The video features former NCIS prop master George Tuers, and goes into some pretty great detail about the show, the props and the importance of the little effects. Perhaps most interesting is the part about real (as opposed to fake, obviously) weapons and how some knifes are permitted for the Hollywood filming industry only.

Enjoy!

In going through my vast array of photos from my many trips to both Los Angeles and New York City, I uncovered a long forgotten folder with pictures of memorabilia from the hit ABC show LOST.

These photos were taken at a LOST exhibition on display at the Vilcek Foundation about a month prior to the Profiles in History auction in 2010.

Enjoy!

Julien’s held their “The Collection of Bette Midler” auction over the weekend and to say it went well would be an understatement. You had an anticipate several items selling for more than their high estimates, but the vast majority of lots soared greatly beyond their high estimates. It was another prime example of Julien’s doing things exactly the way they should be done, and Bette Midler proving she’s far from out of the picture.

Below is a quick look at some of the most notables lots sold and their hammer prices.

Notable Costumes Sold:

• Lot #187, Bette Midler Album Cover Dress By Bob De Mora sold for $20,480
• Lot #144, Cher Dress Designed By Bob Mackie sold for $10,240
• Lot #224, Bette Midler Sailor Costume sold for $10,000
• Lot #251, Bette Midler Crystal Platform Shoes sold for $10,000
• Lot #298, Bette Midler’s Delores De Lago Costume sold for $8,320

Notable Props Sold:

• Lot #303, Bette Midler’s Showgirl Ukulele sold for $8,960
• Lot #255, Prop Carousel Horse sold for $7,500
• Lot #191, Bette Midler Concert Puppet sold for $2,625
• Lot #233, Bette Midler Prop Fish Hook sold for $1,152
• Lot #235, Harlettes’ Kiss My Brass Wheelchairs sold for $768

If you walked away with something, congratulations! If not, stay tuned, because there will several upcoming auctions at Julien’s, including Icons & Idols in early December.

Available will be more than 305 lots filled with costumes, jewelry, stage props and personal property from one of Hollywood’s (and Broadway’s) most recognizable women.

Below is a quick look at some of the lots that will be available.

Notable Props Available:

• Lot #255, Prop Carousel Horse (est. $3,000 – $5,000)
• Lot #303, Bette Midler’s Showgirl Ukulele (est. $1,000 – $1,500)
• Lot #191, Bette Midler Concert Puppet (est. $500 – $750)
• Lot #194, Divine Miss Millenium Tour Stage Prop (est. $400 – $600)
• Lot #233, Bette Midler Prop Fish Hook (est. $400 – $600)

Notable Costumes Available:

• Lot #3, Bette Midler Album Cover Dress (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
• Lot #48, Bette Midler Gown By Bob Mackie (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
• Lot #71, Bette Midler Performance Costume By Bob Mackie (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
• Lot #296, Caesar Salad Girls’ Mermaid Costumes (est. $2,000 – $3,000)
• Lot #302, Bette Midler Vegas Showgirl Costume (est. $2,000 – $3,000)

Bidding for this auction can be done live and in person, online using Julien’s Live or over the telephone.

Also, be sure to check out an earlier video of Darren Julien and Better Midler on NBC’s Today Show talking about the auction and showcasing some of the items that will be available.

Since 2008, “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland Museum has been home to more than 400 Hollywood Christmas relics including costumes from A Christmas Carol, Jim Carrey’s sleigh from The Grinch, Will Ferrel’s Buddy costume from Elf (see above) and the famous leg lamp from A Christmas Story. However, Movieland has lost its long-standing strip-mall home in North Olmsted, and have yet to find a new or permanent residence.

This precarious position may ultimately “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland Museum out of Cleveland and into Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

“We are trying to retain it in Cleveland,” says Dena Klaus, wife of Movieland Museum creator Mark Klaus. “The Christmas Story House is here, and with both locations open it was a tremendous draw. It’s like a hidden gem inside of Cleveland.”

Still, in this rough economy, tourist attractions must be wanted by their resident city to receive any backing. And with the attraction bringing in onlookers from over 20 different states, you’d think someone would step up and keep them local.

“We are trying to get the backing from a city that really wants us,” Dena says. “We bring people from 20 different states, and we can really turn a community around. We are looking for people with buildings willing to work out a deal … or an angel investor.”

With time running out, the “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland Museum may need, dare I say, a Christmas miracle.

