Screen Used Salvage Tug. Ghost Ship (2002)

Presenting the Ghost Ship (2002) Screen Used Salvage Tug “Arctic Warrior“. I have always loved this film. Above all, it has one of the most effective horror film intro sequences in modern cinema. I was, as a result, excited at the prospect of owning this piece. Aware the previous owner had it sitting in his yard was concerning. However, firstly, I can’t abide seeing amazing pieces like this just left to rot away. Second, I figured how bad could it be? I gravely underestimated its poor condition.

Plans Sunk!

I had originally anticipated it would require “some” restoration. But, I expected it would not be in quite as bad a shape. I was wrong! What I discovered was a complete wreck! For example, Lots of warping and separation of the upper panels and hull. Much of the detailing had loosened & fallen off. It’s a real shame but, a full restoration was not feasible. The boat was in such a dire state, and requiring such extensive renovation and subsequently, little of the original would have remained.

All of the vessel’s sections were damaged, loose and brittle from years of neglect and as a result of prolonged exposure to the elements in a Brisbane backyard. I could however screen match the boat to the pyro (explosion) sinking scene. The cutaway section (aft) is a definite screen match. I guess that sequence alone contributed to a fair amount of production damage. I discovered further clues. For example, still present, were wiring & bulbs so lighting & power was active at some time during production.

Please check out the video (below) I shot it, in short, to record the boat’s condition after bringing her home.

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Miniature Filming Vessel “Arctic Warrior” from Ghost Ship (2002).
Closer look at the damaged “Arctic Warrior” miniature filming vessel from Ghost Ship (2002)

“Temple Of Doom” Indiana Jones movie press kit!

“Temple Of Doom”. Indiana Jones movie press kit! Original press kit from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom movie! It has been 36 years, so time to present this relic! Press kit for the Australian release of “Indiana Jones and the Temple Of Doom” (1984). This second instalment of the franchise was however a prequel to “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) and was released in the US 36 years ago. Australian audiences waited a further 56 days (until July 19th, 1984) for the film’s release.

Like US fans, Australian cinema patrons were eager to welcome back and celebrate the return of “the man in the hat”.

Pictured here is my original Australian release Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom movie press kit. This piece coming from famed Australian “Ozploitation” filmmaker John D. Lamond‘s personal collection of cinema memorabilia. Besides the set of production notes, it retains the original folder.

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"Temple Of Doom" Indiana Jones movie press kit!
Media/press kit from the Australian 1984 cinema release of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.