Premiere Props presents world’s largest movie memorabilia auction Nov. 18-19
Nov. 6, 2006
Selection from 25th anniversary of Miramax included
LOS ANGELES - Premiere Props will conduct the world’s largest movie memorabilia auction on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19. Real-time Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com.
In partnership with Super Auctions, the world’s largest amusement auctioneers, Premiere Props will disperse more than 1,000 one-of-a-kind props from critically acclaimed and fan-favorite films. The auction includes a large selection of movie collectibles in honor of the 25 th Anniversary of Miramax including Oscar® winning and nominated films Shakespeare in Love, Gangs of New York, Chicago, Chocolat and others. In addition, props from contemporary favorites Sleepy Hollow, Team America,Underworld: Evolution, Nacho Libre, The Longest Yard and many more will also be offered. Proceeds from the sale of Miramax memorabilia will benefit charities through The Entertainment Industry Foundation as advised by The Walt Disney Studios and The Max Family Foundation.
Additionally, hundreds of movie-themed pinball machines and classic arcade games inspired by illustrious films including The Pirates Of The Caribbean, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Creature From The Black Lagoon, The Last Action Hero, The Addams Family, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga and more will also be available to bidders.
“By auctioning movie memorabilia from these contemporary classic films, we are offering the rare opportunity for fans and collectors to hold onto a piece of film history,” said Dan Levin, Vice President of Marketing for Premiere Props. “In addition, we are able to benefit two amazing charities in the process.”
Internet bidding through LiveAuctioneers.com will enable movie memorabilia collectors all over the world to participate in this unique event. “We are particularly excited about this sale,” said LiveAuctioneers’ CEO Julian R. Ellison. “Through the extraordinary generosity of The Max Foundation, many worthy causes will benefit. LiveAuctioneers is honored to be associated with this great fund-raising effort. It’s one of a number of high-profile celebrity sales for charity in which we will be partnering over the next few months.”
The auction will feature movie collectibles and props including:
Viola’s Wedding Dress from Shakespeare in Love
Nacho’s “Lucha Libre” Mask from Nacho Libre
Mean Machine Football Helmet from The Longest Yard
The Headless Horseman’s Axe from Sleepy Hollow
Hero catsuit from Underworld: Evolution
A selection of hero vehicles from Team America
Roxie’s “All That Jazz” hero dance dress from Chicago
About Premiere Props:
Premiere Props is the leading marketing memorabilia company to market, authenticate, package, and distribute exclusive movie memorabilia. Since 2001, Premiere Props has represented over 300 movies to date and continues to grow strong. Premiere Props works with some of the largest motion picture studios and independent distributors in the world, such as Paramount Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax, MGM, The Weinstein Company, Sony Screen Gems, Lionsgate, TriStar, Spyglass, Alcon and many more.
About Super Auctions:
Super Auctions is the world’s largest amusement auction company specializing in the auctioning, marketing, consulting and appraisal of amusement-related assets and real estate. The firm has served the entertainment industry sector for more than 15 years in 25 states and abroad.
The Max Family Foundation:
The Max Family Foundation was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein to honor and continue the legacy of their father Max Weinstein. The Max Family Foundation will contribute 100% of its proceeds to benefit a variety of charitable causes focusing on helping underprivileged children, New York-based poverty initiatives, children with serious illnesses, and AIDS research, including supporting the Robin Hood Foundation and The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps. Harvey Weinstein serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Robin Hood Foundation, and Bob Weinstein serves as a Trustee on the Board of the Hole in the Wall Foundation.
Robin Hood targets poverty in New York City by finding and funding the best community-based groups and partnering with them to maximize results. Its board underwrites all administrative and fundraising costs to ensure that 100% of donations go directly to programs helping New Yorkers build better lives. Hole in the Wall Camps are the world's largest family of camps for children with serious illnesses and life threatening conditions. Children with cancer, sickle cell anemia, HIV/AIDS, and many other conditions come to Camp to experience the simple joys of childhood, without compromising any of their medical needs thanks to our state-of-the-art medical care.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation:
Created in 1942 by Samuel Goldwyn, Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and the Warner brothers, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (formerly Permanent Charities committee) was established on the belief that the entertainment industry is uniquely qualified to serve others. EIF is a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, harnessing the collective power of the entire industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational, and social issues to make a positive impact in local communities and through the nation.
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