Special Effects
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Contest: Win 1 of 5 TOWER HEIST Blu-ray/DVD Combos
Twitch &bull Feb 21, 2012
Featuring Eddie Murphy's return to more adult comedy (that is to say, no costumes, no crazy CG and the like), could this also be the comedian's return to his classic, edgier performances of the 80's and very early 90's? It's easy to just throw the old "Eddie was better back"… Full Story »
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Digital film switch daunts historic movie houses - Movies Wires -...
Zibb.com: Media/Movies & Film (Industry News & Blogs) &bull Feb 18, 2012
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The license plate on movie projectionist Arnie Herdendorf's Buick is 35MM MAN, a nod to his work in the booth at the 1925 Palace Theatre, with its velvet-draped stage and chandeliered mezzanine. When he drove recently to a multiplex to watch as its film projectors were swapped out for new digital ones, the sight… Full Story »
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CONTEST: Win Tower Heist on Blu-ray
Movie Web News &bull Feb 17, 2012
The action comedy Tower Heist will debut on Blu-ray, which includes a Digital Copy and standard DVD, and DVD February 21 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. We have a contest lined up where we're giving away copies of this Blu-ray to our readers. These prizes will surely go fast, so enter this contest today. HERE'S HOW… Full Story »
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The Best Work You May Never See: Midnight Lights
SHOOTonline.com &bull Feb 17, 2012
CALL FOR ENTRIES THE 10th ANNUAL SHOOT 2012 NEW DIRECTORS SEARCH IS ON... CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & ENTRY FORMARE YOU ONE OF TOMORROW'S HOT NEW DIRECTORS... SHOOT editors are now conducting a worldwide search to discover the best up-and-coming directors. GO FOR IT! EVERYONE HAS A STORY... "SPW IT" IN YOUR OWN WORDS! SPW is… Full Story »
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'Rango' Progression Reel Showcases the Evolution of Its Animation (Video)
Hollywood Reporter: News &bull Feb 16, 2012
Dreamworks releases a two-and-a-half-minute clip examing the effort that went into creating the film's dusty, distinctive landscape. Academy voters got a closer look Thursday at what went into creating the unique look of Rango as Dreamworks released a behind-the-scenes featurette… Full Story »
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Avengers VFX Nearly Assembled
IGN Movies &bull Feb 16, 2012
Serving as special effects supervisor for Marvel's The Avengers, Chris Wells and his team over at Hydraulx (Skyline, Battle: Los Angeles) are responsible for putting together the film's highly anticipated cold open sequence. There's nothing small in this movie. I… Full Story »
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'Avengers' SFX Supervisor Talks Opening Sequence & Multiple Villa...
Zibb.com: Media/Movies & Film (Industry News & Blogs) &bull Feb 16, 2012
'The Avengers,' special effects supervisor Chris Wells talks about the opening sequence, multiple villains in the film -- not Red Skull -- and more. Full Story »
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Cyrano Agency
Cofee Coffee &bull Feb 14, 2012The title gives away only part of the story. If there's anyone who's gotten this far and is asking, "Who's Cyrano?" Anyways, as those familiar with the play can assume, the agency acts on behalf of lovesick, tongue tied men, ultimately getting them together with the women… Full Story »
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Red-Band Trailer Debuts for Drafthouse Films' 'The FP' (Video) (Warning: Language and Nudity)
Hollywood Reporter: Film &bull Feb 13, 2012
A filthy clip premieres for Brandon and Jason Trost's futuristic adventure about rival gangs dancing for supremacy in Frasier Park. Drafthouse Films premiered a new trailer Monday for The FP, Brandon and Jason Trost's futuristic, tongue-in-cheek adventure. The red-band clip… Full Story »
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The Artist silences the competition
Paris Guardian.com &bull Feb 12, 2012
There were no spoken words, vibrant colours, impressive special effects, sophisticated plotlines or indeed anything at all that audiences expect in a modern film, and that was all very much in its ... Full Story »
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Darkmatters Review: The Woman In Black
