Following the release of Tim Burton's live-action Alice in Wonderland in 2010 I've been fortunate to see a variety of original costumes and props from the Disney movie in person, but never so many in one place and so openly on display as at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit.
Actual costumes and props featured in Alice in Wonderland
Whether it be at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, the D23 Expo in Anaheim or at the new exhibition at The Reagan Library & Museum in Simi Valley on July 17, 2012, the Disney outfits and props are always presented impeccably. On this occasion they've even tried to recreate the Mad Hatter's tea party to make Colleen Atwood's Oscar-winning costumes even more memorable.
Original Alice in Wonderland battle costumes worn by Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp
Included in the display were Alice's White Knight armour and the Mad Hatter's battle costume, which you can see in more detail here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.
Alice in Wonderland movie poster
They also had the dress Mia Wasikowska wears as the nineteen year old 'Alice' when she first disappears down the rabbit hole to the magic realm of Wonderland.
Alice in Wonderland dress worn by Mia Wasikowska
If you like this costume, be sure to check out two other dresses she wears in Alice in Wonderland, including her 'Um' dress from the Red Queen's court and the outfit the Mad Hatter whips up to her after she shrinks out of her other dress.
Johnny Depp's Mad Hatter costume from Alice in Wonderland
Meanwhile here's another of the eccentric 'Mad Hatter' costumes that Johnny Depp wears in this big screen re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's literary classic, standing beside his chair from his tea party. It's been a favourite costume choice at West Hollywood's Halloween Carnaval festivities in recent years.
Alice in Wonderland movie poster
And if that wasn't enough, here's a fantastic selection of props featured prominently in the fantasy movie.
Alice in Wonderland movie props
In addition to the Vorpal Sword (and its ornate case) which Alice uses to slay the Jabberwocky and the Oraculum Scroll which was drawn by artist and conceptual designer Dermot Power, the display case also held the Red Queen's sceptre and eye-glasses, a 'Drink Me' bottle, an 'Eat Me' cake box, skeleton keys in three sizes and even a miniature hall table from the film.
If you're a fan of the movie, be sure to check out these other original props from Disney's Alice in Wonderland on display.
Buy the Mad Hatter fancy dress costume: Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Hat, Disney(Large)
Disguise Costumes Men's Mad Hatter Deluxe (Movie),Multi,XL (42-46)
Go further behind-the-scenes with this companion book: Disney: Alice in Wonderland: A Visual Companion (Featuring the motion picture directed by Tim Burton): Foreword by Tim Burton (Disney Editions)
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Original costumes and props from Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland on display...
Orlando Bloom's Will Turner costume from Pirates of the Caribbean At World's End...
If you're looking for a swashbuckling pirate costume to wear this Halloween, then look no further than Orlando Bloom's heroic 'Will Turner' costume from 2007's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End on display.
Will Turner costume worn by Orlando Bloom in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
This cool looking costume from the third installment in Disney's popular theme park ride turned movie franchise was designed by Penny Rose and on this occasion was photographed on display at the Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at The Reagan Library in Simi Valley on July 17, 2012.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End movie poster
If you're a fan of the movie, be sure to check out these other original costumes from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End from Disney's D23 Expo, and stick around in the days to come for more detailed photos of the film costumes, models and props from this exhibit.
Original Pirates of the Caribbean costumes and props on display
Buy the movie: Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)
Costumes worn by Keira Knightley and Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Anna Karenina...
I've already had the pleasure of seeing some other original costumes from Joe Wright and Tom Stoppard's 2012 big screen adaptation of Tolstoy's literary classic Anna Karenina, so I was even more delighted to spy two more outfits from the movie on display at ArcLight Sherman Oaks cinema on November 25, 2012.
Original movie costumes from Anna Karenina on display 
In this cinematic version Keira Knightley plays the titular 19th century Russian high-society aristocrat 'Anna Karenina' and Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays her charming lover 'Count Vronsky'.
Anna Karenina movie poster
These fantastic period drama costumes were designed by Jacqueline Durran and you can also see her movie costumes from Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy here at Hollywood Movie Costumes and Props.
Actual costume worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnsonas Count Vronsky in Anna Karenina
If you like this costume, be sure to also check out another Count Vronsky costume worn by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in Anna Karenina, plus an outfit worn by Jude Law as Anna Karenina's husband and another gown worn by Keira Knightley.
Anna Karenina movie poster
There's some Oscar buzz surrounding this latest incarnation of Anna Karenina and at the very least I can imagine the costumes being acknowledged by the Academy next year.
Original costume worn by Keira Knightley as Anna Karenina
Once again I make no apologies for all the photos of these costumes as I know someone reading this will appreciate the detail and workmanship that has gone into creating these elaborate garments.
Anna Karenina peacock feather hat
If you like this hat and you're a fan of millinery, be sure to also check out this collection of hats and headwear from The Walt Disney Archives.
Anna Karenina movie poster
Buy the movie tie-in book: Anna Karenina (Movie Tie-in Edition): Official Tie-in Edition (Vintage Classics)
Buy the movie soundtrack: Anna Karenina
Gulliver's Travels
Something big is certainly going down: the general publics knowledge of the film they are seeing.
AKA: Golliver's Trip, Golivia's Travels, Big Jack Black, Gullipa.
Clientele: Generally groups of pre-pubescent boys waiting to spill their frozo on the seats and 'nice' families who thought they were in for a 'nice' olde time fable.
Main Players: Jack Black, Billy Connolly.
Worth Seeing?: Probably not unless you think the word 'titsvaginas' is funny.
The King's Speech
AKA The Kings Talk, The King and I, Speech of George, The King's Business, The President's Speech.
Clientele 92% of patrons are over 60 and arrive at least 45 minutes before the trailers start, then complain there is no seating while they wait. Most sessions have a parking bay for 'walkers' up the back. A large percentage complain about the price 'these days' but may treat themselves to a 'pop top' ice cream if walking from the car has made them hot.
Main Players Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter.
Worth seeing? Definitely, but a late night session is best to avoid any dementia ridden nannas recalling history the whole way through.
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