Movie Memorabilia Can Be A Fun Addition To A Home Theater

You've got the electronics. The sound's so realistic you jumped at a loud noise the last time you ran a movie. You've done it, a room in your house has been successfully transformed into the perfect home theater.
But wait, there's one thing missing. Even with the big screen television and the surround sound, the home theater experience still doesn't have the "going to the movies" feel. The picture's right, but the atmosphere is all wrong.

Some fun movie memorabilia from your favorite pictures can really change that while creating a decorating theme that's interesting and tells a lot about your interests. Plus, movie memorabilia is a whole lot of fun to collect with items being offered all over the place from video stores to online outlets.

Caution here though - movie memoriablia collecting can be addictive. So much so, in fact, the whole family might get into the act before you know it.

If you choose to go this route, here are a few of the common movie-related items you can find in a number of places that will help add ambiance to your home theater:

• Old movie posters. When framed suitably, these really look great on the walls. From the posters for "The Lord of the Rings" to the classics like "Gone With the Wind," the ads for most major motion pictures are works of art in and of themselves, quite suitable for framing.
• Autographed pictures of stars. These can be found in a number of places and when added to a good decorating theme can look great.
• An old fashion popcorn maker, or at least a good old air popper. After all, what's a movie without popcorn?
• Action figures. Properly displayed these movie related items look great, plus with any luck, they'll be worth some money down the road if kept in the box.
• Movie props. These can be found at auctions, online and from collectible shops. They can include replicas or the real deal - if you're lucky. Props can range from old costumes and books to swords and jewelry and more.
• Actor standees. Don't go overboard with these life-size figures, but one or two properly placed can add an unusual touch.
• Old movie cameras. These are fun to collect and a blast to locate.
• Animation cells. Disney is noted for selling these from its different animated films.

It may be a little clich, but true movie fanatics won't care. Decorating a home theater with movie-related items can really set the tone for the room, making the experience even more like "going to the movies." In addition, it's a fun hobby to get into.