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Since the advent of the moving picture, America has surely had a fascination with Hollywood and movie stars. This is most clearly seen in the high value of celebrity and movie memorabilia.

Most people want to know if the piece of movie magic that they are hanging on to has any value. There is no way to tell which specific items are going to sell for the highest amount, but there are few general categories that sell for a lot of money. The best prices come from original items such as costumes, props, posters and autographs.

The market for movie memorabilia is expanding so rapidly that many collectors buy items such as T-shirts, posters, and replica props from current blockbuster movies hoping that in the future they will be worth a lot of money. Even the complimentary gifts that are given out prior to an opening can be worth something. A free promotional wristwatch that was given out prior to the release of The Nightmare Before Christmas is currently selling for about two hundred dollars.

Nearly everything connected with the movie business is considered movie memorabilia. Merchandise from the original Star Wars films has been selling for between two and four hundred dollars. Mickey Mouse watches have been selling as high as seven hundred dollars at auction sites. Original costumes and props go for the highest prices. But to start out collecting movie memorabilia, consider film posters; most film posters can still be bought online for low prices. The most expensive posters are from vintage films of the Golden Era, the 1930s and 1940s. Posters from the cult horror and science fiction films of the 1950s are the next most valuable genre, currently valued at up to eight hundred dollars. Of course, the very rare items fetch the best prices. The only existing copy of 1933′s The Bride of Frankenstein poster recently sold for $330,000 at auction.

With regards to specific actors, the paragons continue to dominate the market. Autographed items from Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and Greta Garbo are the highest selling, going for between eight hundred and five thousand dollars, depending what the item is. Autographs can be found on virtually any surface. But current actors can fetch substantial prices too, for example John Travolta’s white three-piece suit from Saturday Night Fever recently sold for $145,000.

If you want to collect celebrity autographs, authenticity is of primary importance. Ideally the autographed item will have a Certificate of Authentication. The credibility of the certificate depends on the reliability of the issuing party. Know your seller and check their credentials to see if they belong to a reputable organization. Research the provenance of an item, which includes how, when, and where the autograph was obtained. Provenance is critical to determining the autograph’s value.

There are some guidelines to determining the value of celebrity and movie memorabilia. Age naturally plays a role. Older pieces of movie memorabilia are worth more because recent autographs and memorabilia are easier to obtain. This is also where rarity comes into play. Older pieces of memorabilia are more likely to be one of very few of their kind. If a celebrity is no longer living, then he or she can no longer sign autographs, and so the value of an autograph increases significantly. However, rare items of poor quality will not be as valuable. The better the condition of a piece of movie memorabilia, the more valuable it becomes. To be worth anything, an item must be whole and clean, in as close to mint condition as possible.

It goes without saying that to have any value at all the movie memorabilia has to be genuine. Experts can often detect counterfeits from tiny details, such as a tag showing the name of the studio, designer, or actor, studio marks, photographs showing the item associated with a particular actor or actress, the remarks of someone associated with the film, or a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the studio or a reputable authenticator.

There has been a sharp increase in the market demand for movie memorabilia in the last ten years. And while everyone would like to know which memorabilia is going to be worth a lot in the next ten years, there is no concrete way to tell what will be the next big thing. However, collectors suggest that the top selling collectibles will be anything from stars that are popular and successful in their careers, and from wildly popular movies like Titanic and cult favorites such as Sideways.

Today’s entertainment world undoubtedly revolves around movies and movie star. Music has been a source of entertainment from the very beginning. But movies, feature films and videos are latest addition in the entertainment industry.

Ever since it is invented it has been able to capture audience rapidly. Much of its credit goes to our movie stars and celebrities who charm us with their charismatic acting ability, style and elegance.

Movies stars are today’s style icons. Youngsters are always fond of them. It is hard to find any one who doesn’t keep details of his favorite movie star. Internet and electronic media take us even into the bedroom of the celebrities!

Courtesy Internet that all sorts of celebrity photos, videos and movies are just a matter of one mouse click. Twenty years earlier, it was only the news and celebrity magazines that we had to look for our favorite movie stars’ photos and articles. But the web is spreading rapidly; you don’t have to wait for the monthly issue of popular film magazines to get celeb photos any more. You can easily download popular celebrity photos, pictures and wallpapers any time.

