Entertainment
Will Ferrell’s “Elf” suit set to hit the auction block, and Hollywood Christmas magic doesn’t come cheap
London — The suit worn by Will Ferrell in the 2003 comedy hit “Elf” is going under the hammer at an auction of movie memorabilia in London this December, and the skin-tight green and yellow piece of Hollywood Christmas magic is expected to fetch over a quarter of a million dollars.
Bidding for the iconic suit, complete with the conical hat and matching tunic, will begin at 50,000 pounds, the equivalent of about $65,000, but it’s expected to eventually sell for as much as 200,000 pounds, or about $261,000, when the hammer falls at the Propstore Winter Entertainment Memorabilia auction.
According to the description on the Propstore Auction house’s website, there are tags reading “Mr. Ferrell” on the inside of the tunic and the stockings, with “Hero-3” also handwritten on the tunic tag.
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The auctioneers say the belt also has “Mr. Ferrell” written on it in blue ink.
Large movie productions often create several versions of the same props, but the term “hero” is typically used to describe the highly-detailed iterations which are central to the plot and intended for close-up shots in the final cut of the movie.
The suit going up for sale does not appear to be the same one that Ferrell wore to an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles just after Christmas last year, when he gave fellow sports fans a giggle by sitting near the ice looking disgruntled with a beer and a cigarette in the garish outfit.
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Another notable item up for sale in the December auction is Marty McFly’s iconic hoverboard from the second and third installations of the “Back to the Future” trilogy, which is expected to sell for more than $156,000.
According to the product description, it’s the lightweight foam version of the prop, which actors used for scenes where their characters were seen carrying the boards, rather than a wooden version that Michael J. Fox and his fellow actors were seen riding in other parts of the movies.
The example of the then-futuristic hoverboard does have some “wear from use and age, including adhesive residue around the fastening strips, cracks in the foam, and paint chipping throughout,” according to the auctioneers.
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The most valuable lot in the auction, however, will be the original prop used as Boba Fett’s rifle in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.”
The auction house says it is the only known example of the prop. Other stunt versions and castings were made for later movies in the franchise, but, according to Propstore Auctions, this EE-3 carbine blaster has been “identified by its serial number and photo-matched by details on the stock, directly confirming its provenance.”
The blaster, which started its life as a genuine 1917 Webley & Scott No.1 Mark I flare pistol, is expected to fetch the equivalent of around $915,000 when it goes under the hammer.
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The three day auction begins on December 5 and will feature other iconic film memorabilia including Indiana Jones’ fedora, worn by Harrison Ford in the 1984 “Temple of Doom” movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightweight lightsaber from 1999’s “Phantom Menace,” and Jack Nicholson’s stunt axe from the horror classic “The Shining.”
Entertainment
David Harbour sparks concerns over mental breakdown amid public scandal
David Harbour seems to be greatly affected by the public scrutiny over his life this year, after his estranged wife, Lily Allen, released her album, West End Girl.
The 50-year-old actor reportedly exhibited erratic behaviour during a night out in Encinitas, California, over the weekend.
The Stranger Things star was seen stealing a hat at Encinitas Ale House, as he entered and quickly left the venue, yelling, “C’mon, dude! F–king get me!”
The surveillance cameras caught Harbour and the man whose hat he took coming face to face as he asked the actor, “What the f–k did I do to you, dude?” as per TMZ.
Although there was no “physical” altercation between the two, the Hellboy star shocked eyewitnesses with his attitude.
The strangeness of the evening seemed to only increase with the moment, as Harbour spiked the guy’s hat on the floor, and asked people about the Iraq war, before kneeling to pray emotionally.
An insider who knew of the situation told the outlet that Harbour’s bipolar disorder could have been triggered. “David has always been honest about managing his bipolar disorder. Wouldn’t be surprised if that’s what he’s dealing with here after working non-stop all year and having his personal life under public scrutiny,” they said.
The Black Widow actor has previously talked about being diagnosed with the disorder at 25.
Entertainment
King Charles teaches important lesson to emerging leaders
King Charles made a keynote address during his latest royal engagement as he returned to Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth on Friday, December 19.
The 77-year-old delivered a powerful speech to teach graduating officers an important lesson about leadership at the Lord High Admiral’s Divisions parade.
The monarch got emotional as he told the assembled cadets: “It has been some 54 years since I stood where you are, as part of Blake Division.”
In his defiant address, after celebrating those passing out, the monarch said: “Leadership is about character!”
Encouraging the future leaders to serve the nation with distinction through achieving the highest standards.
The royal family released the monarch’s photos with his moving words, writing: “You are all imbued with the same drive, determination and fighting spirit that have carried your forebears to victory. I can only wish each of you every possible success and good fortune…”
During the visit, the King inspected troops, officers from the Commonwealth and other countries including Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
He himself joined Dartmouth over 50 years ago, on the 16th September 1971, as a member of the Blake Division.
William and Harry’s father recalled numerous memories from his training days, particularly navigating picket boats along the River Dart whilst learning to avoid collisions with enthusiastic yacht owners.
As a graduate entrant, he spent six weeks at Dartmouth, learning about leadership, navigation and the ways of the Royal Navy.
The royal family has very close links with the College and the King’s father, grandfather and great-grandfather, all spent time at Dartmouth.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release surprise video alongside holiday cards
The Sussexes’ holiday card is officially here as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle implement some major changes.
On Friday, December 19, the Duke and Duchess of Sussexes revealed their Christmas cards; as always, they released one for the public and another meant for close family and friends. But this time, they surprised fans with an additional festive video published on their newly re-named Archewell Philanthropies (previously Archewell Foundation).
“On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year,” the accompanying read.
The video featured clips from various Archewell initiatives, but one moment stood out as Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet appeared during a Thanksgiving-related community outing in Los Angeles.
The siblings joined their parents as Archewell partnered with Our Big Kitchen Los Angeles to prepare meals for those in need. In the footage, 6-year-old-Archie and 4-year-old Lilibet could be seen helping with food preparation and pushing a trolley alongside Meghan and Harry. Meghan previously shared glimpses of the same outing to her Instagram last month.
Apart from spreading holiday cheer, the video also serves to increase the Sussex children’s involvement in Archewell’s initiatives, which is a major reason for its recent name change.
As Harry and Meghan explained, “This charitable entity allows the couple and their children to expand upon their global philanthropic endeavors as a family.”
Shortly after releasing the video, the couple also shared a separate holiday card featuring a photo of the two of them at the Invictus Games in Vancouver and Whistler. Unlike last year, Archie and Lilibet were not pictured.
The children last appeared on their parents’ holiday card in December 2024, when a candid photo showed them running toward Meghan and Harry.
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