There is a feature in today’s Telegraph (telegraph.co.uk) about the value of James Bond/007 memorabilia, and the impact of the new film, Quantum of Solace. As is typical with mainstream media reports on (in this case, in part only) original props and costumes, the focus is on monetary value, though there is a caveat with regards to provenance. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auction is holding their Bob Hope Estate Sale today in Beverly Hills. A collector in attendance was kind enough to forward some photos to share with readers. [Read more…]
Various Candian local news outlets have reported on a wardrobe sale by Momentum Design in Calgary. Per reports, the 10,000 sq ft warehouse has as many as one million costume pieces used in film and television. Some of the higher profiles pieces also appear to be listed on eBay. [Read more…]
The latest (through “Feb 2, 2009”) issue of Concealed Carry Handguns magazine has a special feature about the “Guns of James Bond” by Dennis Adler. While no original props are featured in the photos, it is an interesting, more technical review of the firearms featured in the films, as well as the holsters. [Read more…]
There is a short video at ShredOrDie.com in which Tony Hawk interviews Jon Favreau about Iron Man, and it includes a brief tour of Stan Winston Studios. Thanks to BigBadBat on the Replica Prop Forum for the link.
Jez at StarWarsHelmets.com has produced the second in his series of excellent “video reviews”, this one featuring an original Tie Fighter helmet from Star Wars: A New Hope, along with the history and development of these props for the film.
There is an article published today on CityViewMag.com that talks about the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Motion Picture Museum, and its opening this Fall at the Belle Island Village in Pigeon Forge. [Read more…]
As an update to eBay’s frequent and ongoing policy changes to a “PayPal Only” payment system, details regarding previously announced changes that further integrate PayPal into parent company eBay have been further clarified. Such changes include the elimination of checks and money orders under most circumstances. [Read more…]