A new series of charity auctions has begun on eBay, including items from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, in support of Hilltop Nursery School (hilltopla.org). The auctions can be found HERE: [Read more…]
Third Wave of NBC Universal Studio Auctions Live
NBC Universal is hosting a third wave of direct from the studio auctions starting today, March 3, 2008. The first two sets of auctions listed included original props, wardrobe, and set-pieces from Heroes, The Office, 30 Rock, Friday Night Lights, and Las Vegas.
This wave of auctions includes offerings from Heroes, 30 Rock, Friday Night Lights, Law & Order (New to Auction), and The Jay Leno Show (New to Auction). Present previously but missing this time are pieces from The Office and Las Vegas (this series is now canceled). [Read more…]
The Chronicles of Narnia International Museum Exhibition
The following press release announces an upcoming five-year touring exhibition for Chronicles of Narnia, which will include original props and wardrobe as well as sets (or perhaps set recreates – the release isn’t that specific) reflecting scenes and locales in the film. The international tour will begin in June. [Read more…]
Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 31 Catalog Available Online
The catalog for Profiles in History’s Hollywood Auction 31 is available for download from www.ProfilesInHistory.com: [Read more…]
Charity Auction: Keira Knightley’s “Atonement” Dress Sells for $46,000
The Clothes Off Our Back charity auctions in support of The Children’s Charity of Southern California ended yesterday, and Keira Knightly’s green dress from Atonement realized $46,000 (LINK to auction): [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: HD Images from Today Show Feature
Here are a few HD screencaps from the Today Show broadcast aired this morning (see prior article for videos). This is only from the second segment, as I don’t believe the first segment airs in my market. All are 1920×1080 (click for high resolution). [Read more…]
Guernsey’s Pugliese Pop Culture Collection Auction: Featured on the Today Show
The broadcast of The Today Show featured a preview of Guernsey’s Pugliese Prop Culture Collection auction, to be held at the Palm in Las Vegas March 15-16, 2008.
Here are links to the two video segments hosted on the Today Show website: [Read more…]
Profiles in History, Star Wares Featured on CBS News Sunday Morning
I missed the broadcast, but if I can find the video on the Internet, I’ll post an update with the link.
In any event, Bill Geist of CBS visited both Profiles in History and StarWares in covering movie props and costumes, given that tonight is the Academy Awards.
While I can only speak to the print version of the story, it is somewhat typical of mainstream media coverage of the hobby – focused on price and value with no mention of the importance of authentication.
The print version of the story appears in it’s entirety at CBSNews.com (LINK): [Read more…]