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Superman at Visual Effects Society Festival (Sun 05-07-2006)
The 2006 Festival of Visual Effects will be held from July 7-9, 2006 at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA.Summer blockbusters such as Superman Returns and Poseidon; Cars, the latest animated feature from Pixar; and Smallville will all be the subjects ...2006 Festival of Visual Effects: Superman Returns, X-Men, Smallville (Tue 06-20-2006)
The Visual Effects Society (VES) is pleased to announce the Festival of Visual Effects 2006, our 3-day visual effects extravaganza taking place on July 6-8, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. Check out the panels "Creating Super Effects on a TV Bud...Smallville nominated for visual effects award (Tue 01-09-2007)
The special effects of Smallville's season 6 premiere, "Zod," have been nominated for an award from the Visual Effects Society. Click for more details.
Smallville Nominated for Visual Effects Awards (Fri 01-16-2004)
The Visual Effects Society nominated Smallville in two categories for their 2003 Visual Effects Awards. Smallville received nods for Outstanding Matte Painting in a Televised Program, Music Video or Commercial for the episode, "Insurgence" and Outstan...Transformers, 300, Spider-Man 3 & Smallville Nominated for Visual Effects S (Mon 01-07-2008)
The Visual Effects Society (VES) today announced the nominees for the 6th Annual VES Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects in over a dozen categories of film, television, commercials and video games. Nominees were ...Smallville Wins Two Visual Effects Awards (Sat 02-21-2004)
Sequences from last year's "Insurgence" and "Accelerate" episodes took two awards on February 19 from the Visual Effects Society. For more, check the KryptonSite link!Superman at the 2006 Festival of Visual Effects (Thu 04-20-2006)
The Visual Effects Society has announced that The 2006 Festival of Visual Effects will take place from July 7th to 9th at the famed Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. "Superman Returns" and "Smallville" will both be the subjects of presentations at the eve...Special effects houses: We get an awards show, too!
by Christopher Allan Smith (Thu 08-29-2002)
Finally, an awards show in which the participants cannot possibly rationalize a dance number.The Visual Effects Society has announced it will begin the first annual VES Awards next February, which will honor achievements in... well, special effects. That ... VES Announces 50 Most Influential
by News Editor (Sat 05-12-2007)
The Visual Effects Society announced this week the VES 50: The Most Influential Visual Effects Films of All Time, which was determined by a vote of their members.
THE VES 50 are (Bold and Italics indicates a tie score)
1. Star Wars (1977) 2. ... Comic flix top Visual Effects Oscar list (Tue 11-20-2007)
Variety reports that competition is fierce for the visual effects Oscar this year. With so many worth films, the Academy's visual effects branch is taking a two tiered approach to the awards, naming 15 contenders in December and narrowing the list to seve...300's DeFaria to run animation, visual effects dept. for WB (Wed 11-15-2006)
Chris deFaria has been tapped to run the recently merged animation and visual effects department at Warner Bros. Pictures. He [and his team] is working on upcoming releases including Zach Snyder's "300", "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," and Ro...'Spider-Man 2' Leads Visual Effects Noms (Mon 01-10-2005)
With six nominations, Sony Pictures Imageworks' "Spider-Man 2" leads the nominees for the 3rd annual VES Awards for outstanding visual effects. Following close behind are Miramax Films' "The Aviator" and Warner Bros. Pictures' "Harry Potter and the Prison...'Vendetta' Visual Effects clips (Fri 04-07-2006)
The official Spanish V For Vendetta website has some visual effects before-and-after clips showcasing the knives, pistol and mask sequences from the film.X3 Visual Effects & Cudmore Back As Colossus (Fri 08-19-2005)
Today XMF can exclusively reveal that Framestore CFC will deliver an unknown quantity of visual effects shots for X-Men 3. Another casting bit - Daniel Cudmore is also now on set filming his role as Colossus. More...'Constantine' production notes discuss Visual Effects (Wed 02-09-2005)
The production notes for Constantine (available as a PDF at MovieWeb) have some nice info about the visual effects in the film. There's also a couple of fx-filled stills available for download from MovieWeb's site.Superman Returns Nominated for Visual Effects (Wed 01-24-2007)
'Superman Returns' has earned an Oscar nomination in the Visual Effects category. 'Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest' and 'Poseidon' are also nominated.Spider-Man 2 wins VES Awards (Fri 02-18-2005)
Sony Pictures Imageworks, the award-winning visual effects and digital character animation company, was honored by the Visual Effects Society (VES) with four VES Awards for the visual effects in two of its highest profile projects of the year, The Aviator...House of Sand and Venom: Special FX work in 'Spider-Man 3'
by Mark London Williams (Thu 05-24-2007)
...od by the Visual Effects Society. Last year, the middle "Pirates" installment, "Dead Man's Chest," had the field nearly to itself, and swept all the awards - and later, the Oscar.
