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Guillermo del Toro | Top Of The Props
Guillermo del Toro is one of the most distinctive and visually interesting directors regularly working today. He is a very hands-on director, working closely with production and costume designers to bring his original ideas to life, and as such his films have featured an array of weird and wonderful props (our stock in trade, don’t you know?). Here is just a sample of the amazing items from his films.
Read more Icons By The Decade l Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – Los Angeles 2021
As we assessed the cinematic and televisual treasures available in our second Los Angeles-based Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, it occurred to us just how much history was contained in our lots. From the 1960s to the 2010s, we have six decades’ worth of memorabilia. So let’s go on a journey, decade by decade, through some […]
Couture and Comedy | The Fashions of the Zoolander 2 Auction
For costume designer Leesa Evans, Zoolander 2 must have been a dream gig. Having specialized in comedy (primarily movies produced or directed by Judd Apatow), it meant she got to dress the likes of director Ben Stiller and a slew of other comedy legends and celebrities of all walks. But, given the long-awaited sequel continued […]
Mutations | Creatures of the Annihilation Auction
Alex Garland’s cerebral sci-fi thriller Annihilation is, among other things, a movie about mutation – rapid, drastic change forced on lifeforms by a mysterious extra-terrestrial effect. This was epitomized by the strange and dangerous creatures encountered by the film’s protagonists, who must enter a quarantined, oddly kaleidoscopic zone known as “The Shimmer.” Creatures like an […]
Feref | Masters Of Movie Design
the summer of 1986, Robin Behling was presented with a huge challenge. Formerly an advertising manager at EMI Music, then account director for entertainment-specialist ad agency Cream Creative, Behling had just taken over as creative director of Feref Associates, a Soho, London-based creative agency based which specialised in creating tailor-made advertising campaigns for movies. Despite […]
FEATURED LOTS | Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction 2020 – London
There’s only a few more days left until the London 2020, Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction on the 1st and 2nd December, and with a wealth of content this year in the catalogue from over 350 iconic films, we wanted to give you a closer look into some of our featured lots in the auction…
Nick Gillard | The Man Who Taught Jedis To Use A Lightsaber
Star Wars stunt coordinator and sword master Nick Gillard reflects on his days with the Jedi of the Old Republic.
Batman and the Joker | Designing Gotham
In this blog, we are looking into the design of two characters who are the epitome of hero vs. antihero – Batman and his infamous arch nemesis, the Joker – and how over several decades, the look of both has dramatically transformed.
Unwrapped | The Mummy’s Many Returns
Of all the classic Gothic-horror monsters brought to cinematic life (or rather, undeath) by Universal Studios during its pre-war Golden Age, the Mummy remains the most mysterious — or, at least, the hardest to pin down.
The Best of Obi-Wan Kenobi
When Princess Leia Organa is cornered and desperate, knowing the fate of the galaxy rests on what she does next, she knows there is only one person to call: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Her only hope.
Christopher Lee | Vampire, Villain and Everything in Between
Throughout their careers, actors can portray characters with a multitude of different professions, backstories, nationalities. However, few actors have lived such a varied life themselves. Sir Christopher Lee was an exception. Before a career in which he would be officially crowned ‘The Centre of the Hollywood Universe’, he was in the RAF; conducted espionage in […]
360 Exhibition | Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction – UK 2020
Welcome to this week’s special edition of the Propstore Live Auction preview blog taking a special look around the 2020 London Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction exhibition…
Live Auction Bidder’s Guide – Cinema Poster Live Auction
Is this your first Propstore poster auction, or just your first in a while? Then don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered! In addition to our full Buyer’s Guide and Terms & Conditions, here is a handy reference guide to the various ways that you can participate in the Cinema Poster Live Auction!
FACING THE FACELESS: The Ghosts of Bly Manor
Like Hill House before it, the halls of Bly Manor were filled with ghosts throughout all nine episodes of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Now a staple of the acclaimed anthology series, spirits hid in plain sight in practically every scene on the Manor’s grounds, whether the audience noticed them or not. Join us, if […]
007 Things You Didn’t Know About Bond
Almost 60 years on from Dr. No, people still can’t get enough of James Bond, as the hunger for the still-delayed No Time To Die surely shows. With several artefacts from the world of 007 appearing in our upcoming EMLA – from Pierce Brosnan’s Walther PPK to Daniel Craig’s Skyfall tuxedo – we thought we’d […]
THE EXTRAORDINARY EVERYMAN: Agent Coulson’s Six Greatest Moments
He may not have an iron suit, an enchanted hammer, or a vibranium shield, but Phil Coulson’s brain and bravery make him as important a hero as any in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The cool gadgets and stylish wardrobe are pretty helpful, too.
Marvel Television Live Auction Bidder’s Guide – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Auction
Is this your first auction? First in a while? You’ve only ever used eBay?! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In addition to our full Buyer’s Guide and Terms & Conditions, here is a handy reference guide to the various ways that you can participate in the Marvel Television Live Auction!