David Fincher loves doing an insane amount of takes. Much like Stanley Kubrick, who revelled in using exhausting methods on-set, Fincher is a stickler for pushing his actors beyond reasonable expectations in search of the perfect take. Before filming started on "The Social Network," the director reportedly told Justin Timberlake he was going to have him repeat scenes until he'd, "gone past memorizing it, gone past knowing [his] own name, until we can get all of the physical nonsense so ingrained that we can get to what the actual text is." Jake Gyllenhaal also spoke about his experience on "Zodiac," telling The New York Times, how he'd, "do a lot of takes, and [Fincher] would turn, and he would say, because he had a computer there, 'Delete the last 10 takes.' And as an actor that's very hard to hear."
2007's "Zodiac" was the first time Fincher shot a movie digitally (though...
2007's "Zodiac" was the first time Fincher shot a movie digitally (though...
- 1/29/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Announcing the nominees for their 16th annual Ves Awards, the Visual Effects Society brought welcome news for Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” and Matt Reeves’s “War for the Planet of the Apes,” each up for seven statuettes. “Despicable Me 3” is the most-nominated animated film of the year (5), while the most-honored title overall is “Game of Thrones” (11).
The 21-year-old organization consists of 3,400-plus members in 35 nations. Each year, it recognizes visual effects innovators in film, animation, television, commercials, and video games.
In 2017, Disney’s “The Jungle Book” remake claimed five Ves trophies, more than any other feature (nominations leader “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was shutout). It’s director-producer, Jon Favreau, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award; Weta Digital director and four-time Oscar winner Joe Letteri will accept the Georges Méliès Award, named for the late French illusionist and filmmaker. Letteri is also a nominee...
The 21-year-old organization consists of 3,400-plus members in 35 nations. Each year, it recognizes visual effects innovators in film, animation, television, commercials, and video games.
In 2017, Disney’s “The Jungle Book” remake claimed five Ves trophies, more than any other feature (nominations leader “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was shutout). It’s director-producer, Jon Favreau, will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award; Weta Digital director and four-time Oscar winner Joe Letteri will accept the Georges Méliès Award, named for the late French illusionist and filmmaker. Letteri is also a nominee...
- 1/16/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominations for the 13th Annual Ves awards "the prestigious yearly celebration that recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games and the VFX supervisors, VFX producers and hands-on-the-keys artists who bring this work to life."
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
Ves members selected the nominees and Laika's "The Boxtrolls," Disney's "Big Hero 6," and Fox's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" topped the nominations receiving 5 nods each.
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is a global professional honorary society and the entertainment industry's only organization representing the full breadth of visual effects practitioners including artists, technologists, model makers, educators, studio executives, supervisors, PR/marketing specialists and producers. Ves. almost 3,000 members in 33 countries worldwide contribute to all areas of entertainment . film, television, commercials, animation, music videos, games and new media. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Ves has member Sections in Australia, Bay Area (CA), London,...
- 1/14/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Visual Effects Society has announced the nominees for its 13th Annual Ves Awards, which recognize outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials and video games. Among the nominees — Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, Interstellar, Maleficent, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies and X-Men: Days Of Future Past – for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture. The awards will be held February 4 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. See the complete list below.
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects-Driven Photoreal/Live Action Feature Motion Picture
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Joe Letteri
Ryan Stafford
Matt Kutcher
Dan Lemmon
Hannah Blanchini
Guardians of the Galaxy
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Jonathan Fawkner
Nicolas Aithadi
Paul Corbould
Interstellar
Paul Franklin
Kevin Elam
Ann Podlozny
Andrew Lockley
Scott Fisher
Maleficent
Carey Villegas...
- 1/13/2015
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Visual effects house Digital Domain demonstrated notable work toward advancing facial capture and the ability to create a digital human with its Oscar-winning CG version of Brad Pitt in 2008's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. On Monday, the film’s VFX supervisor Eric Barba is still working to further develop this area at Digital Domain -- and based on a demonstration clip that he recently shared with The Hollywood Reporter, the company may be getting closer to doing just that. Its new process, dubbed Direct Drive, starts with capturing a facial performance using the Mova system that earlier in its development
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- 12/8/2014
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This column in THR’s Behind the Screen blog -- which runs on Fridays -- covers members of the crafts and technology community who have been honored, hired, signed, or have otherwise made news. Promoted: VFX supervisor Eric Barba, who won an Academy Award for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, has been promoted to chief creative officer and senior visual effects supervisor at Digital Domain “3.0.” A 17-year Digital Domain veteran, he will also continue to work on individual feature films as a VFX supervisor, as well as on commercials as a VFX supervisor and director. Barba—whose credits also
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- 11/1/2013
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of Tron: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.
When director Joseph Kosinski wrote the story for Oblivion in 2005, he listed in the treatment a soundtrack from the mastermind behind M83, Anthony Gonzalez. He felt that M83 was an artist whose music fit the story he was trying to tell, and knew that when he made the film, his temp score should become his permanent one.
The French native, who has toured internationally with bands from Depeche Mode and The Killers to Kings of Leon, debuted in 2001 and recently released his first double-disc album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” as his sixth record.
When director Joseph Kosinski wrote the story for Oblivion in 2005, he listed in the treatment a soundtrack from the mastermind behind M83, Anthony Gonzalez. He felt that M83 was an artist whose music fit the story he was trying to tell, and knew that when he made the film, his temp score should become his permanent one.
The French native, who has toured internationally with bands from Depeche Mode and The Killers to Kings of Leon, debuted in 2001 and recently released his first double-disc album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” as his sixth record.
- 4/9/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of Tron: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Oblivion arrives in theaters nationwide on Friday, April 19, 2013.
2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what’s left of our planet, Jack’s mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.
Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above,...
2077: Jack Harper (Cruise) serves as a security repairmen stationed on an evacuated Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying alien threat who still scavenges what’s left of our planet, Jack’s mission is almost complete. In a matter of two weeks, he will join the remaining survivors on a lunar colony far from the war-torn world he has long called home.
Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above,...
- 4/4/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Tom Crusie stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of Tron: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind.
Have a look as Oblivion’s cast & crew share how the bubbleship came to life and then pop over to the film’s official site - http://www.oblivionmovie.com/ – and listen the film’s exhilarating score. Composer Joseph Trapenese has collaborated with artists for several of the most anticipated soundtracks of recent memory: from Daft Punk (Tron: Legacy) to Mike Shinoda (The Raid: Redemption), as well as M83 (“Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” and Oblivion) and Moby (“Extreme Ways” from The Bourne Legacy).
Abutting the living space on...
Have a look as Oblivion’s cast & crew share how the bubbleship came to life and then pop over to the film’s official site - http://www.oblivionmovie.com/ – and listen the film’s exhilarating score. Composer Joseph Trapenese has collaborated with artists for several of the most anticipated soundtracks of recent memory: from Daft Punk (Tron: Legacy) to Mike Shinoda (The Raid: Redemption), as well as M83 (“Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming” and Oblivion) and Moby (“Extreme Ways” from The Bourne Legacy).
Abutting the living space on...
- 3/22/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This article originally appeared in If Magazine #139 (Feb-March 2011).
Almost three decades ago, unknown storyteller Steve Lisberger wrote and directed a movie that will have a lasting impact on our generation. Released in 1982, Tron became an institution and its effects were considered .groundbreaking. in the industry.
It was a major motion picture first, blending in 70mm live-action, computer graphics and hand-drawn animation. In keeping with groundbreaking effects is its successor, Tron: Legacy.
.I think we.ve certainly tried to live up to that legacy of that first film and make this thing look every bit as cool . if not cooler . for a modern audience,. Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Eric Barba tells If from Venice, California.
