TV and movie costumes, props and models on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in November 2011...

At the end of November I embarked on one of my regular pilgrimages to Universal Studios Hollywood to discover what eclectic delights they had on offer from their television and film archives.

NBC Universal Experience movie costume

and prop exhibit in November 2011

After finally making it down the Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane on the backlot Studio Tour I perused the latest selection of memorabilia from Universal's movies and NBC's TV shows, which included original outfits from the Fast and Furious film franchise, the latest Robin Hood movie and cult classics like The Blues Brothers.

Actual movie props from Paul and Your Highness on display

Included in this batch of movie props were items from the 2011 sci-fi comedy, Paul, and the flute used by Natalie Portman as 'Isabel' in the Medieval stoner comedy, Your Highness, from the same year.

Crystal Cave model from the Land of the Lost movie

Also on display was this art department model from 2009's Land of the Lost movie remake, starring Will Ferrell. I always think it's so cool to see these behind-the-scenes production models which help give you a better insight into how these movies are made.

TV costumes, memorabilia and props from NBC television shows

From the world of television there were costumes and props from the worlds of House M.D., Law & Order, Friday Night Lights and even these rather macabre paintings from Rob Serling's Night Gallery from the late 60's to early 70's.

Paintings from Rod Serling's Night Gallery

In the host's follow up to The Twilight Zone, these creepy canvases were used as ways to introduce the eerie tales of fantasy, horror and sci-fi on the show. The painting in the background is by Tom Wright for 1973's 'Something in the woodwork' episode.

The painted canvas in the foreground is by artist Jerry Gebr, for The Sixth Sense TV series episode 'Dear Joan, we're going to scare you to death', which was edited and included in Rob Serling's Night Gallery for syndication.

On a lighter note here's an ice hockey costume featured in an episode of the U.S. remake of The Office TV show.

Costume worn by Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office

Come back in the next few days for even more fantastic costumes and props on display, including:

Cate Blanchett's Marion Loxley gown, plus sword and stone props from Robin Hood

Costumes and props from The Fast and The Furious movies

Draco maquette from Dragonheart

Original film props used in action-thriller Hanna

Art department models from Cowboys & Aliens

Steve Martin's costume from It's Complicated

John Candy's costume from The Blues Brothers

Costumes and props from TV's House M.D.

Concept sketches and storyboards from 1982's The Thing

Sci-fi outfits and props from Buck Rogers

Cool props from TV's Heroes

The NBC Universal Experience in the Lower Lot

at Universal Studios Hollywood

If you like these, be sure to also check out the Universal costume exhibits from February 2010, June 2010, January 2011 and March 2011.

TV and movie costumes, props and models on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in November 2011...

At the end of November I embarked on one of my regular pilgrimages to Universal Studios Hollywood to discover what eclectic delights they had on offer from their television and film archives.

NBC Universal Experience movie costume

and prop exhibit in November 2011

After finally making it down the Desperate Housewives Wisteria Lane on the backlot Studio Tour I perused the latest selection of memorabilia from Universal's movies and NBC's TV shows, which included original outfits from the Fast and Furious film franchise, the latest Robin Hood movie and cult classics like The Blues Brothers.

Actual movie props from Paul and Your Highness on display

Included in this batch of movie props were items from the 2011 sci-fi comedy, Paul, and the flute used by Natalie Portman as 'Isabel' in the Medieval stoner comedy, Your Highness, from the same year.

Crystal Cave model from the Land of the Lost movie

Also on display was this art department model from 2009's Land of the Lost movie remake, starring Will Ferrell. I always think it's so cool to see these behind-the-scenes production models which help give you a better insight into how these movies are made.

TV costumes, memorabilia and props from NBC television shows

From the world of television there were costumes and props from the worlds of House M.D., Law & Order, Friday Night Lights and even these rather macabre paintings from Rob Serling's Night Gallery from the late 60's to early 70's.

Paintings from Rod Serling's Night Gallery

In the host's follow up to The Twilight Zone, these creepy canvases were used as ways to introduce the eerie tales of fantasy, horror and sci-fi on the show. The painting in the background is by Tom Wright for 1973's 'Something in the woodwork' episode.

The painted canvas in the foreground is by artist Jerry Gebr, for The Sixth Sense TV series episode 'Dear Joan, we're going to scare you to death', which was edited and included in Rob Serling's Night Gallery for syndication.

On a lighter note here's an ice hockey costume featured in an episode of the U.S. remake of The Office TV show.

Costume worn by Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office

Come back in the next few days for even more fantastic costumes and props on display, including:

Cate Blanchett's Marion Loxley gown, plus sword and stone props from Robin Hood

Costumes and props from The Fast and The Furious movies

Draco maquette from Dragonheart

Original film props used in action-thriller Hanna

Art department models from Cowboys & Aliens

Steve Martin's costume from It's Complicated

John Candy's costume from The Blues Brothers

Costumes and props from TV's House M.D.

