Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props

Cate Blanchett's gown plus sword and stone props from Robin Hood...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:32:00 +0000

2010's version of Robin Hood, directed by Ridley Scott, told the untold tale of Sherwood Forest's legendary archer and in the movie Cate Blanchett played Robin's infamous love interest, 'Lady Marion Loxley'.

Original costumes and props from Robin Hood on display

This costume and these actual props used in the film were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Robin Hood movie poster

Janty Yates was responsible for bring 13th Century English fashion to life in the movie and you can also check out Russell Crowe's Crusader Knight costume from Robin Hood on display from March 2011.

Gown worn by Cate Blanchett as Marion Loxley in Robin Hood

No stranger to period costumes, you can also check out Cate Blanchett's costume as Queen of England in Elizabeth: The Golden Age.

Also on display with this Robin Hood gown, described as a 'dancing costume', was this sword and stone prop from the movie.

Sword and stone movie props from Robin Hood

These props were used by Russell Crowe and the inscription on the sword's hilt reads 'Rise and rise again', whilst the verse carved into the stone expands on this 'Rise and rise again, until lambs become lions'.

If you like these, be sure to check out more original costumes, models and props on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on my last visit.

Robin Hood movie billboard

Buy the movie: Robin Hood (Three-Disc Unrated Director's Cut Blu-ray/DVD Combo)

John Candy's costume from The Blues Brothers on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:29:00 +0000

I grew up watching and laughing at the antics of John Candy in films like Uncle Buck, Spaceballs and Planes, Trains & Automobiles, so it was cool to see one of the outfits the Canadian comedian wore in The Blues Brothers on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Finale costume worn by John Candy as

Burton Mercer in The Blues Brothers

Deborah Nadoolman was Costume Designer on the 1980 cult comedy classic and if you like this outfit, be sure to also check out the preacher robes worn by James Brown in The Blues Brothers on display.

The Blues Brothers movie poster

Buy the movie: The Blues Brothers [Blu-ray]

Watch the movie: The Blues Brothers

Costumes and props from TV's House M.D. on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:06:00 +0000

In addition to all the movie memorabilia on display at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can also see a rotating collection of television costumes and props exhibited from popular shows produced by NBC Universal, past and present.

Original costumes worn by Lisa Edelstein

and Hugh Laurie in House M.D.

On my last visit on November 30, 2011, they had these original costumes and props from House M.D. on display. Cathy Crandall is Series Costume Designer for the show.

For eight seasons, Hugh Laurie has played the anti-social and arrogant medical genius 'Dr. Gregory House' whose team of diagnostic specialists help solve medical mysteries of the week, whilst being overseen by the Hospital Administrator and Dean of Medicine, 'Dr. Lisa Cuddy' (Lisa Edelstein) at the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.

In the past House suffered a severe muscle injury in his right leg, hence the use of a cane.

Actual props featured in House M.D. on display

In addition to Dr. Cuddy's hospital scrubs and House's outfit from the season six episode 'Help Me', there was also this headset prop from the fifth season's 'The Itch' and more beside.

House M.D. TV poster

Buy the TV series: House, M.D.: Season One House, M.D.: Season Two House, M.D.: Season Three House, M.D.: Season Four House, M.D.: Season Five House, M.D.: Season Six House, M.D.: Season Seven

Costume, mask and prop from Buck Rogers TV series...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:11:00 +0000

On my most recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011 I spied this cool collection of sci-fi costumes, masks and props from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Costume worn by Jack Palance as Kaleel

in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Included in the exhibit from the late 70's/early 80's TV show was this white satin robe outfit with purple trim, worn by Jack Palance as the evil mutant 'Kaleel' in the two part episode 'Planet of the Slave Girls'.

Robot mask and Draconian blaster stunt prop

from Buck Rogers on display

Also on display was the prototype or alternate mask for the 'Tina' female robot that 'Twiki' falls for in the 'Cruise Ship to the Stars' episode, plus a stunt Draconian blaster used in multiple episodes of the series.