.We.ve certainly pushed the technology . in our work with Clu and with Jeff Bridges [who plays both Kevin Flynn and Clu] in creating something that.s never been done before..
The Disney stereoscopic blockbuster, with a budget of reportedly $US170 million,...
Almost three decades ago, unknown storyteller Steve Lisberger wrote and directed a movie that will have a lasting impact on our generation. Released in 1982, Tron became an institution and its effects were considered .groundbreaking. in the industry.
It was a major motion picture first, blending in 70mm live-action, computer graphics and hand-drawn animation. In keeping with groundbreaking effects is its successor, Tron: Legacy.
.I think we.ve certainly tried to live up to that legacy of that first film and make this thing look every bit as cool . if not cooler . for a modern audience,. Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Eric Barba tells If from Venice, California.
.We.ve certainly pushed the technology . in our work with Clu and with Jeff Bridges [who plays both Kevin Flynn and Clu] in creating something that.s never been done before..
The Disney stereoscopic blockbuster, with a budget of reportedly $US170 million,...
- 8/9/2012
- by Sam Dallas
- IF.com.au
With the recent release of Tron: Legacy on blu-ray & DVD Disney held a virtual roundtable with Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba, check out the Q&A below and if you haven’t done so already go pick up your copy of Tron: Legacy now.
Eric Barba
Now that Tron:Legacy has been viewed by the masses, how was the reception of Jeff Bridges’ rejuvenation?
Eric Barba: The overall reception to Clu was good. We had all types of reactions of course, but most enjoyed the character.
What are you working on right now, and what are its challenges? What experiences from Tron Legacy are valuable to you now?
Eric Barba: I’m working on a few projects with Joe Kosinski actually. I’ve learned so much over my time on “Legacy” that all carries forward. I’m not trying tobe vague, but there really is so much I learned from the experience.
Eric Barba
Now that Tron:Legacy has been viewed by the masses, how was the reception of Jeff Bridges’ rejuvenation?
Eric Barba: The overall reception to Clu was good. We had all types of reactions of course, but most enjoyed the character.
What are you working on right now, and what are its challenges? What experiences from Tron Legacy are valuable to you now?
Eric Barba: I’m working on a few projects with Joe Kosinski actually. I’ve learned so much over my time on “Legacy” that all carries forward. I’m not trying tobe vague, but there really is so much I learned from the experience.
- 4/27/2011
- by Marc Vibbert
- FusedFilm
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first Q&A, with Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba, can be viewed right here. Our second Q&A is with Steve Preeg of Digital Domain, the Head of Animation for Tron Legacy. Preeg won an Oscar for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Flags of Our Fathers, I, Robot, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong. Preeg (center in the picture below) is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments,...
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments,...
- 3/27/2011
- Cinelinx
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first Q&A, with Oscar-winning Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba, can be viewed right here. Our second Q&A is with Steve Preeg of Digital Domain, the Head of Animation for Tron Legacy. Preeg won an Oscar for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. His other credits include Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Flags of Our Fathers, I, Robot, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and King Kong. Preeg (center in the picture below) is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments,...
Rather than editing down Preeg's comments,...
- 3/27/2011
- Cinelinx
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first is with Tron Legacy Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba of Digital Domain. Barba won an Academy Award (shown below) for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It is one of many David Fincher-directed projects that Barba has worked on, including Zodiac and a number of his commercials. His other credits include The Fifth Element and Supernova.
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses,...
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses,...
- 3/26/2011
- Cinelinx
To celebrate the release of Tron Legacy on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5, The Movie Pool recently had the chance to sit in on Q&A sessions with the Oscar-winning minds behind the sensational visual effects in the film. The first is with Tron Legacy Visual Effects Supervisor Eric Barba of Digital Domain. Barba won an Academy Award (shown below) for his work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. It is one of many David Fincher-directed projects that Barba has worked on, including Zodiac and a number of his commercials. His other credits include The Fifth Element and Supernova.
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses,...
Rather than editing down Barba's comments, we decided to present the Q&A in its entirety. Questions asked by The Movie Pool are identified. To read our second Q&A with Head of Animation Steve Preeg, click right here.
Q. Now that Tron Legacy has been viewed by the masses,...
- 3/26/2011
- Cinelinx
The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the nominations for The 37th Annual Saturn Awards. Among others, Director Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, Inception leads the pack with 9 nominations. Director Joseph Kosinski‘s long-awaited Tron: Legacy pulled in 7 nominations, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 earned 5 nominations.
Check out all the nominees below!
The 37th Annual Saturn Award Nominees
Best Science Fiction Film:
Hereafter (Warner Bros.)
Inception (Warner Bros.)
Iron Man 2 (Paramount/Marvel)
Never Let Me Go (Fox Searchlight)
Splice (Warner Bros.)
Tron: Legacy (Walt Disney Studios)
Best Fantasy Film:
Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Studios)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (20th Century Fox)
Clash of the Titans (Warner Bros.)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Warner Bros.)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal)
Twilight: Eclipse (Summit Entertainment)
Best Horror/Thriller Film:
The American (Focus)
Black Swan...
Check out all the nominees below!
The 37th Annual Saturn Award Nominees
Best Science Fiction Film:
Hereafter (Warner Bros.)
Inception (Warner Bros.)
Iron Man 2 (Paramount/Marvel)
Never Let Me Go (Fox Searchlight)
Splice (Warner Bros.)
Tron: Legacy (Walt Disney Studios)
Best Fantasy Film:
Alice in Wonderland (Walt Disney Studios)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (20th Century Fox)
Clash of the Titans (Warner Bros.)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Warner Bros.)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Universal)
Twilight: Eclipse (Summit Entertainment)
Best Horror/Thriller Film:
The American (Focus)
Black Swan...
- 2/25/2011
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
It's that time of year again: The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films has announced the nominations for its 37th Annual Saturn Awards.
From the Press Release:
Leading the charge is Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller “Inception” with 9 nominations. Overture/Relativity Media’s “Let Me In” and Disney’s “Tron: Legacy” downloaded 7 nominations apiece; Clint Eastwood’s thought-provoking “Hereafter” received 6; while “Alice in Wonderland,” “Black Swan,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Never Let Me Go” and “Shutter Island” earned 5 nominations each.
In the television categories, Frank Darabont’s zombie-drama “The Walking Dead” (AMC) came to life with 6 nominations. “Breaking Bad” (AMC), “Lost” (ABC) and “Fringe” (Fox) tied with 5 nominations. “Leverage” (TNT) and “True Blood” (HBO) earned 4 apiece, followed by “Dexter” (Showtime) and “V” (ABC) with 3 and “The Closer” (TNT), “Smallville” (CW) and “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” (Starz) with 2.
The Academy was founded in 1972 by noted...
From the Press Release:
Leading the charge is Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending sci-fi thriller “Inception” with 9 nominations. Overture/Relativity Media’s “Let Me In” and Disney’s “Tron: Legacy” downloaded 7 nominations apiece; Clint Eastwood’s thought-provoking “Hereafter” received 6; while “Alice in Wonderland,” “Black Swan,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” “Never Let Me Go” and “Shutter Island” earned 5 nominations each.
In the television categories, Frank Darabont’s zombie-drama “The Walking Dead” (AMC) came to life with 6 nominations. “Breaking Bad” (AMC), “Lost” (ABC) and “Fringe” (Fox) tied with 5 nominations. “Leverage” (TNT) and “True Blood” (HBO) earned 4 apiece, followed by “Dexter” (Showtime) and “V” (ABC) with 3 and “The Closer” (TNT), “Smallville” (CW) and “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” (Starz) with 2.
