Memorial Day Observance and Prop Houses

Thu, 23 May 2019

We usually do a holiday hour post for prop houses open on the extended weekend holiday. As it turns out pretty much everyone is taking the day off to observe Memorial Day this year. That means we will close up this coming Monday too. We want to extend a reminder to everyone that most shops, […]

Two of the Largest Prop Houses in San Francisco Auctioning 90% of Inventory

Fri, 17 May 2019

Due to the loss of their lease two major bay area prop houses are auctioning off 90% of their inventories this weekend (May 17-19) and next weekend (May 24-16). Acme Scenery and The Prop House, two scenery and prop companies that have swallowed up much of the set dressing industry in the Greater San Francisco […]

PSW Expands with New Showroom in Van Nuys

Thu, 16 May 2019

Occidental Entertainment Group Holdings, the Hollywood-centric production hub that owns (among many other entities) the prop house Prop Services West (PSW), recently acquired Paladin Cine Rentals. Along with an even larger lighting and grip operation, they also acquired some new real estate. When I heard that some of that new real estate was going to […]

A Final ‘Tally Ho’ to Tally Ho Marine Salvage & Decor

Mon, 08 Apr 2019

Allan started Tally Ho a little over 42 years ago selling used netting for decor. Companies like Aaron Brothers, various fish restaurants and bars would send their interior designers over to Tally Ho to grab fixed up and affordable fishing nets. As is often the case it wasn’t long until the entertainment industry found him […]