10 motorcycles and sidecars from the movies on display...

My picture car roundup proved quite popular last year, so I thought I'd repeat the idea with a collection of motorcycles and sidecars from the big screen. These ten screen-featured gems are from the action, superhero, fantasy and sci-fi genres and captured at theme parks, cinemas and museums over the past decade and more. Full disclosure, I'm not a motorcycle expert, so please don't shout or send any toxic comments as all I'm doing is sharing the photos and descriptions of the bikes that accompanied the exhibits for your enjoyment.

Honda Cota 4RT motorcycle

from The Bourne Ultimatum

First up is the Honda motorcycle used by Matt Damon in 2007's The Bourne Ultimatum, the third installment in the cinematic adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novels about the black-ops character.

This bike was photographed don display in the Upper Lot at Universal Studios Hollywood in July 2009.

Fans of the film franchise can check out more cars, costumes and props from the Jason Bourne film franchise.

BMW S100 RR motorcycle

from Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Next up also from the world of espionage is the motorcycle driven by Tom Cruise as IMF's 'Ethan Hunt' in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

This bike was photographed exhibited at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in July 2015, and fans of the film franchise can check out these costumes from the Mission: Impossible movies. 

1939 BMW R71 motorcycle and sidecar

from Inglourious Basterds

Traveling back to the past, and this motorcycle and sidecar was featured in Quentin Tarantino's WWII movie Inglourious Basterds from 2009.

This movie vehicle was captured on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in January 2015.

1966 Yamaha YDS-3 Batcycle and sidecar

from Batman: The Movie

Speaking of sidecars, Adam West and Burt Ward used this 'Batcycle' as the Dynamic Duo, 'Batman' and 'Robin', in the 1966 movie version of the popular TV series.

This cool comic book vehicle built by Korky's Kustom Studios was photographed on display at L.A.'s Petersen Automotive Museum in December 2012.

1942 WLA motorcycle

from Captain America: The First Avenger

In 2011 the world was introduced to Chris Evans 'Steve Rogers' in Marvel Studios origin story, Captain America: The First Avenger.

The World War II super-soldier was created to battle the Nazis and rode this modified Harley Davidson 'Cross Bones' motorcycle in the film to take on the 'Red Skull' and Hydra.

This motorcycle was photographed on display at The Reagan Library in July 2012, alongside a Hydra motorcycle used in the first Captain America solo movie too.

Yamaha V-Max motorcycle

from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

Sticking to Marvel Comics characters, and Nicolas Cage rode this demonically-altered bike in the 2012 Ghost Rider sequel, Spirit of Vengeance.

This motorcycle was photographed at the Petersen Automotive Museum in February 2012, and you can also check out Idris Elba's motorcycle from Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance that was on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema when the movie was released theatrically.

2008 BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster

from Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

In the 2009 live-action Transformers sequel, Revenge of the Fallen, these Can-Am Spyder Roadsters were driven by the human armed forces of NEST (Non-biological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty).

This vehicle built by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) was photographed on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum in July 2009.

Fans of the robots-in-disguise film franchise can also enjoy these other movie costumes, props and vehicles from Transformers on display.

Gyro-bike from Alita: Battle Angel

In the 2019 big screen adaptation of Alita: Battle Angel, this futuristic gyro-bike was driven by Keean Johnson's character 'Hugo'.

This one-wheeled gyro-bike from the science fiction movie was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in January 2019.

Dirt bike from The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

In the world of romantic fantasy, Taylor Lautner rode this dirt bike as the teen werewolf 'Jacob Black' in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.

This motorcycle, which I believe may be a Harley-Davidson Sprint, was on display at ArcLight Hollywood in November 2011.

Fans of the supernatural vampire saga can also enjoy all these costumes and props from The Twilight Saga.

1939 Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc motorcycle and sidecar

from The Mummy Returns

And finally, this green motorcycle and sidecar rig was featured in The Mummy Returns sequel from 2001.

Fans of the supernatural archeological adventure franchise can enjoy all these other cars, costumes and props from The Mummy trilogy on display.

As you can no doubt see, my knowledge of motorcycles is not extensive, but I hope you've enjoyed this collection of screen-used bikes.

Come back soon for more delights from my archive of movie and television costumes, vehicles and prop exhibits.

10 sporty costumes from the movies and TV on display...

Today I'm shining a spotlight on costumes worn in sporty biopics, comedies and TV shows, from the worlds of ice skating, wrestling, boxing, American Football, surfing, soccer, tennis, horse racing and race car driving.

Tonya Harding ice skating costume

worn by Margot Robbie in I, Tonya

First up is this ice skating outfit worn by Margot Robbie as 'Tonya Harding' in the 2017 dark comedy I, Tonya.

Jennifer Johnson was Costume Designer on the movie about the scandal-ridden Olympic figure skater set in the 1990s.

