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The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
David Lynch's director's chair among items up for sale
David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. David Lynch's director's chair is among 450 items from his collection being sold at auction. The late US filmmaker died aged 78 in January, and now hundreds of his pieces are being offered next month including props, fine art, paint supplies and film memorabilia. Lynch's director's chair, which has his name emblazoned on the back in gold lettering, is in the auction for an estimated price of between $US5000-$US7000. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment for Julien's Auctions, said in a statement: "Julien's and TCM are honoured to represent and offer to the public for the first time this incredible collection of one of the greatest and most revered filmmakers of all time, David Lynch. "These historical and cherished pieces reflecting David Lynch's singular artistic vision, as well as his passions and pursuits ranging from his director's chair, espresso machine to his guitar, record collections and Twin Peaks-style decor, come directly from the home of the visionary artist whose enigmatic films stirred our most imaginative and collective surreal dreams." The David Lynch Collection Live auction is set for June 18. On June 19 and 20, more Lynch items will be included alongside memorabilia from O Brother, Where Art Thou, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and other movies in the separate Hollywood Legends auction. In the Lynch collection, personal items will be available included fine art, musical instruments, props, home decor and furniture, tools from his workshop at home, and more. His La Marzocoo GS/3 home espresso machine is listed for $US2000-$US3000, while a Block Lodge style red curtain and black and white zig-zag run is listed for $1-2,000. In the Hollywood Legends sale, fans can get their hands on a Twin Peaks hand-drawn original concept map of the titular town, which was created and signed by Lynch, which is estimated at $US40,000 to $US60,000. Lynch died from cardiac arrest due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The Age
24-05-2025
- The Age
The ex-partner of a crime boss was stopped at the border. Her luggage was a luxury treasure trove
The ex-partner of tobacco war kingpin Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad has been arrested after she was intercepted at the airport allegedly carrying luxury watches and cash to the crime boss overseas. Safa Abouhasna was stopped by Australian Border Force officers while boarding an international flight in March, clutching a gold Rolex. It was one of two high-end watches worth $130,000 found in her luggage, along with $10,000 worth of designer men's clothing and $US5000 cash. The ABF tip-off came as Victoria Police probed the flow of underworld profits back to Hamad. Abouhasna has not been charged. From exile in Iraq where he was deported in 2023, Hamad has waged a two-year campaign of firebombings and shootings across Melbourne to take control of Australia's multibillion dollar tobacco black market – including the suspected murders of underworld rivals such as boxer Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim. Recently, Hamad has united remaining players into a new cartel under his control, and raised his extortion 'tax' on hundreds of tobacco shops selling his illicit cigarettes to $5000 a month, with plans to expand into the lucrative vape market. But specialist police taskforce Lunar has been nipping at the heels of his network in Melbourne. Loading Victoria Police said Abouhasna, 31, and her brother, 33, were arrested on Wednesday 'in connection to an offshore illicit tobacco syndicate leader involved in serious and organised crime'. Abouhasna's brother has not been charged, and they are not accused of being involved in the tobacco business or the firebombings that have followed. 'Police are continuing to investigate whether these items [seized] were purchased through illicit wealth,' police said.