This year, the field is as crowded as the Presidential race - not on... Williams talks 'Fantastic Four' visual effects (Fri 01-28-2005)
Kurt Williams, visual effects supervisor for the 'Fantastic Four' movie, said that Sue Storm's force field -- which was one of the highlights of the film's first trailer -- is one of the toughest challenges he and his team are facing. More...Weta Digital and Joe Letteri doing visual effects on AVATAR
by Karl Schneider (Thu 08-03-2006)
According to The Hollywood Reporter, James Cameron has signed Joe Letteri and Weta Digital to create the visual effects, creatures and enviorments for his upcoming film AVATAR."Weta has proven themselves a leader in visionary effects, especially in the ar... Examining the Environmental Visual Effects on 'Superman Returns' (Sat 02-10-2007)
Derek Spears from Rhythm and Hues talks about the environmental visual effects employed in "Superman Returns" effects.Aithadi supervising X3 Visual Effects (Mon 11-14-2005)
Niclos Aithadi (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Troy) is supervising visual effects for X-Men 3 at UK effects house the Moving Picture Company.STAR TREK: Special Effects Redux, Part II
by Frank Garcia (Sat 01-15-2000)
In Part One of this article, we interviewed Rich Heierling, a film and video producer at Digital Stream in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, who has sent Paramount Pictures a proposal to remake STAR TREK The Original Series (TOS) visual effects with new, state... TWO TOWERS gets some respect
by Mike Whybark (Fri 02-21-2003)
YAHOO! Entertainment News reports that THE TWO TOWERS, largely excluded from consideration for technical awards in this year's Oscar race, got some well-deserved recognition from the Visual Effects Society this past Wednesday night as effects professional... 'Spider-Man 2' and 'Catwoman' use Discreet's Visual Effects Technology (Mon 06-21-2004)
Press Release: 'Catwoman,' 'Spider-Man 2' and 'Around the World in 80 Days' are just a few of this summer's feature films created using tools from Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc. Major film studios and post-production facilities relied on Discree...A talk with 'Fantastic Four''s Visual Effects Supervisor
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-08-2004)
"With Mr. Fantastic, when he stretches, we always felt that he needed to have a very organic feel, and that includes a musculature and an animatronics feel that applies to humans," says 'Fantastic Four' Visual Effects Supervisor Kurt Williams in an extens... Video Blog: Visual Effects of Ghost Rider (Fri 12-15-2006)
Check out the latest Blog Video featuring the Visual Effects of Ghost RiderDerek Spears supervising Superman FX (Tue 05-24-2005)
...ed with a Visual Effects Society award for Best Supporting Visual Effects.STAR TREK: Special Effects Redux, Part III
by Frank Garcia (Mon 01-17-2000)
In Part Three of our exploration of Digital Streams vision to rework the special effects of STAR TREK The Original Series` with their own brand of cutting edge artistry, we approached a number of individuals who have made their careers working with STAR ... 'Transformers' roll out with truckloads of VES awards
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 02-11-2008)
Variety reports that 'Transformers' and Industrial Light & Magic were the big winners last night at the sixth annual Visual Effects Society awards
The Autobots raked in four awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion ... Inside Spider-Man 2's Visual Effects (Sat 07-17-2004)
I know, you're probably thinking, "Why are we talking about 'Spider-Man 2''s special effects weeks after the film has already come out?" I thought the same thing when I was invited to Sony Imageworks for a demonstration, but I'm glad I went because I lear...More X2 effects news
by Christopher Allan Smith and James T. Voelpel (Tue 04-09-2002)
Last week we reported on Bryan Singer tapping Canadian visual effects house Frantic Films to do work on X2. Now we've got a mini-exclusive. Our man James T. Voelpel talked to Ken Zorniak, Vice-President and Co-Founder of Frantic Films, and found out the s... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of Freedom (a New Anime Title), Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , Patlabor The Movie and Patlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...SCOOP: SUPERMAN special effects team?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 05-20-2004)
We've been tipped by a scooper that Warner Bros. has selected ESC Entertainment to produce the visual effects for its upcoming SUPERMAN film. ESC is the San Francisco-based special effects firm that was created after the dissolution of Manex Visual Effect... 'Superman Returns' and 'Smallville' Nominated for VES Awards (Fri 01-12-2007)
'Superman Returns' and 'Smallville' have received nominations in this year's Visual Effects Society awards.STAR TREK Special Effects Redux, Part I
by Frank Garcia (Fri 01-14-2000)
For the past 30 years millions of STAR TREK fans all over the world have faithfully watched 79 episodes of the original 1960s TV series in reruns and videotapes in a seemingly perpetual loop. There are hardcore fans today who can tell you, from a single l... Bandai Visual Announces June 26 Release of First HD DVD Title "Freedom" (Mon 03-19-2007)
Product to be released simultaneously in North America and Japan under Bandai Visual flagship international label Honneamise TORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2007 " Bandai Visual today announced the simultaneous U.S. and Japan release of the bestselling OVA ...ADV Films Live Action Evangelion Movie (Mon 05-19-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES LIVE-ACTION THEATRICAL VERSION OF JAPANESE ANIMATED TITLE "NEON GENESIS EVANGELION;" VISUAL EFFECTS BY "LORD OF THE RINGS" STUDIO WETA WORKSHOP LTD. THE MOST INFLUENTIAL JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES IN MODERN TIMES TO COME TO LIFE AS A FE...UK vfx company nominated for award for work on 'Batman Begins' (Wed 02-01-2006)
Double Negative's work on Batman Begins Nominated for Visual Effects Society Award.Bandai Visual USA To Host Panel On Galaxy Angel Rune With Special Guests; Adds Guests For Freedom Panel at Anime Expo 2007 (Fri 06-08-2007)
"GALAXY ANGEL RUNE" voice actress Yuuna Inamura, "FREEDOM" series planner Dai Sato and director Shuhei Morita all to appear in-person TORRANCE, Calif., June 8, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced fu...Sony Pictures Imageworks joins 'Watchmen' (Tue 07-01-2008)
From a press release CULVER CITY, CA – June 29, 2008 – Sony Pictures Imageworks, the award-winning digital production company whose most recent project HANCOCK opens July 2nd, today announced six major motion picture projects that are current...Holy effects sequence, Batman!
by Mike Whybark (Tue 10-01-2002)
In a CNN.com/PEOPLE story, Serena Kappes profiles television's "Boy Wonder", now more properly known as the "middle-aged wonder", or by his name, Burt Ward.Ward's effects operation, dubbed "Boy Wonder Visual Effects," has credits for over 20 films, notabl... THE STORMRIDERS: Hong Kong's CGI Breakthrough.
