The studio is one of the leaders in the online auction arena and auction.newline.com is a popular destination for movie buffs and memorabilia collectors. Auctions have been held continuously on the site since 1999, and each lot is sold with a certificate of authenticity. The site is powered by FairMarket, Inc. of Woburn, MA, a leader in on-line dynamic pricing technology.
Other collectibles currently offered for sale include Jackie Chan's Hong Kong Police Detective Badge from "Rush Hour 2"; Zhang Ziyi's black DKNY costume from the film; and a wide assortment of other collectibles from New Line and Fine Line films such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Blow, and Town and Country.
Future plans include an extensive auction of signature props and icons from the highly anticipated adventure trilogy "The Lord of the Rings," and the studio is currently preparing to sell two highly prized Triumph racing motorcycles used in the hit film "Mission Impossible 2," starring Tom Cruise.
"New Line's auction site offers fans a unique opportunity to own collectibles from their favorite films," said Rosenthal. "Whether it's the corvette from "Rush Hour" or a vintage costume from "Austin Powers," we are selling items that our customers truly treasure. "
"We've seen tremendous response from our members to the "Rush Hour 2" area on the service," said Lewis Dvorkin, AOL Vice President of Content Strategy. "By supporting this auction and offering an added bonus to AOL members, we're demonstrating our commitment to making AOL the number one destination for movie fans to find information and exciting contests that enhance their moviegoing experience."
New Line previously made headlines when it sold the 1969 convertible Corvette Stingray driven by Felicity Shagwell in the 1999 hit "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." The winning bidder paid $121,000 for the car.
