Saturday, September 29, 2012

Giselle fairytale gown worn by Amy Adams in Enchanted on display...

In 2007's Enchanted you get the best of both Disney worlds when an cartoon fairytale princess finds herself transported to the real world of New York City. Amy Adams stars as the singing, dancing and dress-making 'Giselle' that can talk to the animals in this funny storybook take on a romantic comedy.

Giselle fairytale princess costume 
worn by Amy Adams in Enchanted
Amy Adams Giselle Enchanted fairytale gown
Amy Adams Giselle Enchanted fairytale costume
Giselle Enchanted fairytale princess gown
Giselle Enchanted fairytale princess dress
Giselle Enchanted fairytale princess gown
Giselle Enchanted fairytale princess costume
I'm sure this fairytale gown designed by Mona May would be the perfect wedding dress or Halloween costume for many a Disney fan.

Enchanted movie poster
Disney Enchanted movie poster
Be sure to also check out Giselle's home-made curtain dress from Enchanted too, plus if you're a fan of the actress, take a look at this outfit worn by Amy Adams in Julie & Julia and her promotional costume from The Muppets

Original movie costumes featured in Disney's Enchanted
Disney Enchanted movie costume exhibit
If you're a fan of the movie, be sure to check out James Marsden's Prince Edward costume from Enchanted and stay tuned in the days to come to get a closer look at Susan Sarandon's beautiful Queen Narissa gown (pictured above on the right).
Enchanted movie poster
Enchanted Giselle movie poster

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

James Marsden's Prince Edward costume from Enchanted on display...

In Disney's 2007 romantic fantasy comedy Enchanted, the real world and the animated world collide and James Marsden's cartoon 'Prince Edward' follows his fairytale princess 'Giselle' (Amy Adams) to modern-day New York City.

Original Prince Edward costume worn by 
James Marsden in Disney's Enchanted
James Marsden Prince Edward Enchanted movie costume
Prince Edward Enchanted movie costume
Prince Edward Enchanted costume
Prince Edward costume boots Enchanted
James Marsden Prince Edward costume Enchanted
In the movie James Marsden plays this stereotypical take on the fairytale 'Prince Charming' character with comic relish and provides a truly memorable performance.
Enchanted movie poster
Enchanted Prince Edward movie poster
His flambuoyant costume was designed by Mona May and was photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibition at The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012. Personally I think this would make for a fantastic Halloween costume.

Original Enchanted movie costumes on display
Original Enchanted movie costume exhibit
This costume was on display alongside other original costumes featured in Disney's Enchanted, so be sure to come back soon to take a closer look at Giselle's fairytale princess dress and Queen Narissa's beautiful gown.

And if you're a fan of the movie, be sure to check out Giselle's curtain dress worn by Amy Adams in Enchanted and Timothy Spall's Nathaniel movie costume.
Enchanted movie poster
Enchanted movie poster

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Cool costumes and bikes from Tron Legacy on display...

Fans of Tron: Legacy will get a kick out of these original costumes and bikes from the 2010 movie sequel that were photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012.

Original real world outfits and motorcycle from Tron: Legacy
Tron Legacy movie exhibit
Tron Legacy movie costume motorcycle display
Tron Legacy movie exhibit
These outfits worn by Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde in the physical world of Tron: Legacy were designed by Michael Wilkinson and Christine Bieselin Clark, plus that's also 'Sam Flynn's' Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000 motorcycle that the pair ride off on at the end of the movie.

Tron: Legacy movie billboard
Tron Legacy Sam Flynn billboard

Outfit worn by Garrett Hedlund as Sam Flynn in Tron: Legacy
Sam Flynn Tron Legacy leather jacket
Sam Flynn real world Tron Legacy outfit
In the movie Garrett Hedlund played 'Sam Flynn', the son of Kevin Flynn from the original 1982 Tron movie, and wore this leather jacket and clothes back in the physical world at the end of the movie riding his Ducati motorbike.

Tron: Legacy movie billboard
Tron Legacy Quorra billboard
Olivia Wilde starred in the sci-fi movie as 'Quorra', a sentient program or ISO (Isomorphic Algorithm) in the computerized world of the Grid. She wore this fashionable ensemble when she traveled back to the real world with Sam at the end of the movie.

