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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…]

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Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ Catalog Available Online, Part of “Summer Sale” June 2010 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

Julien’s Auctions next series of Entertainment Memorabilia auctions will be held in Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on June 24th-27th, 2010.  The catalogs are available for purchase and the “Hollywood Legends” catalog can now be viewed online. [Read more…]

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LOST Original TV Props & Costumes on Exhibit at The Vilcek Foundation in New York City Through June 5th

The Vilcek Foundation, which honors and supports foreign-born scientists and artists who have made outstanding contributions to society in the United States, is hosting an exhibit of original props, costumes, and set pieces from ABC’s LOST.  [Read more…]

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Hake’s Americana & Collectibles Auction #200 May 2010; Note About Los Angeles Times on Richard Wilson (Norma’s Jeans) Provenance

Memorabilia dealer Hake’s Americana & Collectibles is holding their 200th auction, with lots ending in late May.  While the selection of original prop-related material is quite small compared with the general popular culture memorabilia comprising the auction, I thought it would be prudent to make note of an old article published by the Los Angeles Times that may prompt interested bidders to do proper due diligence on the provenance of a handful of lots. [Read more…]

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‘LOST’ Items Not “Lost”; New ‘The Prop Blog’ and Unnamed Source Get Facts Wrong About Upcoming Auction According To Profiles in History

Yesterday, “The Prop Blog” (see New Website “The Prop Blog”…) published an article citing “a source that has chosen to remain anonymous” reporting that “Profiles in History plans to auction off only what they have determined to be the top 1,000 pieces” in their upcoming LOST auction.  [Read more…]

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Tim Burton’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Sweepstakes Prizes Include Original Movie Props

Walt Disney Pictures is holding their “Six Impossible Things” sweepstakes for Tim Burton’s new film interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, with prizes announced each week until the theatrical release on March 5th, 2010.  With the first week’s prizes revealed, included are original movie props from the production. [Read more…]

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Profiles in History Feature in Latest Issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’

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The latest issue of ‘LOST: The Official Magazine’ (Jan/Feb ’10) includes a “preview” feature on Profiles in History and their auction of assets from the TV show, slated for mid next year following the close of Season Six.  [Read more…]

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Tim Burton Exhibition at Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) November 22nd 2009 – April 26th 2010

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The Modern Museum of Art (MoMA) is hosting a Tim Burton exhibit in New York from November 22nd through April 26th of next year.  Full details can be found at www.MOMA.org/TimBurton. [Read more…]