The Academy was founded in 1972 by noted...
- 2/24/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
I love Saturn Awards! Of course, if you’re fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror film, you love them too.
So, you’ll be glad to hear that Saturn Awards nominations for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards were announced this Wednesday by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and that we already have a leader!
And it’s Christopher Nolan‘s Inception that led with nine nominations, including best sci-fi pic, as well as Let Me In, Tron: Legacy,Hereafter, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 which all garnered multiple nominations also.
On the other hand, AMC’s The Walking Dead led all TV series with 6 nominations, while Breaking Bad, Fringe, and Lost with 5 each.
When it comes to actors, we’re not surprised to see that Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds gained their nominations for Best Actor,...
So, you’ll be glad to hear that Saturn Awards nominations for the 37th Annual Saturn Awards were announced this Wednesday by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and that we already have a leader!
And it’s Christopher Nolan‘s Inception that led with nine nominations, including best sci-fi pic, as well as Let Me In, Tron: Legacy,Hereafter, Alice in Wonderland and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 which all garnered multiple nominations also.
On the other hand, AMC’s The Walking Dead led all TV series with 6 nominations, while Breaking Bad, Fringe, and Lost with 5 each.
When it comes to actors, we’re not surprised to see that Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr. and Ryan Reynolds gained their nominations for Best Actor,...
- 2/24/2011
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) has announced the nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards ceremony recognizing outstanding visual effects artistry in 24 categories of film, animation, television,
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
commercials and video games.
Christopher Nolan's "Inception" dominated the nominations receiving four nods. Nolan will also be honored at the event with the inaugural Ves Visionary Award. Ray Harryhausen will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Ves Awards will take place on Tuesday, February 1 and will air exclusively on Reelzchannel Saturday, February 19 at 10p Et/Pt with encore presentations throughout February.
Here's the complete list of nominees for the 9th Annual Ves Awards:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion
Picture
Inception
Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor
Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor
Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer
Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer
Iron Man 2
Ben Snow VFX Supervisor
Ged Wright VFX Supervisor
Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor
Susan Pickett VFX...
- 1/10/2011
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Garrett Hedlund in Joseph Kosinsky's Tron: Legacy Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual-Effects Driven Feature Motion Picture Inception Paul Franklin Visual Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould Special Effects Supervisor Mike Chambers Visual Effects Producer Matthew Plummer Visual Effects Producer Iron Man 2 Ben Snow VFX Supervisor Ged Wright VFX Supervisor Janek Sirrs VFX Supervisor Susan Pickett VFX Producer Tron: Legacy Eric Barba Visual Effects Supervisor Lisa Beroud Visual Effects Producer Steve Preeg Animation Director Karl Denham Sequence Supervisor Alice in Wonderland Ken Ralston Senior Visual Effects Supervisor Tom Peitzman Visual Effects Producer David Schaub Animation Supervisor Carey Villegas Visual Effects Supervisor Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I Tim Burke Overall VFX Supervisor Emma Norton Visual Effects Producer John Richardson Special Effects Supervisor Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Feature Motion Picture Green Zone Peter Chiang Visual Effects Supervisor Charlie Noble Visual Effects Supervisor Joss Williams Special Effects Supervisor Matthew Plummer...
- 1/10/2011
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
By Pete Hammond
hollywoodnews.com: For the first time two 3D movies opened against each other on the same weekend grabbing a combined total of an estimated $60 million at the box office just one week after the debut of another 3D family epic, The Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader which held pretty well from a soft opening, and only one week before yet another 3Der, Jack Black’s Gulliver’s Travels. Both of those movies plus both of this week’s flicks, Tron: Legacy and Yogi Bear are blasts from the past rebooted with new technological advances to make their dormant characters hot again. The future is here, movie-wise, and the studios are clearly stating their aim with this kind of holiday programming.
As for Tron: Legacy its $43.6 million dollar start plus B+ Cinemascore bodes well for a sci-fi reinvention based on a 28 year old Disney movie...
hollywoodnews.com: For the first time two 3D movies opened against each other on the same weekend grabbing a combined total of an estimated $60 million at the box office just one week after the debut of another 3D family epic, The Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader which held pretty well from a soft opening, and only one week before yet another 3Der, Jack Black’s Gulliver’s Travels. Both of those movies plus both of this week’s flicks, Tron: Legacy and Yogi Bear are blasts from the past rebooted with new technological advances to make their dormant characters hot again. The future is here, movie-wise, and the studios are clearly stating their aim with this kind of holiday programming.
As for Tron: Legacy its $43.6 million dollar start plus B+ Cinemascore bodes well for a sci-fi reinvention based on a 28 year old Disney movie...
- 12/20/2010
- by Pete Hammond
- Hollywoodnews.com
Visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba reveals how his team pulled off 61-year old Bridges' stunning 3-D reverse-aging.
By Eric Ditzian
Jeff Bridges in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
For the last few days, MTV News has been taking you inside some of the coolest aspects of "Tron Legacy," from the creative process behind Daft Punk's violins-meet-synthesizers soundtrack to the generation of the film's neon-pulsing motorcycles and warships. Now we're going to take you behind the creation of the film's single-most jaw-dropping visual effect: turning Jeff Bridges from 60-something Oscar-winner into the Bridges of 1984's "Against All Odds."
We caught up with visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba, the driving force behind the CG work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," for which technicians both aged Brad Pitt into an old man and turned back time to capture the actor's 20-something look. What they managed to accomplish was nothing short of astounding, and...
By Eric Ditzian
Jeff Bridges in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
For the last few days, MTV News has been taking you inside some of the coolest aspects of "Tron Legacy," from the creative process behind Daft Punk's violins-meet-synthesizers soundtrack to the generation of the film's neon-pulsing motorcycles and warships. Now we're going to take you behind the creation of the film's single-most jaw-dropping visual effect: turning Jeff Bridges from 60-something Oscar-winner into the Bridges of 1984's "Against All Odds."
We caught up with visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba, the driving force behind the CG work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," for which technicians both aged Brad Pitt into an old man and turned back time to capture the actor's 20-something look. What they managed to accomplish was nothing short of astounding, and...
- 12/17/2010
- MTV Movie News
Visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba reveals how his team pulled off 61-year old Bridges' stunning 3-D reverse-aging.
By Eric Ditzian
Jeff Bridges in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
For the last few days, MTV News has been taking you inside some of the coolest aspects of "Tron Legacy," from the creative process behind Daft Punk's violins-meet-synthesizers soundtrack to the generation of the film's neon-pulsing motorcycles and warships. Now we're going to take you behind the creation of the film's single-most jaw-dropping visual effect: turning Jeff Bridges from 60-something Oscar-winner into the Bridges of 1984's "Against All Odds."
We caught up with visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba, the driving force behind the CG work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," for which technicians both aged Brad Pitt into an old man and turned back time to capture the actor's 20-something look. What they managed to accomplish was nothing short of astounding, and...
By Eric Ditzian
Jeff Bridges in "Tron Legacy"
Photo: Disney
For the last few days, MTV News has been taking you inside some of the coolest aspects of "Tron Legacy," from the creative process behind Daft Punk's violins-meet-synthesizers soundtrack to the generation of the film's neon-pulsing motorcycles and warships. Now we're going to take you behind the creation of the film's single-most jaw-dropping visual effect: turning Jeff Bridges from 60-something Oscar-winner into the Bridges of 1984's "Against All Odds."