by Craig Reid (Sun 01-23-2000)
While studying corn-pest predators in Illinois, I was once in the middle of `flat` nowhere, when suddenly the skies darkened and a tornado ominously swooped down and weaved a destructive path through a field I had just been in. The next thing I knew, my c... Interview: 'Spider-Man 2' visual effects supervisor John Dykstra (Tue 06-22-2004)
"There was a huge advantage in already having digital material on hand from the first Spider-Man movie. For us, though [the two Spider-Man] movies were separated by a couple of years, there was a real harvest of ideas and techniques that we got to use fro...BUF effects for 'The Dark Knight' (Fri 11-30-2007)
A Variety article detailing the emergence of French special effects houses points to Buf as a front runner who has turned in work for 'Spider-man 3' and 'The Dark Night' "American companies like the look of our visual effects. We're like a boutique ...SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION ANNOUNCES SPJA INDUSTRY AWARD FINALISTS AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR (Thu 03-27-2008)
Bandai Entertainment Leads with Most Nominations Followed by Viz Media, Geneon Entertainment, Bandai Visual and FUNimation Entertainment Anaheim, California (March 27, 2008) The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing bo...WANTED comes home December 2nd
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 10-13-2008)
From a press release
Universal City, Calif., October 13, 2008 – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted'... Special effects of 'Fantastic Four' (Sun 07-10-2005)
In part one of vfxblog's Fantastic Four coverage, Allan Magled and Berj Bannayan of Toronto-based soho vfx take us through their stretchy visual effects for Mr. Fantastic.WANTED on DVD and Blu-Ray December 2
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 11-06-2008)
From a press release
Universal City, Calif. – James McAvoy (Atonement) and Academy Award® winners Angelina Jolie (Mr. and Mrs. Smith) and Morgan Freeman (Dark Knight) star in the sexy, visually stunning, action thrill-ride 'Wanted', coming to D... Smallville Effects Artists Nominated For Awards (Thu 01-27-2005)
The visual effects wizards at Entity FX have been nominated for two awards for their work on Smallville. More...DVD Review: Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture (Sun 12-18-2005)
I\'m hearing that this has received a slight delay at retailers but haven\'t heard of a new date so without further ado, we\'ve got a look at another series that\'s ending with the 12/13/2005 release of Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Cu...Japan Society Partners & Provides Language Lessons @ NYAnime Festival
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)
JAPAN SOCIETY AND THE NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL
LAUNCH AN ON-GOING PARTNERSHIP
Norwalk, CT, August 14, 2008: The New York Anime Festival, an anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture convention from the creators of New York Comic Con, today ann... Witless Wonders? The Case for Special Effects
by Josh Larsen (Fri 12-17-1999)
Everyone knows that Hollywood loves its witless wonders, those special effects extravaganzas that look amazing but dont have a thought in their pretty little heads. If you look closely, however, youll notice that these inevitable blockbusters have been ... Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Premium Collection (Fri 02-17-2006)
What They SaySasahara appears to be a quiet college freshman, but a certain darkness lurks within his soul. For one thing, he knows what \"cosplay\" is, and he\'d like to know more. He knows how to unlock all the secret characters in Guilty Gear X, and ...Man Thing effects revealed (Fri 10-29-2004)
The website for the Eskatonia visual effects house in Australia reveals tantalizing tidbits about the 'Man Thing' movie: "Three months of Shake and Flame work on feature film at 2K. 3D tentacles were composited behind the live action creature suit and ...Framestore working on Superman and X3 Visual Effects (Tue 01-31-2006)
Framestore CFC film teams delivered world-beating digital VFX for an amazingly broad range of movies in 2005. Expect to see more fireworks in 2006, as the company's work will be seen in 'Superman Returns' and 'X-Men 3', as well as several exciting project...15 Films Up for 2007 Visual Effects Oscar
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 12-17-2007)
The latest from Variety states that there are currently 15 films from this year up for the eligibility of an Oscar next spring. Due to the nomination requirements of the Academy Awards, only three of these will be selected to contend against each oth... Action, Visual Effects, 'Transformers' sounds like a Michael Bay pic (Sat 05-05-2007)
THE "Transformers" concept is simple: In the blink of an eye, some innocuous thing a car, for instance morphs into an alien-whupping killing machine. Director Michael Bay has undergone his own transformation, and while it's hardly as dramatic as wh...Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-18-2005)
What They SayIt is Sasahara\'s first day of college, and a fateful choice awaits him. Which college clubs will he choose to join? But Sasahara is no ordinary young man; a dark secret lurks within his soul. For one thing, he knows what \"cosplay\" is, and ... AEAF Visual Effects event to host C2F F/X Gurus (Fri 11-19-2004)
Learn the creative and technical secrets behind some of the most exciting VFX and animation work in film and television today. A unique opportunity to gain insights into these exciting international and local projects. The creators 'Man Thing', 'Spider-Ma...Superman Visual Effects News (Fri 02-11-2005)
Apparently the 'Superman' F/X team haven't figured out how they'll do the flying sequences, but here are some exclusive tidbits on what it may look like. More...Framestore Talks 'Superman Returns' Visual Effects (Wed 07-05-2006)
Of the sequence of the seaplane struggling through a ravine to escape the still-growing island, Martin said, "This was a tricky one - the CG elements included the crystal rocks, the plane and some of the water elements. But if there's one thing we've lear...Superman Returns Visual Effects: DNA Video (Tue 10-03-2006)
Digital Neurral Axis worked on 67 shots with PLF on Superman Returns, heres a video reel with before- and after- comparisons of their collaboration.Visual Effects of Fantastic Four (Mon 07-11-2005)
Tara DiLullo discovers how Giant Killer Robots, Stan Winston Digital and Soho VFX pulled off the vfx wonders of Fantasic Four. (Free Registration required)Eden FX Completes 200+ Effects Shots for Hellboy (Fri 03-12-2004)
