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Forbes
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Darth Vader's Lightsaber Is Expected To Fetch $3 Million At Auction
Darth Vader's primary duelling lightsaber is expected to sell for as much as $3 million when it goes up for auction in Los Angeles in September. The item, used in the climactic battle of both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, is the crown jewel in the Propstore sale. Photo-matched to the pivotal scenes in sci-fi classics, the iconic item is the only verified "hero" Vader lightsaber ever to come to market. It's one of over 1,000 lots that will go under the hammer at the sale, which will take place at The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The items in the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction have an estimated total value of $10 million. Anyone wanting to catch a glimpse of movie history before the action will be able to see the lightsaber as part of a press tour that will stop in London, New York, and Beverly Hills in August. Propstore auctions have a long history of getting top dollar for Star Wars items. In 2022, a screen-matched X-wing fighter miniature used in the first film sold for $2.3 million. In 2024, the company also sold the private collection of C3-PO himself, Anthony Daniels. However, they are not the only ones to be handling these items. A Stormtrooper stunt helmet from Star Wars: A New Hope recently sold for $256,000 at an event organized by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies at San Diego's Comic-Con Museum. Described as the world's most extensive collection of Star Wars items, the lots were pulled together via various collectors, fans, and franchise insiders. Collectors Assemble For the Super Propstore Auction "We've assembled one of the most impressive selections of authentic props and costumes ever brought to market - pieces of genuine cultural history that continue to inspire awe decades after their debut," enthuses Brandon Alinger, Propstore COO, looking ahead to their September event. "Whether it's the craftsmanship of an original Batsuit, the power of a Star Wars lightsaber, each item tells a story. We're proud to offer this exceptional collection and to give collectors and fans a rare opportunity to claim a tangible piece of the films and shows that shaped our imaginations." The Batsuit Alinger refers to is the second most highly priced lot in the auction. Worn by Michael Keaton in director Tim Burton's 1989 classic comic book movie, Batman, the costume, described as being "exceptional quality," has an estimate of $250,000 to $500,000 (£186,567 to £373,134). The item expected to go for the third-highest sum is Indiana Jones' eight-foot bullwhip, belt, and whip holster used by Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. That is expected to find a new home for between $250,000 and $500,000 (£186,567 to £373,134). Movie Fans Will Marvel At The Some Of The Propstore Auction Lots Batman is far from the only superhero represented in the auction. Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man costume from the 2002 movie is expected to swing to a new owner for $100,000 to $200,000 (£76,627 to £149,253). Also looking to get in on the action is a production-made Deadpool mask which comes with a $12,000 to $24,000 price tag (£8,955 to £17,910) and at a slightly higher price point, Captain America's shield as used by Chris Evans in Avengers: Age of Ultron is set to assemble in a new secret headquarters for somewhere in the region of $60,000 to $120,000 (£44,776 to £89,552) Sci-fi fans continue to be well served with items from Star Trek: The Next Generation up for grabs, as well as Ellen Ripley's practical SFX M240 flamethrower from Aliens, which has an estimated sale price of between $125,000 and $250,000 (£93,283 to £186,567). At the same time, someone will hopefully remember bidding on a screen-matched light-up hero close-up neuralyzer from 1997's Men in Black, which has a price tag of $75,000 to $150,000 (£55,970 to £111,940). If classic Hollywood sci-fi is more your style, then Jane Fonda's screen and photo-matched costume from Barbarella will probably catch your attention. That has an estimated sale price of $20,000 to $40,000 (£14,925 to £29,850). Staying with classic Hollywood and landmark movies, perfectly timed for the film's 50th anniversary, a shark tooth clapperboard from Jaws will likely be snapped up for between $40,000 and $80,000 (£29,850 and £59,700). Propstore's three-day Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction kicks off at 10:00 AM PDT / 6:00 PM BST each day. The first day of the auction features in-room bidding open to the public at The Petersen Automotive, while subsequent days are online bidding only. Global online, absentee, and telephone bids will be accepted throughout the event, and registration is now open. Once registered, you'll be able to check out the other 9,980-plus items that are also listed in the auction.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stormtrooper Helmet From ‘Star Wars: A New Hope' Sells for $256K at Auction