We caught up with visual-effects supervisor Eric Barba, the driving force behind the CG work on "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," for which technicians both aged Brad Pitt into an old man and turned back time to capture the actor's 20-something look. What they managed to accomplish was nothing short of astounding, and...
- 12/17/2010
- MTV Music News
[1] On November 19th, I had the opportunity to participate in a day of roundtable interviews with the cast and crew of Tron Legacy. I also conducted a couple of one-on-one discussions with the filmmakers and screenwriters (but that will come later). The plan is to post one of the interviews every day up until release. The first interview is with Olivia Wilde, who plays Quorra in the movie. Leading up to the release of the movie, I really wasn't expecting much from Olivia in the film, as the trailers and clips have played her off as not much more than the sexy attractive lady of the Tron world. I'm surprised to report that Wilde was one of my favorite parts of the movie. I actually wish that we got more time with her character. Another equal surprise was that Olivia Wilde is not just your usual good looking actress. She's...
- 12/10/2010
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
In architecture school, Joseph Kosinski had to post his work in class for professor critiques before returning to the drawing board to fix his mistakes. Years later, he used the same approach to codify the look of Disney’s Tron: Legacy, which opens Dec. 17.
“I’d gather all the designers, and we’d go from cubicle to cubicle discussing each other’s ideas,“ Kosinski says of the feature film directorial debut that consumed his life from the summer of 2007 to the afternoon of Nov. 17. “It not only made everyone feel involved, but the film began to have a cohesive aesthetic. The look had to feel like it came from one hand. There was a giant art team of around 50 people, and after a while you couldn’t tell which drawing came from which person.”
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Tron: Legacy -- a follow-up to the 1982 film Tron -- chronicles a son’s (Garrett Hedlund...
“I’d gather all the designers, and we’d go from cubicle to cubicle discussing each other’s ideas,“ Kosinski says of the feature film directorial debut that consumed his life from the summer of 2007 to the afternoon of Nov. 17. “It not only made everyone feel involved, but the film began to have a cohesive aesthetic. The look had to feel like it came from one hand. There was a giant art team of around 50 people, and after a while you couldn’t tell which drawing came from which person.”
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Tron: Legacy -- a follow-up to the 1982 film Tron -- chronicles a son’s (Garrett Hedlund...
- 12/7/2010
- by Susan Karlin
- Fast Company
Editor’s Note: This article was written on July 23rd.
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of attending a Comic-Con press conference for the highly anticipated sci-fi feature Tron: Legacy. The whole gang was there, old and new, including Jeff Bridges (“Kevin Flynn”), Garrett Hedlund (“Sam Flynn”), Olivia Wilde (“Quorra”), Michael Sheen (“Castor”), Bruce Boxleitner (“Alan Bradley”), Joe Kosinski (director), Sean Bailey, Jeff Silver and Justin Springer (producers), Steven Lisberger (producer and original director of Tron), Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis (writers) and Eric Barba (effects)…phew. The group talks about technology’s role in the new film, Daft Punk’s score, and what it was like wearing those awesome suits!
Read more on Comic-Con 2010: Interview with Tron: Legacy cast and crew…plus a new photo!…...
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of attending a Comic-Con press conference for the highly anticipated sci-fi feature Tron: Legacy. The whole gang was there, old and new, including Jeff Bridges (“Kevin Flynn”), Garrett Hedlund (“Sam Flynn”), Olivia Wilde (“Quorra”), Michael Sheen (“Castor”), Bruce Boxleitner (“Alan Bradley”), Joe Kosinski (director), Sean Bailey, Jeff Silver and Justin Springer (producers), Steven Lisberger (producer and original director of Tron), Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis (writers) and Eric Barba (effects)…phew. The group talks about technology’s role in the new film, Daft Punk’s score, and what it was like wearing those awesome suits!
Read more on Comic-Con 2010: Interview with Tron: Legacy cast and crew…plus a new photo!…...
- 7/27/2010
- by Ashley Soares
- GordonandtheWhale
So I’ve been without a solid wifi service all weekend and just had the chance to place the final touches on this. On Friday morning, I had the wonderful privilege of being able to attend the Tron Press Conference this morning in the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego. In attendance for the conference were the entire cast (Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain, Beau Garrett and Michael Sheen) along with the director (Joseph Kosinski) and the producer (Sean Bailey, Jeffery Sliver, and Steven Lisberger). Also in attendance are the writers (Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz) and Eric Barba (Visual Effects Supervisor). The session was entirely Q & A, and no footage was shown.
Someone asked the question to all the cast members new to the franchise what their experience was with the old movie and we got a variety of answers. Olivia Wilde was aware of...
Someone asked the question to all the cast members new to the franchise what their experience was with the old movie and we got a variety of answers. Olivia Wilde was aware of...
- 7/26/2010
- by William Goodman
- FusedFilm
Before we see the footage from Joseph Kosinski's new Tron Legacy at the Tron Panel in Hall H, I'm attending a press conference with the cast, producers, and writers of the movies at the Hilton Hotel next to the convention center. I'll be updating you every few minutes, and don't forget to stay tuned for our thoughts on the panel itself very soon.
Attending the press junket: Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, who wrote the film and also were executive producers and writers on Lost; Bruce Boxleitner (Tron), who reprises his role as Alan Bradey; Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon), who plays Castor in Tron Legacy; Olivia Wilde (House, upcoming Cowboys and Aliens), who plays Quorra; Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, a billion other things), who reprises his role as Kevin Flynn; Garrett Hedlund (Death Sentence), who plays Kevin Flynn's son Sam; director Joe Kosinski; Steven Lisberger, the writer/director...
Attending the press junket: Eddy Kitsis and Adam Horowitz, who wrote the film and also were executive producers and writers on Lost; Bruce Boxleitner (Tron), who reprises his role as Alan Bradey; Michael Sheen (Frost/Nixon), who plays Castor in Tron Legacy; Olivia Wilde (House, upcoming Cowboys and Aliens), who plays Quorra; Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart, a billion other things), who reprises his role as Kevin Flynn; Garrett Hedlund (Death Sentence), who plays Kevin Flynn's son Sam; director Joe Kosinski; Steven Lisberger, the writer/director...
- 7/22/2010
- by benp
- GeekTyrant
135 filmmakers and executives have been invited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences to join its ranks. Recent Oscar nominees and winners such as Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Mo'Nique, Carey Mulligan, Jeremy Renner, Gabourey Sidibe and Christoph Waltz have been invited to join; but even "Saw's" Tobin Bell and "Avatar's" Zoe Saldana received invites.
New members will be "baptized" in an invitation-only reception in September at the Academy's Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study in Beverly Hills.
Here's a complete list of the 2010 invitees:
Actors
Tobin Bell -- "Saw," "The Firm"
Vera Farmiga -- "Up in the Air," "The Departed"
Miguel Ferrer -- "Traffic," "RoboCop"
James Gandolfini -- "In the Loop," "Get Shorty"
Anna Kendrick -- "Up in the Air," "Twilight"
Mo'Nique -- "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," "Phat Girlz"
Carey Mulligan -- "An Education," "Public Enemies"
Jeremy Renner -- "The Hurt Locker,...
New members will be "baptized" in an invitation-only reception in September at the Academy's Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study in Beverly Hills.
Here's a complete list of the 2010 invitees:
Actors
Tobin Bell -- "Saw," "The Firm"
Vera Farmiga -- "Up in the Air," "The Departed"
Miguel Ferrer -- "Traffic," "RoboCop"
James Gandolfini -- "In the Loop," "Get Shorty"
Anna Kendrick -- "Up in the Air," "Twilight"
Mo'Nique -- "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire," "Phat Girlz"
Carey Mulligan -- "An Education," "Public Enemies"
Jeremy Renner -- "The Hurt Locker,...