Visual effects shop Eden FX, which specializes in the design, creation and production of Computer Graphics (CG) work for all facets of the entertainment industry, has completed the production of over 200 Visual Effects shots for the upcoming feature film ...X-MEN
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-13-2000)
Well, for X-Men fans, the dream has finally come true: a multi-million dollar, star-studded movie version of their favorite comic book characters. Ill leave it to those fans to debate whether this is a worthy adaptation of the source material. As for the... DVD & VHS This Week: March 5
by John Thonen (Tue 03-05-2002)
VIDEO NEWSHIGHLANDER was both a box office and critical dud when originally released in 1986. Since then, a fiercely loyal cult movement has turned the tale of sword swinging immortals into a success story surpassed only by that of the original STAR TREK.... Mania talks with VFX firm Intelligent Creatures
by Pat Ferrara (Sun 02-25-2007)
With The Number 23 just hitting theatres, postproduction work ongoing with Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium, and Babel up for a Best Picture nod (with the Oscar’s right around the corner), life is pretty busy right now for IC President Raymo... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... 'Sin City' Effects Crews End Up on Same Page (Wed 03-30-2005)
Visual effects artists typically struggle to make phony computer-generated imagery appear intricately real. The challenge for Robert Rodriguez's "Sin City," which opens nationwide Friday, was to make live-action photography appear boldly hand-drawn.Double Negative effects for Batman and Hellboy sequels (Thu 05-17-2007)
Visual effects facility Double Negative, located in the heart of London's Soho are currently in production on Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix, The Bourne Ultimatum, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army and The Dark Knight.A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Clotiaux joins Spider-Man 3 Effects Team (Mon 10-10-2005)
Terry Clotiaux joined Sony Pictures Imageworks in 2005 as senior visual effects producer on the highly anticipated "Spider-Man 3."Harkins joins Ghost Rider Effects team (Fri 03-25-2005)
Joe Harkins is a Character TD at Sony Pictures Imageworks in Los Angeles, currently working on visual effects for the feature film, "Ghost Rider".Shepherd joins Cinesite's X-Men 3 Effects Team (Fri 03-03-2006)
Cinesite are pleased to announce that one of the industry's foremost Visual Effects Supervisors, Ben Shepherd has joined their team to start work on the Twentieth Century Fox production 'X-Men 3' (2006).Pixel Magic creating 'Punisher' effects (Tue 07-01-2008)
Visual effects company Pixel Magic has revealed that they are working on fx for 'Punisher: War Zone'. Their other credits include '300' and 'Spider-Man 2'.Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Robert Picardo takes 'One Small Step' for STAR TREK: VOYAGER
by Anna L. Kaplan (Sun 11-14-1999)
Robert Picardo, who plays STAR TREK: VOYAGERs emergency medical hologram, put on his directors hat for a special episode entitled `One Small Step,` which will air on the 17th of November during television ratings sweeps. The show actually deals with a ... Orphanage doing 'Fantastic Four 2' Effects (Wed 04-11-2007)
The Orphanage(Sin City, Superman Returns) reveals that they're currently working on visual effects for 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer'.Double Negative creating positive effects for 'Batman Begins' (Sat 10-30-2004)
Double Negative ('Mission Impossible 2', 'Alien vs Predator') are creating some of the visual effects for 'Batman Begins'.Kong is koming
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 09-02-2004)
Universal Pictures has announced a definitive start to filming for Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG. The film will start shooting this month in New Zealand for a worldwide theatrical release on December 14, 2005.The movie studio issued a press release ... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... Superman & X-Men at Effects Festival (Tue 05-23-2006)
The VFX team on the latest X-Men The Last Stand and Superman Returns will discuss the challenges of working on both films at the Visual Effects Festival in July. More...'X2', 'Hulk' cookin' in effects bake-off
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 12-22-2003)
The 2003 visual effects Oscar race began Friday with the announcement of seven films that made the first cut, among them Universal Studios' "The Hulk" and 20th Century Fox's "X2: X-Men United." The seven films will compete in a head-to-head at a "bake-off... Comicscape: Five Reasons Why Comics Are Better Than Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-09-2008)
Maniacs love movies and comics. But, here at Comicscape, we’re here to lay down the law and crown funny books the king of cool. Everyone gets excited when Hollywood turns a comic into a movie—if those stogie-chomping bigwigs and thei... Ghost Rider gets Effects in Cafe (Thu 04-20-2006)
CafeFX are currently working on a unspecified quantity of visual effects shots for Ghost Rider.Click on 'Gallery' and 'Features'.GHOST OF MARS: John Carpenter
by John Thonen (Thu 09-07-2000)
The Internet has become an amazing source of information on past, current and upcoming films, but, the nets very nature has also made it a breeding ground for gossip and misinformation, particularly for actors and filmmakers with strong cult followings. ... Illusion Arts creating 'Watchmen' Effects (Mon 10-08-2007)
The website for special effects house Illusion Arts Digital announces that they are on board to develop visual effects for 'Watchmen'. Illusion Arts' work can be seen in such recent releases as 'The Seeker: The Dark is Rising' and 'Blade Runner: The Fi...Superman Returns to Sydney For Australian Effects & Animation Festival (Wed 11-15-2006)
On Wednesday December 6, minature and visual effects teams from Superman Returns will be present to give an in-depth look in to the making of the visual effects at the AEAF 2006 in Sydney.Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Economy Set (Fri 11-10-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese 2.0 Language,English 2.0 Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentOrphanage creating 'Iron Man' and 'The Spirit' Effects (Wed 02-13-2008)