If you like these bits of TV memorabilia, be sure to check out more original costumes, props and Twiki masks from Buck Rogers on display.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century TV poster

Buy the TV series: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: The Complete Epic Series

Concept art and storyboards from 1982's The Thing on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:40:00 +0000

Even though 2011 saw another remake of The Thing, John Carpenter's version is far superior (and itself a remake of 1951's The Thing From Another World). Universal Studios Hollywood had this fantastic collection of concept artwork, set blueprints and storyboards from the 1982 film on display on November 30, 2011.

Storyboards and concept sketches from John Carpenter's The Thing

The Thing movie poster

I'm sure sci-fi and horror fans alike will get a kick out of this pre-production art of what the shape-shifting alien could have looked like.

Alien creature concept art for 1982's The Thing

The film exhibit also had these architectural blueprints of the scientific Antarctic base where the alien is discovered.

Architectural drawings of The Thing's movie sets

If you like these sketches and drawings, be sure to also check out the schematics and concept art for Jaws on display.

Plus if you're a fan, check out this alien creature prop head replica from The Thing on display at Universal Studios Orlando.

The Thing movie poster

Buy the 1982 movie: The Thing [Blu-ray]

Miss Piggy's Couture Collection from The Muppets on display at the El Capitan Theatre...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:45:00 +0000

Miss Piggy and her fellow Jim Henson felt creations, The Muppets, returned in style to cinemas in a big way in 2011. To mark the release of the movie, the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood had an exclusive collection of the porcine muppet's fashionable costumes on display for cinema goers and fans to see.

Miss Piggy's Couture Collection on display

Rahel Afiley was responsible for Costume Design on the movie and you can also see original costumes worn by Amy Adams and Jason Segel for The Muppets on display here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

The Muppets movie poster

This fabulous fuchsia dress and ostrich feather boa was worn by Miss Piggy for her singing duet with Amy Adams called 'Me Party'.

Miss Piggy's fuchsia sequin dress from The Muppets

The glamourous muppet wore this stylish outfit for her job as Editor at Paris Vogue.

Miss Piggy's Paris Vogue movie outfit from The Muppets

Miss Piggy portrait prop from The Muppets on display

Miss Piggy wears this chic costume for her evening stroll with Kermit the Frog in Paris after he and the rest of the Muppets ask her to come back America with them to save their studio.

Miss Piggy's Paris stroll costume worn in The Muppets

The El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood features

in the movie as The Muppets theatre

Miss Piggy sports this Va-va-voom outfit of leather and spandex when she helps the other Muppets kidnap Jack Black and shows off her kung fu skills.

Miss Piggy's leather and spandex kidnap costume from The Muppets

The iconic starlet wore this lavender gown for the grand finale of the movie along Hollywood Boulevard, accompanied by an ostrich feather boa and sparkling Zac Posen designed shoes.

Grand finale dress worn by Miss Piggy in The Muppets

All these original costumes were photographed on display on January 4, 2012. Be sure to also check out Miss Piggy's Dressing Room and Kermit's Office sets from the movie recreated at the El Capitan Theatre.

Zac Posen designed shoes for Miss Piggy's grand finale outfit

Don't you just love these fantastic miniature costumes, which look as detailed and stylish as any outfits designed for human actors. She's one fabulous pig and don't you forget it.

The Muppets movie poster

Buy the movie: The Muppets (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy + Soundtrack Download Card)

Buy the movie soundtrack: The Muppets

Download the MP3 soundtrack: The Muppets

Kermit's office and Miss Piggy's dressing room sets from The Muppets movie...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:39:00 +0000

In the first week of the New Year I finally made it to the El Capitan in Hollywood for a trip down memory lane to watch Disney's The Muppets movie.

Miss Piggy's Dressing Room set from The Muppets

In addition to the nostalgia, a sing-along with Kermit and Miss Piggy themselves before the film and a fabulous collection of Miss Piggy's couture featured in the movie on display (more on those at a later date), the El Capitan had recreated two of the sets from The Muppets, Miss Piggy's Dressing Room and Kermit the Frog's Office.

The Muppets movie at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

You've really got to hand it to the Disney theatre, they certainly love to give you value for money and a fantastic movie going experience.

These photographs of the room set recreations filled with props from the movie were taken on January 4, 2012.

Kermit's office set from The Muppets movie

If you're a big fan of Jim Henson's iconic puppet creations, check out these original costumes worn by Jason Segel and Amy Adams, plus props from The Muppets on display.

