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Show News: Spring Movie Memorabilia Show set for April 13 in Milwaukee
Susan Sliwicki
Dale E. Kuntz' Spring Movie Memorabilia show will be held April 13 in Milwaukee. What will you find? How many tables are featured? What's the admission price? Keep reading to get the details!
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Exhibition focuses on 70 years of movie romance
Susan Sliwicki
New York City-based movie art dealer Positerati is celebrting 70 years of movie romance in a poster exhibition that runs through March 31. What will be featured? Keep reading to find out!
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Pass the Tissues: 15 ‘Chick Flicks’ Men Shouldn’t Miss
Thomas McNulty
Hollywood didn’t invent the love story, but it has certainly popularized the idea. Romance has been a staple among Hollywood films from the earliest silent reels. From “Broken Blossoms” (1919), starring Lillian Gish and Richard Barthelmess, through “A Good Year” (2006), starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard, audiences have proven that romance is far from dead.
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Where's the best city for moviemakers? The answers might surprise you!
Susan Sliwicki (12 March 2008)
MovieMaker magazine has announced its 8th annual list of the 10 Best Cities to live for moviemakers. Did your city make the list? Click here to find out!
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‘Life’ Lessons: Comedy Standout Steve Carell Is At Home With Dramatic Roles, Too
Tim Lammers
While Steve Carell has won raves for his uproarious comedy antics in “The Office” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” for the past couple of years, it shouldn’t prevent the talented actor from experiencing a bit of a real life once in a while. After all, Carell has proven that he can add a bit of raw human emotion to his portrayals with his memorable turn in “Little Miss Sunshine,” and he does it again as the star of the recent romantic comedy-drama “Dan in Real Life.”
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'Invisible Man' poster sells for record-setting $80,500
( March 2008 )
Susan Sliwicki
“The Invisible Man” was anything but at the 5th Annual Hollywood Poster Auction held in New York City on Nov. 10. The insert movie poster for the Universal horror classic, which stars Claude Rains, fetched $80,500 — a hefty sum that nearly matches the original film’s budget! Click to find out other sale results, plus dates for upcoming auctions!
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Heritage shatters its own auction record with $2.66M sales
( March 2008 )
Susan Sliwicki
Heritage Auction Galleries’ November 2007 auction of vintage movie posters set a new world record, with prices realized of $2,663,774 for 1,335 lots sold, shattering the old record of $2,147,623, set by Heritage in July 2007. What lot brought the big money?
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Web Exclusive! Movie theater equipment part of Louisiana estate sale
( March 2008 )
Susan Sliwicki
A massive estate sale in Robeline, La., promises some interesting treasures for movie buffs. Everything from movie theater equipment and cotton gins to glassware, toys, books and furniture are among the items up for sale from the historic W.W. Page Jr. estate, said Cindy Wilkinson of AAA Estate Specialists, the Shreveport, La.,-based firm handling the sale. When is the sale? What lots are included? Find out!
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Rushes: Spend time in country with Coppola, in Twin Peaks with The Log Lady and more!
(March 2008) Ray Sidman
It’s time for a look back to another year. The movies of yesteryear. Specifically, the DVD releases of … 2007. These are some of the classic movies released on DVD — not always for the first time — last year that may have slipped under the radar.
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Standing Tall in the Shadows
Dick Baxter provides a behind-the-scenes look at his life as a Hollywood manager to the stars.
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Charles Durning Will Receive Screen Actors Guild Award
( September 24, 2007 )
While the nominees for the Screen Actors Guild awards won’t be announced until December 20, actor Charles Durning knows he will have an award waiting for him.
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Giant
( October 2007 )
From the novel by Edna Ferber.
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October Choices
( September 17, 2007 )
This month's theme, courtesy of Maurice, is “Stars on Stamps.” Here are the three choices.
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The Votes are In!
( September 17, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
Last night's Emmy telecast revealed its generous side by spreading out awards among different shows and stars.
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Harry Potter Beats Out James Bond
( September 11, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
Today, the UK Telegraph has reported that the Harry Potter films have now become the most successful franchise in box-office history, beating out both James Bond and Star Wars.
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This Gun for Hire
( September 6, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
He's dynamite with a gun or a girl.
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Toronto Film Festival Begins Tomorrow
( September 5, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
Tickets went on sale today for the Toronto International Film Festival 2007 (TIFF '07), which will begin screening various selections tomorrow (Sept. 6). The festival runs until September 15.
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Witness for the Prosecution
( September 2007 )
Once in 50 years comes suspense like this!
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Who Will Win the Emmy?
( August 30, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
The 59th annual Emmy Awards are coming -- are you ready?
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Hurricane Express
( July 15, 2007 )
By Hank Davis
A young John Wayne runs from beginning to end.
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ACC Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
( July 5, 2007 )
Association of Collecting Clubs hits milestone in serving collectors and the collecting community.
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Iconic Pairing Scores Big at Auction
( June 8, 2007 )
By Helen Henderson
Charlie Chaplin's hat and cane from "tramp" character reaches six figures at Bonhams and Butterfields auction.
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Big Donation by a Big Star
( June 6, 2007 )
By Helen Henderson
Robert De Niro gives movie treasures to university.
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Star Wars Meets Science
( June 4, 2007 )
Sharon Verbeten
Museum kicks off relationshop between Star Wars and science.
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Exclusive content: Anything but Disturbing
( May 13, 2007 )
Tim Lammers
'Disturbia' star enjoys full summer with 'Transformers,' 'Surf’s Up' and (eventually) 'Indiana Jones 4.'
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From the Field to the Big Screen
( April 15, 2007 )
By Hank Davis
Football legend Red Grange stars in Mascot Pictures’ "The Galloping Ghost."
