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San Diego Comic Con 2011: Profiles in History Showcase ‘Back to the Future III’ DeLorean Restored by Brian & Desi DosSantos (ScreenUsed)

Profiles in History, which has a track record of bringing impressive (usually themed) exhibits to Comic Con (Stan Winston Studios, LOST, etc.), this year has a Back to the Future display, which is centered around an original DeLorean from the third film in the franchise, which will be offered for sale in one of their future auctions. The auction house is taking $20 donations for photo opportunities with the famous movie car, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Team Fox, Michael J. Fox’s Foundation supporting Parkinson’s research. [Read more…]

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ 30th Anniversary Discussion Panel

On June 17th, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held a special event celebrating the 30th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark.  They premiered a new digital restoration of the film, and also held a discussion panel with principal members of the crew that made the movie. [Read more…]

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Donnie Darko “Frank” Bunny Mask on eBay is NOT the Mask Seen in 2008 Original Prop Blog James Duval Interview

A reader directed my attention to an active eBay auction listing in which the the description can lead one to believe that the Donnie Darko “Frank” bunny mask for public sale is the same “one of a kind” mask that was seen in an interview conducted by the Original Prop Blog with actor James Duval at Comic Con International in July 2008.  Based on my review of the photos included in the eBay auction listings, this is not the same mask.  The auction description states: “The mask was gifted to me by actor James Duval, who played the role of ‘Frank’.” The following sentence states: “Please see the youtube video with James talking about the mask below.” [Read more…]

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Peter Jackson Launches Video Blog for Making of ‘The Hobbit’; Highlights Sets, Props, Pre-Production Insights

Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter Jackson has launched the first in a series of video blogs, which provides a behind the scenes look into the making and production of The Hobbit.  Jackson literally walks the viewer through sets and stages and shows off props and other production material. [Read more…]

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ABC News Coverage of FIDM “19th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design” Wardrobe Museum Exhibit

As reported last month, the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising is hosting their annual costume exhibit (see FIDM Hosts “19th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design” Wardrobe Museum Exhibit”).  Today, ABC news provided coverage of the exhibit in a television news broadcast, which can also be viewed on the web. [Read more…]

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Jason “The Movie Prop King” White Launches Video Prop Blog on YouTube

A long-time principal collector in the hobby, Jason White, also known as “The Movie Prop King“, has started a project of uploading and sharing dozens of historical videos from his decades of collecting which includes some amazing footage for those interested in original movie and television props and costumes. [Read more…]

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Original Prop Blog in England: Short Video Tour of Prop Store of London

England Journal: Prop Store of London Video Tour.  Interview with Stephen Lane.  This is in supplement to Journal Day Two, when we made a visit to Prop Store in England.  Stephen was kind enough to play host and give us a tour of the Prop Store, which was unfortunately abbreviated due to the adverse weather conditions hitting England. [Read more…]

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Original Prop Blog in England: Journal Day Five (Concert Photojournal: Coldplay “Hidden Gig” at Journal Tyne Theater / Newcastle, England / 12/20/2010)

England Journal: Day Five.  So today was the big day.  After the thrilling night of the first concert in Liverpool at the Royal Court Theater, we needed to make our way to Newcastle Upon Tyne for the second and last show of the Crisis charity concert series, announced as held at the Journal Tyne Theater.  [Read more…]