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James Bond Lotus Esprit Movie Prop Car Submarine from “The Spy Who Loved Me” Sells for Nearly $1M in RM Auctions Sale

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One of the more interesting lots in the RM Auctions sale in London this week – the highly customized Lotus Esprit that was converted into a submarine in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) – hammered for £550,000, which translates to about $968,000 with fees.  While it did not meet pre-sale estimate expectations that were set at £650,000-£950,000, it is a significant sale none the less, and certainly improves upon the price paid by the buyer who purchased the contents of a New York storage container for a mere $100 about 24 years ago. [Read more…]

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San Diego Comic Con 2013: Original TV & Movie Props and Costumes on Display and Exhibit

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This is actually the lightest year in some time for original props and costumes on display at Comic Con International: San Diego, apart from the usual showing by Profiles in History and Prop Store.  Nothing from Disney this year (who usually exhibit every other year) and much of what is on display is material from films not yet released. [Read more…]

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Vincent Vega’s Stolen 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Movie Prop Car Used in Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ Found & Recovered

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The cherry red 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu used by John Travolta’s character in Quentin Tarantino’s film, Pulp Fiction, was reported stolen back in 1994 during the production of the Academy Award-winning movie.  Featured in many scenes in the film, Vince Vega’s car was recently found, per a report by The Sun. [Read more…]

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James Bond Original Movie Prop & Costume Exhibition in Shanghai China’s Minsheng Art Museum from March 28th to May 31st

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An impressive exhibition of original movie props, costumes, vehicles, and other James Bond artifacts is being held at the Minsheng Art Museum in Shanghai, China from March 28th through May 31st.  CCTV News has produced a video showing some of the highlights, which can be viewed at their official site or via the embedded player below.  Commemorating the 50th anniversary of 007, the exhibit boasts about 550 items spanning all of the films starring Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. [Read more…]

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San Diego Comic Con 2012: Orignal TV & Movie Props, Costumes, and Vehicles On Display

This is an amazing year at Comic Con in San Diego for the sheer number of original television and movie props on display at various booths and exhibits in and outside of the convention. This article will cover most of it (outside of Prop Store, Profiles in History, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, the special Batmobile exhibit, and Frankenweenie, for which I’ve already published independent articles).  [Read more…]

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San Diego Comic Con 2012: Batmobiles from Six Different Batman Movies On Display

In the continuing coverage of original props, costumes, and other film and television assets on display at Comic Con 2012 in San Diego.  This article features an impressive outdoor exhibit arranged by Warner Bros. and Comic Con, showcasing the Batmobiles from the 1966 Adam West film to the latest Christopher Nolan film being released in theaters later this month.

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Volo Auto Museum Hollywood Car Auction June 8th-15th

Brian Grams, Director of the Volo Auto Museum has alerted me to an online, no reserve auction that they will be holding next month.  Their Hollywood Car Auction will be conducted over eBay and feature the sale of notable cars and other vehicles used in movies and television. [Read more…]

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Mecum Auctions “Original Spring Classic Auction” Features Cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection, May 19-23 in Indianapolis

Mecum Auctions will be offering select cars from the Cinema Vehicles Collection in their upcoming “Original Spring Classic Auction” on May 19th – 23rd in Indianapolis, IN at the State Fair Grounds.  Included are cars used in film and television include assets from Iron Man, Knight Rider, Charlie’s Angels, My Name is Earl, Terminator 3, and The Hangover. [Read more…]