Hollywood Minute: Brody’s record-long Oscar speech

Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history.

CNN-Adrien Brody’s acceptance speech at the Academy Awards has made history. His Best Actor speech for The Brutalist, a film that won three Oscars, lasted five minutes and 40 seconds. According to Guinness World Records, it is now the longest Oscar speech ever.

Meanwhile, Hollywood memorabilia collectors have a chance to own a piece of cinematic history. Prop Store’s latest entertainment auction features several legendary items, including the “Medal of Yavin” from Star Wars, which Princess Leia awarded to Luke Skywalker. The rare prop is expected to sell for up to $600,000. Also up for grabs is Chewbacca’s bowcaster from the original Star Wars trilogy, estimated at up to $500,000.

For Grease fans, Danny Zuko’s iconic “T-Birds” leather jacket is on the auction block, with bids anticipated to reach $200,000. Sandy Olsson’s dress from the “Frosty Palace” scene could go for as much as $60,000.

The auction runs from March 26th through the 28th. More details can be found at Prop-Store-Auction.com

Categories: Entertainment