KTTV Fox 11 this morning broadcast a segment on their Good Day LA program showcasing pieces from the “Hollywood Legends” event to by held by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills this weekend. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, and Hollywood Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Events Calendar
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 collectors.
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‘Smallville’ TV Prop, Wardrobe, Set Decoration Liquidation Sale at Maynards in British Columbia
Maynards in British Columbia, Canada is holding a three day liquidation sale of original material from Smallville at two locations – one offering set decorations and props while the other is selling wardrobe and costume pieces. The sale is April 28-30th. The CW show is ending the series next month, after 10 years of production. [Read more…]
Bloomberg Report on Lucasfilm vs Ainsworth ‘Star Wars’ Stormtrooper Helmet Copyright Lawsuit; UK Supreme Court Decision Still Pending
Bloomberg today published a video report on the Lucasfilm Ltd. vs. Andrew Ainsworth dispute. After Ainsworth prevailed in the UK Court of Appeals in late 2009, the case was argued before the UK Supreme Court in early March. Mr. Ainsworth features prominently while giving a tour of his studio; Lucasfilm is represented by a two sentence written statement. While the short broadcast captures an interesting mainstream media perspective of the case, it lacks a substantive review of the two specific legal issues under consideration in the pending UK Supreme Court decision, noting that “the legal arguments are detailed and complex“. [Read more…]
TMZ Reports on Cease & Desist Sent to Profiles in History Over “Rocky” Boxing Gloves; Sylvester Stallone Claims They Are Not Authentic
TMZ today reports that auction house Profiles in History have been sent a letter by Lavely & Singer, litigation counsel for Sylvester Stallone, regarding Lot 1069 from their “Hollywood Auction 44” catalog, published yesterday. Per the report and copy of the letter published by TMZ, Stallone’s attorney claims that the “pair of screen-used Sylvester Stallone ‘Rocky Balboa’ boxing gloves” attributed to Rocky (1976) are not authentic. TMZ also reports that a Profiles in History “rep tells us the company is VERY confident the gloves are legit“. [Read more…]
Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 44′ TV & Movie Prop Auction Catalog Available Online for Sale Event May 14th & 15th
The Profiles in History ‘Hollywood Auction 44’ catalog is now available. Their next auction will be held May 14-15 at Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. [Read more…]
Julien’s Auctions ‘Hollywood Legends’ Catalog Online, Event to be Held in Beverly Hills May 7th & 8th
Julien’s Auctions next entertainment memorabilia auction will be held in Beverly Hills May 7th & 8th. The full interactive catalog is available online, and the hard copy version can be purchased from the official site. As is usual with their large Summer sale, props and costumes from a variety of modern and classic film and television are included, with highlights among those “legends” referenced in the title of the event. [Read more…]
Original Television and Movie Prop, Costume, and Hollywood Entertainment Memorabilia Auction Events Calendar
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. [Read more…]