Outfit worn by Olivia Wilde as Quorra in Tron: Legacy
Quorra real world Tron Legacy costume
Sam Flynn Ducati Quorra Tron Legacy outfit
Quorra real world Tron Legacy costume
Meanwhile if you're a fan of the costumes from the virtual Game Grid, be sure to also check out these light-suit costumes from Tron: Legacy, plus Jeff Bridges Kevin Flynn costume from the Disney sequel.

Tron: Legacy movie billboard
Tron Legacy Lightcycle billboard
In addition to the fantastic outfits on display, the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit also had this Lightcycle replica that has been used at Disney's California Adventure theme park in their ElecTRONica Hollywood Studios backlot attraction, plus for promotional purposes like at L.A.'s E3 Expo in June 2010.
Tron: Legacy ElecTRONica lightcyle
Tron Legacy ElecTRONica lightcyle
Tron Legacy ElecTRONica lightcyle
Tron Legacy ElecTRONica lightcyle
Tron Legacy ElecTRONica lightcyle

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Crowns and gowns from Disney's The Princess Diaries 2 on display...

In Disney's The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Anne Hathaway reprises her role as the heir to the throne of fictional Genovia and Julie Andrews once again plays her grandmother and guide to all things royal, including this time finding a suitable bachelor to marry.

Original gowns and crowns featured in The Princess Diaries 2
Princess Diaries 2 costume exhibit
Genovia Crown Princess Diaries
Princess Diaries crown tiara
Princess Diaries 2 movie costumes
These wonderful gowns designed by Gary Jones from this 2004 Disney sequel were photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibition at The Reagan Library in Simi Valley on July 17, 2012.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement movie poster
Princess Diaries 2 movie poster
Also on display at the feet of the dresses were royal headpieces, like the ornate Genovia Coronation Crown worn by both Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Additionally the tiara worn by Anne Hathaway in both movies and a miniature crown worn by her beloved cat 'Fat Louie' could also be enjoyed up close.

Dress worn by Anne Hathaway as Princess Mia Thermopolis 
in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Anne Hathaway 21st birthday dress Princess Diaries 2
Anne Hathaway red dress Princess Diaries 2
Red 21st birthday dress Princess Diaries 2
This is the fabulous red birthday gown that Anne Hathaway wore for Mia's 21st birthday celebrations, accompanied by white gloves in the movie.

If you're a fan of the actress, be sure to also check out Anne Hathaway's Catwoman costume from The Dark Knight Rises on display.

Gown worn by Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi 
in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Julie Andrews Queen costume Princess Diaries 2
Princess Diaries 2 Queen Clarisse Renaldi outfit
Julie Andrews Princess Diaries 2 Queen costume
This golden Gary Jones creation was worn in the movie by Julie Andrews and if you like this, be sure to check out her iconic Mary Poppins costume which was also on display at the Disney exhibition.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement movie poster 
Princess Diaries 2 movie poster

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Costume and props from National Treasure on display...

As it's a national holiday weekend here in the U.S. I thought it only appropriate to share this outfit and film props from Disney's National Treasure movies.

Nicolas Cage National Treasure movie costume and props
Original National Treasure movie costume props
National Treasure movie costume props
In the historical adventure Nicholas Cage stars as 'Benjamin Franklin Gates', a historian and amateur cryptologist, hunting a lost treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers of America after the Revolutionary War.

You can also take a closer look at Nicolas Cage's National Treasure costume designed by Judianna Makovsky here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props from Disney's D23 Expo in August 2011.

National Treasure movie poster
National Treasure movie poster
These photographs of Nicolas Cage's outfit and props, like a replica Liberty Bell and Charlotte Bell, were taken at the Treasure of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at The Reagan Library on July 17, 2012.

Original movie props from the National Treasure movies
Original National Treasure movie props
National Treasure movie props
National Treasure Parkington Lane crypt cover prop
National Treasure Charlotte Bell prop
Also included in the display were the 'Parkington Lane' crypt cover, a framed Gates family photo, notebooks and diaries, medallions, desks featured in the films and even a brick with the Masonic symbol on it.

If you're a fan of Nic Cage, be sure to check out these original movie costumes from The Sorcerer's Apprentice and motorcycles from Ghost Rider 2 on display.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets movie poster
National Treasure Book of Secrets movie poster