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Heritage Movie Poster Auction Posts Record Results
( April 14, 2007 )
Tom Bartsch
Prices realized from the poster auction top $2 Million
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Profiles in History Sale Tops $2 Million
( April 13, 2007 )
Tom Bartsch
Hollywood memorabilia sale draws many high bids. Alien costume leads all lost at $126,500.
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20th Century Fox Archives Sale
( March 15, 2007 )
Hollywood documents bring big money for Swann Auction Galleries.
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Vintage Black Cinema
( February 6, 2007 )
Hank Davis
DVD releases offer glimpse into films rarely seen outside of the target audience.
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VCI Entertainment to Distribute 'The Stitcher'
( February 5, 2007 )
Distribution agreement with Next Monkey Horror Films means 'The Stitcher' will be available this fall.
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A Little Humor
( January 23, 2007 )
Web site asks fans to create posters refecting actors' careers. Caution, some of these are in bad taste . . . and language.
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Hollywood Poster Auction Results
( January 16, 2007 )
Last Moving Picture Co.'s latest sale included some sprectacular results.
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Get Movie Content on Your Phone
( December 11, 2006 )
Mobio Networks introduces Mobile Movie Times, allowing users to find movie details and buy tickets on the phone.
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DVDs Now Available
( December 10, 2006 )
VCI Entertainment has a nice selection of videos available, just in time for the holidays.
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Poster Perfect
( December 8, 2006 )
Heritage scores with $1.5 million poster sale.
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McQueen Auction Brings Crazy Results
( December 5, 2006 )
By Merry Dudley
Bonhams & Butterfields offers items from the estate of Steve McQueen — with astounding results.
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Star Trek Auction Rakes in $7.1 Million
( November 8, 2006 )
Tom Bartsch
Props from the CBS Paramount Studios helps set records in Christie's sale.
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Vetertan's Day Salute
( October 16, 2006 )
Joe Marinelli
D-Day is remembered well in film.
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Captain Video: Master of the Stratosphere
( October 12, 2006 )
Hank Davis Jr.
Low-budget props didn't hurt Captain Video's popularity.
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Mastro Auctions' Classic Collector Auction
( October 12, 2006 )
Celebrity memeorabilia up for grabs.
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As Seen on TV – Twilight Zone – 5th Season
( May 8, 2006 )
By Paul Holbrook
The Twilight Zone -
The Definitive Edition, Season 5
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Bonus Features Included in Upcoming Seinfeld Release
( August 27, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
Mark your calendar for the release of the final season of Seinfeld, coming November 6.
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Watch Movies With Your Favorite Stars
( August 22, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
Turner Classic Movies devotes November to guest programmers and one lucky winner.
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Additional Content: Frankenstein in the Modern Era
( July 18, 2007 )
Grey Smith and John E. Petty
In a continuation of the Frankenstein article in the current issue of Big Reel, here is more on the evolution of Frankenstein in the last 30 years.
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Lost and Found
( June 30, 2007 )
By Tim Lammers
Television role in ABC's 'Lost' leads Naveen Andrews to a role in the Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez double-feature, 'Grindhouse.'
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Royal Treatment
( December 9, 2006 )
By Tim Lammers
Helen Mirren gives a majestic performance in 'The Queen.'
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Disney Vintage Movie Posters
( June 2, 2006 )
By Grey Smith and John Petty
The word “Disney” has become virtually synonymous with animation. Since the earliest days of moving pictures, the Disney company has built its empire one movie at a time, resulting in such timeless and beloved classics as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Bambi, Fantasia, Dumbo, and countless others. And, let’s not forget Mickey, the Mouse who started it all.
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My Favorite Westerns
( January 16, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
In keeping with the latest issue's theme, here are some of my favorite Westerns. The family influence is obvious.
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Exclusive Content: Twelve O'Clock High
( May 16, 2007 )
By Ingrid Floyd
Take a look inside the popular book and film by the same name.
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Nothing is more thrilling than a great escape movie
( June 5, 2006 )
By William J. Felchner
When it comes to the movies, there’s nothing more thrilling than a good escape picture. Stories of the indomitable human spirit, the will to survive and the desire to be free have generally made for a pretty good show in Hollywood through the years.
What follows is a selected list of some of the best movie “escapist fare” ever to hit the silver screen. Many of the big films are here, along with a few surprises as well. So here they are, the “Lucky 13” of great Hollywood escapes.
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Humphrey Bogart Vintage Movie Posters
( May 2, 2006 )
By Grey Smith and John Petty
He was the Silver Screen’s consummate tough guy, voted the Number One Star in Hollywood history by the American Film Institute. Although he was a physically short man (he stood a mere 5'8") he will be forever remembered as one of Hollywood’s true giants.
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Heroes, season one
( August 30, 2007 )
By Merry Dudley
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Exclusive content: Here Comes the Fuzz
( May 15, 2007 )
Tim Lammers
'Shaun of the Dead' stars breathe new life into buddy-cop genre with 'Hot Fuzz'
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Westerns You Should See
( February 5, 2007 )
By Karen O'Brien
It's not all about good guys in white hats versus bad guys in black hats.
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A Prairie Home Companion" Streep, Kline & Co.
( June 6, 2006 )
By Tim Lammers
For the first time, Meryl Streep has starred in a Robert Altman film, and appropriately, she feels right at “home” with the new comedy A Prairie Home Companion.
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Wayne, Mitchum on the trail to El Dorado
( March 31, 2006 )
By William J. Felchner
Big John Wayne made quite a few movies during his lifetime. But “The Duke” was unquestionably at his best when sporting a cowboy hat and brandishing a six-shooter – and sitting tall in the saddle.
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