Concept sketches and storyboards from 1982's The Thing

Sci-fi outfits and props from Buck Rogers

Cool props from TV's Heroes

The NBC Universal Experience in the Lower Lot

at Universal Studios Hollywood

If you like these, be sure to also check out the Universal costume exhibits from February 2010, June 2010, January 2011 and March 2011.

Enik the Altrusian prosthetic head from Land of the Lost...

In 2009's movie remake of the 70's children's TV show, Land of the Lost, there is a race of antagonistic reptilian humanoids called 'Sleestaks'. In the film there is an intelligent, English-speaking, troublemaking Sleestak called 'Enik the Altrusian', who is the only Sleestak of his race who wears clothes.

Original Enik the Altrusian prosthetic head from Land of the Lost

This fantastic prosthetic head on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on March 28, 2011, was created by Spectral Motion artists based on the original television series designs.

This Enik animatronic mask was worn by Canadian actor John Boylan.

Land of the Lost movie poster

As Enik is a more evolved creature than the rest of his species, his head is filled with animatronic motors to help express more emotion, like a furrowing brow, the ability to squint and intricately moving lips.

The movements were controlled by a dedicated puppeteer and the head itself weighed more than thirteen pounds.

Enik the Altrusian animatronic mask

Enik the Altrusian's large four-inch diameter dome eyes are also coated with a special holographic reflective film to create a more membranous look.

If you're a fan, be sure to also check out another prosthetic Sleestak head from the Land of the Lost movie remake.

Land of the Lost movie poster

Buy the movie: Land of the Lost [Blu-ray]

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New costume and prop exhibits at Universal Studios Hollywood...

This week I took my regular pilgrimage to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out their latest costume and prop exhibits.

Original movie costumes and props on display

at Universal Studios Hollywood in March 2011

The archivists who maintain the permanent exhibit change the outfits, models and memorabilia around three times a year to keep it looking fresh and to help showcase more recent movies, like Hop, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Jane Eyre and The Eagle.

Concept drawings from Hop on display

In addition to the fantastic movie costumes and props, there was also a great selection of memorabilia from NBC television shows from past and present, like The Munsters and Heroes, along with more from the world of comedy, sci-fi, crime, sports and drama.

Original NBC TV show costumes and props on display

Over the coming days Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props will be showcasing each of these fantastic items from behind-the-scenes of Hollywood, including:

Russell Crowe's Crusader Knight costume from Robin Hood

Ramona Flowers outfit from Scott Pilgrim vs The World

Original costumes and props from The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

James Brown's Preacher's robes from The Blues Brothers

Hayden Panettiere's cheerleading outfit and props from TV's Heroes

Max dog animatronic from The Grinch, plus other models and props

Enik the Altrusian prosthetic head from 2009's Land of the Lost movie remake

Lily Munster's vampire cloak from classic TV show The Munsters

Wheel of Pain miniature model from Conan the Barbarian

Helicopter miniature and helmet from TV's Airwolf

Original costumes worn on Will & Grace sitcom

Forensic kit and mummified remains from Law & Order TV series

An American Football uniform worn by Taylor Kitsch in TV's Friday Night Lights

Plus much more to intrigue casual observers and delight fans of the shows and movies.

Original TV and movie props on display

There were original props on display from the small screen, like Heroes, and from movies like Little Fockers, The Grinch, Jane Eyre and The Eagle.

Mini Cooper movie car from The Bourne Identity

On this occasion they also had this Austin Mini Cooper from the infamous car chase scenes in 2002's The Bourne Identity included in the exhibit. Be sure to also check out more photos of this picture car and the Honda motorcycle from The Bourne Ultimatum when they were displayed outside in the Upper Lot of the theme park.

Universal Studios Hollywood

These costumes and props were photographed on display on March 28, 2011 at Universal Studios Hollywood, but be sure to also check out exhibits from January 2011, June 2010, and February 2010.

Prosthetic Sleestak head from Land of the Lost...

In the 2009 big screen adaptation of the 70's children's television series of the same name, Land of the Lost, the race of lizard men called the 'Sleestaks' return to cause trouble for paleontologist Rick Marshall (played by Will Ferrell).

Prosthetic Sleestak head on display

This prosthetic Sleestak head used in the big budget film was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on January 7, 2011.

Land of the Lost movie poster

Dozens of Sleestak heads were created for the movie and this particular mask was worn by actor Todd Christian Hunter. To add to the individuality of the reptilian collective, each Sleestak head was made from a custom cast of the performer's head.

Sleestak mask from the Land of the Lost movie

Creature and special effects company, Spectral Motion, were responsible for updating the look of the horn-headed, bulging eyed reptilian humanoids and creating thirty scaly Sleestak suits to be used in the movie.

Spectral Motion were also responsible for providing the distinctive creature effects in Hellboy II.

Be sure to also check out the vehicle used in Land of the Lost.

Buy the movie: Land of the Lost [Blu-ray]

Land of the Lost