MGM closes its archives.....props go to liquidators.

[The Prop Stop]

MGM closes its archives …… for good. | the propstop's world of entertainment memorabilia

After doing some digging around whilst talking to Premiereprops about MGM It seems that many of its operations are in fact closing down, or have already closed.


MGM of course was also responsible for Stargate SG1 and much of that material has already been sold off by VIP and Propworx.


This is why PP recently sold off the WOPR computer from Wargames 2, and also why Hollwood Parts currently has loads of items from movies past and present of MGM, including these beautiful pieces below. I spoke to Matt and he confirmed that almost the entire archive has been given to them for disposal.

 

[Stairstars]

You don't really mean Hollywood Prop Supply - do you?

 

[aliensarchive]

Probably means Hollywood Parts.

 

[The Prop Stop]

Sorry..too many news stories today. amendments made.

 

[SciFiMuseum]

Wargames. There is no Wargames 2. Just a heads up-Anyways thanks for the information Tardis.

 

[wannab]

Wargames. There is no Wargames 2. Just a heads up-Anyways thanks for the information Tardis.

There was (straight to video).
WarGames: The Dead Code (Video 2008) - IMDb



Doug

 

[Rik1138]

Yeah, there was a WarGames 2, and the WOPR that PP sold was specifically made for that movie (you can actually screen-match it). The original WOPR was dismantled and trashed after filming...

 

[Moviefreak]

There was (straight to video).
WarGames: The Dead Code (Video 2008) - IMDb



Doug

Now offer him some Allo cuz he just got.....burned :eek

 

[Moviefreak]

.....double posted :confused

 

[The Prop Stop]

Its ok...being a source of information and never getting thanked is routine when you run a blog. Having said that I do enjoy troiling the internet and see no reason not to share.

But yes there was a wargames 2...and why did we all forget.

It was forgettable...lol.

 

[SciFiMuseum]

I stand corrected. Plus now I want to see it! Is it any good?

 

[Rik1138]

But yes there was a wargames 2...and why did we all forget.

It was forgettable...lol.

To be completely honest, first I heard of it was someone posting here that the WOPR in the auction was from 2 not 1... Never knew they even made it. Must be THAT good... :lol

 

[jo2y]

I haven't seen it, but I thought it was called R.I.P.L.E.Y. in the sequel? Or was that a remake?

 

[The Prop Stop]

WarGames: The Dead Code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Seems that both computers are in it. read the plot above in the wiki

 

[Linnear]

There was actually a great deal of theft in the MGM archive, which I discovered and reported to the COO of MGM. They investigated and fired the Archive staff.

Alec

 

[wannab]

I stand corrected. Plus now I want to see it! Is it any good?

Hey it's okay. You probably did see it, but it was so bad your brain rejected it. lol



Doug

 

[Rob Ford]

MGM closes its archives …… for good. | the propstop's world of entertainment memorabilia

After doing some digging around whilst talking to Premiereprops about MGM It seems that many of its operations are in fact closing down, or have already closed.


MGM of course was also responsible for Stargate SG1 and much of that material has already been sold off by VIP and Propworx.


This is why PP recently sold off the WOPR computer from Wargames 2, and also why Hollwood Parts currently has loads of items from movies past and present of MGM, including these beautiful pieces below. I spoke to Matt and he confirmed that almost the entire archive has been given to them for disposal.

I got a lot of great pieces from Matt during this liquidation, but the prices were EXTREMELY high...but I guess that's the price you have to pay for some of these MGM gems..

 

[Gphalen]

It was a sequel made like 30 years after #1 in other words no its not any good it was a quick cash grab like all current releases! sadly I have no hope for episode 7 since most movies now are release and are so awesome there forgotten in 2 weeks after release... not many movies can be considered a stand out movie since the late 90s


(Man of steel stands out to me though, even if it had no Big budget sound track to carry it)

 

[blewis17]

War games 2 was just OK. The biggest thing to me wa they did not get John Wood back to reprise the role of professor Falken. Used another actor.

The WOPR was done really well, IMHO, and I enjoyed those scenes.