Concept art and storyboards from 1982's The Thing on display...

Even though 2011 saw another remake of The Thing, John Carpenter's version is far superior (and itself a remake of 1951's The Thing From Another World). Universal Studios Hollywood had this fantastic collection of concept artwork, set blueprints and storyboards from the 1982 film on display on November 30, 2011.

Storyboards and concept sketches from John Carpenter's The Thing

The Thing movie poster

I'm sure sci-fi and horror fans alike will get a kick out of this pre-production art of what the shape-shifting alien could have looked like.

Alien creature concept art for 1982's The Thing

The film exhibit also had these architectural blueprints of the scientific Antarctic base where the alien is discovered.

Architectural drawings of The Thing's movie sets

If you like these sketches and drawings, be sure to also check out the schematics and concept art for Jaws on display.

Plus if you're a fan, check out this alien creature prop head replica from The Thing on display at Universal Studios Orlando.

The Thing movie poster

Buy the 1982 movie: The Thing [Blu-ray]

Concept art and storyboards from 1982's The Thing on display...

Even though 2011 saw another remake of The Thing, John Carpenter's version is far superior (and itself a remake of 1951's The Thing From Another World). Universal Studios Hollywood had this fantastic collection of concept artwork, set blueprints and storyboards from the 1982 film on display on November 30, 2011.

Storyboards and concept sketches from John Carpenter's The Thing

The Thing movie poster

I'm sure sci-fi and horror fans alike will get a kick out of this pre-production art of what the shape-shifting alien could have looked like.

Alien creature concept art for 1982's The Thing

The film exhibit also had these architectural blueprints of the scientific Antarctic base where the alien is discovered.

Architectural drawings of The Thing's movie sets

If you like these sketches and drawings, be sure to also check out the schematics and concept art for Jaws on display.

Plus if you're a fan, check out this alien creature prop head replica from The Thing on display at Universal Studios Orlando.

The Thing movie poster

Buy the 1982 movie: The Thing [Blu-ray]

Cowboys & Aliens art department models on display...

If like me you enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes of how a big Hollywood blockbuster is made, then you'll love seeing these art department models from Cowboys & Aliens on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Cowboys & Aliens film production models

Based on the 2006 graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, 2011 saw Iron Man Director Jon Favreau bring this fusion of sci-fi and Western to the big screen.

Cowboys & Aliens movie billboard

These art department models helped the production team to recreate the world of the Old Wild West in the movie.

Hut model from Cowboys & Aliens

The film stars Daniel Craig as 'Jake Lonergan' and Harrison Ford as 'Woodrow Dolarhyde', who form an uneasy alliance to rescue the townsfolk of Absolution who have been abducted by aliens.

Prison wagon art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

Jake's shack art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

If you like these models, be sure to check out more original costumes, props and memorabilia from my latest visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's television and film archives.

Cowboys & Aliens movie poster

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Buy the illustrated screenplay: Cowboys and Aliens: The Illustrated Screenplay

Cowboys & Aliens art department models on display...

If like me you enjoy seeing behind-the-scenes of how a big Hollywood blockbuster is made, then you'll love seeing these art department models from Cowboys & Aliens on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Cowboys & Aliens film production models

Based on the 2006 graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, 2011 saw Iron Man Director Jon Favreau bring this fusion of sci-fi and Western to the big screen.

Cowboys & Aliens movie billboard

These art department models helped the production team to recreate the world of the Old Wild West in the movie.

Hut model from Cowboys & Aliens

The film stars Daniel Craig as 'Jake Lonergan' and Harrison Ford as 'Woodrow Dolarhyde', who form an uneasy alliance to rescue the townsfolk of Absolution who have been abducted by aliens.

Prison wagon art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

Jake's shack art department model for Cowboys & Aliens

If you like these models, be sure to check out more original costumes, props and memorabilia from my latest visit to Universal Studios Hollywood's television and film archives.

Cowboys & Aliens movie poster

Buy the movie: Cowboys & Aliens (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Copy in Blu-ray Packaging)

Watch the movie: Cowboys & Aliens (Extended Version)

Buy the illustrated screenplay: Cowboys and Aliens: The Illustrated Screenplay

Cool props from Heroes TV show on display...

Heroes first season was great genre television, but the superhero series sadly faltered in the second season, due in no small part to the 2007-2008 writers strike. Here are some original props from Tim Kring's comic book TV show on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Original props from Heroes on display

Included in the props from the show that aired from 2006 to 2010, was the third issue of 9th Wonders!, the comic drawn by troubled artist and future-seer 'Isaac Mendez', plus read by space-time manipulator and comic book nerd 'Hiro Nakamura'.

Also on display were a toy airplane belonging to 'Nathan Petrelli' and Hot Wheels toy cars from 'Sylar's' childhood, plus a shard of glass that once tested 'Claire Bennet's' regenerative abilities.

If you're a fan of the show, be sure to also check out Hayden Panettiere's cheerleader costume and more original Heroes props on display here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Heroes TV poster

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Cool props from Heroes TV show on display...

Heroes first season was great genre television, but the superhero series sadly faltered in the second season, due in no small part to the 2007-2008 writers strike. Here are some original props from Tim Kring's comic book TV show on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on November 30, 2011.

Original props from Heroes on display

Included in the props from the show that aired from 2006 to 2010, was the third issue of 9th Wonders!, the comic drawn by troubled artist and future-seer 'Isaac Mendez', plus read by space-time manipulator and comic book nerd 'Hiro Nakamura'.

Also on display were a toy airplane belonging to 'Nathan Petrelli' and Hot Wheels toy cars from 'Sylar's' childhood, plus a shard of glass that once tested 'Claire Bennet's' regenerative abilities.

If you're a fan of the show, be sure to also check out Hayden Panettiere's cheerleader costume and more original Heroes props on display here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.

Heroes TV poster

Buy the TV series: Heroes complete series Blu-ray