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Nate D. Sanders Auctions: 15 Oscars hammer over $2.5 million dollars 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on February 28, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Fine Autograph and Memorabilia auction dealer Nate Sanders has just sold 15 Academy Award Oscar statues for an astounding The unprecedented sale of so many Oscars in one auction was reported widely by the media and created quite a controversy withing the entertainment field. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was not happy with the auction off 15 Oscar statutes from su... more.
Bob Gale, others to restore the original Back to the Future Delorean 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on February 26, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Bob Gale, co-creator, writer, producer of Back to the Future, Back to the Future 2, and Back to the Future 3, recently sent out a message to the millions of Back to the Future fans. The message asks everyone and anyone who may have any the original parts from any of the Back to the Future cars to contact TimeMachineRestoration@gmail.com. The reason Mr. Gale is asking this is because... more.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Steven Speilberg, others acquire Oz Ruby Slippers 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on February 22, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
According to a press release today, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, A.M.P.A.S, has acquired the original, screen used, hero Ruby Slippers from the 1952 MGM Judy Garland film, "The Wizard of Oz" recently. Well known auction house, Profiles in History, handled the sale to the Academy which was spearheaded by actor Leonardo DiCaprio with other donors, including director,... more.
TV Review: Fun and Funny: Kevin Smith’s “Comic Book Men” on AMC 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on February 8, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
I attended a press presentation yesterday with the cast and creators of AMC television's new unscripted reality show, Comic Book Men, which premiers Sunday, February 12th at 10/9c. The show follows the exploits of the employees of Jay and Bob's Secret Stash Comic Book Shop in Red Bank, New Jersey. The show is the brainchild of actor, writer, director, producer, and all around cool guy... more.
eFX releases photograph of new Thor Hammer replica prop 0 CommentsPosted by J.A. Manning on February 2, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Movie Prop Collectors was sent this photograph of eFX's Thor Hammer prop replica "Avengers" version which is being previewed in March at WonderCon. This Thor Hammer is part of the series of Marvel collectibles being produced by premier replica prop company, eFX. Right now these high end collectibles are in production and more information will be released by eFX and ... more.