The Age
23-05-2025
- The Age
The ex-partner of a tobacco war boss was stopped at the border. Her luggage was a luxury treasure trove
The ex-partner of tobacco war kingpin Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad has been arrested after she was intercepted at the airport allegedly carrying luxury watches and cash to the crime boss overseas. Safa Abouhasna was stopped by Australian Border Force officers while boarding an international flight in March, clutching a gold Rolex. It was one of two high-end watches worth $130,000 found in her luggage, along with $10,000 worth of designer men's clothing and $US5000 cash. The ABF tip-off came as Victoria Police probed the flow of underworld profits back to Hamad. Abouhasna has not been charged. From exile in Iraq where he was deported in 2023, Hamad has waged a two-year campaign of firebombings and shootings across Melbourne to take control of Australia's multibillion dollar tobacco black market – including the suspected murders of underworld rivals such as boxer Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim. Recently, Hamad has united remaining players into a new cartel under his control, and raised his extortion 'tax' on hundreds of tobacco shops selling his illicit cigarettes to $5000 a month, with plans to expand into the lucrative vape market. But specialist police taskforce Lunar has been nipping at the heels of his network in Melbourne. Loading Victoria Police said Abouhasna, 31, and her brother, 33, were arrested on Wednesday 'in connection to an offshore illicit tobacco syndicate leader involved in serious and organised crime'. Abouhasna's brother has not been charged, and they are not accused of being involved in the tobacco business or the firebombings that have followed. 'Police are continuing to investigate whether these items [seized] were purchased through illicit wealth,' police said.
Sydney Morning Herald
23-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
The ex-partner of a tobacco war boss was stopped at the border. Her luggage was a luxury treasure trove
The ex-partner of tobacco war kingpin Kazem 'Kaz' Hamad has been arrested after she was intercepted at the airport allegedly carrying luxury watches and cash to the crime boss overseas. Safa Abouhasna was stopped by Australian Border Force officers while boarding an international flight in March, clutching a gold Rolex. It was one of two high-end watches worth $130,000 found in her luggage, along with $10,000 worth of designer men's clothing and $US5000 cash. The ABF tip-off came as Victoria Police probed the flow of underworld profits back to Hamad. Abouhasna has not been charged. From exile in Iraq where he was deported in 2023, Hamad has waged a two-year campaign of firebombings and shootings across Melbourne to take control of Australia's multibillion dollar tobacco black market – including the suspected murders of underworld rivals such as boxer Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim. Recently, Hamad has united remaining players into a new cartel under his control, and raised his extortion 'tax' on hundreds of tobacco shops selling his illicit cigarettes to $5000 a month, with plans to expand into the lucrative vape market. But specialist police taskforce Lunar has been nipping at the heels of his network in Melbourne. Loading Victoria Police said Abouhasna, 31, and her brother, 33, were arrested on Wednesday 'in connection to an offshore illicit tobacco syndicate leader involved in serious and organised crime'. Abouhasna's brother has not been charged, and they are not accused of being involved in the tobacco business or the firebombings that have followed. 'Police are continuing to investigate whether these items [seized] were purchased through illicit wealth,' police said.
News.com.au
24-04-2025
- Politics
- News.com.au
Elon Musk's plan to have ‘legions of children'
Never fear. Come the apocalypse, Elon Musk is here - with a legion of offspring ready to rebuild civilisation in his image. 'Low birthrates will end civilisation,' the world's richest man posted to his personal social media platform, X, on Tuesday. The South African-Canadian-American billionaire, however, is digging for victory. He's reportedly fathered at least 14 children with four different women. And an investigation by the Wall Street Journal suggests there may be many more . 'To reach legion-level before the apocalypse, we will need to use surrogates,' Musk reportedly text-messaged right-wing social media influencer Ashley St Clair. The 26-year-old is embroiled in a bitter battle with 53-year-old Musk over custody of their newborn son. She has accused him of attempting to buy her silence with a $US15 million lump sum and $US100,000 a month in child support. Musk, who was appointed to the freshly created post of Special Government Employee by US President Donald Trump after donating $US288 million to his election campaign, is putting population on the national agenda. The White House is reportedly examining ways and means of encouraging young couples to get married and multiply. This week, The New York Times reported that proposals include a $US5000 'Baby Bonus', a gold medal for mothers of six children, and government scholarships for young higher education applicants who have children. Purveyor of Prophecy Forget global warming. Forget nuclear war. Forget soaring poverty. Musk is convinced the single greatest threat to humanity is a lack of children. 