Syfy is debuting a new reality series called "Hollywood Treasure" on
Wednesday, October 27 featuring Joe Maddalena, the world's leading
authority on entertainment memorabilia. Joe hunts down the memorabilia
items, and auctions them off for top-dollar to pop culture collectors.
Recent finds include the Wicked Witch's Hat from The Wizard of Oz,
Jeannie's Bottle from I Dream of Jeannie, and the Magic Carpet Bag from
Mary Poppins.
On November 6 at the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, he'll be
holding another auction to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Back to
the Future. This auction will be open to the public, and people are also
able to make bids on items online at "http://www.icollector.com/" & "http://www.profilesinhistory.com/". All proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Michael J. Fox's foundation.
In addition, the auction will feature general memorabilia items for bid, including:
· The original Superman comics No. 1 1939 valued at $100,000 -$200,000;
· A screen used Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory valued at $8,000 – $12,000;
· Michael Jackson's stage-worn Victory Tour sunglasses, which he
gave to Corey Feldman as a gift, valued at $10,000 – $15,000.
Joe is also hunting down the lost Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz,
which were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, MN in
2005. He's putting up a $10,000 reward to anyone who can help his hunt.
He is working with an investigator and has some solid leads which he can
share with you.
HOLLYWOOD TREASURE
Two back-to-back half hour episodes
Wednesdays (10:00 – 10:30 p.m. and 10:30 – 11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Syfy
Starting October 27
Syfy's new reality series, Hollywood Treasure, featuring Joe Maddalena,
will premiere Wednesday, October 27 with two back-to-back half-hour
episodes at 10:00pm and 10:30pm.
Hollywood Treasure is a weekly documentary-reality series that delves
into the intricate world of collecting of showbiz and pop culture
memorabilia, including science fiction and fantasy props and costumes.
The series follows Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History and the
world's largest auctioneer of original movie, television and pop culture
collectibles.
Each episode follows Joe and his crew as they travel the globe searching
for the most compelling, rare, and sought-after Hollywood memorabilia.
Sometimes combing through basements and attics to uncover lost Hollywood
treasure, and other times meeting with celebrities to view their
personal keepsakes, Joe tracks leads and does whatever it takes to seal
the deal for a piece of Hollywood history. From the Wicked Witch of the
West hat to the vintage Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car to the Mary Poppins
carpet bag, Maddalena will stop at nothing to hunt down some of
Hollywood's most legendary and mythical items. Episodes culminate with
Joe presiding over a world-class auction, where all of the collectibles
are sold to fans and collectors from around the world.
Hollywood Treasure is produced by Shevick*Zupon Entertainment. Jerry
Shevick, Mark Zupon and Bruce Toms are Executive Producers, and
Co-Executive Producer is Steve Longo.