return of the Jedi’ Biker Scout Helmet
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has published the latest in his series of excellent “photo and video reviews”, this one featuring an original biker scout helmet from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, owned by Stephen Lane of The Prop Store of London (formerly owned by Steve Sansweet), which includes the history and development of this prop. These informative and entertaining videos are a fantastic resource for collectors and fans of the Star Wars franchise.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ Exhibit Opens Thursday
As noted over the past few days from links to external stories via the official Twitter account for the Original Prop Blog, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be holding their ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ exhibit from May 6 through August 15, 2010. The attraction will feature 85 wardrobe pieces and accessories used in classic and contemporary films, with a focus on the costume designers who made them. [Read more…]
Mecum Auctions “Original Spring Classic Auction” Features Cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection, May 19-23 in Indianapolis
Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds. Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]
The Original Prop Blog Monthly Web Site Traffic Statistics: April 2010
The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of April 30, 2010… [Read more…]