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YouTube Edition – The 12th Annual Original Prop Blog “Year in Review” for 2018 – Original TV & Movie Props, Costumes and Pop Culture Memorabilia

This is part of my new, ongoing series of YouTube videos.  As per tradition, (see 2007 Year in Review, 2008 Year in Review, 2009 Year in Review, 2010 Year in Review, 2011 Year in Review, 2012 Year in Review, 2013 Year in Review, 2014 Year in Review, 2015 Year in Review, 2016 Year in Review, 2017 Year in Review), what follows is an editorial featuring my personal observations and opinions with regards to the business of buying, collecting, selling, and preserving original pop culture artifacts used in film and television productions. A look back at interesting trends, developments, and news stories from 2018. As is always the case, this is a completely subjective exercise, and merely touches on the developments and events that relate to the hobby and art market.  2018 marks the first year that this will be published exclusively in video form on YouTube. [Read more…]

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“Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” Auction by Sotheby’s Australia on April 7th

Sotheby’s Australia will be holding their “Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce” auction on April 7th.  In addition to personally owned items (furniture, art, sporting memorabilia) will be original props and costumes from Russell Crowe’s work in film, including Gladiator, Romper Stomper, L.A. Confidential, Mystery Alaska, The Insider, Cinderella Man, Master and Commander, American Gangster, 3:10 to Yuma, State of Play, Robin Hood, and more. [Read more…]

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Video Interview Series: Breanna Livie, Sierra Bay Robinson (The Golden Closet, Eastern Costume) ‘The Star Fitting Room’ Part II

This is the second in a multi-part series of interviews with Breanna Livie of The Golden Closet at her family’s business, the famous Eastern Costume.  These videos provide a “behind the scenes” glimpse into both businesses. [Read more…]

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NewsOK Video ‘Sketch to Screen: The Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ Exhibit at Oklahoma City Museum of Art

The Oklahoman’s NewsOK.com website has published a video interview with associate curator Jennifer Klos about putting together the “Sketch to Screen” exhibit at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. [Read more…]

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Oklahoma City Museum of Art ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ Exhibit Opens Thursday

As noted over the past few days from links to external stories via the official Twitter account for the Original Prop Blog, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be holding their ‘Sketch to Screen: Art of Hollywood Costume Design’ exhibit from May 6 through August 15, 2010.  The attraction will feature 85 wardrobe pieces and accessories used in classic and contemporary films, with a focus on the costume designers who made them. [Read more…]

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Russell Crowe’s “Museum of Interesting Things” in Australia (Photos & Video of Movie Prop Exhibition)

Late last year, the “Museum of Interesting Things” opened at the Nymboida Coaching Station Inn in Australia. Russell Crowe has donated original movie props and costumes from many of his films for display at the museum.  Aaron of HeroProp.com was kind enough to provide photos and videos from his recent visit to share with readers of the Original Prop Blog. [Read more…]