In this special bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I take you behind the scenes of Propstore’s upcoming Los Angeles auction, featuring some truly jaw-dropping pieces of movie history. I was invited to a press preview at London’s Dorchester Hotel, where I spoke with Propstore’s Tim Lawes (Director of Consignment) and Stephen Lane (CEO and Founder) about some of the headline items, including:

• A screen- and photo-matched Darth Vader hero lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi
• The iconic Jaws clapperboard with teeth, plus Bruce the shark’s eyes
• Jane Fonda’s Barbarella costume and blaster

We discuss the thrill of uncovering long-lost props, the stories behind these legendary items, and what it means for collectors to own a piece of cinematic history. The auction runs September 4–6, 2025, streamed online from Los Angeles, with the full catalogue available at propstore.com.

Next episode: My interview with puppeteer Dave Barclay, whose incredible career goes far beyond Jabba the Hutt.

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