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  • More with Brian Chanes:Predator 2 hero costume & animatronic head 1 CommentsPosted by on May 27, 2010 under News
      Last weekend (May 21st), I visited premier auction house, Profiles in History in Calabasas, California. Profiles CEO, Joe Maddalena and his right hand man, Brian Chanes, particpated in interviews sharing information about some very amazing movie artifacts. Here Brian describes a hero Predator 2 costume and animatronic head, that will be auctioned in Profiles in History's Hollywood Au... more.
  • Auction Interview with Brian Chanes: Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress 1 CommentsPosted by on May 26, 2010 under Featured, Highlights, News
      * Be sure to watch Joe Maddalena, from Profiles in History on both The Today Show, Friday. May 28th and Fox & Friends on Saturday, May 29th. Joe will be sharing some iconic props and costumes from your favorite films! Last weekend (May 21st), I visited premier auction house, Profiles in History in Calabasas, California. Profiles CEO, Joe Maddalena and his right hand man, Bri... more.
  • Interview with Joe Maddalena on “The Wizard of Oz” (1939) Witches Hat 1 CommentsPosted by on May 25, 2010 under Featured, Highlights, News
        Last weekend (May 21st), I visited premier auction house, Profiles in History in Calabasas, California. Profiles CEO, Joe Maddalena and his right hand man, Brian Chanes, particpated in interviews I shot in HD film sharing information about some very amazing movie artifacts. Presenting Lot #805: The original Wicked Witch of the West Hat from The Wizard of Oz .  ... more.
  • Interview with Joe Maddalena on King Kong (1933) auction artifacts 1 CommentsPosted by on May 24, 2010 under Featured, Highlights, News
      Last weekend (May 21st), I visited premier auction house, Profiles in History  in Calabasas, California.  Profiles CEO, Joe Maddalena and his right hand man, Brian Chanes, particpated in interviews I shot in HD film sharing information about some very amazing movie artifacts. First up is Lot #752: The Orville Goldner Production Art Archive and Bi-Plane filming miniature from... more.
  • Exclusive coverage of amazing Ray Harryhausen exhibit at A.M.P.A.S. 13 CommentsPosted by on May 20, 2010 under Featured, Highlights, Past articles
      On Thursday, May 13th, I had the privilege to be invited to the press reception for the Fantastical World's of Ray Harryhausen, held at the  Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences located in Beverly Hills, California.  Those fortune enough to attend this special preview were heard saying " wow" and "amazing", at each and every turn of the treasures showcased in the museum. Many... more.
  • Exclusive peak: Profiles in History back cover… 1 CommentsPosted by on May 9, 2010 under News
    Here is an exclusive peak at Profiles in History back cover of their Hollywood Auction #40 catalog. The auction is being held June 10th, 11th, and 12th in Calabasas, California. Lot # 805: The Witches hat from MGM's iconic 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. This hat was used by actress Margaret Hamilton, in her role as the Wicked Witch of the West, for the majority of the film. Originally aq... more.
  • Part 2: Tour of Legacy Effects, formerly Stan Winston Studios. 2 CommentsPosted by on May 8, 2010 under Featured, Highlights
          Here is part 2 of Movie Prop Collectors exclusive tour of Legacy Effects, formerly known as Stan Winston Studios. Thanks again to artist, designer, supervisor, make up effects artist, puppeteer and coordinator, Richard Landon for his time. The tour had so many interesting things to share that we have to add a Part 3 for the high definition video. Stay tuned... F... more.
  • Marilyn Monroe’s Gentleman Prefer Blondes dress to be auctioned! 1 CommentsPosted by on May 4, 2010 under Past articles
     From Profiles in History *  MARILYN MONROE’S “DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND” PINK SATIN GOWN—THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM DRESS TO EVER COME TO AUCTION—WILL HIGHLIGHT PROFILES IN HISTORY’S JUNE 10-12 SUMMER AUCTION EVENT The Iconic Dress from Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Marilyn Monroe’s test footprints and signature set in cement from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, The Wicked W... more.
  • Update:Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 40 special info! 2 CommentsPosted by on under Past articles
      Exclusive info! Premier auction house, Profiles in History, has just shared some special news with Movie Prop Collectors about their Hollywood Auction #40 being held June 10, 11, and 12, 2010. Look for @650 new lots to be uploaded to Profiles website by the end of this week, with another @650 lots added next week, and the remaining @358 Star Trek lots added a few days after that. ... more.
  • Exclusive: Tour of Legacy Effects, formerly Stan Winston Studios. 2 CommentsPosted by on April 29, 2010 under Featured, Highlights
      Movie Prop Collectors was granted a very special tour of famous special effects house, Legacy Effects. Previously known as Stan Winston Studios, Legacy Effects continues the tradition of Stan Winston and his fellow artists, creating magical characters, effects, and landscapes from many of your favorite films. If you have ever been to a movie, own a television, or read a newspaper, t... more.
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