- 6/27/2010
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
it's not Tuesday but it's time for a Top Ten anyway... as this is yesterday's news already!
AMPAS used to hide their membership roster like the vote tallies but in the information age, they've opened up. Now we get to see the whole list of new invitees each year. I wonder how they keep they're membership around 6,000 given how many people they invite annual. Maybe enough people reject the offer, stop paying their dues, or pass from this mortal coil each year to balance it out?
You can read the full list of recipients at Indiewire, but as is the Film Experience tradition, we like to pinpoint the newest (potential) members whose future ballots we'd most like to see. So let's have at it.
New Academy Member Ballots We Most Want To See
10 Bono & The Edge (music)
They're two separate people but we'd like to imagine them filling out their ballots together inbetween sets.
AMPAS used to hide their membership roster like the vote tallies but in the information age, they've opened up. Now we get to see the whole list of new invitees each year. I wonder how they keep they're membership around 6,000 given how many people they invite annual. Maybe enough people reject the offer, stop paying their dues, or pass from this mortal coil each year to balance it out?
You can read the full list of recipients at Indiewire, but as is the Film Experience tradition, we like to pinpoint the newest (potential) members whose future ballots we'd most like to see. So let's have at it.
New Academy Member Ballots We Most Want To See
10 Bono & The Edge (music)
They're two separate people but we'd like to imagine them filling out their ballots together inbetween sets.
- 6/26/2010
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
HollywoodNews.com: Adam Sandler is gearing up for the release of his new film, “Grown Ups,” and has just been announced as one of 135 artists selected to join the Academy.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 135 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2010 to the Academy’s roster of voting members.
“The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 180 new members in 2010, but as in other recent years, the several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 135 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2010 to the Academy’s roster of voting members.
“The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 180 new members in 2010, but as in other recent years, the several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held...
- 6/25/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Oscar winner Indian sound recordist Resul Pookutty has been invited to join the coveted Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences as a member. Along with Resul the invitation has been extended to 135 film professionals from around the globe that includes Christopher Walts (Inglorious Basterds) and Jacque Audiard (A Prophet). Resul was awarded an Oscar last year for Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire.
Members of the academy vote for the annual academy awards.
“The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 180 new members in 2010, but as in other recent years, the several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since...
Members of the academy vote for the annual academy awards.
“The work of these individuals has been appreciated by moviegoers all around the world,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “The Academy is proud to invite each and every one of them.”
The Academy’s membership policies would have allowed a maximum of 180 new members in 2010, but as in other recent years, the several branch committees endorsed fewer candidates than were proposed to them. Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since...
- 6/25/2010
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 135 filmmakers and executives -- including such recent Oscar nominees and winners as Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Mo'Nique, Carey Mulligan, Jeremy Renner, Gabourey Sidibe and Christoph Waltz -- to join its ranks.
The Academy issued its annual invitation list Thursday.
The actor's portion of the list ranged from genre favorites like "Saw's" Tobin Bell to "Avatar's" Zoe Saldana, from "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini, whose film credits include "In the Loop" and "Get Shorty" to rising leading man Ryan Reynolds, who's appeared in "The Proposal" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
An international sampling of directors made the cut: Among them France's Jacques Audiard, Argentina's Juan Jose Campanella, Denmark's Lone Scherfig and, from the U.S., Lee Daniels and Adam Shankman, the latter of whom co-produced the last Oscar show.
Oscar nominee "District 9" was well represented: Matt Aitken and Dan Kaufman...
The Academy issued its annual invitation list Thursday.
The actor's portion of the list ranged from genre favorites like "Saw's" Tobin Bell to "Avatar's" Zoe Saldana, from "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini, whose film credits include "In the Loop" and "Get Shorty" to rising leading man Ryan Reynolds, who's appeared in "The Proposal" and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine."
An international sampling of directors made the cut: Among them France's Jacques Audiard, Argentina's Juan Jose Campanella, Denmark's Lone Scherfig and, from the U.S., Lee Daniels and Adam Shankman, the latter of whom co-produced the last Oscar show.
Oscar nominee "District 9" was well represented: Matt Aitken and Dan Kaufman...
- 6/25/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
More Oscar shortlisting, this time the Visual Effects category. Last year, most of the fanboys wanted The Dark Knight to win, even though it's apparent upon repeat viewings that the best effect in that movie is Heath Ledger. The award went to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and rightly so. The movie is in essence one continuous effects shot. Much, much better and more necessary work than in The Dark Knight (check out our interview with winning VFX designer Eric Barba from Oscar week).
This year, the favorite has to be Avatar. In fact, even though I haven't seen it yet, I'm fairly certain the accomplishments of James Cameron and his team dwarf many of their competitors in the 15-film Academy contenders. These aren't the nominees, although five of them will be. This is the list of semi-finalists from which the visual effects community will pick the final five.
This year, the favorite has to be Avatar. In fact, even though I haven't seen it yet, I'm fairly certain the accomplishments of James Cameron and his team dwarf many of their competitors in the 15-film Academy contenders. These aren't the nominees, although five of them will be. This is the list of semi-finalists from which the visual effects community will pick the final five.
- 12/12/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
On Tuesday May 5th, the Oscar-winning The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will be released on DVD. The Hollywood Reporter says that in addition to standard format DVD and Blu-ray, the film will be unveiled on a two-disc Criterion Edition set, which will include more than three hours of bonus material.
On the second disc of the Criterion Edition - the preferred choice of any cinema lover whenever it's available - you'll find a documentary about the amazing visual effects in David Fincher's film, which will revolutionize that part of the industry and were rewarded with the Oscar in that category. To find out more about the effects, check out our Oscar week interview with Effects Designer Eric Barba.
The Button release means four of the five Best Picture nominees will be out on DVD by Cinco de Mayo. Milk came out...uh...was released on March 10th, Slumdog Millionaire...
On the second disc of the Criterion Edition - the preferred choice of any cinema lover whenever it's available - you'll find a documentary about the amazing visual effects in David Fincher's film, which will revolutionize that part of the industry and were rewarded with the Oscar in that category. To find out more about the effects, check out our Oscar week interview with Effects Designer Eric Barba.
The Button release means four of the five Best Picture nominees will be out on DVD by Cinco de Mayo. Milk came out...uh...was released on March 10th, Slumdog Millionaire...
- 3/19/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
It’s been a night of glitz and glamour. But none of the winners thanked Movie-Moron. Here are the 2009 Oscars video highlights.
Now this is how you start a show. What an incredible performance by Hugh Jackman, as he sings and dances his way through all the nominees for Best Picture -
Ben Stiller does Joaquin Phoenix. I don’t know how many people around the world knew what the hell this was about. But for the rest of us, hilarious -
Will Smith slips up and drops in the phrase “Boom goes the dynamite” referencing this YouTube phenomena. Why not. Brilliant.
Heath Ledger wins Best Supporting Actor, and the award is collected by his family -
Kate Winslet wins Best Actress for The Reader. Her speech? 15% too sickly, about average for the evening -
Sean Penn beats Mickey Rourke to Best Actor, disappointing movie fans around the world. To be fair though,...
Now this is how you start a show. What an incredible performance by Hugh Jackman, as he sings and dances his way through all the nominees for Best Picture -
Ben Stiller does Joaquin Phoenix. I don’t know how many people around the world knew what the hell this was about. But for the rest of us, hilarious -
Will Smith slips up and drops in the phrase “Boom goes the dynamite” referencing this YouTube phenomena. Why not. Brilliant.