And if you're a Disney fan, be sure to check out these original costumes and props from Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean and Secretariat on display at the El Capitan Theatre.

The Muppets movie poster

Buy the movie: The Muppets (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy + Soundtrack Download Card)

Buy the movie soundtrack: The Muppets

Download the MP3 soundtrack: The Muppets

Draco maquette from Dragonheart on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:01:00 +0000

One of my favourite pieces of memorabilia on display on my most recent visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's film archive exhibit was this fantastic 'Draco' maquette from the 1996 movie Dragonheart.

Draco maquette from Dragonheart

on display at Universal Studios Hollywood

In the movie Sean Connery provided the distinctive voice of 'Draco' the last dragon of his kind and Dennis Quaid plays 'Bowen' the dragon-slaying knight.

Dragonheart movie poster

Draco is brought to life in the fantasy adventure by CGI similar to the dinosaurs in 1993's Jurassic Park, but in order to create the computerised dragon, sculptor Pete Conig first made several maquettes for the Director, Rob Cohen, to approve.

Then it was up to visual effects producer, Phil Tippett, who specialized in creature effects and character animation, together with Industrial Light and Magic to bring the CGI dragon to life on screen.

Draco maquette from Dragonheart

The detail in this dragon model is amazing and pretty cool to see up close in person.

Dragonheart movie poster

Buy the movie: Dragonheart - Collector's Edition

Watch the movie: Dragonheart

Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked movie display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

This past holiday season saw Alvin and the Chipmunks return for a third installment of live-action and CGI animated high jinx in Chipwrecked.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked movie display

To promote the family movie these giant chipmunk statues of the singing trio, Simon, Alvin and Theodore, were photographed on display in the foyer of the ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on December 27, 2011.

Chipwrecked movie billboard

Buy the video game: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Costumes featured in War Horse on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:12:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg's movie adaptation of War Horse arrived in theatres this Christmas and to promote the World War I drama these original costumes featured in the film were on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on December 27, 2011.

Original War Horse movie costume exhibit

Based on Michael Morpurgo's children's book of the same name, the movie tells the tale of a young boy 'Albert' and the special bond he shares with his horse 'Joey', who is sold to the British cavalry during WWI. Albert enlists in the army and travels Europe to bring his horse back home to England.

War Horse movie billboard

Joanna Johnston was Costume Designer on the movie and responsible for recreating the look of the Great War period in England and France.

Original movie costumes worn by Celine Buckens

and Emily Watson in War Horse

Emily Watson wears this outfit as Albert's mother 'Rose Narracott' and they live in rural Devon in England.

Costume worn by Emily Watson as

Rose Narracott in War Horse

This yellow dress is worn by Celine Buckens as a young French girl, 'Emilie', who find Joey the horse after he has been captured by Germans.

Dress worn by Celine Buckens as Emilie in War Horse

Film costumes worn by Jeremy Irvine

and Tom Hiddleston in War Horse

This outfit is worn by Jeremy Irvine as 'Albert Narracott' who is a farmer's son in rural England, who develops a special bond with the thoroughbred colt his father buys.

Outfit worn by Jeremy Irvine as Albert Narracott in War Horse

Tom Hiddleston wears this British blue cavalry uniform as 'Captain Nicholls' in the movie. He buys Joey from Albert's father and is killed on the battlefield in the cavalry charge against the Germans.

Uniform worn by Tom Hiddleston as

Captain Nicholls in War Horse

If you're a fan of horses, be sure to check out these original costumes and props from Disney's Secretariat.

War Horse movie billboard

Buy the book this movie is adapted from: War Horse: (Movie Cover)

Download the Kindle book: War Horse

Buy the movie soundtrack: War Horse

Cowboys & Aliens art department models on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:43:00 +0000

If like me you enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes of how a big Hollywood blockbuster is made, then you'll love seeing these art department models from Cowboys & Aliens on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Cowboys & Aliens film production models

Based on the 2006 graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, 2011 saw Iron Man Director Jon Favreau bring this fusion of sci-fi and Western to the big screen.

Cowboys & Aliens movie billboard

These art department models helped the production team to recreate the world of the Old Wild West in the movie.

