The Movieum of London, “a museum that celebrates the UK film industry”, officially opens tomorrow night. [Read more…]
High Resolution Photo Reference Archive: “Original Superman III Christopher Reeve Costume”
As a preface, I thought it appropriate to summarize the objectives of my ongoing series of articles about costumes in the marketplace attributed to use by Christopher Reeve in the Superman films of the 70s and 80s.
My intent is to both collect and share information, ask questions, and facilitate dialogue and discussion about Superman costumes in an attempt to help bring more clarity to the marketplace. In this regard, the Original Prop Blog is intended to benefit the hobby at large (collectors, dealers, auction houses, etc.) by sharing and examining information about what has been offered for sale publicly in the marketplace to date.
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…]
“Super Hollywood” Threatens $1.5 Million Dollar Lawsuit Against The Original Prop Blog
Received via e-mail yesterday: [Read more…]
Star Trek TOS Original Series Tricorder Prop – eBay Seller Response
As written in yesterday’s article, “eBay Auction: Star Trek TOS Original Series Tricorder Prop“, an item was listed on eBay yesterday, marketed as an original tricorder prop from Star Trek: The Original Series, with an opening bid amount of $12,000, which has raised some concerns in the Star Trek collecting community as to it’s authenticity: “Star Trek TOS Original Series Tricorder Prop (1966-69)” (eBay Item #280203748990).
Alec Peters of the Star Trek Prop, Costume, and Auction Blog wrote an article about this auction on his blog today, “Alledged TOS Tricorder on ebay – Mark English replica?“. [Read more…]
eBay Auction: Star Trek TOS Original Series Tricorder Prop
An item was listed on eBay yesterday, marketed as an original tricorder prop from Star Trek: The Original Series, with an opening bid amount of $12,000, which has raised some concerns in the Star Trek collecting community as to it’s authenticity: [Read more…]
