I recently obtained scans of historic photos taken at the Lucasfilm Archives at Skywalker Ranch circa 1996/1997, depicting original props, costumes, models, and other assets from the original Star Wars trilogy (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) as well as the Indiana Jones franchise (Raiders of the Lost Ark , Temple of Doom, and The Last Crusade). [Read more…]
Prop Store will begin listing property from Wayfare Entertainment’s Europa Report starting September 30th; the film will be released on home video about a week later, on October 8th. [Read more…]
Charles “Chuck” Palahniuk, journalist and Fight Club novelist, has donated one of the original “ying yang” table set pieces that was used and featured in David Fincher’s film version of his award-winning book. The auction for the table started on eBay today, with proceeds benefiting The Pixie Project, a non-profit organization in Portland, Oregon that provides animal adoption and other related services. [Read more…]
National Public Radio (NPR) has broadcast a radio feature about the world of the prop master, talking with principals from History for Hire, ISS Props, and The Handprop Room and others. [Read more…]
Auctioneer RL Spear Co. has launched an online-only auction of props, wardrobe, set dressing, and other assets from Fox’s “24” television series starring Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, which recently aired its final episode. The auction is currently online, and scheduled to end June 24th. [Read more…]
I recently came across an eBay auction that ended in March, offered by Auction Depot LA with a Global Antiques COA titled: “GONE WITH THE WIND FILM PROP ORIGINAL DAGGER SWORD”. This piece realized $713.00 at auction.
This seller and consignor/authenticator have already been topics of past articles: [Read more…]