Hut model from Cowboys & Aliens

The film stars Daniel Craig as 'Jake Lonergan' and Harrison Ford as 'Woodrow Dolarhyde', who form an uneasy alliance to rescue the townsfolk of Absolution who have been abducted by aliens.

Prison wagon art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

Jake's shack art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

If you like these models, be sure to check out more original costumes, props and memorabilia from my latest visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's television and film archives.

Cowboys & Aliens movie poster

Buy the movie: Cowboys & Aliens (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Copy in Blu-ray Packaging)

Watch the movie: Cowboys & Aliens (Extended Version)

Buy the illustrated screenplay: Cowboys and Aliens: The Illustrated Screenplay

The Adventures of Tintin life-size movie display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:36:00 +0000

To help promote Steven Spielberg's big screen adaptation of The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn, they had these life-size replicas of Hergé's comic book characters in the foyer of the ArcLight Hollywood cinema on December 12, 2011.

Life-size character display for The Adventures of Tintin

It's not a bad way to get people excited about the animated movie when there are no original costumes or props to be exhibited.

If you like these, you may also like this replica of The Incredible Hulk that was on display in 2008.

The Adventures of Tintin movie billboard

Buy Hergé's classic Tintin stories that inspired the movie: Secret of the Unicorn (Adventures of Tintin)

The Adventures of Tintin: Collector's Gift Set

Buy the movie book tie-in: The Adventures of Tintin: A Novel (Movie Tie-In)

Costumes worn by Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson in the Fast and Furious movies...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:01:00 +0000

Fans of The Fast and The Furious movies will love these costumes and props featured in the popular action movie franchise.

Original costumes and props on display from

The Fast and The Furious movies

This exhibit was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011. Plus be sure to also check out these cars from Fast Five and earlier Fast and Furious movie cars on display.

Fast Five movie billboard

Sanja Milkovic Hays has been the Costume Designer on all The Fast and The Furious movie installments, including 2011's Fast Five.

Outfit worn by Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five

In Fast Five Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson joins the film franchise and plays U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agent 'Luke Hobbs', in pursuit of Dom and Brian's (Paul Walker) heist team. This is his signature look from the movie (although they could really do with a more muscular mannequin to show off the costume).

Costume worn by Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto

in The Fast and The Furious

Vin Diesel wore this costume as 'Dom Toretto' when he was introduced in the first The Fast and The Furious movie from 2001.

The Fast and The Furious movie poster

The exhibit also had this ankle monitor prop on display, worn by Tyrese Gibson as 'Roman Pearce' under house arrest in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Ankle monitor film prop from 2 Fast 2 Furious

2 Fast 2 Furious movie poster

Buy the movies: Fast Five (Blu-ray)

The Fast and The Furious (Blu-ray 1-3)

The Fast and The Furious (Blu-ray)

Costumes worn by Tom Cruise and Paula Patton in Ghost Protocol on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:43:00 +0000

In Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Paula Patton joins Ethan Hunt's rouge Impossible Missions Force team as 'Jane Carter'.

Original evening wear costumes from

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol on display

Here's her elegant green evening dress on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema on December 12, 2011, alongside Tom Cruise's 'Ethan Hunt' tuxedo.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol movie poster

As you can see, this dress designed by Michael Kaplan features on the promotional posters for this fourth installment in the Mission: Impossible film franchise.

Dress worn by Paula Patton as Jane Carter

in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Paula Patton wears this gown as IMF agent Jane Carter to seduce Indian tycoon and womaniser, 'Brij Nath', in Mumbai, to get the essential satellite override codes.

Tuxedo worn by Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt

in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt and this is just one of the outfits he sports in the movie. Be sure to check out these other original costumes from Ghost Protocol on display.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol movie poster

Go further behind-the-scenes with this book: Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Guide

Buy the movie soundtrack: Ghost Protocol movie soundtrack

Buy the movies: Mission Impossible Blu-ray gift set (movies 1-3)

Original movie costumes from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

In 2011's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Gary Oldman stars as an espionage expert brought in to uncover a Soviet double agent at the top of MI6, the British Secret Service, in the movie adaptation of John le Carré's classic 1974 novel.

