There is about one day left of bidding on the amazing, one-of-a-kind custom and “reimagined” Star Wars Boba Fett and Episode II Clone Trooper helmets made by some of the most talented artisans in the industry. The proceeds from the sale of these special helmets will benefit Make-A-Wish, and as of the time of this writing, the bids already exceed over $100,000. These helmets were on display at Star Wars Celebration last week. [Read more…]
As was the case in 2009 (see “Showtime Launches “Dexter” Auctions Offering Original Props from the Popular Television Program“), the cable network as launched another series of online auctions for charity, this time supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. [Read more…]
I had heard about this auction from multiple sources going back to earlier this year, so I’m glad to see that it’s finally been officially announced. The Christie’s sale, in conjunction with EON Productions, has been titled “50 Years of James Bond – The Auction”. Given that choice Bond pieces have realized extraordinarily high prices in recent years, particularly those sales held in England, I expect that this will be a fascinating auction to watch. Auction proceeds are to benefit UNICEF. [Read more…]
An online auction has been created by Cancer Gets LOST which will also feature a webcast and party, with profits benefiting the National Brain Tumor Society. The bulk of the auction material is related to the popular and successful television series, LOST. [Read more…]
As per tradition, as Survivor: One World finished its season on CBS last night, Auction Cause launched an auction on eBay for original assets from the popular reality television series. With this round of auctions, also included is material from past seasons, under the banner of “Vintage Survivor“. As is the case with each season, 100% of the final sale price for the items will benefit charity, with this sale benefiting two organizations – Survivor Stand Up To Cancer and The Alliance for Children’s Rights.
Heritage Auction Galleries is holding a special charity auction, which benefits the St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters. The “Doodle for Hunger” is an online-only auction of simply illustrations made by a variety of celebrities, including principals from film, television, professional sports, members of the media, journalists, political figures, scientists, chefs, talk show hosts, authors, musicians, comedians, and other famous people. [Read more…]
Tomorrow, March 30th, a fundraising event will be held for “Arizona’s Little Hollywood Foundation”, a 501(c)(3), which was started by Joe McNeill, with the hope of creating a museum in Sedona, AZ that would put his 4,000 artifact collection on public display. This event will include an exhibition of artifacts at Talk of the Town in Uptown Sedona. [Read more…]
Charles “Chuck” Palahniuk, journalist and Fight Club novelist, has donated one of the original “ying yang” table set pieces that was used and featured in David Fincher’s film version of his award-winning book. The auction for the table started on eBay today, with proceeds benefiting The Pixie Project, a non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon that provides animal adoption and other related services. [Read more…]