It's been a while since I've ventured to
Universal Studios Hollywood's treasure trove of movie memorabilia, so I thought I'd stop by the
Universal NBC Experience attraction and see what classic costumes, models and props they had on offer and I wasn't disappointed.
Original film and TV costumes, props and concept artwork
on display at Universal Studios Hollywood
Far from it, in fact there were so many new additions to the ever-changing movie museum that I was in movie enthusiast heaven. The exhibit was a veritable cornucopia of film treasures from recent and classic
Universal films, plus
NBC television shows.
Original props from The Blues Brothers on display
They once again had props from 1980's cult classic musical comedy and if you're a fan be sure to check out more costumes and props from
The Blues Brothers here at
Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props, including outfits worn by
John Candy and
James Brown.
Original props featured in One Day
Also on display were actual props from 2011's romantic drama
One Day. Be sure to check out costumes worn by
Anne Hathaway and
Jim Sturgess in
One Day.
Jurassic Park dinosaur maquette and concept art
The exhibit also included this Stegosaurus maquette and concept art which helped create the ground-breaking
CGI dinosaurs in 1993's blockbuster
Jurassic Park.
Vacuum cleaner and wedding album props from TV's Monk
For television enthusiasts there were props from shows like 2002 to 2009 detective show,
Monk, and a
Mae West style dress from
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In show, which ran from 1967 to 1973.
Original outfits from TV's Alice Through the Looking Glass
and Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
They had some fantastic costumes from the world of television, including a dress from 1966's
Alice through the Looking Glass, plus more contemporary sports props from
Friday Night Lights.
Signed cast American football and Joe Doyle McCoy's
Youth League Allstar trophy from Friday Night Lights
The exhibit also had some classic pieces, like this zig-zag dress worn by
Julie Andrews in 1967's
Throughly Modern Millie and
Bud Abbot's suit from 1951's
Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man.
Classic costumes from Throughly Modern Millie and
Abbott & Costello Meet the Invisible Man
As you can see, there was so much to take in. Thankfully I had my trusty camera to hand, so stay tuned in the days to come for even more details and photos of fantastic costumes, props and movie memorabilia including:
Outrageous
ABBA-esque outfits from
Mamma Mia: The Movie worn by
Julie Walters and
Stellan Skarsgard
Cool props from
The Mummy movie franchise
Matt Damon's outfit and props from
The Bourne Identity
The Grinch's Santa suit and props from
Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Props from super-powered TV show
Heroes
Russel Crowe's pajama
costume from
A Beautiful Mind
Tom Hanks NASA training jumpsuit and module miniature from
Apollo 13
Joaquin Phoenix Commodus costume and throne from
Gladiator
Sci-fi props from TV's
Caprica
Props from the movie comedy sequel
American Reunion
Television props from
Crossing Jordan
Sheriff's uniform and bridge device prop from
Eureka
Original spy movie props from
Johnny English Reborn
Columbo's signature clothes worn by
Peter Falk in the detective mystery series
Wedding outfits from
U.S. version of
The Office comedy series
Jimmy Fallon's split cowboy sketch costume
All these costumes and props were photographed on display at
Universal Studios Hollywood's NBC Universal Experience attraction in the theme park's lower lot on April 26, 2012.