Costumes from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema

The movie is set in the Cold War era of the early 70's and these four costumes worn in the film by Tom Hardy, Mark Strong, Gary Oldman and Benedict Cumberbatch were photographed on display within ArcLight Hollywood's foyer on December 12, 2011.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy movie poster

Jacqueline Durran is responsible for creating the look of the 70's fashion in this movie.

Outfit worn by Gary Oldman as George Smiley

in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

'George Smiley' is brought out of retirement to investigate the allegations of a long-term mole in a senior position in British Intelligence.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy movie poster

Costume worn by Benedict Cumberbatch as Peter Guillam

in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as 'Peter Guillam', who helps Smiley uncover the traitor in the agency know as the 'Circus', and wears this suit in the movie.

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy movie poster

Tom Hardy plays British agent 'Ricki Tarr', who discovers there might be a high-ranking Russian mole in the Circus, and can be seen wearing this outfit on the big screen.

Costume worn by Tom Hardy as Ricki Tarr

in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy movie poster

In the movie, Mark Strong stars as 'Jim Prideaux', a disgraced former Circus agent who was shot in the back on a failed mission to learn the identity of the mole.

Outfit worn by Mark Strong as Jim Prideaux

in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Buy the book that inspired this movie: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy novel

Buy the 1979 TV adaptation starring Alec Guinness as George Smiley: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (Alec Guinness TV series)

Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law's costumes from Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

In Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles as the infamous Baker Street Detective and his faithful sidekick, 'Dr. Watson', to battle Sherlock's arch-nemesis, 'Professor Moriarty'.

Original movie costumes from Sherlock Holmes 2 on display

These costumes worn by the movie sequel's two leading men were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in L.A. on December 13, 2011.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows movie billboard

Jenny Beaven also returns as Costume Designer for this second Sherlock Holmes movie directed by Guy Ritchie, and you can also see her costumes in The King's Speech (for which she was nominated for an Oscar).

Outfit worn by Robert Downey Jr. in

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Robert Downey Jr. has certainly been given quite a hip and trendy look this movie to fit his eccentric portrayal of the British crime investigator.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows movie poster

Jude Law's tweed suit, coat and scarf were also on display, but it's a shame that his bowler hat was absent from the costume exhibit as it would have helped complete the look of Dr. Watson.

Costume worn by Jude Law as Doctor Watson in

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows movie poster

Download the movie soundtrack: Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows (MP3 soundtrack)

Buy the movie soundtrack: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows soundtrack

Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol movie costumes on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

To get everyone excited about the fourth cinematic installment in the Mission: Impossible movie franchise, ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema had this fantastic exhibit of costumes worn by Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton in Ghost Protocol.

Original costumes from Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks

These outfits designed by Michael Kaplan were photographed on display at the movie theatre on December 9, 2011. You can also see the Costume Designer's work in Burlesque, JJ Abrams Star Trek reboot and Disney's The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol movie billboard

In Ghost Protocol Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his Impossible Missions Force (IMF) team of agents go rogue after being framed for blowing up the Kremlin in Moscow.

Ethan Hunt disguise worn by Tom Cruise

in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

This costume appears to be a Russian general disguise that Tom Cruise wears to go undercover as 'Ethan Hunt' in the movie.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol movie billboard

Paula Patton and Jeremy Renner are new additions to the espionage team, which also sees Simon Pegg reprise his role as IMF technician 'Benji Dunn'.

Outfit worn by Paula Patton as Jane

in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Paula Patton replaces Maggie Q as the female IMF agent this movie and wears this outfit as 'Jane Carter' at the world's tallest building in Dubai.

Costume worn by Jeremy Renner as Brandt

in Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

Jeremy Renner wears this smart suit and tie ensemble as 'William Brandt' as part of Ethan Hunt's team.

Giant Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol movie billboard

Go further behind-the-scenes with this book: Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Guide

Buy the movie soundtrack: Ghost Protocol movie soundtrack

Buy the movies: Mission Impossible Blu-ray gift set (movies 1-3)

Amy Adams and Jason Segel costumes and props from The Muppets movie on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

If you're a Muppets fan, then you'll love these original costumes and props featured in Disney's new movie featuring Jim Henson's iconic creations.

Original costumes and props from The Muppets on display

This fantastic collection of outfits worn by the film's human stars, Amy Adams and Jason Segel, along with actual props featured in The Muppets movie were photographed on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on December 9, 2011.

The Muppets movie billboard

Rahel Afiley was Costume Designer on the movie and you can even see these particular outfits featured in this giant movie billboard for The Muppets along L.A.'s Sunset Strip.

Costume worn by Amy Adams as Mary for The Muppets movie

If you're a fan of the actress, be sure to also check out this costume worn by Amy Adams in Julie & Julia and her Giselle curtain dress from Disney's Enchanted.

Suit worn by Jason Segel as Gary in The Muppets

A big fan of the muppets since childhood, Jason Segel was instrumental in bringing the lovable felt characters back to the big screen in 2011.

Original film prop exhibit from The Muppets

Included in this collection of amazing props from the movie were Kermit's banjo, The Muppet Telethon theatre playbills, a 'standard rich and famous contract' and more.

The Muppets movie poster

If you like these outfits and props, be sure to check out Miss Piggy's couture costumes from The Muppets on display too.

Buy the movie soundtrack: The Muppets (movie soundtrack)

Download the movie soundtrack: The Muppets (soundtrack MP3 download)

Outfit worn by Steve Martin in It's Complicated...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

In 2009's romantic comedy It's Complicated, Steve Martin stars alongside Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin as an architect called 'Adam' who falls for Meryl Streep's 'Jane', even though she's just hooked up with her remarried ex-husband.

Steve Martin's bakery date costume

from It's Complicated on display

This is the costume his character wears for their bakery date, photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Sonia Grande is responsible for Costume Design on the movie and you can see more of her costumes from It's Complicated here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

It's Complicated movie poster

Buy the movie: It's Complicated (Blu-ray)

Cool props from Heroes TV show on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

Heroes first season was great genre television, but the superhero series sadly faltered in the second season, due in no small part to the 2007-2008 writers strike. Here are some original props from Tim Kring's comic book TV show on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Original props from Heroes on display

Included in the props from the show that aired from 2006 to 2010, was the third issue of 9th Wonders!, the comic drawn by troubled artist and future-seer 'Isaac Mendez', plus read by space-time manipulator and comic book nerd 'Hiro Nakamura'.

Also on display were a toy airplane belonging to 'Nathan Petrelli' and Hot Wheels toy cars from 'Sylar's' childhood, plus a shard of glass that once tested 'Claire Bennet's' regenerative abilities.

If you're a fan of the show, be sure to also check out Hayden Panettiere's cheerleader costume and more original Heroes props on display here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Heroes TV poster

Buy the TV series: Heroes complete series Blu-ray

Original movie props from Hanna on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 01:08:00 +0000

If like me you were totally captivated by Saoirse Ronan's portrayal of a teenage assassin name Hanna raised in the wilds of Finland by an ex-CIA agent, then you'll love this collection of movie props from the action thriller.

Original props from Hanna on display

The collection photographed at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011, included a letter, book and knife used in the movie.

Photo booth strip prop of Hanna's mother

My favourite prop was the strip of photographs of Hanna's birth mother whilst she was pregnant, 'Johanna Zadek' (played by Vicki Krieps), which is all that the teenage girl has to remind her of her dead mother.

If you're a fan of the movie, be sure to also check out these original costumes worn by Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett in Hanna.

Hanna movie poster

Buy the movie: Hanna Blu-ray

Watch the movie: Hanna instant video

TV and movie costumes, props and models on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in November 2011...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:04:00 +0000

At the end of November I embarked on one of my regular pilgrimages to Universal Studios Hollywood to discover what eclectic delights they had on offer from their television and film archives.

NBC Universal Experience movie costume

and prop exhibit in November 2011

After finally making it down the Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane on the backlot Studio Tour I perused the latest selection of memorabilia from Universal's movies and NBC's TV shows, which included original outfits from the Fast and Furious film franchise, the latest Robin Hood movie and cult classics like The Blues Brothers.

Actual movie props from Paul and Your Highness on display

Included in this batch of movie props were items from the 2011 sci-fi comedy, Paul, and the flute used by Natalie Portman as 'Isabel' in the Medieval stoner comedy, Your Highness, from the same year.

Crystal Cave model from the Land of the Lost movie

Also on display was this art department model from 2009's Land of the Lost movie remake, starring Will Ferrell. I always think it's so cool to see these behind-the-scenes production models which help give you a better insight into how these movies are made.

TV costumes, memorabilia and props from NBC television shows

From the world of television there were costumes and props from the worlds of House M.D., Law & Order, Friday Night Lights and even these rather macabre paintings from Rob Serling's Night Gallery from the late 60's to early 70's.

Paintings from Rod Serling's Night Gallery

In the host's follow up to The Twilight Zone, these creepy canvases were used as ways to introduce the eerie tales of fantasy, horror and sci-fi on the show. The painting in the background is by Tom Wright for 1973's 'Something in the woodwork' episode.

The painted canvas in the foreground is by artist Jerry Gebr, for The Sixth Sense TV series episode 'Dear Joan, we're going to scare you to death', which was edited and included in Rob Serling's Night Gallery for syndication.

On a lighter note here's an ice hockey costume featured in an episode of the U.S. remake of The Office TV show.

Costume worn by Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office

Come back in the next few days for even more fantastic costumes and props on display, including:

Cate Blanchett's Marion Loxley gown, plus sword and stone props from Robin Hood

Costumes and props from The Fast and The Furious movies

Draco maquette from Dragonheart

Original film props used in action-thriller Hanna

Art department models from Cowboys & Aliens

Steve Martin's costume from It's Complicated

John Candy's costume from The Blues Brothers

Costumes and props from TV's House M.D.

Concept sketches and storyboards from 1982's The Thing

Sci-fi outfits and props from Buck Rogers

Cool props from TV's Heroes

The NBC Universal Experience in the Lower Lot

at Universal Studios Hollywood

If you like these, be sure to also check out the Universal costume exhibits from February 2010, June 2010, January 2011 and March 2011.

Costumes from comedy, drama and crime movies at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:20:00 +0000

Earlier this year I popped into the Planet Hollywood Cafe in Las Vegas and discovered a veritable treasure trove of movie memorabilia on display. Here's a final selection of costumes from comedies, dramas, thrillers, westerns and even classic movies.

Whoopi Goldberg's outfit from Made in America

First up is this outfit worn by Whoopi Goldberg as 'Sarah Mathews' in the 1993 sperm donor comedy in which she starred with Ted Danson, Made in America, which also featured in the publicity posters for the movie.

Elizabeth McBride was Costume Designer on this movie and she's also known for The Shawshank Redemption, Fried Green Tomatoes and Thelma & Louise.

Made in America movie poster

Next up is the costume worn by John Malkovich as the convict 'Cyrus "The Virus" Grisson' in the 1997 action thriller with Nicholas Cage, Con Air.

Prison jumpsuit worn by John Malkovich in Con Air

Bobbie Read was responsible for Costume Design on this prison escape movie and is also known for Bad Boys and The Rock.

Con Air movie poster

Keeping to crime thrillers, the next outfit was worn by Brad Pitt as bad boy and serial killer, 'Early Grayce', in 1993's Kalifornia.

Costume worn by Brad Pitt in Kalifornia

Costume Design was by Kelle Kutsugeras on the film.

Kalifornia movie poster

Next is a coat worn in the 80's classic Working Girl, starring Melanie Griffith as 'Tess McGill'.

Melanie Griffith's coat featured in Working Girl

Ann Roth was Costume Designer on this 1988 movie and later won an Oscar for her work in The English Patient.

Working Girl movie poster

In the 1994 biopic 8 Seconds, Luke Perry starred as 'Lane Frost', the real-life 1987 PRCA Bull Riding World Champion.

Outfit and leather chaps worn by Luke Perry in 8 Seconds

This costume and pair of leather chaps were on display on the walls of Planet Hollywood on April 7, 2011 and Deena Appel was Costume Designer on the film, whose work you can also see in the Austin Powers movies.

8 Seconds movie poster

Next up is an outfit from 1944's classic To Have and Have Not, which starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

Costume from To Have and Have Not on display

I believe this is one of the outfits worn by Lauren Bacall as'Marie "Slim" Browning' in the romantic wartime thriller. Milo Anderson was responsible for the gowns worn in this movie.

To Have and Have Not movie poster

Western legend John Wayne wore this coat in the 1972 movie The Cowboys, which saw his rancher 'Wil Andersen' take on a collection of young boys to get his herd to market when his cattle drivers abandon him.

Coat worn by John Wayne in The Cowboys

Anthea Sylbert was Costume Designer on this cowboy movie and her work can also be seen in Rosemary's Baby and Chinatown amongst others.

The Cowboys movie poster

Next is the suitcase and a collection of clothes used by Keanu Reeves in 1996's Feeling Minnesota as 'Jjaks Clayton'.

Costumes and props from Feeling Minnesota

Eugenie Bafaloukos was Costume Designer on this romantic comedy which also starred Cameron Diaz.

Feeling Minnesota movie poster

Finally for this round-up is the white bathrobe that Warren Beatty sports as American gangster 'Bugsy Siegel' who played a large part in making Las Vegas what it became.

Bathrobe worn by Warren Beatty in Bugsy

Albert Wolsky was responsible for Costume Design on this 1991 movie.

Bugsy movie poster

And if you liked this eclectic collection of clothes seen on the big screen, be sure to also check out these props from sci-fi and fantasy movies on display at Planet Hollywood, plus more fantastic original costumes.

Come back soon for the lastest costumes, models and props on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.

George Clooney's outfit from The Descendants on display...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:41:00 +0000

Set on Hawaii, The Descendants finds George Clooney playing a father that must reconnect with his family after his wife is seriously injured in a boat accident.

Costume display for The Descendants at ArcLight Hollywood

This costume exhibit for the movie was photographed in the foyer of ArcLight Hollywood cinema on November 26, 2011.

The Descendants movie poster

Wendy Chuck is responsible for Costume Design on the movie and for transforming George Clooney into the rumpled lawyer 'Matt King'. You can also see her costumes in Twilight, and in Director Alexander Payne's other movies, Sideways, About Schmidt and Election.

Outfit worn by George Clooney as Matt King in The Descendants

Let's face it George Clooney is so smooth and handsome, he has no trouble making a tropical shirt and geeky-dad braided belt look cool.

The Descendants movie poster

Buy the book by Kaui Hart Hemmings that the movie is based on: The Descendants: A Novel (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)

Period costumes on display at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas...

noreply@blogger.com (Jason in Hollywood) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Here's a selection of eclectic costumes from different time periods, from the Roman Empire to Medieval Times and even 17th century France, all on display at the Planet Hollywood Cafe in Las Vegas on April 7, 2011.

Cardinal Richelieu costume worn by Charlton Heston

in The Three Musketeers

First up is these red robes worn by Charlton Heston as 'Cardinal Richelieu' in the 1973 version of The Three Musketeers. This outfit was designed by Yvonne Blake, who also word on Superman and Superman II.

The Three Musketeers movie poster

Keeping with the Charlton Heston theme and the next costume was worn in the 1959 epic, Ben-Hur.

Charioteer costume worn by Stephen Boyd in Ben-Hur

Stephen Boyd wore this Roman costume as 'Messala' and it was designed by Elizabeth Haffenden.

Ben-Hur movie poster

Here's another iconic piece of movie memorabilia from the Roman Empire classic, Spartacus, the loincloth worn by Kirk Douglas as the infamous slave in the 1960 epic.

Loincloth worn by Kirk Douglas in Spartacus

Also on display from this same movie, was this outfit worn by Charles Laughton as 'Sempronius Gracchus'.

Costume worn by Charles Laughton in Spartacus

Valles (born Fred Valles) was responsible for Costume Design on this epic film.

Spartacus movie poster

Next is the outfit worn by Victor Mature as 'Demetrius' in 1953's The Robe, set in the time of Jesus Christ.

Costume worn by Victor Mature in The Robe

Emile Santiago was the Costume Designer on The Robe.

The Robe movie poster

And finally for this installment of clothes featured on the big screen, it's the outfit worn by Katherine Hepburn as 'Eleanor of Aquitaine' alongside Anthony Hopkins and Peter O'Toole in the Medieval drama, The Lion of Winter.

Costume worn by Katherine Hepburn in The Lion in Winter

This creation was designed by Margaret Furse whose work can also be seen in such classics as Oliver Twist and Scrooge.

The Lion in Winter movie poster

If you like these, be sure to also check out these sci-fi and fantasy costumes on display and costumes from musical movies.