Heath Ledger wins Best Supporting Actor, and the award is collected by his family -
Kate Winslet wins Best Actress for The Reader. Her speech? 15% too sickly, about average for the evening -
Sean Penn beats Mickey Rourke to Best Actor, disappointing movie fans around the world. To be fair though,...
- 2/23/2009
- by Sheridan Passell
- Movie-moron.com
List Source: Variety
Okay, so another year and now it's the final show of the awards season. I don't know why but I'm not that enthuastic about the Oscars this year. Maybe it was last year's underwhelming show or maybe it's because The Dark Knight isn't nominated this year, probably both, but never-the-less the show is done and I want to put up the post of how the show went. Time for the ultimate post-oscar show breakdown...
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Best Motion Picture Of The Year
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
"Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
"Milk" (Focus Features)
"The Reader" (The Weinstein Company)
Winner: "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight)
Best Picture was a major disappointment. Less said about The Dark Knight - the better. For me, Milk is the most deserving of best picture this year. It's issues are more relevant and more original than all films on the list this year.
Okay, so another year and now it's the final show of the awards season. I don't know why but I'm not that enthuastic about the Oscars this year. Maybe it was last year's underwhelming show or maybe it's because The Dark Knight isn't nominated this year, probably both, but never-the-less the show is done and I want to put up the post of how the show went. Time for the ultimate post-oscar show breakdown...
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Best Motion Picture Of The Year
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (Paramount and Warner Bros.)
"Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
"Milk" (Focus Features)
"The Reader" (The Weinstein Company)
Winner: "Slumdog Millionaire" (Fox Searchlight)
Best Picture was a major disappointment. Less said about The Dark Knight - the better. For me, Milk is the most deserving of best picture this year. It's issues are more relevant and more original than all films on the list this year.
- 2/23/2009
- by admin
Obviously, most of the noise over the past three days was about the Academy Awards. And we covered it pretty thoroughly, but on top of that, we saw more awards (courtesy of Mr. Skin, the Razzies...and the Independent Spirit Awards), a big Dark Knight update, and the punishment fitting the crime for The Love Guru.
And yes, we have all the Oscar winners, which you can check out here, but we also managed to snake some pretty cool interviews with some nominated filmmakers, as well as the visual effects supervisor for Benjamin Button, which won in that category last night.
Kate Winslet leads Mr. Skin's Anatomy Awards
Third Twilight movie to open in summer 2010
Idiot pirates The Love Guru, faces six years
The Dark Knight makes a billion
Madea goes to the box office for $40 million
Razzies love The Love Guru
The Wrestler and Mickey Rourke win the Independent...
And yes, we have all the Oscar winners, which you can check out here, but we also managed to snake some pretty cool interviews with some nominated filmmakers, as well as the visual effects supervisor for Benjamin Button, which won in that category last night.
Kate Winslet leads Mr. Skin's Anatomy Awards
Third Twilight movie to open in summer 2010
Idiot pirates The Love Guru, faces six years
The Dark Knight makes a billion
Madea goes to the box office for $40 million
Razzies love The Love Guru
The Wrestler and Mickey Rourke win the Independent...
- 2/23/2009
- by Colin Boyd
- GetTheBigPicture.net
Fox Searchlight Pictures' "Slumdog Millionaire" has almost completely swept the Oscars® with awards including Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Picture and both original song and score music categories. Other notable wins included: - Sean Penn who took home the Best Actor award, his second after 2004's "Mystic River."- Heath Ledger for his astounding performance in Warner Bros. Pictures' "The Dark Knight"- Kate Winslet - Once again for her work in "The Reader" after a two Golden Globe's earned for "Revolutionary Road" and "The Reader"- Penelope Cruz - In Woody Allen's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" comedy As announced, here are the winners (noted in bold) of the 2009 Academy Awards which were announced on Sunday, February 22nd. Performance by an actor in a leading role Richard Jenkins in “The Visitor” (Overture Films) Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal) Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in...
- 2/23/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Another Oscar night has come and gone, with this year’s big winner being Slumdog Millionaire. The film won eight Oscars, including Best Director (Danny Boyle), Best Adapted Screenplay (Simon Beaufoy), Best Original Song (A.R. Rahman) and Best Picture of the Year. David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button went into the night with the most nominations, 13, but ended up winning just three – Best Art Direction, Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects. On the acting side, comeback kid Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) wasn’t able to bring home Oscar gold, losing out to Sean Penn (Milk). Kate Winselt finally earned her statue for The Reader and Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) and Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) won in the Best Supporting categories. Check out the full list of winners below. Best Motion Picture of the Year Slumdog Millionaire Best Animated Feature Film of the Year Wall•E...
- 2/23/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
Sean Penn, Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, the late Heath Ledger and movie sensation Slumdog Millionaire were the big winners at the 81st Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Penn scooped the Best Actor prize for his role as assassinated gay official Harvey Milk in Milk; ahead of hot favourite Mickey Rourke.
The actor used his acceptance speech to criticise those who outlawed gay marriage in California and call for equal rights.
He said, "You commie, homo-loving sons of guns. I did not expect this. I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me.
"For those of you who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban on gay marriage to reflect on their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes.
"We've got to have equal rights for everyone."
He also found time to pay tribute to Barack Obama and Mickey Rourke, adding, "I'm very, very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man president. Mickey Rourke rises again, and he is my brother."
Winslet was named Best Actress for her portrayal of a Nazi guard in The Reader; sixth time lucky for the star who had been a losing nominee five times before.
After catching her breath onstage, the British actress said, "I'd be lying if I said I hadn't made a version of this speech before. I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this was a shampoo bottle. Well it's not a shampoo bottle now."
She went on to dedicate her award to her family and The Reader producers Sir Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, both of whom died in 2008.
A stunned Cruz took the Best Supporting Actress award for Vicky Cristina Barcelona and warned the crowd, "Has anybody ever fainted here? I might be the first one," before accepting her award with speeches in English and her native Spanish.
Ledger's Best Supporting Actor award for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight brought Hollywood's A-list to their feet, as his father, mother and sister took to the stage to collect the statuette on his behalf and pay him a touching tribute.
But the night was dominated by British movie Slumdog Millionaire, which scooped eight of the ten awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director for filmmaker Danny Boyle, who bounded onstage and impersonated Winnie the Pooh character Tigger before accepting his award.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman was an impressive first-time Oscars host and entertainted guests at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre with a string of song and dance numbers, including duets with Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - Dustin Lance Black (Milk)
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published - Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Animated Feature Film - Wall-e
Best Animated Short Film - La Maison en Petit Cubes
Achievement in Art Direction - Donald Graham Burt and Victor J. Zolfo (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
Achievement in Costume Design - Michael O'Connor (The Duchess)
Achievement in Makeup - Greg Cannom (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Achievement in Cinematography - Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Live Action Short Film - Jochen Alexander Freydank Spielzeugland (Toyland)
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best Documentary Feature - James Marsh, Simon Chinn (Man on Wire)
Best Documentary Short Subject - Megan Mylan (Smile Pinki)
Achievement in Visual Effects - Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton, Craig Barron
Achievement in Sound Editing - Richard King (The Dark Knight)
Achievement in Sound Mixing - Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke, Resul Pookutty (Slumdog Millionaire)
Achievement in Film Editing - Chris Dickens (Slumdog Millionaire)
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award - Jerry Lewis
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Score) - A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire)
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Song) - A.R. Rahman, Gulzar for Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Foreign Language Film - Departures (Japan)
Achievement in Directing - Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Sean Penn (Milk)
Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire.
Penn scooped the Best Actor prize for his role as assassinated gay official Harvey Milk in Milk; ahead of hot favourite Mickey Rourke.
