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Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
David Lynch memorabilia sells for over £3m at auction including Twin Peaks items
Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) hosted an auction of more than 450 items linked to the US director, which fetched a combined $4.25 million dollars (£3.16 million) A treasure trove of memorabilia belonging to the late legendary director David Lynch has raised a staggering £3 million at a glitzy Los Angeles auction. Over 450 pieces were on the block in the Peninsula Beverly Hills event, run by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, culminating in a cool $4.25 million (£3.16 million) windfall. The director was best known for his artistic vision and the direction behind Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet. Lynch's family confirmed the news on Facebook in January 2024, writing: "There's a big hole in the world now that he's no longer with us. But, as he would say, 'Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.'" The top lot was a collection of 11 scripts from his abandoned film project, Ronnie Rocket: The Absurd Mystery Of The Strange Forces of Existence, which went under the hammer for an eye-watering $195,000 (£145,206). Memorabilia from the acclaimed Mulholland Drive also commanded hefty sums, with three scripts alone netting $104,000 (£77,443), one bearing the urgent caution: "We are very concerned about preserving the integrity of this screenplay. Please do not let anyone read this script – it is for your use only." Winkie's diner, a setting familiar to fans of Mulholland Drive, had its prop menus sell for $7,800 (£5,808), while an original diptych portraying Naomi Watts and Laura Harring fetched $16,250 (£12,100). But that's not all, a red leather director's chair emblazoned with Lynch's name travelled to cinematic hotspots around LA before being snapped up for a stunning $91,000 (£67,762), showcasing the enduring allure of the filmmaker's legacy. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien's Auctions, remarked: "Every object in this collection served as a window into Lynch's surreal and uncompromising creative world – whether from his ground-breaking films, television work, or personal studio. "The global response to the auction speaks not only to the cultural importance of his legacy, but to the profound admiration and reverence he inspires among fans, collaborators, and collectors alike." At the auction, script copies of the pilot episode of Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks TV series, originally titled Northwest Passage before being renamed to Twin Peaks, fetched a staggering $91,000 (£67,762), while scripts from its prequel film Fire Walk With Me raked in $78,000 (£58,082). A personal 35mm print of Lynch's debut feature film Eraserhead was snapped up for an impressive $52,000 (£38,721). The renowned US director passed away at the age of 78 earlier this year, following an emphysema diagnosis five months prior, which he attributed to "many years of smoking".
North Wales Chronicle
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m
More than 450 items of memorabilia were sold in the Los Angeles auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where they fetched a combined 4.25 million dollars (£3.16 million). The item which sold for the highest price was a group of 11 scripts from Lynch's unfinished film project, Ronnie Rocket: The Absurd Mystery Of The Strange Forces of Existence, which fetched 195,000 dollars (£145,206). Other lots included three scripts from the production of Mulholland Drive, which made 104,000 dollars (£77,443), with a note on one script reading: 'We are very concerned about preserving the integrity of this screenplay. Please do not let anyone read this script – it is for your use only.' Other Mulholland Drive items sold at the auction included prop menus from Winkie's diner, which sold for 7,800 dollars (£5,808), and an original diptych featuring portraits of Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as their roles Betty Elms and Rita in the film, which made 16,250 dollars (£12,100). A red leather director's chair with Lynch's name emblazoned on the back sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762), after it had been on a tour of locations across Los Angeles such as Mulholland Drive's scenic overlook and Winkie's diner, as well as the diner frequented by Lynch during his life. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien's Auctions, said: 'Every object in this collection served as a window into Lynch's surreal and uncompromising creative world – whether from his ground-breaking films, television work, or personal studio. 'The global response to the auction speaks not only to the cultural importance of his legacy, but to the profound admiration and reverence he inspires among fans, collaborators, and collectors alike.' Script copies of the pilot episode of Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks TV series, with its original name Northwest Passage crossed out and replaced with Twin Peaks, sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762) at the auction, while scripts from its prequel film Fire Walk With Me, made 78,000 dollars (£58,082). Lynch's personal 35mm print of his debut feature film Eraserhead sold for 52,000 dollars (£38,721). The US director died aged 78 earlier this year, five months after he revealed he had been diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic lung disease, after 'many years of smoking'.
Rhyl Journal
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m
More than 450 items of memorabilia were sold in the Los Angeles auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where they fetched a combined 4.25 million dollars (£3.16 million). The item which sold for the highest price was a group of 11 scripts from Lynch's unfinished film project, Ronnie Rocket: The Absurd Mystery Of The Strange Forces of Existence, which fetched 195,000 dollars (£145,206). Other lots included three scripts from the production of Mulholland Drive, which made 104,000 dollars (£77,443), with a note on one script reading: 'We are very concerned about preserving the integrity of this screenplay. Please do not let anyone read this script – it is for your use only.' Other Mulholland Drive items sold at the auction included prop menus from Winkie's diner, which sold for 7,800 dollars (£5,808), and an original diptych featuring portraits of Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as their roles Betty Elms and Rita in the film, which made 16,250 dollars (£12,100). A red leather director's chair with Lynch's name emblazoned on the back sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762), after it had been on a tour of locations across Los Angeles such as Mulholland Drive's scenic overlook and Winkie's diner, as well as the diner frequented by Lynch during his life. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien's Auctions, said: 'Every object in this collection served as a window into Lynch's surreal and uncompromising creative world – whether from his ground-breaking films, television work, or personal studio. 'The global response to the auction speaks not only to the cultural importance of his legacy, but to the profound admiration and reverence he inspires among fans, collaborators, and collectors alike.' Script copies of the pilot episode of Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks TV series, with its original name Northwest Passage crossed out and replaced with Twin Peaks, sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762) at the auction, while scripts from its prequel film Fire Walk With Me, made 78,000 dollars (£58,082). Lynch's personal 35mm print of his debut feature film Eraserhead sold for 52,000 dollars (£38,721). The US director died aged 78 earlier this year, five months after he revealed he had been diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic lung disease, after 'many years of smoking'.
