‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond Items for Sale at Propstore Film Auction

 A screen-matched "Move Along" Sandtrooper Helmet from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is displayed, at Propstore in Chenies, Britain, September 30, 2024. (Reuters)
A screen-matched "Move Along" Sandtrooper Helmet from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is displayed, at Propstore in Chenies, Britain, September 30, 2024. (Reuters)
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‘Star Wars’, ‘Batman’ and Bond Items for Sale at Propstore Film Auction

 A screen-matched "Move Along" Sandtrooper Helmet from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is displayed, at Propstore in Chenies, Britain, September 30, 2024. (Reuters)
A screen-matched "Move Along" Sandtrooper Helmet from 'Star Wars: A New Hope' is displayed, at Propstore in Chenies, Britain, September 30, 2024. (Reuters)

From Yoda's cane to Clint Eastwood's duster coat in "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", hundreds of items will go under the hammer next month in a sale of movie and television memorabilia.

Entertainment memorabilia auctioneer Propstore is selling more than 1,800 items at its annual live auction, which this year runs from Nov. 14 to 17, and which it estimates could fetch more than 10 million pounds ($13.1 million).

Items worn or used by some of Hollywood's biggest names are up for grabs, with plenty of lots from some of cinema's biggest franchises including the James Bond and Harry Potter films.

Leading the sale is a Sandtrooper helmet from the "Move Along" scene in "Star Wars: A New Hope", which has a price estimate of 250,000 pounds to 500,000 pounds ($326,900 to$654,000).

"It's an incredibly rare artifact," Propstore founder and Chief Executive Stephen Lane told Reuters.

The Yoda cane being sold was used in both "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi", Propstore said.

An array of costumes are being sold, including Michael Keaton's Batsuit from "Batman Returns", a suit worn by Daniel Craig in Bond film "Skyfall" and the 2015 resizing jacket Michael J. Fox's character Marty McFly wore in "Back to the Future Part II".

Eastwood's duster coat from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" is also among the lots.

"The duster is a synonymous attire for most Western films," Lane said. "This is deemed to be one of the best Western films, perhaps of all time and Clint Eastwood costume pieces from those films virtually never, ever turn up," Lane said.

Other highlights include Russell Crowe's Maximus arena helmet and mask from "Gladiator", the ghostface mask worn by Henry Winkler as principal Arthur Himbry in "Scream" and a dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in "Cleopatra".



Saudi Film Commission Participates in South Korea’s Busan Film Festival

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Saudi Film Commission Participates in South Korea’s Busan Film Festival

The Saudi Film Commission logo
The Saudi Film Commission logo

The Saudi Film Commission announced its participation in the prestigious Busan International Film Festival 2024, taking place from October 2-11 in Busan, South Korea.

As one of Asia's most prominent film festivals and a key global film market, the festival showcases a variety of narrative and documentary films. The festival is also known for discovering and promoting emerging talents from Asia.

The Film Commission’s participation aims to foster stronger cultural and cinematic ties between Saudi Arabia and South Korea while promoting creative collaboration. It will highlight Saudi Arabia as a prime location for film production, showcase the commission’s diverse programs, promote Saudi talents and films, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge in the global film industry.

The Film Commission will host a dedicated pavilion at the festival on October 5-8 featuring a Saudi delegation of partners from the Kingdom’s film sector. The presence will serve to build sustainable relationships with South Korean film industry leaders and facilitate collaboration in film production and distribution. Furthermore, the pavilion will act as a networking hub, enabling the commission to strengthen connections with international film industry experts attending the festival.

Through its participation in the Busan International Film Festival 2024, the Film Commission seeks to highlight Saudi Arabia’s growing role in the global cinematic landscape, position the Kingdom as an attractive destination for film production, and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to participating in major international film events. By establishing strategic partnerships with global entities, the commission continues to enhance Saudi Arabia’s stature in the world of film.