Hollywood memorabilia auction and the Salt Lake Temple reopening
A prop auction pulled big money for movie collectibles, while a rare public opening of the Salt Lake Temple drew a flood of bookings.
- The mosquito-in-amber prop from Jurassic Park's opening scene sold for tens of thousands of dollars at a Prop Store online auction.
- Other big sellers included John Travolta's white Saturday Night Fever suit, the Edward Scissorhands blades, and the original Snitch from the first Harry Potter film.
- The Salt Lake Temple will open to the public from April 2027 to October 2027, the first time since 1893, after years of construction.
- A million tour reservations were booked in the first 24 hours, pushing the earliest available slots to late 2027.
- Tours are free but ticketed, with more tickets released over time and virtual exhibits for people who cannot travel.
Outlook: Expect more ticket batches for the temple in the coming months, and continued strong prices for well-known film props at auction.