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Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015: Photos of Movie Props, Costumes, and Models from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

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In terms of excitement generated from Star Wars Celebration 2015 in Anaheim, I would say the second development right behind the JJ Abrams/Kathleen Kennedy panel the opening morning and release of the new trailer for The Force Awakens is the exhibition of props, costumes, and models from the all-new film installment to the franchise.  On the upper floor of the Anaheim Convention Center is space dedication to the display of artifacts from the upcoming Episode VII, due in December 2015.  This feature includes about 130 quality photos from this exhibit. [Read more…]

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Prop Store’s “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” Auction to be Held in Universal City on May 29th

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Prop Store will be holding their “Rick Baker: Monster Maker” live auction event at Hilton – Universal City on May 29th.  The official sale, under partnership with the legendary Rick Baker, boasts more than 400 pieces from his personal archive covering 50 productions over 30 years.  None of this material has been released to the public prior to this no reserve auction.  You can pre-order the print catalog via their official website today. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries ‘Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction’ Catalog Online, Event To Be Held April 18-19

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Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction – Beverly Hills #7134”, to be held April 18th and 19th in Beverly Hills. At the center of the 916 lots is The James Tumblin Gone With The Wind Collection.  Overall, the sale includes music and rock and roll items and vintage/classic Hollywood stars and personally owned items/estate items. [Read more…]

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Premiere Props ‘Hollywood Extravaganza XVII’ Auction Catalog Online, Television & Movie Prop and Costume Sale Event March 28th

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Premiere Props have listed their next auction with online bidding partners iCollector, LiveAuctioneers, and Invaluable as part of their “Hollywood Extravaganza XVII”. The one-day auction is scheduled for March 28th with nearly 1,000 lots. As with past auctions, the sale includes a mix of original props, costumes, and other film and television artifacts, as well as general Hollywood Memorabilia and a lot of replicas/reproductions/toys. [Read more…]

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CNN Visits Warner Bros’ “Secret Movie Prop Archives” [Video]

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CNN recently paid a visit to their “corporate cousin” and the Warner Bros. Archives in the UK – reported as the first such visit by mainstream media that has featured authorized video of the facility within it’s “secret London location”.  While this resulted in just 23 still photos and a short 3-minute video barely touches on the 10,000 props and 3,000 costumes within the “vault”, it is worth a look for sure. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries “The Art of Laika Studios Animation Art Including Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls” in Beverly Hills on February 12th

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Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “The Art of Laika Studios Animation Art Including Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls Signature Auction – Beverly Hills #7129”, to be held on February 12th in Beverly Hills, California. The auction features 275 lots of very rare and unique items related to these film properties.  [Read more…]

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Premiere Props “Hollywood VIP Auction IV” to be Held February 7th

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Premiere Props have listed their next auction with online bidding partners iCollector, LiveAuctioneers, and Invaluable as part of their “Hollywood VIP Auction IV”. The one-day auction is scheduled for February 7th with over 700 lots. As with past auctions, the sale includes a mix of original props, costumes, and other film and television artifacts, as well as general Hollywood Memorabilia and a lot of replicas/reproductions/toys. [Read more…]

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Heritage Auction Galleries ‘Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction’ Catalog Online, Event To Be Held December 6th

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Heritage Auction Galleries has published on their latest online catalog and listings for their upcoming event, “Entertainment & Music Memorabilia Signature Auction – Dallas #7096”, to be held on December 6th in Dallas, Texas. The bulk of the 713 items includes music and rock and roll items and vintage/classic Hollywood stars and personally owned items/estate items. [Read more…]