In 1987 Bernardo Bertolucci\u2019s The Last Emperor<\/i> won nine Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Costume Design. A selection of these award winning costumes are offered for sale. The intricate costume pieces, some comprised of textiles that are over 100 years old, and are works of art in their own right. <\/span><\/div>\n

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In the tradition of period films examining the relationships of Eastern and Western cultures, Julien\u2019s offers ten costumes from the film The Last Samurai.<\/i> An impressive riding costume worn by the character Ujio as he rides into battle includes full body costume armor and stunt swords as seen in the film. Battle costumes, stunt weaponry and ninja attire from the film are also offered for sale.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Science Fiction heroes and villains also share the spotlight in this very special auction. The third incarnation of Batman in Batman & Robin<\/i> pitted George Clooney\u2019s Batman against Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2019s evil Dr. Freeze. For the villainous, The Batman Return\u2019s<\/i> Red Triangle gang costumes, Neon Circus costumes and Jim Carrey\u2019s Riddler bodysuit will be sold. Also to be offered are costumes from Dennis Hopper\u2019s portrayal of Deacon in Waterworld<\/i>, Alfred Molina\u2019s wayward tentacle as Doctor Octopus from Spiderman 2<\/i> and a nefarious Thuggee costume from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom<\/i> blockbuster.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Julien\u2019s Auctions will also offer an extraordinary opportunity to own some very special pieces that pay tribute to Elvis Presley. On March 19, 1955 Elvis Presley\u2019s first live performance was recorded at The Eagle\u2019s Hall in Houston Texas. The recording master\u2019s and the copyright to market and reproduce this recording are offered for auction for the first time. Along with the five song recording is a seven-minute interview with the young Presley from 1956 and a 15-minute interview with guitarist Scotty Moore discussing his relationship with Elvis.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Other Elvis items featured in this auction are an acoustic guitar inscribed to one of his fan club presidents, a handwritten set list from an engagement at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, a prop gun given to Presley for luck by MGM executives as he began his concert series in Las Vegas and a handwritten note from Presley to Col. Parker.<\/span><\/div>\n

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Among the unique Beatles memorabilia being offered is a note signed by John Lennon, a Paul McCartney signed Hofner bass, handwritten lyrics from the bands first bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe, and a rare 1963 Beatles concert poster.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The King of Pop, Michael Jackson will again take center stage at this highly anticipated global auction. From early Jackson 5 photographs, career spanning \u201cgold\u201d and \u201cplatinum\u201d record awards as well as stage worn clothing. The Wiz<\/i> offered a new way for Jackson to showcase his talents. Not only a musical star, The Wiz<\/i> made Jackson a film star as well. Julien\u2019s will auction a make-up model of Jackson from his role as The Scarecrow created by Stan Winston, used by the make-up crew to assure continuity. Jackson again took on acting and complicated make-up as he starred in the video for his hit song \u201cThriller.\u201d In the beginning of the video, as Jackson played a high school student who morphs into a \u201cWerecat\u201d before his shocked girlfriend\u2019s eyes, different latex masks were used to create the affect. Three different masks and an unused latex mask formed to fit Jackson\u2019s face will be sold.<\/span><\/div>\n

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<\/span>Other Jackson items included are stage worn costume pieces from t<\/span>he Destiny tour of 1979-1980 and 1984\u2019s Victory tour. The bead work, mirrors and sequins on these costumes allowed the massive crowds to follow Jackson on stage, even from a distance. Among the items are a red lame jacket with rhinestone covered collar, a white two-piece mirrored costume designed by Bill Whitten and a rhinestone belt worn by Jackson.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/span>Other auction highlights include a Madonna signed \u201cSex\u201d book, a stage worn gold bustier from her Who\u2019s That Girl tour, images of Madonna by Herb Ritz signed by the superstar, an early model headshot with information sheet, and a recording of Madonna singing \u201cSimon Says\u201d with her band The Emmy\u2019s. <\/span><\/p>\n
The Legends Auction at Ponte 16 in Macau, China is expected to set a new worldwide record and will be a fitting tribute to the musical and entertainment icons who continue to play an important role in the lives of every fan. For more information on the Legends Auction in Macau China go to www.juliensauctions.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
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