Darkmatters &bull Feb 12, 2012
The Woman in Black (12) Dir. James Watkins Reviewed by Matt Adcock Beware young Harry Potter fans - the boy who lived now finds himself in much darker territory Daniel Radcliffe does his best 'grown up' face starring as noobie lawyer Arthur Kripps. His… Full Story »
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What 'Star Wars' in 3D Means to George Lucas
Hollywood Reporter: News &bull Feb 11, 2012
The creator of the biggest sci-fi franchise employs the latest technology to bring the movies to a whole new generation, who can see them in theaters with their parents. It may seem like an obvious thing to do but the decision to convert the six Star Wars movies into 3D wasn't an easy one for producer, director, writer and movie mogul George Lucas - nor did it come quickly or easily. For Lucas it was never about just about finding another way to exploit the same pictures which have already been in theaters several times, grossing over $4.4 billion worldwide… Full Story »
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REMINDER ROUNDUP: January 2012
Twitch &bull Feb 10, 2012
Once a month I'll be sending out this reminder of what's gone just before. Hope it helps highlight some worthy (and takes note of some unworthy) stuff that you are still debating picking up. Based on the 1941 novel by James M. Cain, Mildred Pierce was originally made for the big screen in 1945 by Michael Curtiz and catapulted Joan Crawford to an Academy Award as Best Actress It's a wonderful version of the story and should be seen by any film fan and certainly by any lover of forties cinema in general. This newer adaptation is more faithful to… Full Story »
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How Barry Levinson's Diner Changed Cinema, 30 Years Later
Paris Guardian.com &bull Feb 10, 2012
For a little movie without special effects, dramatic reveals, or cutting-edge sex scenes--a movie about nothing at all, really--Barry Levinson's 1982 comedy, Diner, caused a tectonic shift in ... Full Story »
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Douglas Trumbull Looks To Create Immersive Film Experience Via 120 FPS
SHOOTonline.com &bull Feb 10, 2012
SHOOTonline.com , LOS ANGELES (AP) , February 10, 2012, Ryan Pearson, Entertainment Writer -- Douglas Trumbull is nearly 70, but the special effects whiz behind space classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey" says he's launching a new phase in his… Full Story »
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Legendary Pulls Plug on Bradley Cooper's 'Paradise Lost'
Hollywood Reporter: News &bull Feb 9, 2012
The company scraps plans to bring the classic poem to the big screen with the "Hangover" actor in the leading role. The movie was to have been directed by Alex Proyas and to have starred Bradley Cooper as Lucifer, who… Full Story »
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Film: Movie Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
The AV Club &bull Feb 9, 2012
Dwayne Johnson's curious habit of starring in sequels (Be Cool,Race To Witch Mountain,Fast Five,G.I Joe: Retaliation) to films he had nothing to do with continues with Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, a dire follow-up to the 2008 3-D special effects extravaganza… Full Story »
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'Amazing Spider-Man' Trailer Starts a Viral Game
News in Film &bull Feb 8, 2012
By now you've probably seen the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man , the start of a rebooted trilogy starring Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker instead of Tobey Maguire. Which means squeaky voices and emo-Gothic phases are out, and a newer, bolder,… Full Story »
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Scorsese: 'Hugo' shares helmer's passion
Variety Online &bull Feb 8, 2012
The first emotional and psychological bond that I have is sharing these films with my father," the director says, explaining how a case of severe asthma forced him to stay indoors. Somehow, the emotional bond that really connected me with… Full Story »
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10 Truly Terrifying Horror Movie Jump Scares
FilmSchoolRejects.com &bull Feb 7, 2012
If you're anything like me you probably would take a good psychological scarring over some dick in a mask jumping out at you any day of the week - at least when it comes to horror films. Nowadays it seems… Full Story »