Today’s youngsters are not happy with mere professional details of the celebs. How many awards have Russel Crowe or Leonardo DeCaprio won; how Daniel Craig has outperformed everyone in his latest release Defiance; whether Kate Winslet has been nominated for the Academy Award or not are not of interest of common people anymore. They want more. There are hundreds of websites to provide you with every detail of your favorite star such as what he or she loves to eat, loves to wear, what’s her favorite brand for apparel and accessories or what her favorite pass time is and many more.

Websites are competing with each other with exclusive news, articles and photos of celebs and movie star. Winnoa Rider was caught for shop lifting is not news anymore. The latest news is that she has been accused of swiping Bulgari jewels worth $124,000 before attending an award ceremony.

Morgan Freeman has recently escaped a car accident near Tallahatchie County. What the joke this famous film star made on his close shave are already on the web.

People are more curious about the latest status of the relationship between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt than that of Pitt’s latest film release ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’. Everyone knows the name of their new born baby. Exclusive photos of Brad and Angelina with their babies are selling like hot cakes.

Not only the latest gossips and scoops, all new videos of your favorite movie stars are also available on the web. You can download photos and videos of Bedtime Stories, Star Trek, The Spirit, Marley & Me and many more with just a single click of mouse.

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) strikes anyone – young and old, the rich or poor, the famous and unknowns. The nameless victims who get infected go unnoticed, but celebrities who do, always get the world’s attention. This is a list of the top 10 celebrities who are known to have or to have had the virus known as HIV, including those who have died (whether from AIDS or another cause).

1) Rock Hudson – Iconic Hollywood leading man, the first major American celebrity whose AIDS diagnosis was made public. Unquestionably, he was one of the most popular and well-known movie stars of his time. The public got a double shock when it was revealed he had AIDS and was gay. In 1985, Hudson died at the age of 59.

2)Freddie Mercury – Queen’s lead singer noted for his vocal abilities and his charisma. His death led to The Mercury Phoenix Trust anti-AIDS charity and the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness. Died in 1991 at the age of 45 and was inducted into Rock and Roll’s Hall of Fame in 2001.

3)Liberace – Flamboyant Las Vegas singer and piano player known for candelabras, lavish costumes, exotic cars and kitchy homes. In the ’70s and 80s, Liberace was a major box office attraction in Las Vegas. In 1987, he died due to complications from AIDS.

4)Arthur Ashe – one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam and he went on to collect three. Ashe transcended tennis to become a social activist who led public protests against apartheid in South Africa; became infected with HIV via transfusion during heart surgery. This Tennis Hall of Famer died in 1993 at the age of 49.

5) Isaac Asimov – famous science fiction writer and biochemist. Two of his works were turned into highly successful films – I, Robot and Bicentennial Man. Asimov, who was also popular for his science books, became infected by transfused blood during heart surgery.

6) Earvin “Magic” Johnson – One of the greatest NBA players of all time, Johnson is widely considered as the best point guard ever to play the game. Since publicly announcing he had been infected with the virus HIV, Johnson continues to be an advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention and safe sex.

7)Greg Louganis - Olympic gold medalist in diving. Was the most outstanding amateur athlete in 1984 and went on to win back-to-back Olympic golds in both the 3m and 10m diving events. Following the announcement of his HIV status in 1995, Louganis was dropped by majority of his corporate sponsors. Since retiring from diving, Louganis has ventured into acting mostly in off-Broadway plays.

Tommy Morrison – world champion boxer better known for his role as Tommy Gunn in Rocky V. In 1996 it was revealed he was HIV-positive which automatically retired him from boxing as a competitor. Currently, he is pursuing a career in Mixed Martial Arts and is trying to mount a comeback in boxing.

9)Ryan White - expelled from high school because of his infection which he got from contaminated blood during treatment. White, who was a hemophiliac, became a poster child for HIV/AIDS at a time when the public knew very little about the disease. White made many celebrity friends including Michael Jackson whose song “Gone Too Soon” was a tribute to the teenage AIDS victim. White died in 1990 at a young age of 18.

10) Esteban De Jesus - a world lightweight champion boxer from Puerto Rico. Famous for his trilogy with Roberto Duran, “Vita” had a life full of controversy, problems and scandals. Sentenced to life in jail for murder, he became a preacher and started to turn his life around. De Jesus acquired HIV and succumbed to full-blown AIDS in 1989.