ParaNorman stop-motion models and concept art display...

In the new stop-motion animation movie ParaNorman, an outcast boy who can speak to ghosts must help protect his New England town from the supernatural threat of witches, zombies and an age old curse.

Original concept art and stop-motion school set from ParaNorman

To help create excitement for the animated feature these concept art designs for Blithe Hollow Middle School and the movie's characters, plus an actual set filled with stop-motion puppets used in the production of the film, were on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on August 14, 2012.

ParaNorman movie billboard

Norman Babcock stop-motion puppet from ParaNorman

It really is incredible to see the detail of this school set and individual characters up close. Everything from the miniature overhead projector to the sweeping brush and litter in the hallway, shows you how much work went into creating this scene in the movie.

Norman's friend Neil from ParaNorman

If you like this school set, be sure to check out these other stop-motion models from ParaNorman on display at ArcLight Hollywood.

School hallway set from ParaNorman

If you're a fan of the animation genre, you may also like to check out this chemistry lab set from Fantastic Mr. Fox.

ParaNorman movie billboard

Go further behind-the-scenes with this book: The Art and Making of ParaNorman

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Kermit's office and Miss Piggy's dressing room sets from The Muppets movie...

In the first week of the New Year I finally made it to the El Capitan in Hollywood for a trip down memory lane to watch Disney's The Muppets movie.

Miss Piggy's Dressing Room set from The Muppets

In addition to the nostalgia, a sing-along with Kermit and Miss Piggy themselves before the film and a fabulous collection of Miss Piggy's couture featured in the movie on display (more on those at a later date), the El Capitan had recreated two of the sets from The Muppets, Miss Piggy's Dressing Room and Kermit the Frog's Office.

The Muppets movie at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood

You've really got to hand it to the Disney theatre, they certainly love to give you value for money and a fantastic movie going experience.

These photographs of the room set recreations filled with props from the movie were taken on January 4, 2012.

Kermit's office set from The Muppets movie

If you're a big fan of Jim Henson's iconic puppet creations, check out these original costumes worn by Jason Segel and Amy Adams, plus props from The Muppets on display.

And if you're a Disney fan, be sure to check out these original costumes and props from Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean and Secretariat on display at the El Capitan Theatre.

The Muppets movie poster

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Glenn Close Cruella de Vil costumes from 101 and 102 Dalmatians...

In the 1996 live-action version of Disney's classic 101 Dalmatians animated feature from 1961, Glenn Close stars as the iconic villain 'Cruella de Vil', re-imagined as head of a designer high-fashion brand, the 'House of de Vil'.

Costumes, props and sets from 101 and

102 Dalmatians live-action movies

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the animated classic, the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at Disney's D23 Expo had this special display featuring costumes and an actual set from the live-action films on August 19, 2011.

101 Dalmatians movie poster

First up is this zebra print inspired outfit worn by Glenn Close as Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians. The lady really does love her fur and there's nothing she'd like better than a Dalmatian fur coat.

Cruella de Vil zebra print costume worn by

Glenn Close in 101 Dalmatians

This eccentric outfit and the costumes from this movie were designed by Rosemary Burrows and Anthony Powell.

House of de Vil movie set from 101 Dalmatians

Production Designer Assheton Gorton and Set Decorator Joanne Woollard worked on both of the live-action Dalmatians movies.

101 Dalmatians movie poster

Finally, enjoy this intricate dragon dress worn by Glenn Close in the 2000 sequel, 102 Dalmatians, featuring a feathered veil headpiece and wonderfully ornate 'dragon head' muff hand-warmer.

Cruella de Vil dragon dress costume worn

by Glenn Close in 102 Dalmatians

It really was amazing to see this spectacular costume up close, it's a real show-stopper.

For the sequel, Anthony Powell was Costume Designer and Rosemary Burrows was Costume Supervisor.

102 Dalmatians movie poster

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Cool costumes, models and props at Disney's D23 Expo..

If you're a Disney fan then you'll love the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center, but if you're a fan of original movie costumes, props and models, you may just love it a little bit more than the others attending.

Disney's D23 Expo

The three day event which runs from August 19-21 is the second expo following the inaugural convention in 2009, but this time the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit is even bigger and better, double the size of the original expo.

Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl miniature on display

In the lower convention halls you be greeted by this spectacular Black Pearl miniature pirate ship from the second and third Pirates of the Caribbean movies, then upstairs you can enjoy the 12,000-square-foot costume and prop exhibit.

Original movie costumes from Disney's Tron from 1982

Probably the highlight for me was this fantastic costumes worn in the original Tron movie, which was displayed incredibly, the lighting really helping to show of the iconic sci-fi outfits.

Mad Hatter and Alice in Wonderland battle outfits

The Disney exhibit also had several wonderful costumes worn by Johnny Depp and Mia Wasikowska in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland 2010 live-action movie, some of which I'd not had the pleasure to see up close before.

If you're a fan, be sure to check out more of Colleen Atwood's Oscar-winning costume designs from Alice in Wonderland here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Original costumes from Pirates of the Caribbean 2 and 3

Of course it wouldn't be a Disney event without some costumes from their successful Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, and the expo not only had costumes and props from the latest film, On Stranger Tides, but also a wonderful display from Dead Man's Chest and At World's End.

Cruella De Vil's office set from 101 Dalmatians

To mark the 50th anniversary of the animated classic, 101 Dalmatians, they also recreated Cruella de Vil's office from the 1996 live-action movie version, which stood alongside two of the spectacular costumes that Glenn Close wore as the iconic villain in the movie and its sequel.

Original costumes from LOST on display

TV fans weren't disappointed either, as they had really impressive display of costumes and props from the pilot episode of the phenomenally successful television series LOST, plus the Dharma Initiative van. In addition you could exclusively see actual costumes from the late 50's TV version of Zorro.

Guy Williams Zorro TV costume

There was so much nostalgic movie memorabilia that it brought back many long forgotten and cherished memories, from films like The Rocketeer and even Hocus Pocus.

The Rocketeer movie costume exhibit

Be sure to stay tuned in the coming days for even more detailed photos of costumes, props, vehicles and models photographed on display at Disney's D23 Expo on August 19, 2011 including:

Bob Hoskins and Joanna Cassidy's costumes from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, plus great props and models from the movie

Costumes worn by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in Hocus Pocus

Iconic sci-fi costumes from Tron worn by Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and Cindy Morgan

Colleen Atwood designed costumes from Alice in Wonderland

The DHARMA Initiative VW van, props and costumes from TV's LOST

Original costumes worn by Selena Gomez and Jennifer Stone in the Wizards of Waverly Place movie

Period costumes designed by Penny Rose for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies

The Black Pearl miniature pirate ship from Pirates of the Caribbean

Nicolas Cage's costume and props from National Treasure

Classic costumes from 1950's TV Zorro

Glenn Close Cruella de Vil costumes and sets from the live-action 101 and 102 Dalmatians movies

The wedding dress from 1991's Father of the Bride

Props and costumes from The Rocketeer worn by Billy Campbell and Jennifer Connelly

Life-size Lightning McQueen and Mater cars from Disney Pixar's Cars

Original Hocus Pocus witch costumes

I thoroughly enjoyed the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives and thought it was filled with loads of great movie magic and beautifully presented.

If you were fortunate enough to go to Disney's D23 Expo, let me know what your favourite costume or prop was.

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