A screen-used Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was sold for $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego. The helmet was previously exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, last year as part of an exhibition titled 'Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.' According to Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, which organized the event, this original stunt helmet was used in the production and is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a 'Sandtrooper' helmet. It's said to be one of only six stunt helmets known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections. More from The Hollywood Reporter Darth Vader's Main Lightsaber Set for Auction in Rare Opportunity for 'Star Wars' Fans (Exclusive) Hollywood Flashback: Before 'The Naked Gun,' 'Police Squad!' Took Its Shot George Lucas Heading to Comic-Con for First Time Ever The auction was part of 'Echoes From the Galaxy, A Star Wars Memorabilia Exhibit + Auction,' a two-week event presented at Comic-Con Museum that was touted as having 'sold the world's largest collection of Star Wars artifacts from renowned collectors, fans and insiders of the epic franchise.' Other items that sold include: An original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn) in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (each lot $38,400) An original lightsaber hilt prop screen used by Ray Park (Darth Maul) in The Phantom Menace ($76,800) A screen-matched Resistance pilot 'Red Four' helmet from Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens with a Lucasfilm certificate of authenticity ($32,000) An original hero metal GLIE-44 blaster used by Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) in The Force Awakens ($44,800) An original production-made lightsaber for Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, cast from the molds of a touring lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi ($25,600) An original prop right hand worn by Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back ($16,000) A'Holographic Tumbler' ensemble designed by Bob Mackie worn in the infamous 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special TV show Part of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Comic-Con Museum, a division of San Diego Comic Convention, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation that aimed to raise awareness of and appreciation for comics and related art forms. And nearly 300 props, production materials and memorabilia assembled by collectors Steve Sansweet, Gus Lopez, Duncan Jenkins, and Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz were offered up for the auction, with the intention of creating a permanent home for The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia from a portion of the proceeds. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stormtrooper Helmet From ‘Star Wars: A New Hope' Sells for $256K at Auction
A screen-used Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope was sold for $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego. The helmet was previously exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., last year as part of an exhibition titled 'Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and SDI.' According to Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, which organized the event, this original stunt helmet was used in the production and is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a 'Sandtrooper' helmet. It's said to be one of only six stunt helmets known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections. More from The Hollywood Reporter Darth Vader's Main Lightsaber Set for Auction in Rare Opportunity for 'Star Wars' Fans (Exclusive) Hollywood Flashback: Before 'The Naked Gun,' 'Police Squad!' Took Its Shot George Lucas Heading to Comic-Con for First Time Ever The auction was part of 'Echoes From the Galaxy, A Star Wars Memorabilia Exhibit + Auction,' a two-week event presented at Comic-Con Museum that was touted as having 'sold the world's largest collection of Star Wars artifacts from renowned collectors, fans and insiders of the epic franchise.' Other items that sold include: An original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) and original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson (Qui-Gon Jinn) in Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace (each lot $38,400) An original lightsaber hilt prop screen-used by Ray Park (Darth Maul) in The Phantom Menace ($76,800) A screen-matched Resistance pilot 'Red Four' helmet from Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens with a Lucasfilm certificate of authenticity ($32,000) An original hero metal GLIE-44 blaster used by Oscar Issac (Poe Dameron) in The Force Awakens ($44,800) An original production-made lightsaber for Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, cast from the molds of a touring lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi ($25,600) An original prop right hand worn by Anthony Daniels as C-3PO in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back ($16,000) A'Holographic Tumbler' ensemble designed by Bob Mackie worn in the infamous 1978 The Star Wars Holiday Special TV show Part of the proceeds from the auction will benefit Comic-Con Museum, a division of San Diego Comic Convention, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation that aimed to raise awareness of and appreciation for comics and related art forms. And nearly 300 props, production materials and memorabilia assembled by collectors Steve Sansweet, Gus Lopez, Duncan Jenkins, and Lisa Stevens and Vic Wertz were offered up for the auction, with the intention of creating a permanent home for The Saga Museum of Star Wars Memorabilia from a portion of the proceeds. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best
The Independent
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Trump claims he never ‘wrote a picture.' His claim has now been exposed