The actor used his acceptance speech to criticise those who outlawed gay marriage in California and call for equal rights.
He said, "You commie, homo-loving sons of guns. I did not expect this. I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me.
"For those of you who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, I think that it is a good time for those who voted for the ban on gay marriage to reflect on their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes.
"We've got to have equal rights for everyone."
He also found time to pay tribute to Barack Obama and Mickey Rourke, adding, "I'm very, very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man president. Mickey Rourke rises again, and he is my brother."
Winslet was named Best Actress for her portrayal of a Nazi guard in The Reader; sixth time lucky for the star who had been a losing nominee five times before.
After catching her breath onstage, the British actress said, "I'd be lying if I said I hadn't made a version of this speech before. I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this was a shampoo bottle. Well it's not a shampoo bottle now."
She went on to dedicate her award to her family and The Reader producers Sir Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, both of whom died in 2008.
A stunned Cruz took the Best Supporting Actress award for Vicky Cristina Barcelona and warned the crowd, "Has anybody ever fainted here? I might be the first one," before accepting her award with speeches in English and her native Spanish.
Ledger's Best Supporting Actor award for his role as The Joker in The Dark Knight brought Hollywood's A-list to their feet, as his father, mother and sister took to the stage to collect the statuette on his behalf and pay him a touching tribute.
But the night was dominated by British movie Slumdog Millionaire, which scooped eight of the ten awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director for filmmaker Danny Boyle, who bounded onstage and impersonated Winnie the Pooh character Tigger before accepting his award.
Australian actor Hugh Jackman was an impressive first-time Oscars host and entertainted guests at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre with a string of song and dance numbers, including duets with Beyonce Knowles and Anne Hathaway.
The full list of winners is as follows:
Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona)
Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen - Dustin Lance Black (Milk)
Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published - Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Animated Feature Film - Wall-e
Best Animated Short Film - La Maison en Petit Cubes
Achievement in Art Direction - Donald Graham Burt and Victor J. Zolfo (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button)
Achievement in Costume Design - Michael O'Connor (The Duchess)
Achievement in Makeup - Greg Cannom (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Achievement in Cinematography - Anthony Dod Mantle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Live Action Short Film - Jochen Alexander Freydank Spielzeugland (Toyland)
Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)
Best Documentary Feature - James Marsh, Simon Chinn (Man on Wire)
Best Documentary Short Subject - Megan Mylan (Smile Pinki)
Achievement in Visual Effects - Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton, Craig Barron
Achievement in Sound Editing - Richard King (The Dark Knight)
Achievement in Sound Mixing - Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke, Resul Pookutty (Slumdog Millionaire)
Achievement in Film Editing - Chris Dickens (Slumdog Millionaire)
Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award - Jerry Lewis
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Score) - A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire)
Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Song) - A.R. Rahman, Gulzar for Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire)
Best Foreign Language Film - Departures (Japan)
Achievement in Directing - Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire)
Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Sean Penn (Milk)
Best Picture - Slumdog Millionaire.
- 2/23/2009
- WENN
Photo: AMPAS There are several places you can get the 2009 Oscar winners on RopeofSilicon including my live blog and our official Oscar history pages, but if you weren't able to find your way to those pages here are the winners once again along with win tallies at the bottom. Best motion picture of the year Slumdog Millionaire Performance by an actor in a leading role Sean Penn (Milk) Performance by an actor in a supporting role Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Performance by an actress in a leading role Kate Winslet (The Reader) Performance by an actress in a supporting role Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) Best animated feature film of the year Wall-e Best Documentary Short Subject Smile Pinki Best Short Film (Animated) La Maison de Petits Cubes Best Short Film (Live Action) Spielzeugland (Toyland) Achievement in art direction The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Achievement in cinematography Slumdog Millionaire,...
- 2/23/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
And the Oscars coveted award of Best Motion Picture of the Year goes to "Slumdog Millionaire". This announcement consequently brings a total of eight nods for the film and a conclusion for this year's Academy Awards which was held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater on Sunday, February 22.
The crew and stars of the movie were summoned to the stage by producer Christian Colson and director Danny Boyle. Colson said on the acceptance speech, "As you can see, our film was a collaboration of hundreds of people and I'm glad that so many of them could make it here tonight." The producer also added that "Slumdog" had virtually no money but a story that inspired "mad love" and a genius director.
Other multiple winners included "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "The Dark Knight" and "Milk". While being nominated for thirteen categories, "Benjamin Button" has only managed to take home three kudos on the night.
The crew and stars of the movie were summoned to the stage by producer Christian Colson and director Danny Boyle. Colson said on the acceptance speech, "As you can see, our film was a collaboration of hundreds of people and I'm glad that so many of them could make it here tonight." The producer also added that "Slumdog" had virtually no money but a story that inspired "mad love" and a genius director.
Other multiple winners included "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "The Dark Knight" and "Milk". While being nominated for thirteen categories, "Benjamin Button" has only managed to take home three kudos on the night.
- 2/23/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Kate Winslet emerged the victorious winner of the Best Actress category for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
Sean Penn won for Best Actor for "Milk," and "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Best Picture, with its director, Danny Boyle winning the Best Director trophy.
The tally?
.Slumdog Millionaire. . 8 wins
.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. . 3 wins
.Milk. . 2 wins
.The Dark Knight. . 2 wins
I scored 20 out of 24, based on my Oscars predictions.
The night.s biggest upset? Japan's "Departures" winning over Israel.s Best Foreign Language frontrunner, .Waltz With Bashir..
Here's the complete list of winners! And check out my Oscar minute-by-minute, play-by-play account below!
Complete Winners Of The 81St Annual Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz . .Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Best Original Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black . .Milk.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy . .Slumdog Millionaire.
Best Animated...
Sean Penn won for Best Actor for "Milk," and "Slumdog Millionaire" won the Best Picture, with its director, Danny Boyle winning the Best Director trophy.
The tally?
.Slumdog Millionaire. . 8 wins
.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. . 3 wins
.Milk. . 2 wins
.The Dark Knight. . 2 wins
I scored 20 out of 24, based on my Oscars predictions.
The night.s biggest upset? Japan's "Departures" winning over Israel.s Best Foreign Language frontrunner, .Waltz With Bashir..
Here's the complete list of winners! And check out my Oscar minute-by-minute, play-by-play account below!
Complete Winners Of The 81St Annual Academy Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Penelope Cruz . .Vicky Cristina Barcelona.
Best Original Screenplay
Dustin Lance Black . .Milk.
Best Adapted Screenplay
Simon Beaufoy . .Slumdog Millionaire.
Best Animated...
- 2/23/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Having collected the most nominations for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Slumdog Millionaire" have answered the Academy's expectation by showing early leads. While the traveler-tale "Benjamin Button" landed its third prize with Best Visual Effects, the rag-to-riches drama "Slumdog" brought in two additional kudos.
In addition to Best Achievement in Cinematography and Best Adapted Screenplay, "Slumdog" has collected Best Achievement in Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Whereas Best Achievement in Editing was given to Chris Dickens and Best Sound Mixing to Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty, the Best Visual Effects for "Benjamin Button" was awarded to Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron.
On another Oscar winner, "The Dark Knight" has added one more golden man statuette. After picking up the Best Supporting Actor for its actor Heath Ledger, the blockbuster superhero movie won the Best Sound Editing for Richard King,...
In addition to Best Achievement in Cinematography and Best Adapted Screenplay, "Slumdog" has collected Best Achievement in Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Whereas Best Achievement in Editing was given to Chris Dickens and Best Sound Mixing to Ian Tapp, Richard Pryke and Resul Pookutty, the Best Visual Effects for "Benjamin Button" was awarded to Eric Barba, Steve Preeg, Burt Dalton and Craig Barron.
