Fans Have Chance to Purchase Exclusive Props and Memorabilia From NBC Series Such as "Heroes" "The Office," "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock" and "Las Vegas"
Select items from NBC's hottest shows to be featured in second live auction. As with the first auction, a portion of the proceeds will benefit United Way and its various partner organizations.
January 18, 2008
BURBANK, CA— On the heels of its first successful auction, NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development and Delivery Agent, in conjunction with the NBC Universal Online Store, will once again launch a live online auction of select items from some of NBC and Universal Media Studios' top shows, including "Heroes," "The Office," "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock" and "Las Vegas."
The auction is set to run from Monday, January 21 (4:00 p.m. PST) through Wednesday January 30 (4:00 p.m. PST) on NBC.com (www.nbc.com/auctions). As with the first auction, a portion of the proceeds will benefit United Way and its various partner organizations. The online auction will be powered by Delivery Agent, a leader in shopping-enabled entertainment for television shows, motion pictures, sports and music videos.
Key items to be featured in the NBC auction include several canvas print reproductions off the set of NBC's hit series "Heroes," from acclaimed graphic novel artist Tim Sale ("Heroes Graphic Novel," "Batman: The Long Halloween"), an autographed "Dwight Schrute" (Rainn Wilson) bobblehead from "The Office," and a State Championship Ring from "Friday Night Lights."
"We were extremely pleased with the results of our first auction and the feedback from fans was tremendous," said Stacey Ward, Director, NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development. "We are really excited to be able to share these one-of-a-kind items from our hit shows and help support United Way in their efforts."
"NBC's shows have a truly supportive fan base, not surprisingly we have seen an incredible response from the fans who want memorabilia from their favorite shows," said Mike Fitzsimmons, CEO of Delivery Agent. "Because of our phenomenal relationships on the set of the NBC properties, we can seamlessly facilitate an auction of this kind and deliver unique items for people to treasure."
The items to be included in the auction are as follows:
"Heroes" - Charlie's (Jayma Mays) Burnt Toast Diner waitress outfit (season 1)
"Heroes" - Sylar (Zachary Quinto) standing over Isaac (55 x 36 print) (season 1)
"Heroes" - Niki (Ali Larter) pounding on door (39 x 35 print) (season 2)
"Heroes" - Claire (Hayden Panettiere) on autopsy table (45 x 27 print) (season 1)
"The Office" - Pam's (Jenna Fischer) blouse and cardigan
"The Office" - Michael's (Steve Carell) lucky tie
"The Office" - Dwight Schrute bobblehead (*), signed by Rainn Wilson
"Friday Night Lights" - #20 Game Jersey for Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles)
"Friday Night Lights" - Panther State Championship Ring
"Friday Night Lights" - Football Playbook, signed by Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler)
"30 Rock" - "Greenzo" T-shirt worn by background players
"30 Rock" - "Me Want Food" T-shirt
"30 Rock" - Mantle Clock background prop
"Las Vegas" - Montecito playing cards
"Las Vegas" - Montecito casino chips
Additional items may be added prior to the actual auction date. Please see www.nbc.com/auctions.
* Net proceeds from the sale of the Dwight Schrute bobblehead will benefit the Mona Foundation. The Mona Foundation supports global educational initiatives and raising the status of women around the world.
The auction is set to run from Monday, January 21 (4:00 p.m. PST) through Wednesday January 30 (4:00 p.m. PST) on NBC.com (www.nbc.com/auctions). As with the first auction, a portion of the proceeds will benefit United Way and its various partner organizations. The online auction will be powered by Delivery Agent, a leader in shopping-enabled entertainment for television shows, motion pictures, sports and music videos.
Key items to be featured in the NBC auction include several canvas print reproductions off the set of NBC's hit series "Heroes," from acclaimed graphic novel artist Tim Sale ("Heroes Graphic Novel," "Batman: The Long Halloween"), an autographed "Dwight Schrute" (Rainn Wilson) bobblehead from "The Office," and a State Championship Ring from "Friday Night Lights."
"We were extremely pleased with the results of our first auction and the feedback from fans was tremendous," said Stacey Ward, Director, NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development. "We are really excited to be able to share these one-of-a-kind items from our hit shows and help support United Way in their efforts."
"NBC's shows have a truly supportive fan base, not surprisingly we have seen an incredible response from the fans who want memorabilia from their favorite shows," said Mike Fitzsimmons, CEO of Delivery Agent. "Because of our phenomenal relationships on the set of the NBC properties, we can seamlessly facilitate an auction of this kind and deliver unique items for people to treasure."
The items to be included in the auction are as follows:
"Heroes" - Charlie's (Jayma Mays) Burnt Toast Diner waitress outfit (season 1)
"Heroes" - Sylar (Zachary Quinto) standing over Isaac (55 x 36 print) (season 1)
"Heroes" - Niki (Ali Larter) pounding on door (39 x 35 print) (season 2)
"Heroes" - Claire (Hayden Panettiere) on autopsy table (45 x 27 print) (season 1)
"The Office" - Pam's (Jenna Fischer) blouse and cardigan
"The Office" - Michael's (Steve Carell) lucky tie
"The Office" - Dwight Schrute bobblehead (*), signed by Rainn Wilson
"Friday Night Lights" - #20 Game Jersey for Brian "Smash" Williams (Gaius Charles)
"Friday Night Lights" - Panther State Championship Ring
"Friday Night Lights" - Football Playbook, signed by Coach Taylor (Kyle Chandler)
"30 Rock" - "Greenzo" T-shirt worn by background players
"30 Rock" - "Me Want Food" T-shirt
"30 Rock" - Mantle Clock background prop
"Las Vegas" - Montecito playing cards
"Las Vegas" - Montecito casino chips
Additional items may be added prior to the actual auction date. Please see www.nbc.com/auctions.
* Net proceeds from the sale of the Dwight Schrute bobblehead will benefit the Mona Foundation. The Mona Foundation supports global educational initiatives and raising the status of women around the world.