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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Judge Doom's Sword Cane from 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' Cuts Its Way into Propstore Auction
Weapon from Christopher Lloyd's Villain Expected to Fetch $10,000–$20,000 in auction this month. 'This sword cane embodies the dark, theatrical presence of Judge Doom and is one of the most recognizable villain props of the era.'— Brandon Alinger, COO, Propstore LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 / / -- A rare piece of 1980s cinematic history is headed to auction this spring as Propstore presents Judge Doom's (Christopher Lloyd) sword cane from the 1988 groundbreaking live-action/animated hybrid 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' (1988). Bidding for this lot—and over 400 additional items from Planet Hollywood's legendary archive—is live until June 11, 2025. Registration is now open at Judge Doom's menacing cane, which doubled as a hidden sword in the film's climactic showdown, is one of the most memorable props from director Robert Zemeckis' award-winning film. Crafted in two parts, the cane includes a solid black metal sheath and a sword with a silver-painted snake grip and skull pommel. The sword's dulled blade was production-altered for on-set safety, and the piece shows light wear from filming, including chipped paint and blade discoloration—hallmarks of its authenticity. 'As the founder of Planet Hollywood, I've had the privilege of curating one of the most iconic collections of movie memorabilia in the world—pieces that celebrate the films that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with cinema,' said Robert Earl, Founder of Planet Hollywood. 'Whether you're just beginning your journey as a collector, or looking to add something truly unique to an already impressive archive, this auction offers an incredible opportunity. This specific offering was designed to be surprisingly accessible, making them perfect for the passionate fan or the seasoned collector alike.' The film won 22 major awards, including three Academy Awards, and remains a landmark in special effects and storytelling. This iconic prop is estimated to sell for between $10,000 and $20,000. 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit was a groundbreaking technical achievement and a genre-defying hit,' said Brandon Alinger, COO of Propstore. 'This sword cane embodies the dark, theatrical presence of Judge Doom and is one of the most recognizable villain props of the era.' This auction presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire authentic pieces of film history, many of which once adorned the beloved walls of Planet Hollywood's restaurants, at accessible starting bids, with many items opening at just $100. Online bidding is currently underway and will remain open through June 11, 2025, at # # # Notes to Editors: For further information, catalogue images, case studies and interviews please contact: Bethany Willetts | [email protected] Bidding is live until June 11, 2025, at: Dropbox link to images: Please credit: Propstore About Propstore In 1998, Propstore founder Stephen Lane's love for movies led him to hunt for the same props and costumes used to create his favorite films. He found that he could provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces and establish archival standards for this new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting—prop art. Since 2014, Propstore has regularly hosted live auctions featuring some of the world's greatest Entertainment Memorabilia treasures. Propstore specializes in film and television props and costumes, production materials, and artwork, as well as music memorabilia, posters, and collectible toys. Propstore also holds regular online auctions in association with many of the industry's major production materials and has over 5,000 items available for sale via Buy Now on Following our 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, Propstore was thrilled to receive the honor again in 2024, this time as the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise. Widely regarded as the highest accolade for business success in the UK, the King's Award for Enterprise recognizes British companies that have excelled in innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility. Social Media: Facebook: @PropStore Twitter: @propstore_com Instagram/ Threads: prop_store YouTube: thepropstore TikTok: @.propstore Matthew Kovacs Propstore email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Sky News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Michael J Fox appeals for help in finding lost guitar played by Marty McFly in Back To The Future
The scene in Back To The Future where Marty McFly grabs a guitar before bursting into a rendition of Chuck Berry's Johnny B Goode is perhaps one of the most iconic in movie history. However, in 2025 the guitar's creators might be wishing they had time-travelling capabilities of their own as the location of the Cherry Red Gibson ES-345 is a mystery 40 years after the film's release. Gibson, based in Nashville, Texas, is asking for helping tracking down the instrument as the company produces a new documentary about the search called Lost To The Future. Filmmakers had gone looking for the instrument while making the movie's 1989 sequel but it was nowhere to be found. In a trailer shared on X, stars from the movie including Michael J Fox, who played Marty McFly, and Christopher Lloyd who played Doc Brown, have appealed to viewers to help try to find the guitar. Lloyd, in the cadence of eccentric inventor Doc Brown, says in the video that the guitar has been "lost to the future". "It's somewhere lost in the space-time continuum," says Fox. "Or it's in some Teamster's garage." Harry Waters Jr, who played Marvin Berry in the film, says the instrument was last seen in 1985. In the film, McFly steps in for an injured band member at a 1955 school dance before leading the band into a rendition of Johnny B Goode. The time-traveller refers to it is an "oldie where I come from" as the 1958 song doesn't yet exist for his audience. The students at the dance fall into an awkward silence as McFly's riffs turn increasingly wild.
