Post by HorrorBob on Aug 24, 2009 22:37:46 GMT -5
PREPARE TO FIGHT LIKE HELL!
PROPS AND COSTUMES FROM DIMENSION FILMS’ HALLOWEEN 2 UP FOR BID ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
IN EL SEGUNDO , CA
EL SEGUNDO (August 20, 2009) – Premiere Props announced today they will be hosting an auction of over 500 iconic movie props and costumes used in the making of Dimension Films’ Halloween 2, which hits theaters on August 28, 2009. The auction will be broadcasted live across the Los Angeles Tribune station, available to over four million Time Warner, DirecTV and Dish subscribers.
The live auction takes place on Saturday, August 29, at Premiere Props’ warehouse in El Segundo , California ( 128 Sierra Street , El Segundo , CA 90245 ). There will be a preview from 9am – 11am, before the auction begins at 11am. Premiere Props will also have a 3 camera LIVE broadcast show. A donation from the auction will be made to the Entertainment Industry Foundation, one of the leading charitable organizations of the entertainment industry.
The Premiere Props warehouse will showcase each item, from the bloodiest, dirtiest, ripped costume to the last knife still covered in red blood. Those attending the auction will not only have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the bloody items on the bidding block, but gain a unique “behind the movie” experience. The live auction will include a special Q&A session as well as behind-the-scenes video footage and trailers from the movie. Bidders will gain insight into the work and effort it took to create Halloween and Halloween 2 and even get to use specially created Halloween paddles and lanyards as they bid on the iconic items up for auction!
“This is a highly anticipated auction for Premiere Props and the fans who have been waiting for this event since the last Halloween film,” says Dan Levin, Vice President of Marketing for Premiere Props. “These are the best, most iconic costumes and props from the film and we are excited to give fans this exclusive opportunity to bring something scarily terrific from Halloween 2 home.”
Fans can also place live bids online at www.icollector.com/ with the preview beginning August 29th at 9am and the live auction starting at 11am. For more information, please visit www.premiereprops.com/ or call (310) 322-PROP / (888) 761-PROP. For more information on the film, please visit the official website at www.halloween2-movie.com/.
The charity auction will feature movie collectibles, props and costumes including:
* Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) bloody, dirty "Carhart" coveralls, punctured in numerous places
* Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) screen worn red hooded grim reaper robe.
* Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) large black plastic machete with brown wrap on handle.
* Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) silver blade with brown handle rubber knife covered in dark red fake blood.
* Michael Myers’ (Tyler Mane) screen used bloody red, silver, and brown foam rubber prop axe.
* Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) screen worn blonde medium length "Mona Lisa" wig.
* Young Michael Myers’ (Chase Wright Vanek) Bloody Clown Suit, with light gray crew neck "Weatherproof" thermal, red yellow and blue slip on with ties in the back.
* Young Michael Myers’ (Chase Wright Vanek) screen worn dark khaki zip up with front zipper pockets "Carhart" coveralls.
* Laurie Strode's (Scout Taylor-Compton) black and white, bloodied and torn, maid uniform.
* Laurie Strode's (Scout Taylor-Compton) screen worn bloody light blue hospital gown.
* Laurie Strode's (Scout Taylor-Compton) hero costume which includes a gray "Weatherproof" thermal shirt, blue denim "Vigoss Studio" jeans, black "Converse" shoes.
* Laurie Strode's (Scout Taylor-Compton) red, yellow, and blue Clown Suit.
* Annie Brackett's (Danielle Harris) screen worn aqua terrycloth " Cypress " robe, black "Alternative" yoga pants black, slip on "Dearfoams" shoes.
* Dr. Samuel Loomis’ (Malcolm McDowell) screen worn bloody black "Ralph Lauren" trench coat.
* Sheriff Lee Brackett (Brad Dourif) screen worn hero costume, which includes a brown pocket flaps and shoulders "Flying Cross" shirt, a dark brown zip up with "Haddonfield Sheriff's Dept." patch at left shoulder "Flying Cross" jacket, and brown zipper fly "Flying Cross" pants
* Deborah Myers (Sheri Moon Zombie) white with lace sleeves zip dress.
* Large black, white, and orange "The Devil Walks Among Us" poster for Dr. Loomis' book
* Two bloody hero police cargo Ford E350 coroner Vans.
* Screen used hero Mitsubishi 3000GT Coupe.
* Screen used large black opening coffin.
About Premiere Props
Premiere Props is the leading marketing me mo rabilia company to market, authenticate, package, and distribute exclusive mo vie memorabilia. Since 2001, Premiere Props has represented over 300 mo vies to date and continues to grow strong. Premiere Props works with some of the largest mo tion picture studios and independent distributors in the world, such as Para mo unt Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox, Miramax, MGM, The Weinstein Company, Sony Screen Gems, Lionsgate, TriStar, Spyglass, Alcon and many mo re.
About The Entertainment Industry Foundation
Created in 1942 by Hollywood heavyweights - Samuel Goldwyn with friends Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, and the Warner brothers, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (formerly Permanent Charities Committee) was established on the belief that the entertainment industry was in a unique position to truly help others.
The Entertainment Industry Foundation harnessed the collective power of the entertainment industry to raise awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social issues to make a positive impact in local communities and throughout the nation.
About The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films
The Weinstein Company (TWC) was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corporation in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under the TWC banner. Upcoming films to be released in 2009 by The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films include: Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” starring Brad Pitt, Mike Meyers, and Diane Kruger; “All Good Things” starring Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst and Frank Langella; “H2,” the sequel to Rob Zombie’s 2007 reinvention of the horror classic “Halloween”; the highly anticipated musical “Nine,” directed by Rob Marshall, featuring an all-star cast including Daniel Day Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard, Sophia Loren, Judi Dench, and Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson.