Have you ever been at an art gallery, imagining what each piece of fine art would look like if it featured some Star Wars element?
Me either.
But recently, there was a Photoshop contest that asked you to do just that: take a classic work of art and re-imagine it a long time ago in a galaxy far away. The results were fabulous. Take a look yourself.
photo credit: Rob & Jules
The one and only Luke Skywalker himself, Mr. Mark Hamill has announced that he will auction off a lunch in Los Angeles. All proceeds will go directly to the non-profit organization, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA). ANSA does work with children orphaned by AIDS in South Africa among many other things. They’re a great organization and Mark Hamill has once again proven what a stand-up guy he is. The auction went up on Monday and runs until June 30, 2008. Go to www.charityfolks.com/ansa HAPPY BIDDING!
photo credit: bloomsberries
ONE-OF-A-KIND SUPER HERO COSTUMES AND PROPS
FROM FAN FAVORITE MOVIES TO BE AUCTIONED OFF BY PREMIERE PROPS AND SUPER AUCTIONS ON SATURDAY JUNE 21ST AND JUNE 22nd, 2008
IN EL SEGUNDO, CA
Proceeds will Benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation
HOLLYWOOD ROADSHOW
Hollywood Roadshow, a partnership between Premiere Props and Super Auctions, announced that they will be auctioning off thousands of one-of-a-kind movie props, including hundreds of super hero costumes from fan favorite movies and many classic movie themed pinball machines and arcade games, as well as this summer’s superhero Edward (“The Hulk”) Norton’s personal collections. The live auction will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and June 22nd at Premiere Props’ warehouse in El Segundo, California (128 Sierra Street, El Segundo, CA 90245). There will be a preview from 9am – 11am, and the auction will begin at 11am.
Several hundred items from acclaimed films including “No Country for Old Men,” “Star Wars,” “21 Grams,” ”Armageddon,“ “P.S. I Love You,” “Cloverfield,” “27 Dresses, “ “The Love Guru,” “Resident Evil 3,” “Lords of Dogtown” and Edward (“The Hulk”) Norton’s personal collection of costumes and key props from “Fight Club”, “American History X, ”Keeping the Faith,” “The Painted Veil” and “Down in the Valley” plus his personal awards and autographed glove from world championship boxer Oscar De La Hoya will be up for bid with proceeds to benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation. Additionally, hundreds of movie-themed pinball machines and arcade games including PacMan, Ms. PacMan, Galaga, The Simpson’s, Jurassic Park, and many, many more will also be auctioned. (Read on …)
