Below is the latest updated list of upcoming original movie and television prop, wardrobe, and memorabilia auction events. Please contact me if you are aware of any coming events of interest to original prop collectors.
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Premiere Props & Hollywood Live Auctions “Scream 4 Exclusive Live Auction Event” April 16th, Catalog Online
Premiere Props, under their Hollywood Live Auctions banner, will be holding their “Exclusive Live Auction Event” of original studio assets from Scream 4 (stylized as Scre4m), which opens in theaters April 15th. The sequel to the popular horror franchise is directed by Wes Craven and stars Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell, and Kevin Williamson. [Read more…]
Abacus Costumes & Props Going Out of Business, Online Auction Liquidation
Abacus Costumes & Props, which took over the business and inventory of the company formerly known as Backlot Props, is holding a public auction to liquidate its assets. Today I am in receipt of an e-mail proclaiming “Closing its Doors!” and “Everything Must Be Sold!”. [Read more…]
UK Supreme Court Publishes Case Details for Lucasfilm Limited vs Andrew Ainsworth Copyright Dispute, Awaiting Judgment
While the hearing for Lucasfilm Ltd. vs. Andrew Ainsworth was held before the Justices early last month, the case details were only just recently published on UK Supreme Court website. While the Judgment is currently pending, the case summary offers a concise outline of the two issues to be considered by the court. [Read more…]
Premiere Props Updates “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza” Online Catalog with 500 More Lots for Day Two of Sale
Premiere Props has added approximately 500 additional lots to their online “Hollywood Auction Extravaganza” catalog, which comprises “Day 2” of their two-day live auction event to be held April 2nd and 3rd. The additional movie and television memorabilia pieces include a mix of direct from studio assets and presumably consigned pieces from a variety of alternate sources. [Read more…]
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Hosting “Lord of the Rings” Concert Event; Original Movie Prop Exhibit & Collector Video Interview
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be presenting another series of concert performances featuring music from the Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. As was the case in 2008, there will be an extensive exhibit of original props and costumes from the movies on display for the benefit of those attending the event. [Read more…]
London Evening Standard Feature Highlights Work and History of Jonathan Sands and the London Film Museum
Jonathan Sands and the London Film Museum which he manages is the subject of a very significant article in today’s London Evening Standard. The UK mainstream media have now published two substantive articles in as many days, the other highlighted yesterday (see Holly Haber and Lennard Billin of Reel Clothes & Props Featured in UK’s Daily Mail Article). [Read more…]
‘The 1709 Blog’ Offers Coverage, Insights, Legal Analysis of Lucasfilm vs. Ainsworth UK Supreme Court Hearing on Stormtrooper Copyright
Hugo Cox of The 1709 Blog, “dedicated to all things copyright, warts and all“, published a substantive feature today entitled “Star Wars: the Hearing”. This article provides coverage of the three-day UK Supreme Court hearing that took place last week, with in person observations and legal insights, analysis, and observations on Lucasfilm vs. Ainsworth in the related copyright dispute over the Stormtrooper helmets as seen in Star Wars: A New Hope. [Read more…]