http://www.kwtx.com/content/news/481829461.html
TLDR: John Oliver bought Russell Crowe’s jock strap and donates it to the last surviving Blockbuster to try and help them get people into their business.
But that’s not all.
http://www.indiewire.com/2018/05/russell-crowe-john-oliver-jockstrap-koala-chlamydia-1201960995/
TLDR: Russell Crowe took the donation money from John Oliver, and donated it to a Koala Chlamydia Ward.
John Oliver makes good on his promise to last Blockbuster store in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -- Following an offer the store couldn't refuse, a truckload of bizarre Russell Crowe memorabilia has landed in its new Anchorage, Alaska home: a Blockbuster store. Customers will soon be able to come and marvel at real pieces of cinematic history.
Store manager Kevin Daymude said the staff of the Blockbuster video store, which claimed the goods, is now working to unpack and properly display the odd items sent by John Oliver and HBO.
The items, notably including a jockstrap worn by Russell Crowe, were promised in a segment on HBO's "Last Week Tonight," hosted by Oliver. In that segment, Oliver cited KTUU's reporting on the closure of multiple Alaska Blockbuster locations, leaving just one store open in Anchorage.
Oliver then said the show bid on, and won, multiple items from Crowe's celebrity auction titled "The Art of Divorce." In addition to the jockstrap from Cinderella Man, which Oliver and his show bought for $7,000, the show also bought a robe and shorts from the same film, a set of chairs that Crowe and Denzel Washington used during their time on American Gangster, the vest Crowe wore in the film Les Miserables and a hood Crowe wore in Robin Hood.
All of those items were then pledged to Anchorage's last Blockbuster by Oliver. "All of this s--- is yours," Oliver said, "Just call us in the next 48 hours and we will send it to you."
"Hey, @blockbuster! Come and get it!" Oliver tweeted that night.
Blockbuster did just that, and Daymude was put in touch with the network to arrange the successful shipment of the memorabilia. Roughly two weeks after the show promised the items, they arrived. And on May 2, Daymude and his staff worked on securing the auction items for display in the front of the store.
The props arrived earlier this week, but Blockbuster management waited for the display cases to arrive in order to properly secure the memorabilia. The items will be held in locked display cases at the front of the store behind satin ropes.
When the offer was first made weeks prior, many weren't sure if it would really come together. The morning after the episode premiered, Daymude and his staff were inundated by phone calls, asking if they were going to take Oliver up on his offer. When Gray-TV affiliate KTUU interviewed Daymude that morning, the shop phone was ringing off the hook.
"We're definitely interested, come on? Russell Crowe memorabilia?" he said that day. He added that he was excited for the store's publicity, despite initially being weary that the offer could potentially be too good to be true.
In the end though, Oliver delivered. And now Daymude hopes the strange artifacts, from one of Hollywood's weirdest celebrity divorce auctions, will help bring business to the Anchorage Blockbuster.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) -- Following an offer the store couldn't refuse, a truckload of bizarre Russell Crowe memorabilia has landed in its new Anchorage, Alaska home: a Blockbuster store. Customers will soon be able to come and marvel at real pieces of cinematic history.
Store manager Kevin Daymude said the staff of the Blockbuster video store, which claimed the goods, is now working to unpack and properly display the odd items sent by John Oliver and HBO.
The items, notably including a jockstrap worn by Russell Crowe, were promised in a segment on HBO's "Last Week Tonight," hosted by Oliver. In that segment, Oliver cited KTUU's reporting on the closure of multiple Alaska Blockbuster locations, leaving just one store open in Anchorage.
Oliver then said the show bid on, and won, multiple items from Crowe's celebrity auction titled "The Art of Divorce." In addition to the jockstrap from Cinderella Man, which Oliver and his show bought for $7,000, the show also bought a robe and shorts from the same film, a set of chairs that Crowe and Denzel Washington used during their time on American Gangster, the vest Crowe wore in the film Les Miserables and a hood Crowe wore in Robin Hood.
All of those items were then pledged to Anchorage's last Blockbuster by Oliver. "All of this s--- is yours," Oliver said, "Just call us in the next 48 hours and we will send it to you."
"Hey, @blockbuster! Come and get it!" Oliver tweeted that night.