When Donald Trump pushed back against a report alleging he drew a 'bawdy' sketch to celebrate convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 's 50th birthday, the president insisted he doesn't draw pictures. 'I never wrote a picture in my life,' he said in an awkwardly-phrased rebuttal to the Wall Street Journal last week, vehemently denying having anything to do with the birthday card. In a later Truth Social tirade he doubled down on the statement and bluntly declared: 'I don't draw pictures.' Despite the president's claims, multiple sketches by Trump have been made public over the years. Analysts were quick to pounce on Trump's denial, including Media Matters chief Angelo Carusone, who told MSNBC, 'I can think of three [Trump sketches] off the top of my head that were auctioned.' At least five sketches from the late 1990s and early 2000s have been sold at auction. Trump's take on the Empire State Building, scribbled in his signature black marker pen, from his days as a Manhattan real estate mogul when he was pursuing the prized property, went up for auction back in 1995. The 12-by-nine-inch piece was etched from his Mar-a-Lago estate for a charity auction, according to Julien's Auctions. The signed sketch sold in 2017 for $16,000, according to The New York Times. There was another marker and pencil drawing from the early 2000s, in which Trump depicted dollar bills falling from a spiral-leafed tree, punctuated by a large gold signature. A placard on the back read that 'The Donald' was known for his 'outspokenness and media exposure,' along with his 'distinct comb over.' The 'Money Tree Drawing' sold at the North Carolina-based auction house Lealand Little in December 2020 for $8,500, the website reads. In October 2003, Trump drew the 'Cityscape Skyline,' this time entirely in gold marker pen, originally done for a celebrity art auction to benefit the Capuchin Food Pantry. Dated 2004, the Art of the Deal author depicted a scene reminiscent of the Riverside South development project in Manhattan. The drawing was sold in January for $15,000, according to Sotheby's auction house. Trump drew a more minimalist rendition of his New York City skyline piece in 2005, which sold at Nate D. Sanders auctions in 2017 for $29,000. The auction house stated that there was an additional variant of the drawing. In 2006, Trump scrawled the George Washington Bridge in black marker. That drawing, which was sold by Julien's auctions for $4,480 in April 2019, was described as an 'original ink illustration on paper' and 'signed in black ink by Donald Trump lower center.' In his 2010 book Trump Never Give Up, the president boasted, 'Each year I donate an autographed doodle to the Doodle for Hunger auction at Tavern on the Green.' 'Art may not be my strong point,' he admitted.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Whitney Houston's Dresses Designed by Marc Bouwer and Bob Mackie Are Up for Auction
Julien's Auctions announced on Wednesday that The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation Auction will take place Aug. 11 in Los Angeles and online. The collection, now live on Julien's Auctions' official website, features a treasure trove of the iconic singer's costumes, performance pieces, memorabilia and more. 'Julien's Auctions is proud to partner with the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation for this very special auction,' said Giles Moon, vice president head of music for Julien's. 'Whitney Houston fans and collectors from around the world will have a rare opportunity to own incredible memorabilia and artifacts from important moments of her stellar career, while making a difference, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale benefiting the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation.' More from WWD Livvy Dunne Goes Sleeveless in Body-con Silvia Tcherassi Dress for 2025 MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show With Paul Skenes Megan Stalter Makes Dramatic Hair Statement With Meter-long Yellow Hair and Forehead Bangs on 'Stephen Colbert' Rihanna Embodies Futuristic Glamour With Alaïa's 'Fashion Donut' Skirt The auction will serve to generate support for The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation's initiatives, scholarships and services, which raise awareness and funds to support scholarships for young college students studying the arts at historically Black colleges and universities. Highlights from the forthcoming auction include Houston's casino-themed jacket, designed by Bob Mackie, featuring dice, card faces, and more, all crafted in Mackie's idiosyncratic style. Another piece featured in the collection is the Marc Bouwer-designed gold gown and coordinated turban Houston wore for her 1994 performance in South Africa. Aside from her wardrobe pieces, Houston's accessories also feature among auction items. A custom at-home slot machine is among the pieces in the collection, as well as a faux crocodile jewelry box. Two pairs of Dolce & Gabbana-designed shoes and a leopard print dress and matching coat are also up for auction. 'On behalf of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, we look forward to partnering with Julien's Auctions,' said Pat Houston, executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and the president of The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation. 'For Whitney's 40th anniversary, we have some of her unique and one-of-a-kind items and garments that Whitney wore on stage and at various A-list events and at home. Gathering those items brought back so many memories. We look forward to previewing this year's collection with her supporters globally.' A Look Back at Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars: Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Whitney Houston and More [PHOTOS] View Gallery Launch Gallery: A Look Back at Billboard Music Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars: Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Whitney Houston and More [PHOTOS] Best of WWD How Geri Halliwell's Union Jack Dress Inspired a Generation of Pop Stars and Patriotism 23 of the World's Most Expensive Handbags: Jane Birkin's Original Hermès Bag, Chanel's Crocodile Skin Flap Bag and More Brands With the Power of the Purse 'Project Runway' Winners: Where Are They Now? Solve the daily Crossword
