Julien’s Auctions, the industry leading entertainment auction house, has announced a partnership with Infinity Festival, the premiere event uniting storytellers and technologists, to present Bid Long & Prosper, an auction celebrating the legacy of Star Trek.
The event kicks off with a personal introduction by William Shatner seen here in an exclusive video from Julien’s Auctions with the legendary actor seen holding the original series “Captain James T. Kirk” Phaser and Communicator for the first time in over sixty years and reflecting on his Star Trek legacy and how the show continues to inspire generations of future pioneers in science, space, engineering, and beyond.
Over 200 rare and authentic Star Trek items will be integrated into an exclusive exhibition at Infinity Festival, culminating in the highly anticipated auction that will take place on November 9 at The Aster in Los Angeles, California. The “Bid Long & Prosper” auction features the holy grail collection of original props from the Star Trek universe.
Ensemble
Highlights include William Shatner’s long-lost legendary phaser and iconic communicator from the television series discovered and unveiled for the first time in over fifty years (each lot estimate of $100,000-$200,000); USS Enterprise Helm and Navigation Console from the original Star Trek series (estimate: $50,000-$70,000); William Shatner “Captain James T. Kirk” iconic burnt yellow velour tunic and Starfleet Command Bridge trousers worn in the first season of the Star Trek television series (estimate: $65,000-$85,000);
DeForest Kelley “Dr. Leonard McCoy” space suit ensemble from the Star Trek television series (estimate: $40,000-$60,000); James Doohan “Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott” red velour tunic from the Star Trek television series (estimate: $25,000-$30,000) (photo left); an original Deep Space Nine space station miniature from the television series production (estimate: $50,000-$70,000); Leonard Nimoy’s “Spock” robe and headband from film Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (estimate: $10,000-$15,000); and more.
All ticketed guests at Infinity Festival will have the opportunity to view these items up close in a special exhibition running November 6th-8th, as well as take part in the auction on November 9th, highlighting Star Trek‘s cultural impact and its ongoing legacy in technology and storytelling.
Following the auction, attendees will be treated to a fireside chat moderated by Mint Comedy CEO Daniel Tibbets with Star Trek: The Motion Picture producer David Fein that will precede a special never before seen Dolby Cinema Version Director’s Cut screening of Star Trek: The Motion Picture at the Dolby Vine Screening Room – paying homage to the groundbreaking film that expanded the franchise’s reach into cinematic history.
“Julien’s is thrilled to partner with Infinity Festival in our first auction and exhibition together that will celebrate one of the biggest franchises of all time, Star Trek,” said David Goodman, CEO of Julien’s Auctions. “We look forward to presenting Julien’s exceptional collection to the festivalgoers featuring over 200 rare and coveted Star Trek original props such as William Shatner’s Captain James T. Kirk original phaser and communicator, his yellow tunic, the USS Enterprise Helm and Navigation Console from the original television series and many other iconic pieces from the pop culture phenomenon.”
Beacon
“Star Trek has always been a beacon for what’s possible when technology and human imagination work together to explore the unknown,” said Adam Newman, Chief Creative Officer of Infinity Festival. “This partnership with Julien’s Auctions brings that spirit to life by giving fans and technologists a chance to celebrate the innovation and wonder that has defined the franchise for decades.”
Additionally, Julien’s Auctions will partner with Wonder.pro which is an AI Co-producer that instantly creates entire videos for marketing, social media, commerce, and traditional narratives for special Star Trek short videos which will be showcased on social media platforms throughout the festival in various formats and language including Klingon, one of Star Trek’s official languages.
“Julien’s Auctions is leveraging Wonder to automatically create short videos showcasing their unique lot items. Directing, in this case, is easy: simply point the AI Co-producer to an auction URL and direct it to make a promo movie”, said Adi Sideman, CEO of Wonder.
proInfinity Festival, taking place November 6th-9t, 2024 in Hollywood at The Aster, continues to highlight the best in tech-driven storytelling, featuring top speakers from AGBO, SEGA, NVIDIA, Z by HP, ILM Immersive and more. The “Bid Long & Prosper” auction will be a major highlight, giving attendees an unforgettable glimpse into the past, present and future of Star Trek. Be sure to purchase your Infinity Festival tickets today.
For more information on the “Bid Long & Prosper” auction or Infinity Festival, please visit https://infinityfestival.com/