Digital Trends
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Gibson is searching for an iconic movie guitar
Lost to the Future - The Search for Marty McFly's Back to the Future Guitar Gibson is on the hunt for one very special guitar: The cherry red Gibson ES-345 used by Marty McFly to play Chuck Berry's Johnny B Goode in the 1985 hit movie Back to the Future. Remember it? Course you do. To mark the movie's 40th anniversary, the legendary guitar maker has decided it wants to track down the whereabouts of the iconic instrument, and it's even called on those connected to the movie to help it in its quest. In a star-filled video (top) released on Tuesday, Back to the Future lead Michael J. Fox says: 'We need your help. We're trying to find the guitar I played in Back of the Future. It's somewhere lost in the space-time continuum … or it's in some Teamster's garage.' The actor adds: ' If you know where it is, if you know who has it, call us, text us.' Christopher Lloyd, who played the mad scientist Dr. Emmett Brown in the movie, also chimes in, saying: 'Somehow, it's vanished … This guitar has been lost to the future.' Ah, lost to the future, that's catchy. Well, it turns out that the search for the Gibson ES-345 will form the basis of a documentary called just that: Lost to the Future. The project appears designed to engage fans of both the movie and the guitar, while also documenting the guitar's impact and its mysterious disappearance. On the YouTube page featuring Fox et al, Gibson elaborates: 'When it comes to guitars in movies, no guitar was more iconic or more influential than the cherry red Gibson ES-345 used by Marty McFly to play Johnny B Goode in the movie Back to the Future. That scene has been cited by countless artists as the moment they knew they wanted to play guitar.' It adds: 'One problem: the guitar has been missing since 1985, and no one knows its whereabouts.' The documentary team will apparently 'search the globe' for what Gibson insists is 'the most important guitar in cinema history.' Guess Spinal Tap's 'never played' guitar doesn't quite cut it. So, Back to the Future's Gibson ES-345. Do you know where it is?
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Back to the Future stars launch search for Marty McFly's iconic red guitar
Marty McFly grabbed a guitar in Back to the Future and rocked out with the band at a 1950s high school dance, helping him narrowly avoid blinking out of existence before time-traveling back to the 1980s. The guitar, in real life, wasn't as lucky. Filmmakers went looking for the instrument while making the movie's 1989 sequel, but even now it's nowhere to be found. Four decades after the blockbuster film debuted, the guitar's creator has launched a search for the iconic Cherry Red Gibson ES-345. Gibson, which is based in Nashville, is asking the public for help tracking it down as the movie turns 40 and as the company produces a new documentary about the search and the film, Lost to the Future. In a video by Gibson, with the movie's theme song playing in the background, Back to the Future stars such as Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Harry Waters Jr. make a cinematic plea. There's also a surprise appearance by Huey Lewis, whose band Huey Lewis and the News performed the soundtrack's headliner song, The Power of Love. Lloyd, in the cadence of Doc Brown, says in the video that the guitar has been 'lost to the future.' 'It's somewhere lost in the space-time continuum,' says Fox, who played McFly. 'Or it's in some Teamster's garage.' In the film, McFly steps in for an injured band member at the 1955 school dance with the theme Enchantment under the Sea, playing the guitar as students slow dance to Earth Angel. He then leads Marvin Barry and the Starlighters in a rendition of 'Johnny B. Goode,' calling it an oldie where he comes was from even though the 1958 song doesn't exist yet for his audience. Fox said he wanted McFly to riff through his favorite guitarists' signature styles – Jimi Hendrix behind the head, Pete Townshend's windmill and the Eddie Van Halen hammer. After digging and dancing to 'Johnny B. Goode,' the students at the dance fall into an awkward silence as McFly's riffs turn increasingly wild. 'I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet,' McFly says. 'But your kids are gonna love it.'
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Back to the Future stars seek help in hunt for missing Marty McFly guitar
Marty McFly grabbed a guitar in Back to the Future and rocked out with the band at a 1950s high school dance, helping him narrowly avoid blinking out of existence before time-traveling back to the 1980s. The guitar, in real life, wasn't as lucky. Film-makers went looking for the instrument while making the movie's 1989 sequel, but even now it's nowhere to be found. Four decades after the blockbuster film debuted, the guitar's creator has launched a search for the cherry red Gibson ES-345. Gibson, which is based in Nashville, is asking the public for help tracking it down as the movie turns 40 and as the company produces a new documentary about the search and the film, Lost to the Future. In a video by Gibson, with the movie's theme song playing in the background, Back to the Future stars such as Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Harry Waters Jr make a cinematic plea. There's also a surprise appearance by Huey Lewis, whose band Huey Lewis and the News performed the soundtrack's headliner song, The Power of Love. Lloyd, in the cadence of Doc Brown, says in the video that the guitar has been 'lost to the future'. 'It's somewhere lost in the space-time continuum,' says Fox, who played McFly. 'Or it's in some Teamster's garage.' In the film, McFly steps in for an injured band member at the 1955 school dance with the theme Enchantment under the Sea, playing the guitar as students slow dance to Earth Angel. He then leads Marvin Berry and the Starlighters in a rendition of Johnny B Goode, calling it an oldie where he comes was from even though the 1958 song doesn't exist yet for his audience. Fox said he wanted McFly to riff through his favorite guitarists' signature styles – Jimi Hendrix behind the head, Pete Townshend's windmill and the Eddie Van Halen hammer. After digging and dancing to Johnny B Goode, the students at the dance fall into an awkward silence as McFly's riffs turn increasingly wild. 'I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet,' McFly says. 'But your kids are gonna love it.'