NOVEMBER 2011

Profiles in History
“Shoemania” Charity Auction
November 9th at 6:00 PM EST at The Millenia Center in Orlando, Florida

Julien’s Auctions
The Collection of Bette Midler
November 12th at 10:00 AM PST in Beverly Hills, California

Christie’s
Sale 3135 – Pop Culture: Rock and Pop Memorabilia
November 15th at 2:00 PM GMT in London, South Kensington

Christie’s
Sale 6214 – Pop Culture: Film and Entertainment Memorabilia
November 23rd at 2:00 PM GMT in London, South Kensington

Christie’s
Sale 2594 – Pop Culture: Vintage Film Posters
November 30th at 2:00 PM GMT in London, South Kensington

DECEMBER 2011

Julien’s Auctions
Icons and Idols Auction
December 2nd – 4th in Beverly Hills, California

Profiles in History
Debbie Reynolds Auction: Part 2
December 3rd at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills, California

Premiere Props
Holiday Auction Extravaganza
December 10th – 11th at 11:00 AM PST in El Segundo, California

Heritage Auction Galleries
Auction #7042 – 2011 December Dallas Signature Music & Entertainment Auction
December 13th – 14th in Dallas, Texas

Bonhams
Sale 19431 – Entertainment Memorabilia & Animation Art
December 14th at 10:00 AM PST in Los Angeles, California

Bonhams
Sale 19037 – Entertainment Memorabilia
December 15th at 1:00 PM GMT in Knightsbridge, UK

Profiles in History
Icons of Hollywood
December 15th – 17th in Calabasas Hills, California

Christie’s
Sale 2634 – The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: Fine and Decorative Art & Film Memorabilia, including costumes
December 16th at 10:00 AM EST in New York, New York

Given that it’s Halloween, I figured it would be the opportune (and appropriate) time to share updated photos of my personal collection. As you well know by now, it includes a variety of props and costumes (replica, screen-used and production made) from horror movies (save for Batman & Robin) and thriller television shows.

Although I’ve slowed down a bit in my additions, regular readers will note a few new additions.

Enjoy!

Halloween display on back wall.

The current set-up of my display room.

Current set-up of my display room.

Halloween paper props (above) and a screen-used Mr. Freeze henchmen mask from Batman & Robin (below)

Dexter's trophy blood box with evidence bag.

A Clockwork Orange script signed by Malcolm McDowell

(Replica) Alien Facehugger

Jason X Bust

Halloween II and Halloween 8 replica masks

Halloween and RZ Halloween II replica masks

Halloween III (Silver Shamrock) replica masks

Fun World Scream mask

Screen used uniform from Ghost Ship (left) and screen-used uniform from Quarantine (right)

Screen-used Gauze from Saw III

The interview focuses on many of the subtleties of the 2010 film that may go unnoticed, but would detract from the film if not added. Walters specifically notes a few items that he incorporated that weren’t in the script, but were included in the 1968 novel written by Charles Portis.

The full video can be seen below or by visiting the Full Swing Media YouTube page.

Enjoy!

From the official exhibition website:

This exciting, awe inspiring and evocative national touring exhibition, already visited by over two million people, features rare and previously unseen artifacts from the liner’s passengers and crew. The exhibition will also incorporate examples of the luxurious interiors of sister ships, Olympic and Britannic, as well as wonderful props and costumes from James Cameron’s film Titanic. The exhibition takes you on a voyage of discovery as you experience and encounter history through personal stories. You can also see what it was like to travel on board the Titanic through a faithfully recreated two-berth third class cabin from Titanic’s ‘F’ Deck – one of the first areas to flood after the collision with the iceberg on Sunday 14 April 1912.

Included in the exhibition will be costumes worn by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, the ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace and many other pieces that were recovered from the actual Titanic site.

Exhibition Dates:

October 28th through December 10th

Exhibition Days & Times:

Monday through Saturday

12:00 – 3:00 PM (6 half hour slots)

6.15 – 7.15 PM (2 half hour slots)

A minimum donation of £5 (£3 under 18s) is required and to secure entry prior to showing up, please call Box Office 01584 878141.

If you’re in the area, The Prop Blog would suggest stopping by and enjoying one of the most impressive traveling exhibitions in the world.

If you’ve been in this industry for any length of time, you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths with Wesley at some point, and you have undoubtedly come away impressed. The Prop Blog has had the pleasure of talking with Mr. Cannon and several different occasions, and, as you may have expected, thinks his collection if one, if not the best in the entire business.

The entire video/interview can be seen below of by visiting WRAL’s website.

A look back:

• The Prop Blog Interviews Wesley Cannon and Dana Hammontree, Hollywood History: Part I
• The Prop Blog Interviews Wesley Cannon and Dana Hammontree, Hollywood History: Part II

Also, be sure to check out the episode of Hollywood Treasure in which Cannon and his collection were featured.