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San Diego Comic Con 2011: Profiles in History Showcase ‘Back to the Future III’ DeLorean Restored by Brian & Desi DosSantos (ScreenUsed)

San Diego Comic Con 2011: Profiles in History Showcase 'Back to the Future III' DeLorean Restored by Brian & Desi DosSantos (ScreenUsed) | San Diego Comic Con Profiles in History Back to the Future 2011 ScreenUsed DeLorean x3801

Profiles in History, which has a track record of bringing impressive (usually themed) exhibits to Comic Con (Stan Winston Studios, LOST, etc.), this year has a Back to the Future display, which is centered around an original DeLorean from the third film in the franchise, which will be offered for sale in one of their future auctions. The auction house is taking $20 donations for photo opportunities with the famous movie car, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Team Fox, Michael J. Fox’s Foundation supporting Parkinson’s research. [Read more…]

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San Diego Comic Con 2011: Preview Night, Photos of Original TV & Movie Props and Costumes on Exhibit

San Diego Comic Con 2011: Preview Night, Photos of Original TV & Movie Props and Costumes on Exhibit | The Original Prop Blog San Diego Comic Con News Coverage 2011 x3801

Wednesday night was the special “preview night” for Comic Con 2011 in San Diego. To kick off annual coverage of original television and movie prop and costume related material from the biggest pop culture event of the year, as is tradition, the Original Prop Blog is publishing photos from the main exhibit hall of Comic Con of some of the related items on exhibit and display. This year includes pieces from Dark Knight, Watchmen, Superman Returns, Inception, The Hangover Part II, 300, The Three Musketeers, and Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance, and Men in Black 3.  In particular, Legendary Pictures has an extensive display of original movie props and costumes. [Read more…]

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EU Court of Justice Rules eBay May Be Held Liable in Sale of Trademark Infringing and Counterfeit Goods

EU Court of Justice Rules eBay May Be Held Liable in Sale of Trademark Infringing and Counterfeit Goods | European Union Court of Justic eBay Legal Disputes Court Rulings Judgments Loreal x380

As part of an ongoing series of legal disputes that have challenged the manner in which eBay operates its auction business and website, today the European Union Court of Justice provided clarification on questions pertaining to a case before the High Court in the United Kingdom over a dispute brought by L’Oréal against the global auction giant.  The Court of Justice ruled that eBay may be liable for the sale of counterfeit and trademark-infringing goods, based on the circumstances and what kind of “active role” it plays in the sale of the goods.   [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries July 2011 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Online

Heritage Auction Galleries July 2011 “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction″ Catalog Online | Heritage Auction Galleries July 2011 Entertainment Memorabilia Catalog Online x380

The Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Signature Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction – Auction #7038”, to be held July 29 at their Dallas, Texas location. [Read more…]

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A.V. Club Visits Iconic Filming Locations as Part of Their “Pop Pilgrims” Video Series

A.V. Club has started publishing a series of short videos highlighting their visits to famous filming locations, as a part of their “Pop Pilgrims” series.   Highlights include the iconic steps in Philadelphia that Sylvester Stone runs up as Rocky in the first film of his franchise, the “Nakatomi Plaza” building seen in Die Hard, the office park in Office Space, and the diner from Reservoir Dogs. [Read more…]

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Prop Talk Podcast #014 – Laura Woolley, The Collector’s Lab | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord

Prop Talk Podcast #014 – Laura Woolley, The Collector's Lab | Interview by The Original Prop Blog with Jason DeBord | Prop Talk Episode 014 with Laura WoolleyThe Original Prop Blog Podcast x380

Laura Woolley, special guest. This is the fourteenth ‘Prop Talk’ podcast by the Original Prop Blog. Ms. Laura Woolley is President of The Collector’s Lab, which provides “individualized, high-level professional and appraisal services to private collectors, institutions, insurance companies, museums, and wealth management professionals”.  Ms. Woolley has extensive experience working for and with the premiere auction houses operating in the entertainment memorabilia field, and also serves as an appraiser to the Antiques Roadshow.  Ms. Woolley is a Certified member of the Appraiser’s Association of America and has completed the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) examination.

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The Original Prop Blog Quarterly Web Site Traffic Statistics: Q2 2011

The Original Prop Blog Quarterly Web Site Traffic Statistics: Q2 2011 | Original Prop Blog Quarterly Monthly Web Traffic Statistics One Hundred Million Hits June 2011 x380

The latest web site traffic statistics for the Original Prop Blog, as of June 30, 2011 (Q2 2011). We have passed the milestone of 100,000,000 (one hundred million) cumulative hits since launching the site in April 2007.

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Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II” Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event July 30-31

Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II” Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event July 30-31 | Premiere Props Hollywood Extravaganza Auction II Online Catalog Available x380

The online catalog for the Premiere Props “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza II”, scheduled for July 30-31, is now listed via online bidding partners iCollector and LiveAuctioneers.  This second event comprised of a significant percentage of consignment-based offerings, the sale includes over 1200 lots from a wide variety of film and television productions. [Read more…]