This skating outfit was photographed at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in December 2017, and fans of the movie can check out more I, Tonya film costumes on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries the following year.

MelRose wrestling costume worn by Jackie Tohn

in GLOW

From figure skating to wrestling, and Jackie Tohn wore this punky wrestling outfit as 'Melanie "MelRose" Rosen' in the first season of Netflix's 1980s wrestling dramedy, GLOW.

Beth Morgan was Costume Designer on this retro series about the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and you can check out more GLOW costumes on display at L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Plus wrestling fans can also check out Mickey Rourke's costume from The Wrestler on display.

Phil Weston coach costume worn by Will Ferrell

in Kicking & Screaming

In 2005 Will Ferrell stared in the little-league soccer comedy, Kicking & Screaming, as a competitive father coaching his son's team.

Pamela Withers was Costume Designer on the film and his blue tiger-striped tracksuit was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in May 2013.

Tim Riggins American Football uniform worn by Taylor Kitsch

in Friday Night Lights

From soccer to rural Texas high school American Football, and Taylor Kitsch wore this uniform as 'Tim Riggins', a Fullback/Running Back for the Dillon Panthers team in the TV drama, Friday Night Lights.

The series was based on the 2004 film of the same name, inspired by H. G. Bissinger's 1990 non-fiction book, Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream.

Karyn Wagner (2006-2007) and Kathy Kiatta (2007-2011) were Series Costume Designers for the show that ran for five seasons.

Anne Marie Chadwick surfer costume worn by Kate Bosworth

in Blue Crush

In 2002 Kate Bosworth starred as a surfer living with her two friends and dreaming of riding the giant waves on Hawaii's famed North Shore, based on Susan Orlean's 1998 Outside magazine article, Life's Swell.

Susan Matheson was Costume Designer on the surf drama directed by John Stockwell, and this outfit and surfboard from the movie were photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in January 2014.

James J. Braddock boxing costume worn by Russell Crowe

in Cinderella Man

From surfing to boxing, and in 2005 Russell Crowe starred as washed-up prizefighter in the Great Depression of early 1930s America in Cinderella Man. The inspirational sports biopic about heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock and his comeback story was directed by Ron Howard.

Daniel Orlandi was Costume Designer on the film inspired by a true story, and this costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood in October 2014.

Billie Jean King costume worn Emma Stone

in Battle of the Sexes

In 2017 Battle of the Sexes told a tale of LGBT icon and world tennis champion, Billie Jean King (played by Emma Stone), as she took on ex-champ Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell) and sexism in a televised 1973 tennis match.

Mary Zophres was Costume Designer on this sports biopic and this tennis outfit was spotted on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in September 2017.

Ron Turcotte jockey silks worn by Otto Thorwarth

in Secretariat

Disney's 2010 movie, Secretariat, told the true story of the American Thoroughbred racehorse who became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 year in 1973.

Michael Boyd was the Costume Designer tasked with recreating the 1970s looks of the jockeys, trainers and owners in this biographical drama.

Make sure you check out more screen-used costumes and props from Secretariat on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre in October 2010, and more.

Red Pollard costume worn by Tobey Maguire

in Seabiscuit

Keeping to the world of horse racing, and in the 2003 Tobey Maguire played a Depression-era jockey in the film Seabiscuit, about an undersized and overlooked Thoroughbred who raced to victory.

Judianna Makovsky was nominated for an Oscar for Best Costume Design in the period drama based on the 2001 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Seabiscuit: An American Legend.

This movie costume was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood theme park in July 2013.

Ken Miles racing car driver costume worn by Christian Bale

in Ford v Ferrari

From horse-racing to super-fast cars, and 2019's Ford v Ferrari told the tale of the 24 Hours of Le Mans competition in 1966 when the American company took on the Italian sports car manufacturer.

Christian Bale played the British driver, Ken Miles, and Daniel Orlandi was Costume Designer on the movie biopic.

This racing outfit was photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood where it was exhibited alongside Matt Damon's Carroll Shelby costume (the American car designer) in November 2019.

If you've enjoyed this collection of sporty wardrobes, make sure you stay tuned for more themed roundups in the future.

10 wedding dresses and costumes from the movies and TV on display...

With Valentine's Day fast-approaching and love in the air, today I thought we'd have a look at some screen-worn wedding costumes from the big and small screen. Whether it be a look for a royal wedding or an Indian wedding, the bride always wants to feel special, so enjoy these gowns and outfits from the worlds of comedy, period and romantic drama. 

Edward Rochester costume worn by Michael Fassbender

and Jane Eyre wedding dress worn by Mia Wasikowska

First up are some wedding outfits from 2011's adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's 1847 novel Jane Eyre, with Mia Wasikowska as the titular heroine and Michael Fassbender as 'Edward Fairfax Rochester'.

Michael O'Connor was the Oscar-nominated Costume Designer on director Cary Fukunaga's interpretation this literary classic and these garments were photographed on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema in February 2011.

