Pieces from famous Hollywood movies—including the original dance floor from “Saturday Night Fever” and Daisy Ridley’s quarterstaff from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“—will be going under the hammer.
There’s something truly magical about owning a piece from one of your favorite movies, to know that you carry a part of something great. Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) are giving more people the chance to do just that through their upcoming Hollywood Legends: Danger, Disaster, and Disco auction from June 12 to June 14 in Los Angeles and online.
The four-day event will present a stunning collection of over 1,200 celebrated artifacts from popular film franchises, the Golden Age of Hollywood, and modern classics, as well as the collections of legendary producers and production artisans behind the scenes.
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Saturday Night Fever
One of Hollywood Legends: Danger, Disaster, and Disco’s biggest highlights is the original dance floor from Saturday Night Fever. Yes, the very same floor where John Travolta rose to international fame as the young Tony Manero. The star donned his white suit and showed off blazing dance moves to the Bee Gees that would define a generation.
The floor’s original acrylic panels and modern production-made panels show some wear from use. However, the auction house has safely stored the floor and its components within three rolling production carts, two crates, and one road case. Its estimated price is $200,000 to $300,000.
Extra-Terrestrial Magic
Who can forget Steven Spielberg’s timeless classic, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, which captured the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere. Models from the film will be up for auction, including a custom 1981 Kuwahara BMX bike in the style of the one that Elliott (played by Henry Thomas) rides in for the production. The bike was in the very first Kuwahara E.T. promotional advertisement in BMX Action magazine, July of 1982. It may fetch $40,000 to $60,000.
An animatronic E.T. full-figure model, which Universal Studios Japan used in its E.T. Adventure attractions will also be in the auction.
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Julien’s Auctions will also have memorabilia from the beloved Star Wars movie franchise in the upcoming sale. These include costumes, props, behind-the-scenes production materials, models, photographs, and more that are sure to thrill collectors both new and old.
Among them is an Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot helmet prop from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Also included is Rey’s (played by Daisy Ridley) quarterstaff prop from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is the very same prop she used when she fought Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).
Superhero Memorabilia
Fans of movies and comics from Marvel and DC will also have plenty to look forward to. Legendary superhero prop pieces and costumes will make an appearance in Hollywood Legends: Danger, Disaster, and Disco. These include Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman production-made costume and a prototype cowl from Val Kilmer’s Batman Forever. They are expected to fetch $60,000 to 80,000 and $10,000 to 20,000, respectively.
A USO shield prop from Captain America: The First Avenger (starring Chris Evans) will also be up for auction for an estimated $6,000 to $8,000. There is also Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Mark III helmet prop, which may fetch $10,000 to $20,000.
There will also be a production-used clapperboard from Superman (1978) for an estimated $5,000 to 7,000, and a copy of The Amazing Spider-Man #1 comic that the late Stan Lee signed himself (for an estimate of $1,000 to 2,000).
More to Look Forward To
There will be plenty more items from other popular movies in Hollywood Legends: Danger, Disaster, and Disco. For fans of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter book series and its respective movie franchise, Professor Albus Dumbledore’s (played by Michael Gambon) Elder Wand will be up for sale for an estimated $8,000 to $10,000 (the same one from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix).
J.R.R. Tolkein and Peter Jackson fans can also get a chance to purchase a cast-signed press poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (for an estimated $800 to $1,000). Meanwhile, James Bond collectors can get their hands on a set of cufflinks that Daniel Craig used in James Bond: Spectre (which may fetch $10,000 to $20,000).
Props from The Big Lebowski production will also be heading to the upcoming sale after the immense success of Julien’s and TCM’s The Dude auction, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Coen Brothers’ comedy masterpiece. The roster of pieces include Jeff Bridges’ iconic bowling costume with its vintage bowling shirt and plaid shorts (for an estimate of $100,000 to $200,000), and “The Dude” Lebowski ensemble consisting of a dyed purple Jockey v-neck t-shirt and loose-fitting cotton pants with a distinctive Jamaican pattern (estimate: $50,000 to $70,000).
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