Blockbuster did just that, and Daymude was put in touch with the network to arrange the successful shipment of the memorabilia. Roughly two weeks after the show promised the items, they arrived. And on May 2, Daymude and his staff worked on securing the auction items for display in the front of the store.
The props arrived earlier this week, but Blockbuster management waited for the display cases to arrive in order to properly secure the memorabilia. The items will be held in locked display cases at the front of the store behind satin ropes.
When the offer was first made weeks prior, many weren't sure if it would really come together. The morning after the episode premiered, Daymude and his staff were inundated by phone calls, asking if they were going to take Oliver up on his offer. When Gray-TV affiliate KTUU interviewed Daymude that morning, the shop phone was ringing off the hook.
"We're definitely interested, come on? Russell Crowe memorabilia?" he said that day. He added that he was excited for the store's publicity, despite initially being weary that the offer could potentially be too good to be true.
In the end though, Oliver delivered. And now Daymude hopes the strange artifacts, from one of Hollywood's weirdest celebrity divorce auctions, will help bring business to the Anchorage Blockbuster.
TLDR: John Oliver bought Russell Crowe’s jock strap and donates it to the last surviving Blockbuster to try and help them get people into their business.
But that’s not all.
http://www.indiewire.com/2018/05/russell-crowe-john-oliver-jockstrap-koala-chlamydia-1201960995/
Russell Crowe Thanks John Oliver for Buying His Jockstrap by Donating Money to Koala Chlamydia Study
Oliver purchased Crowe's "Cinderella Man" jockstrap at the latter's divorce auction.
How do you thank someone for buying your jockstrap? If you’re Russell Crowe, you donate to a study on the koala chlamydia epidemic. The “Gladiator” actor has thanked HBO late night host John Oliver for buying his “Cinderella” jockstrap during Crowe’s divorce auction last month by donating Oliver’s money to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. In return, the hospital has named the facility where the koalas are treated for the disease The John Oliver Koala Chlamydia Ward.
Oliver announced the good news during the May 6 episode of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.” The host joked he would be ending the HBO series as he can’t possibly top getting a koala chlamydia ward named in his honor.
During the show’s April 15 episode, Oliver revealed himself as the mystery buyer of Crowe’s jockstrap and other items from the auction, including the actor’s “American Gangster” set seat, “Les Misérables” jacket, and “Robin Hood” costume. Oliver’s purchases exceeded $10,000, which Crowe then donated to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Oliver’s reveal made headlines since he donated Crowe’s items to one of the last remaining Blockbuster video stores in America. Oliver gave the items to Blockbuster’s Anchorage, Alaska location as a “fun, movie-themed way to draw people in” and keep its doors open. The items are now on display at the video store location. Crowe tweeted on April 17 thanking Oliver for buying his memorabilia for a good cause and announcing he’d be using the money for a wildlife cause.
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” airs Sunday nights at 11pm ET on HBO.
Oliver purchased Crowe's "Cinderella Man" jockstrap at the latter's divorce auction.
How do you thank someone for buying your jockstrap? If you’re Russell Crowe, you donate to a study on the koala chlamydia epidemic. The “Gladiator” actor has thanked HBO late night host John Oliver for buying his “Cinderella” jockstrap during Crowe’s divorce auction last month by donating Oliver’s money to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. In return, the hospital has named the facility where the koalas are treated for the disease The John Oliver Koala Chlamydia Ward.
Oliver announced the good news during the May 6 episode of “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.” The host joked he would be ending the HBO series as he can’t possibly top getting a koala chlamydia ward named in his honor.
During the show’s April 15 episode, Oliver revealed himself as the mystery buyer of Crowe’s jockstrap and other items from the auction, including the actor’s “American Gangster” set seat, “Les Misérables” jacket, and “Robin Hood” costume. Oliver’s purchases exceeded $10,000, which Crowe then donated to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
Oliver’s reveal made headlines since he donated Crowe’s items to one of the last remaining Blockbuster video stores in America. Oliver gave the items to Blockbuster’s Anchorage, Alaska location as a “fun, movie-themed way to draw people in” and keep its doors open. The items are now on display at the video store location. Crowe tweeted on April 17 thanking Oliver for buying his memorabilia for a good cause and announcing he’d be using the money for a wildlife cause.
“Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” airs Sunday nights at 11pm ET on HBO.
TLDR: Russell Crowe took the donation money from John Oliver, and donated it to a Koala Chlamydia Ward.