The website for the visual effects shop The Orphanage lists 'Iron Man' and 'The Spirit' as two of their current projects. The Orphanage's work is well known to readers of this site. You've seen their F/X in movies like 'Superman Returns', 'Sin City' and ...Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-18-2005)
What They SayThere comes a time in every girl\'s life, where her friends try to get her to cosplay. For Saki that\'s every week, but this time Ohno may finally have enough pull to get her to don the helmet once and for all. Keiko\'s in on the action as ... Genshiken: Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-09-2005)
What They SaySaki\'s life at Genshiken as the girlfriend of an Otaku reaches new and interesting depths. When the student council threatens Genshiken, none of the members are able to take even the most basic steps to stand up for themselves. Saki is the o... SIGNS of FURY and ROMANCE
by Randall D. Larson (Wed 08-21-2002)
This Weeks RecommendationSJames Newton Howards third collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan, like the previous two, SIXTH SENSE and UNBREAKABLE, is an evocative and intimate suspense score. SIGNS (Hollywood Records 2061-62368-2) is also Howards most ove... Final BLADE RUNNER Hits Dec 18
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 07-27-2007)
Not only will the "Final Cut" of BLADE RUNNER be released in dvd format on December 18 but they are also planning a limited re-release in theaters on October 5. On that date, select theaters in Los Angeles and New York will be re-releasing the d... "Pulse"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 12-08-2006)
While attempting a clandestine meeting with a fellow hacker, Ohio college student Josh Ockmann (Jonathan Tucker of Texas Chainsaw Massacre) has an encounter with a fearsome apparition. Soon after, his worried ex Mattie Webber (Kristen Bell of Reefer M... KING KONG
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 11-29-2005)
It's been coming for a long time, but Peter Jackson's remake of KING KONG has finally sparked the release of the 1933 original on DVD in this 2-disc special edition. What can one say about a film that not only redefined the parameters of what could be don... BLACK SUNDAY (1960)
by Randy Palmer (Sat 06-09-2001)
The late cinematographer-cum-director Mario Bava helmed a number of Italian horrors in the 1960s & `70s, but none approached this macabre majesty of his 1960 masterpiece. Filmed in gorgeous black-&-white, the story interpolates medieval deviltry and a war... NEW ENGLAND ANIME SOCIETY CELEBRATES FIRST NIGHT BOSTON WITH ANIME SCREENINGS AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANIME EVENTS (Thu 12-27-2007)
Boston, December 27, 2007: New England Anime Society (NEAS), the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization behind Anime Boston and Providence Anime Conference, is proud to be participating in First Night Boston, an all-ages New Year's Eve celebration on...Central Park Media and The New England Anime Society Celebrate 2006 (-)
CPM and the NEAS Ring in the New Year from Boston's Hynes Convention Center BOSTON, MA (December 23, 2005) - Boston is home to America's longest running First Night celebration, and for the past two years, the city's New England Anime Society has proudly...Central Park Media and The New England Anime Society Celebrate 2006 (Fri 12-23-2005)
CPM and the NEAS Ring in the New Year from Boston's Hynes Convention Center BOSTON, MA (December 23, 2005) - Boston is home to America's longest running First Night celebration, and for the past two years, the city's New England Anime Society has proudly...H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 08-24-2005)
Representatives of Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS have claimed that agents of Paramount Pictures, distributors of Steven Spielberg's 100 million dollar plus theatrical version, have engaged in an unfair campaign against th... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON ONE
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 03-27-2002)
There was a time when STAR TREK was a thing of the past, a mere 79 episodes depicting the adventures of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock that were seen constantly in syndication but were firmly rooted in their cheesy 1960s origins. But eventually, a new age cam... Stardate 0009.18: How to be an Alien
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 09-18-2000)
My colleague Antony at Star Trek Central reported this week a rumor that Tom Paris and B`Elanna Torres would get married 2/3 of the way through Voyager`s current season. But one of my Paramount sources says that, unless they`ve re-shot the ending of `Driv... DOCTOR WHO: ROBOTS OF DEATH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-11-2001)
During his first year as producer on DOCTOR WHO in 1976, Philip Hinchcliffe managed to get the program some of the highest ratings it had ever enjoyed. His combination of science fiction and gothic horror paid off handsomely. Now with the fourteenth seaso... Tron 2.0
by Coming Attractions (Wed 06-04-2003)
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy/Sequel.Studio: Walt Disney Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: Development Hell.Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet.Who's Making It: Steven Lisberger (Director, possibly); Steven Lisberger, Richard Jeffries ... SCARY MOVIE
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 07-06-2000)
Horror movies are all about transgression. (Well, maybe not all, but Im trying to make a point here.) Mysteries and suspense-thrillers can aim for a more sophisticated, upscale tone, but horror has to shock, revolt, even disgust. Its a reminder of the b... House of the Dead, The
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-31-2003)
Genre: Video Game Adaptation/Horror.Studio: Unknown.Production Company: Mindfire Entertainment.Project Phase: Post-production.Who's In It: Ona Grauer (Alicia); Jonathan Cherry (Rudy); Tyron Leitso (Simon); Enuka Okuma (Karma); Sonja Salomma (Cynthia); Wil... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
Universal pictures recently announced three upcoming titles that will soon be appearing on DVD with loads of extras, while looming on the horizon is a special edition release of one of the most important anime features ever made.THE MUMMY RETURNS release ... THE MATRIX: Oscar-Winning Editor Zach Staenberg
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 03-21-2000)
Just about the most imaginative and outrageously entertaining film to emerge last year was THE MATRIX, a science fiction cyberspace thriller mixed with profuse pyrotechnics and harrowing Hong Kong-style martial arts. In a just world, a film this good woul... Bandai Visual USA To Go Big At Expo? (Thu 04-17-2008)