'Please look at the numbers — if people don't have more children, civilisation is going to crumble, mark my words,' Musk told a gathering of CEOs in 2021. 'And yet, so many people, including smart people, think that there are too many people in the world and think that the population is growing out of control. It's completely the opposite.' He repeated his dire prophecy last year, this time at an investors' conference in Saudi Arabia. 'If you don't make new humans, there's no humanity, and all the policies in the world don't matter,' he proclaimed. He's not exactly right. Nor is he entirely wrong. The United Nations projects the world's population will continue growing for the next 50 to 60 years. it is expected to level off after reaching 10.3 billion. What may be driving Musk's fears is the uneven distribution of that growth. US far-right and Christian nationalist movements are pushing the Great Replacement conspiracy theory - that a secret cabal of 'elites' is manipulating immigration, economics and fertility to eliminate white Europeans. This race-based paranoia is widely dismissed. Instead, analysts point to soaring living costs, shrinking housing, lack of child care, uncertain job security and poor health care driving falling birthrates in the United States. New figures show US births fell 2 per cent in 2023 compared to 2022. The previous figures had declined by 1 per cent per year since 2008. It's a worse story in Japan, South Korea and China. It's a similar story in Australia, Canada and the UK. But countries including Somalia, Chad, Nigher and Afghanistan have no such problems. We are Legion 'You've got to walk the talk,' Musk said in Saudia Arabia last year. 'So I do have a lot of kids, and I encourage others to have lots of kids.' According to unnamed sources quoted by the Wall Street Journal, Musk considers his profligacy to be 'helping seed the earth with more human beings of high intelligence.' Why he calls his children a 'legion' is unknown. It is a reference to a Roman military unit of 5000 heavily armed and well-trained soldiers. It is also a biblical reference. Mark 5:9 quotes a demon-possessed man saying: 'My name is Legion: for we are many.' But Musk is well known for his fascination with the authoritarian Caesars (emperors) who overthrew the Senate to lead the Roman Empire to its eventual collapse. He reportedly named his son with St. Clair 'Romulus'. According to Roman creation mythology, Romulus and his brother Remus were raised by wolves after being abandoned by their parent-gods. Remus was killed in a dispute between the brothers over where the city would be founded. Now, Musk has founded his own city. He's purchased several adjoining mansions and their estates in Austin, Texas. These are just a short walk from his personal mansion which, in turn, is close to the Silicon Hill industrial estate housing facilities for Space X, Tesla and X. He desires to bring all his children - and their mothers - there to 'be a part of one another's lives'. Silicon Hill Harem Musk has some unusual ideas about childbirth. And women. 'In all of history, there has never been a competitive army composed of women,' he reportedly texted St Clair. 'Not even once… 'Men are made for war. Real men, anyway.' St Clair claims Musk tried to convince her to get a caesarean section (a procedure when a child is cut from the womb to bypass the vagina, which is often associated with the Roman tyrant Julius Caesar). Musk argued vaginal birth limited the child's brain size. It's an argument he's made before. But there is no medical evidence supporting this idea. St Clair also says Musk told her she should have as many as 10 of his children. And that she should embrace the role of mother and move into his Austin estate. Shivon Zilis - an executive at one of Musk's companies, Neuralink, is already in the 1.3 square kilometre compound. She has given Musk three children. Canadian author Justine Wilson is said to be moving in soon. She was Musk's first wife. Their first child, Nevada, died of sudden infant death syndrome. But they went on to have five more children through in vitro fertilisation. Musician Claire 'Grimes' Boucher has borne the billionaire one child and provided the eggs for two surrogate births. These are subject to a custody battle. Right-wing influencer St Clair says she declined the prospect of communal living, sparking the custody battle over Romulus. And these are just the mothers we know of. Musk has reportedly been messaging women, offering them the chance to have his children. Pro-Trump cryptocurrency campaigner Tiffany Fong told the WSJ she had never met Musk when he made the surprise proposition via social media. She says she mysteriously lost her following on his X platform after turning him down.