Wales Online
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m
David Lynch memorabilia including scripts and props sell for more than £3m More than 450 items of memorabilia were sold David Lynch (Image: Getty ) A collection of memorabilia linked to late director David Lynch has sold for more than £3 million at auction. More than 450 items of memorabilia were sold in the Los Angeles auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, where they fetched a combined 4.25 million dollars (£3.16 million). The item which sold for the highest price was a group of 11 scripts from Lynch's unfinished film project, Ronnie Rocket: The Absurd Mystery Of The Strange Forces of Existence, which fetched 195,000 dollars (£145,206). Other lots included three scripts from the production of Mulholland Drive, which made 104,000 dollars (£77,443), with a note on one script reading: "We are very concerned about preserving the integrity of this screenplay. Please do not let anyone read this script – it is for your use only." Other Mulholland Drive items sold at the auction included prop menus from Winkie's diner, which sold for 7,800 dollars (£5,808), and an original diptych featuring portraits of Naomi Watts and Laura Harring as their roles Betty Elms and Rita in the film, which made 16,250 dollars (£12,100). Article continues below A red leather director's chair with Lynch's name emblazoned on the back sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762), after it had been on a tour of locations across Los Angeles such as Mulholland Drive's scenic overlook and Winkie's diner, as well as the diner frequented by Lynch during his life. Catherine Williamson, managing director of entertainment at Julien's Auctions, said: "Every object in this collection served as a window into Lynch's surreal and uncompromising creative world – whether from his ground-breaking films, television work, or personal studio. "The global response to the auction speaks not only to the cultural importance of his legacy, but to the profound admiration and reverence he inspires among fans, collaborators, and collectors alike." Article continues below Script copies of the pilot episode of Lynch and Mark Frost's Twin Peaks TV series, with its original name Northwest Passage crossed out and replaced with Twin Peaks, sold for 91,000 dollars (£67,762) at the auction, while scripts from its prequel film Fire Walk With Me, made 78,000 dollars (£58,082). Lynch's personal 35mm print of his debut feature film Eraserhead sold for 52,000 dollars (£38,721). The US director died aged 78 earlier this year, five months after he revealed he had been diagnosed with emphysema, a chronic lung disease, after "many years of smoking".
Metro
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Twin Peaks pop-up in London abruptly scrapped as full cult series hits streaming
Fans of Twin Peaks were left disappointed today after Mubi abruptly postponed its much-anticipated dining experience in London – just 24 hours before it was set to open. The pop-up, inspired by the cult show's iconic Double R Diner, was due to take over the New River Café in Stoke Newington on June 18. The event was part of a wider celebration by the boutique streaming platform marking Twin Peaks' 35th anniversary and its long-awaited arrival on Mubi's platform. However, on June 17, Mubi took to social media to announce the sudden postponement: 'We wanted to let you know that unfortunately we will be postponing tomorrow's Twin Peaks diner experience,' the post read. 'We're so sorry for the short notice and hope to bring this back in the future.' No official reason was given for the last-minute change, though it comes amid controversy surrounding a recent investment deal. Earlier this month, Mubi faced backlash for accepting a $100million investment from Sequoia Capital, a firm linked to Israeli defence technology companies. We wanted to let you know that unfortunately we will be postponing tomorrow's TWIN PEAKS diner so sorry for the short notice and hope to bring this back in the future. — MUBI UK & Ireland (@mubiuk) June 17, 2025 Mubi responded to criticism with a statement: 'The beliefs of individual investors do not reflect the views of Mubi,' adding that Sequoia's ties were unrelated to Mubi's own mission and values. It remains unclear whether the Twin Peaks diner experience will be rescheduled. For now, fans will have to settle for indulging in the surreal mystery from the comfort of their own homes. Finally, all three chapters of the acclaimed series are now available to stream in full on Mubi. That includes the original two seasons (1990–1991), the prequel film Fire Walk With Me, and Twin Peaks: The Return, the 2017 sequel helmed once again by David Lynch and co-creator Mark Frost. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Sheryl Lee, Sherilyn Fenn, and Lara Flynn Boyle, the show follows the investigation into the murder of small-town teen Laura Palmer and the eerie, supernatural forces swirling beneath the surface of the town of Twin Peaks. More Trending Beloved for its genre-defying weirdness, unforgettable characters, and unsettling atmosphere, Twin Peaks became a global phenomenon and remains one of the most influential shows of all time. Following the death of David Lynch, fans are thrilled that the series is finally available to stream in full. View More » Season one holds a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while The Return boasts a near-perfect 94%. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
