In conversation with Brian Chanes,
Senior Director, Hollywood and Entertainment, Beverly Hills
by Chad Kennerk
An original Planet Hollywood neon sign. All images courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Planet Hollywood launched with tremendous fanfare in New York City on 22 October, 1991. An instant success, the movie-themed burger joint boasted an array of production made and screen-used memorabilia on display throughout the restaurant. The New York Times headline the following day read, “Fantasy For the Price of a Burger.” Each Planet Hollywood location served as a mini-museum devoted to the movies and the investors behind the venture included a who’s who of 90s stars, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. The genius marketing strategy presented the opportunity to experience movie magic, from the props and costumes that defined audiences’ favourite films, to the thrill of potentially spotting a celebrity in the flesh.
Each subsequent restaurant opening was a gala event,...
Senior Director, Hollywood and Entertainment, Beverly Hills
by Chad Kennerk
An original Planet Hollywood neon sign. All images courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
Planet Hollywood launched with tremendous fanfare in New York City on 22 October, 1991. An instant success, the movie-themed burger joint boasted an array of production made and screen-used memorabilia on display throughout the restaurant. The New York Times headline the following day read, “Fantasy For the Price of a Burger.” Each Planet Hollywood location served as a mini-museum devoted to the movies and the investors behind the venture included a who’s who of 90s stars, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. The genius marketing strategy presented the opportunity to experience movie magic, from the props and costumes that defined audiences’ favourite films, to the thrill of potentially spotting a celebrity in the flesh.
Each subsequent restaurant opening was a gala event,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
Hollywood Treasure: Joe Maddalena Teases Season Two
In handling the sales of Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, Elvis' guitar, hand-written lyrics by John Lennon, the archive for Alex Haley's Roots or auctioning Trinity's catsuit from The Matrix, collectibles expert Joe Maddalena is undeniably tied to pop-culture history like no other. Owner and operator of Profiles in History, Joe is the world's preeminent auctioneer-collector of original props, costumes and memorabilia from the entertainment industry as well as the star of Syfy's hit reality series (about his business), Hollywood Treasure, debuting its second season tonight.
Last season viewers traveled with Joe and his crew as they reunited Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke at The Tonight Show, found and sold The Wicked Witch of the West's hat, auctioned the estate of screen legend Debbie Reynolds and inarguably helped extend life for numerous seniors selling...
In handling the sales of Dorothy's Ruby Red Slippers from The Wizard of Oz, Elvis' guitar, hand-written lyrics by John Lennon, the archive for Alex Haley's Roots or auctioning Trinity's catsuit from The Matrix, collectibles expert Joe Maddalena is undeniably tied to pop-culture history like no other. Owner and operator of Profiles in History, Joe is the world's preeminent auctioneer-collector of original props, costumes and memorabilia from the entertainment industry as well as the star of Syfy's hit reality series (about his business), Hollywood Treasure, debuting its second season tonight.
Last season viewers traveled with Joe and his crew as they reunited Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Dick Van Dyke at The Tonight Show, found and sold The Wicked Witch of the West's hat, auctioned the estate of screen legend Debbie Reynolds and inarguably helped extend life for numerous seniors selling...
- 5/22/2012
- by Nightfly
- TVovermind.com
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