Fans of Charlotte Bronte can check out these other screen-worn costumes from 2011's Jane Eyre on display.

William Cavendish costume worn by Ralph Fiennes

and Georgiana Spencer wedding dress worn by Keira Knightley

in The Duchess

The next set of period costumes are from the 2008 British historical drama directed by Saul Dibb, The Duchess. 

The film chronicles the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgina Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, played by Keira Knightley, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

Ralph Fiennes plays her husband, William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire.

Michael O'Connor was the Oscar-winning Costume Designer on this lavish film and these costumes were captured on display at ArcLight Hollywood in September 2008.

Claire Fraser wedding gown worn by Caitriona Balfe

in Outlander 

The next wedding gown is from the television adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's best-selling Outlander historical romance book series.

The series follows the adventures of 'Claire Randall' (played by Caitriona Balfe), a 1940s combat nurse who is flung back in history to the Scottish Highlands where she meets and falls for and weds Sam Heughan's rugged highlander, 'Jamie Fraser'.

Terry Dresbach was Emmy-nominated for Outstanding period Costumes on the series and this wedding dress and more were photographed on display at The Grove shopping mall back in May 2015.

Fans of the time-tossed romantic drama can also enjoy these other Outlander costumes from across the ages.

Queen Elizabeth II wedding gown worn by Claire Foy

in The Crown

Keeping to television and Claire Foy wore this wedding gown as Queen Elizabeth II in the first season of Netflix's British Royal Family drama, The Crown.

Michele Clapton was the Emmy-winning Costume Designer on the lavish historical series tasked with recreating the monarch's the dress from her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on November 20, 1947.

This wedding gown and more costumes from season one of The Crown was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum & Galleries in August 2017.

Princess Margaret wedding gown worn by Vanessa Kirby

in The Crown

Meanwhile in the sophomore season of the Netflix drama we also got to see the wedding dress worn by Vanessa Kirby playing Princess Margaret when she wed photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones on May 6, 1960.

Jane Petrie was the Emmy-winning Costume Designer on this season of The Crown and you can see more of her costume designs that were on display at L.A.'s FIDM Museum in August 2018.

Annie Banks wedding dress worn by Kimberly Williams

in Father of the Bride

In the 1991 remake of Father of the Bride, Kimberly Williams wore this wedding gown as 'Annie Banks' the on-screen daughter of Steve Martin's 'George'.

This wedding dress with its customized sneakers were designed by Susan Becker for the romantic family comedy directed by Charles Shyer.

Lillian Donovan wedding dress worn by Maya Rudolph

in Bridesmaids

In 2011 Maya Rudolph played the bride-to-be in the hilarious comedy, Bridesmaids. She played 'Lillian Donovan' and tried on and quickly rejected this heavily ruffled Lady St. Petsios JuJu-designed wedding gown (a fictional fashion label) in the film.

Leesa Evans was responsible for the Costume Design of this over-the-top wedding dress from Paul Feig's movie and it was photographed on display at Universal Studios Hollywood on January 2014.

Sunaina wedding sari worn by Tina Desai

and Sonny Kapoor costume worn by Dev Patel

in The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 

In the 2015 heartwarming comedy, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Dev Patel's 'Sonny Kapoor' finally married his love 'Sunaina' (played by Tina Desai) as he expanded his dreams of opening another living place in Indian for the elderly.

This sequel to the adaptation of Deborah Moggach's 2004 novel, These Foolish Things, was directed by John Madden and Louise Stjernsward was Costume Designer on the film.

Make sure you take a look at these Indian wedding costumes from The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel that were on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema in February 2015.

Fatima wedding sari worn by Rakhee Thakrar

in TV's Four Weddings and a Funeral

In 2019 streaming service Hulu aired the mini-series adaptation of the 1994 British romantic comedy classic, Four Weddings and a Funeral.

In the television series one of the weddings was for Rakhee Thakrar's 'Fatima' and she wore this traditional red wedding sari.

Make sure you also take a look at Rebecca Rittenhouse's wedding dress from TV's Four Weddings and a Funeral on display at Disney's D23 Expo in August 2019.

Miss Piggy's Vivienne Westwood wedding dress

from Muppets Most Wanted

And finally for this collection of movie wardrobes, here's a fun wedding gown worn by the muppet 'Miss Piggy' in the 2014 movie, Muppets Most Wanted, when she finally tried to marry 'Kermit The Frog'.

Even though it's made for an infamous muppet, this wedding dress was designed by none other than iconic British fashion designer, Vivienne Westwood, as was photographed on display at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre in March 2014.

Hopefully you've enjoyed a glimpse at all these wedding outfits, with all the cinemas, museums, conventions and exhibitions closed to the ongoing pandemic, what costume genre roundups would you like to see next - fairytales, science fiction, superheroes, supervillians or something else?