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Lot # 359: STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997) - Extensive Set of 100+ Page Hand-Drawn Storyboards for Brain Bu

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Movie - Props Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Lot # 359: STARSHIP TROOPERS (1997) - Extensive Set of 100+ Page Hand-Drawn Storyboards for Brain Bu
This lot will be auctioned on Tuesday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 9:00am PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on June 30th or July 1st. An extensive set of 100+ page hand-drawn storyboards for Brain Bug rescue sequence by film artist John Bell from Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi satire Starship Troopers. Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) led a team of Mobile Infantry soldiers to find Carmen Ibanez (Denise Richards) after she crashed on Planet P and held captive by the Brain Bug. Rendered in mixed media on white illustration paper, this lot consists of 105 pages of hand-drawn storyboards. The storyboards depict the Brain Bug rescue sequence and feature dialogue samples and some screen direction underneath the images. Veteran concept artist John Bell contributed numerous concept designs to the film as well as storyboards. The works are detailed and the set need to be viewed in full to be fully appreciated. It exhibits signs of wear from age and use, but remains in excellent overall condition. Dimensions: 12" x 9" x 1" (30.5 cm x 23 cm x 2.5 cm) Sold without copyright; see notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000