A pair of interesting items have shown up on some of the dot-anime blogs as documented here. Mr. Konno\'s Boss Note from yesterday talks about how things are quickly accelerating in Japan with the company and its plans to shift to the Blu-ray format as we...Alias' Maya is Core 3D Special Effects Software For 'Spider-Man 2' (Tue 08-03-2004)
Sony Pictures Imageworks uses Maya to create a web-slinging hero, a rampaging villain and top-notch visual effects in this latest summer blockbuster.Rising Sun Picture on 'Man Thing' Creature Effects (Tue 10-19-2004)
For the 'Man-Thing' creature itself, experienced model-makers Makeup Effects Group ['Matrix' Trilogy] sculpted a ten foot tall beast with attitude, and the visual effects team of Rising Sun Pictures and the Lab Sydney, led by VFX Supervisor Tony Clark, to...Superman Returns
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Fri 04-22-2005)
Genre:Superhero/Comic Book Adaptation/Action.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:In Development.Who's In It:Brandon Routh (Clark Kent/Kal-El/"Superman"); Kevin Spacey (Lex Luthor); Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane); Hugh Laurie (Perry ... DVD This Week: May 28
by John Thonen (Tue 05-28-2002)
VIDEO NEWSMGM will make the small army of John Carpenter fans happy this summer when they finally bring J.Cs semi-classic ghost tale THE FOG to DVD. Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Atkins will be onboard with Rob Bottins waterlogged ghosts. T... Barry Gray's Unique Approach to Film Music
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-12-2004)
Remembering David RaksinDavid Raksin, composer of the classic film noir mystery/romance LAURA, THE BAD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, and dozens of other notable film scores including such low-budget horror/sci fi films as THE UNDYING MONSTER and DR. RENAULT'S SECRE... Drawing the Darkness with Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-07-2007)
Greeting Maniacs, and welcome to another spine-tingling Comicscape spectacular! For this week, I’ve interviewed Marc Moorash and Heather Stanley – the creators and publishers behind a cool new series called Polyglot & Spleen. ... I Can See Through Time!
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Tue 03-12-2002)
"We are doing visual effects on somewhere in the vicinity of 300 shots," says Eric Nash, Digital Domain FX supervisor for Dreamworks' new production of H.G. Wells' classic SF novel, THE TIME MACHINE. "The bulk of it involves the time travel sequences as w... BLADE II
by Abbie Bernstein (Fri 03-22-2002)
In 1996, BLADE began with a fabulous, kinetic sequence set in a vampire disco where jets of blood rained down from the ceiling as the bloodsuckers attacked their suddenly alarmed victims only to be interrupted by the arrival of vampire hunter Blade (Wesl... STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION - THE GORN CRISIS: Kevin J. Anderson, Part 2
by Matthew F. Saunders (Wed 11-15-2000)
Popularity isnt everything. The Gorn have fascinated Star Trek fans for more than 30 years, ever since they debuted in the original series episode `Arena` in 1967. But what do we really know about these cool alien lizards? Sure, theyre big, green, extre... Smallville: TV Guide Channel's Inside Look at Special Effects (Tue 11-30-2004)
TV Guide Channel showed a little behind-the-scenes snippet of Smallville. They talk to both Tom Welling and Smallville's visual effects supervisor Mat Beck. Watch the clip and view some screen caps...'Incredible Hulk' DVD and Blu-Ray October 21st
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 08-27-2008)
From a press release
The Explosive Action Blockbuster Smashes its way Onto DVD and Blu-Ray Hi-Def, Unleashed on October 21, 2008 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Universal City, Calif., August 27, 2008—From the Marvel Universe of the wo... Patlabor Movie 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-06-2007)
What They SaySet three years after the first film, Patlabor 2 draws police commanders Ki\'ichi Gotoh and Shinobu Nagumo into the hunt for Tsuge, a rogue officer of the Japan Self-Defense Force connected with an escalating wave of terrorist attacks. But th... THE SIXTH DAY: Roger Spottiswoode , Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Fri 11-17-2000)
For Part One of my conversation with Roger Spottiswoode, I ventured out onto rooftops of Canada, where the , director of The Sixth Day was setting up one of the many action sequences in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film. At that time, he demurred when asked ... Ghost in the Shell: Solid State Society
by Dani Moure (Thu 08-30-2007)
What They SayThe year is 2034; two years after Major Motoko Kusanagi left Public Security Section 9, the elite counter-terrorist and anti-crime unit specializing in cyber warfare. In that time, Section 9 has increased its appointed personnel to 20 operati... GHOST RIDER's Johnson Goes to Hell
by ANTHONY C. FERRANTE (Fri 11-11-2005)
CINESCAPE can't wait for GHOST RIDER from DAREDEVIL writer-director Mark Steven Johnson. There's so much excitement about what Johnson is conjuring up with Nicolas Cage playing the cursed motorcycle rider Johnny Blaze that we're offering up an early sneak... DVD and Blu-Ray Details for INCREDIBLE HULK
by Jarrod Sarafin (Thu 08-28-2008)
From the Marvel Universe of the world's most popular Super Heroes comes the $234.6 million worldwide summer hit that fans have been waiting for as THE INCREDIBLE HULK blasts onto DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Marvel ... HAUNTING OF HELL HOUSE - Henry James By Another Name
by John Thonen (Tue 03-28-2000)
Writer-director Mitch Marcus seems to have adjusted to the idea that his period adaptation of `The Ghostly Rental,` a story by Henry James (Turn of the Screw), has somehow been retitled The Haunting of Hell House for it`s recent video release on Roger Co... MORAV and The Rise of Robots
by Pat Ferrara (Thu 06-14-2007)
“Everybody loves robots,” simply states Fon Davis. “I remember thinking in the early 80s that right around the corner I’ll have my own.” Unfortunately for Fon and many other enthusiasts (myself included) technological innovat... 'Fantastic Four' Interview: Visual FX Supervisor Kurt Williams (Fri 01-21-2005)
Kurt Williams, whose numerous credits include "The X-Files" and "Batman Forever," is currently creating spectacular effects for "The Fantastic Four."HELLRAISER DVD Leads a Strong Week of Home Video Releases.
