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4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray (UHD) Discs Come Into Full Swing As Original Movie Prop & Costume Authentication Tool

Late last year I decided it was finally time to jump into 4K with a new television supporting the latest high definition format.  It usually takes some time for the standards to settle into place and pricing to become more mainstream, and it would seem that 2016 was the year for UHD/4K.  The amount of detail that can be found in the quality releases on the new 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray (UHD) can be breathtaking.  Of course, one of my reactions is imagining the impact such discs can have on authentication efforts in researching whether a particular artifact was used in a film or a specific scene by way of screen-matching what is seen in the film or television production to the piece of memorabilia from the same production.  While Blu-Ray was a huge leap from the standard definition quality DVD and laserdiscs that came before it, with 4K/UHD we have another monumental leap forward with the amount of details and pixels on screen. [Read more…]

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Prop Store Produces Quality Videos Showcasing Material from Their Upcoming “Live Auction of Film & Television Artefacts” on October 16th

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In support of their upcoming live auction event, Prop Store has produced a number of high quality videos showcasing some of the props, costumes, vehicles, and other production items that comprise their “Live Auction of Film & Television Artefacts” sale, which will conclude on October 16th.  I’ve often lamented the poor quality photos used by some of the auction houses in their respective auctions for television and movie memorabilia, so I thought the fact that Prop Store has gone to the other extreme – with extensive high definition videos – that it warranted a mention herein, as it is a positive step forward for this particular art market. [Read more…]

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“Auction Hunters” Stars To Go “Deep Inside the Lucasfilm Archives” as Part of Spike TV’s Labor Day Star Wars Marathon

According to a press release published today, Spike TV will be broadcasting a Labor Day Marathon special that will include a tour of the Lucasfilm Archives, with a look at many of the original props and costumes from Star Wars on display at Skywalker Ranch.  The Marathon will be hosted by Allen Haff and Ton Jones of “Auction Hunters” and will be part of their programming that will feature all six Star Wars films and a special preview of the upcoming “Complete Saga” on Blu-Ray.  The release promises a “hands on” look at an original R2-D2, Leia’s slave costume from Return of the Jedi, a Darth Maul costume, and AT-AT model, and more. [Read more…]

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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)

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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Original Prop Blog in England: Short Video Tour of Prop Store of London

England Journal: Prop Store of London Video Tour.  Interview with Stephen Lane.  This is in supplement to Journal Day Two, when we made a visit to Prop Store in England.  Stephen was kind enough to play host and give us a tour of the Prop Store, which was unfortunately abbreviated due to the adverse weather conditions hitting England. [Read more…]

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ScreenUsed Original ‘Back To The Future’ DeLorean Movie Prop Car – High Definition Video Interview

As a continuation of the article sharing high resolution photography of the Back To The Future III DeLorean restored by Jeff Castillo and Desi DosSantos of ScreenUsed, and with a majority of the work done by Brian DosSantos, below is a high definition video interview with Desi and the movie car used in the popular 80s sci-fi franchise starring Michael J. Fox.  [Read more…]

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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Hero Colonial Warrior Viper Pilot Helmet from ‘Battlestar Galactica’

This is the thirteenth and final in a series of video previews of the Profiles in History “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event June 10-12.  Joe Maddalena of Profiles in History discusses a hero Colonial Warrior viper pilot helmet from the original Battlestar Galactica series which began to air in 1978.

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Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 40′ Video Preview: Pod Miniature Model from Sci-Fi Series ‘Lost in Space’

The twelfth Original Prop Blog preview video segment has Profiles in History CEO Joe Maddalena talking about an original space pod miniature model from the classic sci-fi television series, Lost in Space.  This is one of more than 1500 items consigned to the “Hollywood Auction 40” sale event.

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