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TV’s original 1966 Batmobile being auctioned in 2013 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 29, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
On January 19th, 2013, automobile auction house, Barrett Jackson , will be auctioning the original Batmobile from the 1960s television series, "Batman". The car was used in the TV show that starred Adam West and Burt Ward who played the parts of Batman and Robin in the iconic series. Car customizer, George Barris, created the Batmobile from a Lincoln Futura, for the series with ... more.
Piano from “Casablanca” being auctioned in December 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 27, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
On December 14, 2012, Sotheby’s is auctioning the piano played in the Humphrey Bogart/Ingrid Bergman, film, Casablanca. The piano was played by actor, Dooley Wilson, as Sam, in the Paris flashback scene. While Sam sings “As Time Goes By,” Rick (Bogart) and Ilsa (Bergman) lean on the piano and drink champagne. During this scene Bogart says the famous line: “Here’s lookin’ at... more.
“Life of Pi” props, sets, costumes for sale before film opens 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 21, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Props, costumes, & even a full sized boat, used in the film, "Life of Pi " are now for sale at Gilt. "Life of Pi" from Ang Lee, hits theaters today, November 21. Items being sold include Pi’s 25-foot lifeboat, his prayer rug, a turtle shell he uses as a plate while at sea, and others. The site is also selling posters and "Life of Pi" books signed by Lee. The proceeds from the... more.
Jamie Lee Curtis HorrorHound appearance a huge success 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 20, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
I just came home after spending a fun weekend at the HorrorHound Weekend Indianapolis convention and while I am beat, I'm happy to report I, and thousands of others, had an exciting and memorable time. Actress and author, Jamie Lee Curtis, made a one time only appearance at the event & fans snapped up tickets to the convention only minutes after originally going on sale prior to t... more.
Profiles in History December Hollywood Auction 53 catalog online. 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Entertainment memorabilia and historical document auction house, Profiles in History has just uploaded their Hollywood Auction #53, "Drama, Action, Romance, The Hollywood Auction" catalog online. The auction will take place live December 15th & 16th at Profiles showroom located at 26901 Agoura Rd. Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, as well as by phone and internet. The auct... more.
“Bride Of Propdomain”: Horrordomain’s third online auction, Nov 17 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 13, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Horror Domain's, David Brandon, is holding his third online auction entitled "PROPDOMAIN DISNEY ARTIFACTS & SCREEN USED PROPS III", November 17th at icollector.com. The 221 lot consists what is described as "Disneyanna & Puppetry to screen used horror & sci fi props! From Programs and Posters, to Original Hand Drawn Disney Costume Artworks". Most lots have very low reser... more.
Historical Document Auction Nov 15: Lincoln Churchill Einstein, more 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 12, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Entertainment memorabilia and historical document auction house, Profiles in History, will be holding a special Historical Document Auction this Thursday, November 15th, at 11:00PST. The in person bidding portion of the auction will take place at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd Westlake Village, CA 91361 (Plaza Del Sol Room). Interested bidders can REGISTER HERE. The ... more.
ScreenUsed second online November auction hammers $222,000. 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 3, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Online Hollywood memorabilia dealer, ScreenUsed, has just concluded their online November 3rd auction today and the 411 lot auction hammered almost a quarter of a million dollars with $222,000,(up from their (premier July auction). After factoring in BP or buyers premium (18%, the lowest for this type of auction), the auction total was $261,960, which was also higher than their first(pr... more.
Walt Disney acquires Lucasfilm & Star Wars franchise for $4.05 billion 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 2, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Walt Disney has announced they have acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion dollars. Walt Disney CEO, Bob Iger, discusses Disney's acquisition in a video released recently. In the video Mr. Iger says Disney are now "the caretakers of such iconic characters" (Star Wars), and adds that the Star Wars universe has "more than 17,000 characters, inhabiting several thousand planets, spanning... more.
Ultimate James Bond movie poster collection being auctioned 0 CommentsPosted by JimMan on November 1, 2012 under Featured, Forum, Highlights
Entertainment memorabilia and historical document auction house, Profiles in History, has announced via press release, what it billed as the most comprehensive collection of James Bond movie posters to ever reach auction. The auction will take place the weekend of Profiles Saturday, December 15th & Sunday, December 16th, as part of their Hollywood Auction. The Most Comprehensive... more.