Premiere Props is hosting their “Classic Hollywood Live Auction” on June 19th in Los Angeles. Auction service providers LiveAuctioneers and iCollector have both published the catalog online, promoting the event as featuring over 500 original props and costumes from a variety of films.
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Archives for June 2010
Photographic Preview: A Visit With Breanna Livie, The Golden Closet; Behind the Scenes at Eastern Costume
During my recent visit to the Los Angeles area, I had an opportunity to meet with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume. In addition to filming interviews, which will be published over the coming week, I also took some still photos of the facility to give readers a glimpse into the renowned costume rental house. [Read more…]
Video Update: Profiles in History “LOST” TV Auction Event; Sale of Disney/ABC Studios Original Props, Costumes, Memorabilia Assets
While previewing the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event in Calabasas Hills recently, I had an opportunity to discuss with owner and CEO Joe Maddalena this Summer’s big LOST auction event. This special video interview update offers more details into the highly anticipated sale of Disney/ABC’s assets from the popular television series which ended last month. Items being offered for sale at auction will include props, costumes, set pieces, vehicles, production artwork, and more. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Hero Colonial Warrior Viper Pilot Helmet from ‘Battlestar Galactica’
This is the thirteenth and final in a series of video previews of the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event June 10-12. Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History discusses a hero Colonial Warrior viper pilot helmet from the original Battlestar Galactica series which began to air in 1978.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Pod Miniature Model from Sci-Fi Series ‘Lost in Space’
The twelfth Original Prop Blog preview video segment has Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena talking about an original space pod miniature model from the classic sci-fi television series, Lost in Space. This is one of more than 1500 items consigned to the “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event.
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Laser Rifle from Classic TV Series ‘Lost in Space’
In this eleventh video segment in the Original Prop Blog preview series, Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena talks about one of his favorite pieces in the “Hollywood Auction 40” event this month – an original laser rifle from the classic sci-fi television series, Lost in Space.
Elemental LLC Auctions Announce Sale & Auction of Steve Johnson XFX/Edge FX Movie Prop, Artwork, and Photo Collection Archive
Elemental LLC has announced that they will be selling and auctioning off original props formerly owned by Hollywood special effects designer Steve Johnson. Johnson is renowned for his work on films such as Ghostbusters, Big Trouble in Little China, Poltergeist 2, Nightmare on Elm Street IV, Bicentennial Man, Star Trek Nemesis, and Spider-Man 2, among others. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Jay Silverheels “Tonto” Tunic from ‘The Lone Ranger’
The tenth video segment in a series of ongoing preview looks at the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” event this month. In this interview, CEO Joe Maddalena talks about the “Tonto” tunic worn by Jay Silverheels in the classic television series, The Lone Ranger.