Just in time for Halloween Premiere Props will be auctioning over 1000 rare costumes and horror-themed props at the Premiere Props headquarters in El Segundo, (128 Sierra Street, El Segundo, CA 90245) on Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. There will be a preview from 9-11am PT each day with the live auction beginning at 11am PT.
This two event that will feature items from iconic horror and sci-fi film franchises including “Halloween,” “Scream,” “Star Trek” and “Planet of the Apes” as well as a large selection of major props and costumes including the actual ship from “The Three Musketeers” (which is opening nationwide on October 21).
Additionally several items from Forrest J. Ackerman, the original fan boy and editor of the Famous Monsters of Filmland will also be up for bid.
Items include:
• “Halloween”- one-of-a-kind replica of Michael Myers mask from John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic
• “Scream 4” – Ghostface mask; Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), Sheriff Dewey Riley (David Arquette) and Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) costumes
• “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” – alien concept art
• “Lost Boys” – signature black overcoat worn by David (Kiefer Sutherland)
• “Resident Evil: Afterlife” – Alice (Milla Jovovich) costumes
• “The Exorcist” – bust of star Linda Blair
• “The Spirit” – Samuel L. Jackson’s screen work Octopus super villain stunt costume
• “Planet of the Apes” (2001) – Mark Wahlberg’s astronaut costume
• “Galaxy Quest” – Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) screen worn costume
• “Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe” – Ornamental guard helmet used in the classic 1940 series
• “Body Snatchers” – full upper body prosthetic of actor Terry Kinney, who portrayed agent Steve Maloney. The piece was created by Burman Studios
• “Beneath the Planet of the Apes” – prop rifle for one of the gorilla forces
• “Scrooged” – Ribcage ghost used in this holiday classic
• “Terminator 2” – production made Endoskull
• “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” – screen used rubber prop knife
Premiere Props’ headquarters will be decorated in full Halloween mode and special guests may drop by to help scare things up!
“Our Halloween auctions are always so much fun for horror, sci-fi and genre fans,” said Dan Levin, Vice President of Marketing for Premiere Props, “as we have amazing items up for auction that truly celebrate the scary and fun spirit of the holiday. We have already had so much interest in this event that we have doubled the number of items we had planned on auctioning and added another day to make sure there is something for everyone.”
Fans can starting bidding now, placing bids online at and http://www.liveauctioneers.com or calling to set up phone bidding with a Premiere Props representative. Collectors can place proxy bids until the July Auction goes LIVE at 11am PT. For more information, please visit http://www.premiereprops.com or http://www.hollywoodliveauctions.com or call (310) 322-PROP / (888) 761-PROP.