by John Thonen (Tue 09-19-2000)
Some days you eat the bear. Some days, the bear eats you. So goes an old Russian proverb, which explains that some days are just better than others. Its a simple bit of wisdom that would seem to apply also to the world of home video. Last Tuesdays re... Roger Corman and the Art of Efficient Effects
by Frank Garcia (Thu 10-19-2000)
Warm applause from an audience of about 150 people greeted legendary filmmaker Roger Corman as he sat on the front stage of a discussion panel titled `Efficient Effects.` Corman was in Vancouver, Canada attending the 15th Annual Film and Television Trade ... Edward Shearmur and the Music of Tomorrow
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-09-2004)
THIS WEEKS RECOMMENDATIONSEdward Shearmurs score for Kerry Conrans delightfully retro SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW, released this week on Sony Classical SK 92932, conveys the sound and feel of Hollywoods golden-age composers, although most co... BANDAI VISUAL USA TO SCREEN FIRST HIGH-DEFINITION ANIME TITLE TO BE RELEASED ON HD DVD / DVD TWIN FORMAT IN NORTH AMERICA AT ANIME EXPO® 2007 (Fri 06-22-2007)
"FREEDOM" to be screened throughout Expo in special high-definition theatre using latest, state-of-the-art equipment TORRANCE, Calif., June 22, 2007 - Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced it will be continuo...Othello Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Mon 06-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satomi IkezawaTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayWait While I Change Into Someone More Comfortable. Shy Yaya spends her time in awkward conversations with handsome classmate, guitarist Moriyama, dressing up ... Gibson Talks FX for TERMINATOR SALVATION
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-16-2008)
The first production update last month at the new official blog passed along concept art for Terminator Salvation. Now, the guys at Warner Bros. has updated the blog once again from Visual Effects guru Charles Gibson on bringing that concept art to life t... Five Star Stories
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-11-2005)
What They SayAmong the five star systems known as the Joker Systems, there are many kingdoms, each under the protection of valiant knights that control massive robots called Headliners. Bound to the knights are fatimas. Human in appearance and mind, the f... Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
by Ure "Vader" Paul (Thu 02-07-2002)
Rather like the original title, in Serious Sam: The Second Encounter you'll once again be given the delightful task of facing masses of deadly minions, most of which answer to one evil dude - Mental's his name and getting on Sam's nerves is hi... Wings of Honneamise (BD+DVD Combo)
by Bryce Coulter (Mon 09-24-2007)
What They SayExperience the classic anime masterpiece in the highest visual and audio quality ever with this ultimate Blu-ray & DVD Two Disc Set! \"I will not give up. I will realize my dream...even if it means death!\" Acclaimed by anime fans all over ... 009-1 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-10-2007)
What They SayIn a world where the Cold War never ended, East and West continue to battle for technological and political supremacy. Mylene Hoffman, field commander of the elite Double Zero intelligence division, exists in this world with her eyes open an... Battle Royale Ultimate Edition Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Fri 11-09-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koushun Takami, Masayuki Taguchi, Masayuki TakaguchiTranslated by:Tomo Iwo, Emily ShojiAdapted by:Keith GiffenWhat They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
Battle Royale: Ultimate Edition is a large, nicely designed hardcover collection o... Karas Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Wed 04-26-2006)
What They SayThe worlds of humans and demons have overlapped since time immemorial, and a young woman named Yuri and her servant, the Karas, have long maintained order and balance between the worlds. But humans have finally lost their fears of the denizen... Gilgamesh Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-12-2007)
What They SayAfter the terrorist incident of October 10, the sky has been turned into a psychedelic mirror, sadly reflecting a civilization that's only a shadow of its former world. As the world struggles to rebuild itself, two powerful forces wage a sec... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 02-22-2005)
What They SayThe television series based on Masamune Shirow\'s Manga and Mamoru Oshii\'s highly influential film, \'Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex\' takes viewers to futuristic society where technology has saturated citizens\' daily lives. Along ... Galaxy Angel Rune Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-03-2007)
What They SayEpisode 7: The legendary Moon Angel Troupe meets Rune Angel Troupe! The members of former Moon Angel Troupe, Milfeulle, Mint, Vanilla, Ranpha, Forte, and Chitose, visit their successor Rune Angel Troupe. Apricot and the other members are huff... Emma Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 11-09-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaoru MoriTranslated by:Sheldon DrzkaAdapted by:What They SayIn Victorian-era England, a young girl is rescued from a life of destitution and raised to become a proper British maid. Emma meets William, the eldest son of a weal... Comicscape - August 11, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 08-11-2004)
OPINION: Last week I turned the floor over to those who mostly agreed with my extended review of SPIDER-MAN 2, so this week it only makes sense to let those on the other side of the carpet have their say...and some of them are quite voluble about it!For e... Samurai 7 Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2007)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai.
Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no norma... VanHook Joins Film Roman
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 05-01-2002)
Film Roman, Inc.
announced monday that it will acquire acclaimed visual effects house,
VanHook Studios. Former comic pro Kevin VanHook and his staff, including top effects artists
Chadd B. Cole and Vince Di Meglio, will form a new division, Forum Vis... Koi Kaze Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Mon 11-27-2006)
What They SayKoshiro and Nanoka are brother and sister separated since Nanoka was a baby. When the time comes for her to enter high school, it is decided that the two will live together.