On another Oscar winner, "The Dark Knight" has added one more golden man statuette. After picking up the Best Supporting Actor for its actor Heath Ledger, the blockbuster superhero movie won the Best Sound Editing for Richard King,...
- 2/23/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Here are the results from the 81st Annual Academy Awards. Winners are marked in red.
Best Picture
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
'Frost/Nixon'
'Milk'
'The Reader'
'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Director
Danny Boyle for 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Stephen Daldry for 'The Reader'
David Fincher for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Ron Howard for 'Frost/Nixon'
Gus Van Sant for 'Milk'
Best Actor
Richard Jenkins for 'The Visitor'
Frank Langella for 'Frost/Nixon'
Sean Penn for 'Milk'
Brad Pitt for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Mickey Rourke for 'The Wrestler'
Best Actress
Anne Hathaway for 'Rachel Getting Married'
Angelina Jolie for 'Changeling'
Melissa Leo for 'Frozen River'
Meryl Streep for 'Doubt'
Kate Winslet for...
Best Picture
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
'Frost/Nixon'
'Milk'
'The Reader'
'Slumdog Millionaire'
Best Director
Danny Boyle for 'Slumdog Millionaire'
Stephen Daldry for 'The Reader'
David Fincher for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Ron Howard for 'Frost/Nixon'
Gus Van Sant for 'Milk'
Best Actor
Richard Jenkins for 'The Visitor'
Frank Langella for 'Frost/Nixon'
Sean Penn for 'Milk'
Brad Pitt for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'
Mickey Rourke for 'The Wrestler'
Best Actress
Anne Hathaway for 'Rachel Getting Married'
Angelina Jolie for 'Changeling'
Melissa Leo for 'Frozen River'
Meryl Streep for 'Doubt'
Kate Winslet for...
- 2/23/2009
- by Franck Tabouring
- screeninglog.com
Did your favorite movies and stars win? Read on to find out! Performance by an actor in a leading role: Frank Langella in “Frost/Nixon” (Universal) Sean Penn in “Milk” (Focus Features) Brad Pitt in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (Paramount and Warner Bros.) Mickey Rourke in “The Wrestler” (Fox Searchlight) Performance by an actor in a supporting role: Josh Brolin in “Milk” (Focus Features) Robert Downey Jr. in “Tropic Thunder” (DreamWorks, Distributed by DreamWorks/Paramount) Philip Seymour Hoffman in “Doubt” (Miramax) Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” (Warner Bros.) Michael Shannon in “Revolutionary Road” (DreamWorks, Distributed by Paramount Vantage) Performance by an actress in a leading role: Anne Hathaway in “Rachel Getting Married” (Sony Pictures Classics) Angelina Jolie in “Changeling” (Universal) Melissa Leo in “Frozen River” (Sony Pictures Classics) Meryl Streep in “Doubt” (Miramax) Kate Winslet in “The Reader” (The Weinstein Company) Performance by an actress in a...
- 2/23/2009
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Looks like I predicted all the winners yesterday, except for “Best Foreign Language.” Maybe I should have seen one of those before guessing in that category. What did you think? Did they get it right? Who should have won? Post below!
Here are the winners from one of the best Academy Awards ceremonies I can remember:
Best Motion Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
Milk
The Reader
Slumdog Millionaire
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Richard Jenkins in The Visitor
Frank Langella in Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn in Milk
Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Anne Hathaway in Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie in Changeling
Melissa Leo in Frozen River
Meryl Streep in Doubt
Kate Winslet in The Reader
Achievement in directing
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, David Fincher
Frost/Nixon,...
Here are the winners from one of the best Academy Awards ceremonies I can remember:
Best Motion Picture
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Frost/Nixon
Milk
The Reader
Slumdog Millionaire
Performance by an actor in a leading role
Richard Jenkins in The Visitor
Frank Langella in Frost/Nixon
Sean Penn in Milk
Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler
Performance by an actress in a leading role
Anne Hathaway in Rachel Getting Married
Angelina Jolie in Changeling
Melissa Leo in Frozen River
Meryl Streep in Doubt
Kate Winslet in The Reader
Achievement in directing
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, David Fincher
Frost/Nixon,...
- 2/23/2009
- by Jeff Leins
- newsinfilm.com
5:31 pm Hugh Jackman's opening performance, a bit hawkish, corny-ish, but kinda fun, I enjoy the "Benjamin Button" bit, okay, per our report earlier, Anne Hathaway's "supposed to be" surprised performance.
5:35 pm Hathaway still performing, kinda funny with the peace sign ala Nixon.
5:36 pm Hathaway done, now "The Reader" techno performance
5:37 pm "The Wrestler" to I'm Wolverine...funny
Standing ovation...
I like the "faux intimate" setting
5:42 pm I like the Best Supporting Actress montage
Aw...a gallery of real-life past Best Supporting Actress winners...
Tilda Swinton is very regal...so is Miss Eva Marie Sainte...Viola Davis is fighting back tears...ooooh Miss Anjelica Huston for Penelope Cruz, I'm kinda liking this homage nominations presenters thingie...
Whoopi talking about Amy Adams, and being a nun...bless you Amy indeed! Goldie Hawn talking about Taraji P. Henson...Tilda Swinton honoring Marisa Tomei...
And The Oscar...
5:35 pm Hathaway still performing, kinda funny with the peace sign ala Nixon.
5:36 pm Hathaway done, now "The Reader" techno performance
5:37 pm "The Wrestler" to I'm Wolverine...funny
Standing ovation...
I like the "faux intimate" setting
5:42 pm I like the Best Supporting Actress montage
Aw...a gallery of real-life past Best Supporting Actress winners...
Tilda Swinton is very regal...so is Miss Eva Marie Sainte...Viola Davis is fighting back tears...ooooh Miss Anjelica Huston for Penelope Cruz, I'm kinda liking this homage nominations presenters thingie...
Whoopi talking about Amy Adams, and being a nun...bless you Amy indeed! Goldie Hawn talking about Taraji P. Henson...Tilda Swinton honoring Marisa Tomei...
And The Oscar...
- 2/23/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" wowed voters at the 7th annual Visual Effects Society Awards! The Brad Pitt-starrer won 4 awards including visual effect in a visual-effects driven motion picture, and best single visual effect of the year.
"Button's" director, David Fincher was honored with the Ves Lifetime Achievement award.
What about "The Dark Knight" and "Wall-e?" Both films took home awards as well! Click Read More to see the complete list of winners.
Visual Effects Winners:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Eric Barba, Edson Williams, Nathan McGuinness, Lisa Beroud
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture
"Changeling"
Michael Owens, Geoffrey Hancock, Jinnie Pak, Dennis Hoffman
Outstanding Animation in an Animated Motion Picture
Wall-e
Andrew Stanton, Jim Morris, Lindsey Collins, Nigel Hardwidge
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special
John Adams . Join or Die
Steve Kullback,...
"Button's" director, David Fincher was honored with the Ves Lifetime Achievement award.
What about "The Dark Knight" and "Wall-e?" Both films took home awards as well! Click Read More to see the complete list of winners.
Visual Effects Winners:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
Eric Barba, Edson Williams, Nathan McGuinness, Lisa Beroud
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture
"Changeling"
Michael Owens, Geoffrey Hancock, Jinnie Pak, Dennis Hoffman
Outstanding Animation in an Animated Motion Picture
Wall-e
Andrew Stanton, Jim Morris, Lindsey Collins, Nigel Hardwidge
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special
John Adams . Join or Die
Steve Kullback,...
- 2/22/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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