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Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre “Hollywood Legends Collection” exhibit 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 29, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
The famed Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA is holding a special exhibit of Hollywood memorabilia starting tomorrow, September 30th. The “Hollywood Legends Collection”, exhibit will feature almost 1,000 rare and well known costumes and props from some of the most iconic films ever created. Highlights of the exhibit include: Judy Garland's blue and white dr... more.
Article on Movie Memorabilia in Robb Reports Collection magazine 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 27, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
The October 2011 Collection magazine put out by The Robb Report has a feature story covering the world of movie memorabilia, entitled,"Silver Screen Collections", written by Editor Shaun Tolson. The multi page article includes advice from well known auction houses, as well as a few collectors discussing movie memorabilia collecting and the hobby itself. To read the full a... more.
Profiles in History to auction Wizard of Oz Ruby slippers in December 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 22, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Premier auction house, Profiles in History, are going to auction an original, screen used pair of Dorothy's Ruby Slippers worn by Judy Garland in the MGM classic, The Wizard of Oz. Debbie Reynolds Arabian test pair slippers sold this past June for $612,000 at Profiles in History Debbie Reynolds Auction. The shoes are near mint condition and are marked "#7 Judy Garland... more.
PropStore displaying items at Batman/Batman Returns screening 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on under Featured, Forum, Highlights
I was sent this special announcement that The Propstore will be part of a double screening of the films, Batman and Batman Returns at the Aero Theatre located at 1328 Santa Monica, CA 90403 tomorrow, Friday, September 23rd at 7:30pm. The Propstore will be displaying Michael Keaton's screen worn costume from Batman Returns as well as a Batmobile maquette, and props from the P... more.
SyFy channel renews Hollywood Treasure for 2012 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 19, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
As predicted here the hit original SyFy show, Hollywood Treasure, has been renewed for the 2012 season. The first two seasons of this very popular show were presented as twelve half hour episodes. The 2012 season will be six full one hour episodes and will feature new and exciting items, collectors, and story-lines.... more.
Update: Propworx reschedules Iron Man 2 / Hulk auction to Oct 22nd 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 16, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Auction company Propworx has rescheduled their Iron Man 2/ Hulk auction originally being held at the upcoming New York Comic Con October 13th~16th to October 22nd. The auction will no longer be held at New York's Comic Con, but instead is taking place online only with Live Auctioneers on Saturday, October 22nd. The catalog is not online yet, but be sure to check bo... more.
Propworx Iron Man 2/ Hulk auction At New York Comic Con Oct 13~16 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 15, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Auction company, Propworx will be holding the Iron Man 2/Hulk prop, costume, and memorabilia auction at New York's Comic Con taking place October 13th to the 16th. The auction will have many original items used in both film franchises. Fans are encouraged to attend New York's Comic Con to see the items up for auction and can find more information here. ... more.
Greg Nicotero named Co Excutive Producer of AMC’s Walking Dead 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Emmy Award winning make-up effects artist Greg Nicotero, has been named CO~Excutive Producer of the hit AMC television show, The Walking Dead. I cannot think of a more deserving and qualified person for the job. Nicotero has been involved in the film industry for over 25 years and his work has been featured in multiple television and motion picture productions. This season of The Walkin... more.
Nike to auction 1500 pairs of Michael J Fox’s BTF MAG’s for Charity 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on September 8, 2011 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
The Nike MAG shoes worn by Michael J Fox, as Marty Mcfly in the classic film, Back to the Future Part 2, have long been popular with movie prop collectors, Back to the Future fans, and sneaker collectors. Now sneaker maker, Nike has taken the sneaker into the real world. They don't self-lace but the MAG has the movie's LED- glowing Nike logos. Nike has produc... more.
SCIENCE & Rod Roddenberry celebrate Star Treks 45th Anniversary. 1 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Star Trek. When one hears those two words multiple thoughts and images come to mind. Space, the future, technology, adventure, exciting new and different worlds, equality for all, the ship USS Enterprise & her crew, including Captain Kirk, Spock, Dr. McCoy. None of these things would have been possible without the man that started it all, Gene Roddenberry. SCIENCE joi... more.