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Gilt Groupe Offers Sale of Authentic Memorabilia from Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’; Proceeds Benefit the Orangutan Foundation International

The Gilt Group has again opened a unique sale of original props for charity, this time offering material from Ang Lee’s Life of Pi, which opens in theaters in the United States tomorrow.  Per the website retailer, “Lee is donating the proceeds from the props to Orangutan Foundation International (orangutan.org), after having an inspiring experience when he visited the facility while doing research for the movie”.  Of the pieces offered is the lifeboat which represents an important part of the film. [Read more…]

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“Sound Off For Autism Speaks” Offers Custom Celebrity Voice Message Recordings for Charity

Sound Off For Autism Speaks is a new campaign launching December 3rd in which a limited number of celebrity voice recordings will be sold to benefit the charitable organization, Autism Speaks.  Fans who buy one of the 50 messages made available per celebrity, for a $299 donation, will be able to provide the celebrity with their own custom message to record.  Celebrities include William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart, Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Will Ferrell, Ed Asner, Betty White, and Derek Jeter. [Read more…]

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Honda Motorcycle Movie Prop Used in “James Bond: Skyfall” in Charity Auction

Honda UK has donated to charity auction the modified Honda CRF250R motorcycle used by Daniel Craig as James Bond in the newest film in the 007 franchise.  The motorcycle was used in the opening chase sequence in the movie, and proceeds well benefit BBC Children as part of a larger fundraising auction event on eBay. [Read more…]

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Set of Two Clapperboards Signed By ‘The Hobbit’ Cast/Crew, Peter Jackson, At Rubber Monkey Charity Auction

New Zealand-based production company and audio visual retailer Rubber Monkey is holding a charity auction for a set of two clapperboards autographed by some of the cast and crew of The Hobbit, with proceeds benefiting several charities, Ronald McDonald House, Wellington SPCA, and Wellington Hospitals and Health Foundation (SAFE and NICU).  The auction at Trade Me runs through September 10th. [Read more…]

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Last Day To Bid On “As You Wish Helmet Project” Charity Auction Featuring Reimagined ‘Star Wars’ Movie Prop Helmets, Benefiting Make-A-Wish

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…]

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Showtime Launches New Set of “Dexter” Charity Auctions Offering Original Props from the Popular Television Program

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…]

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“Cancer Gets LOST” Charity Memorabilia Auction Online, Proceeds To Benefit the National Brain Tumor Society

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…]

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Charity Auction: Auction Cause Offers Original Props from “Survivor One World” on eBay

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.

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