Although off to a shaky start, they are getting used to living unde... HOLLOW MAN: Memoirs of an Invisible Motion Control Operator
by Les Paul Robley (Thu 08-10-2000)
Motion-controlwords that strike fear and loathing in even the most seasoned film crews. The process traditionally takes longer than normal camera setups, and has suffers from a higher degree of Murphys Law, despite the superior accuracy one gets from co... Review: 'Iron Man' Blu-Ray
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-24-2008)
We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online
Everyone knew this movie would be a hit when it hit theaters this past May, but no one expect how big of a hit it would be. Grossing almost $100 million dollars in its first ... TIME AFTER TIME
by JEFF BOND (Wed 08-28-2002)
To me one of the great mysteries of the wacky world of cult movies is why Somewhere In Time has developed a Trekkie-sized fan following while Nicholas Meyers Time After Time hasnt. Time travel movies have always had a terrific romantic appeal: the chanc... THE CELL: Jennifer Lopez, Vincent D'Onofrio and Vince Vaughn
by Edward Gross (Thu 08-17-2000)
If Silence of the Lambs had a science fiction twist to it, the end result probably would have bared more than a little similarity to The Cell, the new psychological thriller starring Jennifer Lopez and helmed by commercial director Tarsem.In The Cell, ser... Gunsmith Cats Revised Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Fri 02-15-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kenichi SonodaTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayRally and Minnie-May are two teen girls running a weapons shop in Chicago…but they have a side business as bounty hunters! Though their main ta... THE CALL OF CTHULHU
by Randall Larson (Thu 01-19-2006)
This is an independently filmed adaptation of H P Lovecraft's seminal story that set the stage for what has become the Cthulhu Mythos series of loosely related fantastic-horror tales built around the underlying mythology of ancient creatures that once rul... Gantz Season 1 Complete Collection
by Dan Barry (Fri 02-02-2007)
What They SayHe thought he was dead. The last thing Kei remembers is the train running over his own body. But now he is in a room filled with strangers, all resurrected by a strange, featureless black sphere known only as the Gantz. Caught in a strange re... Metropolis
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-13-2002)
What They SaySet in the future, Metropolis is a grand city-state populated by humans and robots, the cohabitants of a strictly segmented society. Amidst the chaos created by anti-robot factions, detective Shunsaku Ban and his sidekick Ken-ichi are searchi... FF2: Scott Squires puts the F/X in FF2
by Chris Brown (Mon 06-04-2007)
In the previous installment detailing Comics2Film's visit to the set of 'Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer', we had the pleasure of speaking with Tim Story, monitored by Ralph Winter, just in case Story got too excited and leaked anything. Winte... Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)
Sometimes death sneaks up on you. I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri... Doomed Megalopolis Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-30-2003)
What They SayThe powerful mystic Kato\'s obsession with conquering Tokyo awakens the long-dead spirit Masakato, the legendary guardian of Tokyo. Unable to stand alone against Masakato\'s power, the calculating Kato uses an innocent woman as an unsuspecti... Hellboy
by Coming Attractions (Tue 02-10-2004)
Genre:Horror/Action/Comic Book Adaptation.Studio:Revolution Studios.Production Company:Lawrence Gordon Productions/Dark Horse Entertainment.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's In It:Ron Perlman (Hellboy); Selma Blair (Liz Sherman); John Hurt (Dr. Broom); Jeffr... Cohen Updates Status on MUMMY 3
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 06-18-2008)
Director Rob Cohen is neck deep into post-production for The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, hoping to get everything wrapped up by his August 1, 2008 release date. He mentions as much in his latest blog entry for the film, here he also lets us know th... Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society Awarded with Jury Prize at 21st Digital Content Grand Prix (Thu 02-08-2007)
"Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society", directed by Kenji Kamiyama and released in Japan in November 2006, has been awarded with the Jury Prize at the 21st Digital Content Grand Prix. Produced by Production I.G, Bandai Visual, Ban...Six Senses, Six Nominations
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 02-16-2000)
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was uncharacteristically generous to genre films this morning, when announcing the Year 2000 Academy Award Nominees. Among those eligible to win an Oscar on March 26, there are at least thirty-one nomination... THE HEROIC TRIO: The Making of a Fant-Asia Classic.
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 11-16-2000)
Gracefully floating through the air like a snowflake, arms miming the rhythmic endurance of an angelic dove, our flying, leather-clad beauty pump-kicks toward her quarry. He is unaware that the approaching babe, who appears to be serendipitous as a gentl... PHANTOM MENACE to hit DVD
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 06-19-2001)
Lucasfilm has finally caved to fan pressure, and 20th Century Fox's need to get much video cash, and decided to release STAR WARS EPISODE 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE on DVD. It's slated for a October 16 release.What's more, it looks like all Lucasfilm's talk ab... FARSCAPE: Directing the Future
by Anna L. Kaplan (Mon 01-01-2001)
Farscape never ceases to surprise and amaze its viewers. One of the things that helps keep them off guard is the creators determination to avoid a `house style,` or a usual way of presenting each episode. Its common for different writers to add their ow... STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES: Pushing the 3D Animation Envelope.
by Frank Garcia (Mon 02-14-2000)
On February 21, 2000 devoted fans of ROUGHNECKS: STARSHIP TROOPERS CHRONICLES will finally have a renewed opportunity to catch the series on the Sci-Fi Channel at 7:30 a.m. from Monday to Thursdays. The series is spin-off of the live-action feature direct... THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 12-19-2001)
Now that Peter Jackson's live-action epic THE LORD OF THE RINGS is finally herea feat thought more or less impossible to pull off only a few years agothe question can finally be answered. Does the film live up to the potential of J.R.R. Tolkien's revered ... STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 08-09-2002)
So here we have the so-called "best" film of the STAR TREK series in a brand new DVD incarnation, dubbed the "Director's Edition" and with all the trimmings and special features that a two-disc package calls for. Trekkies and non Trekkies alike have been ...