Nestling among a huge range of film posters, vintage games and more on offer in the latest Excalibur Auctions “Collectors’ Cavern Auction” of entertainment memorabilia there are some items sure to interest our readers – including a copy of a draft script for a reboot of the Gerry Anderson series, UFO, Doctor Who and Thunderbirds comic art.
The script, written by Ryan Gaudet and Joseph Kanarek, was prepared for Paul Eggington by The Robert Evan’s Company, who are part of Paramount Studios and worked on The Godfather, Chinatown and The Cotton Club. This project is still categorised as in development on IMDBPro (subscription required).


Also in the auction is a portrait of actors Peter Cushing and Veronica Carlson by Walt Howarth, inspired by the film Frankenstein Must Be Destoryed.

The auction takes place on 6th July 2024, starting at 10.00am and you can bid via the Excalibur Auctions website or via The-Saleroom.
Here are a few of the other items on offer…






• Excalibur Auctions Collectors’ Cavern Auction – including entertainment memorabilia, posters and more 6th July 2024 | Full catalogue here





• Excalibur Auctions Collectors’ Cavern Auction – including entertainment memorabilia, posters and more 6th July 2024 | Full catalogue here

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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