One of the most amazing, eclectic collections of props, wardrobe and other collectibles to date debuts Dec. 1 with the annual Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Auction powered by VIP Fan Auctions! There are more than 125 items available on the auction block until the final call on Dec. 8 – and to help you to get ready, here are 5 movies to check out during the week ahead to spot signature screen-used pieces that could soon be part of your own collection, if you place the winning bid!
For the Lovers…
Cyrano – The 2021 retelling of the classic story of Cyrano de Bergerac, the romantic poet who lends his words to a dashing lummox to woo Roxanne – the woman Cyrano secretly loves. The movie casts the indomitable Peter Dinklage in the title role, and VIP Fan Auctions is offering his screen-used quill pens, love letters and even the cape and dress worn by Roxanne (played by Hayley Bennett).
For the Fighters…
Creed II – The second installment of the Creed franchise (and eighth in the iconic Rocky saga) stars the amazing Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed (son of former heavyweight champion Apollo Creed) – and the star-spangled boxing shorts and red gloves he wears in the film are up for grabs (also look for the gray and black boxing gloves worn by his opponent Viktor Drago – son of the Russian fighter Ivan Drago (played by Florian Munteanu), who killed Apollo in the ring in Rocky IV.
For the Dancers…
Hustlers – The 2019 smash starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu as New York strippers-turned-con artists featured a star-studded supporting cast that included Cardi B, Lizzo, Keke Palmer and more. Dancing for Wall Street clientele in a booming economy allowed the dancers to treat themselves to stunning designer clothes, and VIP is offering a gold House of London dress worn by Wu’s Destiny as well as truly fierce Christian Louboutin shoes and black Balmain dress that belonged to worldwide megastar J-Lo’s character, Ramona;
For the Singers…
Respect – The biopic of the legendary singer and activist Aretha Franklin (played by the Jennifer Hudson) spans the career of the Queen of Soul and features many of her iconic fashions. VIP Fan Auctions is bringing these styles to fans by offering the formal blue gown (as well as silver shoes and earrings) Hudson wears on-screen during the performance of the title song, R-E-S-P-E-C-T. It’s a dazzling piece of wardrobe that could be the cornerstone of any collection and should be on display!
And for the Cyborgs who do it all…
Alita: Battle Angel – This 2019 cyberpunk blockbuster based on a classic manga series was a stylish sci-fi that took place 300 years after “The Fall” of Earth, Dr. Dyson Ido (Cristoph Waltz) discovers a disembodied cyborg with a functioning human brain that he retrofits with a new armored body and calls Alita (Rosa Salazar). The sequel to Alita debuts in 2023, but VIP is offering promotional pieces from an interactive publicity event for the original film, including a mechanical cyborg glove, arm, and leg enhancements from the New York debut.
Get ready for one of the biggest auction events of the year featuring authentic collectibles from some of Hollywood’s biggest hits!
