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Weta Transforms Double Amputee Into Real-Life Mermaid
13 June 2013 11:00 AM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
Sometimes, in celebrating the spooky qualities of fright filmmakers and the garish creations of their effects teams, we forget that, in addition to ripping out hearts, they often have big ones of their own.
Recently, the effects artists at Peter Jackson’s Weta workshop took a break from creating creatures for the Braindead filmmaker to turn another fantasy into reality: Transforming a double amputee into a mermaid.
A swimmer since she was a child, New Zealand native Nadya Vessey was always passionate about swimming. Despite losing both legs in her youth, Vessey didn’t allow the disablement to hinder her from doing what she loved. Utilizing two prosthetic legs that she has had since her teenage years, Vessey would take to the pool and sea to become one with the water. She never once entertained the notion that she could transform into something more. Vessey was merely content in doing what she loved to do. »
- Michael Varrati
The Forgotten: Start Talkin'
13 June 2013 8:41 AM, PDT | MUBI | See recent MUBI news »
Liam O'Flaherty's novel The Informer, in which an Ira man rats on a comrade for the reward money and endures a night of agonizing guilt, punishment and redemption, has been filmed thrice, and all three versions are of interest. Jules Dassin's proto-blaxploitation version, Uptight! (1968), is the least impressive, but does boast fine performances by screenwriters Jason Bernard and Ruby Dee, who take lead roles, and the always imposing Raymond St. Jacques and Roscoe Lee Browne. The climax, scored to Booker T. and the M.G.'s "Time is Tight" (a.k.a. The Blues Brothers' theme) is pretty exciting, once you get over the shock.
John Ford's 1935 The Informer is the most faithful and famed, though its reputation is not as high as it once was. At times the Rko production, with its Max Steiner score and hulking performance from Victor McLaglan, recalls King Kong (McLaglan »
- David Cairns
Jump On Board the New International Trailer for Snowpiercer
13 June 2013 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
Bong Joon-ho's English-language debut 'Snowpiercer' has received its first international trailer ram packed with action and snow. The last remaining population of the planet are thrown together on a self perpetuating train following an unexpected Ice Age only to find theirselves swiftly engaged in an on board class revolution. The story is based upon 'Le Transperceneige' the French graphic novel penned by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette. The adaptation stars Chris Evans ('Avengers Assemble'), John Hurt ('Dr Who'), Tilda Swinton ('Vanilla Sky'), Jamie Bell ('King Kong'), Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting'), Octavia Spencer ('The Help'), Song Kangho ('Thirst') and Ko Asung ('The Host'). No exact release date has been announced just yet but you can check out the new trailer below. »
A Batch of Bleak New Character Posters from Snowpiercer Adaptation
11 June 2013 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
Things look grim over on 'The Host' helmer Bong Joon-ho's new sci-fi thriller adaptation 'Snowpiercer'. A stack of new character posters have been revealed from the project based on the French graphic novel 'Le Transperceneige' The posters feature its great international cast that includes Chris Evans ('Avengers Assemble'), John Hurt ('Dr Who'), Tilda Swinton ('Vanilla Sky'), Jamie Bell ('King Kong'), Ewen Bremner ('Trainspotting'), Octavia Spencer ('The Help'), Song Kangho ('Thirst') and Ko Asung ('The Host'). 'Snowpiercer' marks Bong Joon-ho's first English-language feature and the flick co-stars Ed Harris and Alison Pill ('Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'). Head below for the full selection of new posters. »
'Jurassic Park': 25 Things You Didn't Know About the Classic Dinosaur Movie
11 June 2013 3:00 AM, PDT | Moviefone | See recent Moviefone news »
Maybe you think of "Jurassic Park" as the movie that surpassed "E.T." to become the biggest Steven Spielberg film ever, as well as one of the biggest hits of all time. Or maybe you think of it as the film that, through its landmark CGI dinosaurs, helped usher in the age of digital filmmaking. Or maybe you just think of it as the movie that scared the pants off you when you saw it in theaters two decades ago (the film marks its 20th anniversary on June 11) and every time you've watched it since on TV.
However you regard it, "Jurassic Park" has seemed a ubiquitous, inescapable fixture of pop culture for 20 years. And yet there are still things about it you may not know, such has how Spielberg chose his cast, how several teams of effects artists came together to build those pioneering dinosaurs, and whether or not it »
- Gary Susman
Classic 19th And 20th Century Sci-Fi Literature Up For Auction June 20th
5 June 2013 1:19 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
It’s time to put that extra cash to good use. Get a promotion? Inherit a small fortune? Looking to complete an esteemed collection, or start one? Or just care to dream about owning the first edition of The Time Machine? A bunch of classic science fiction works are going on auction this June 20th thanks to Swann Auction Galleries.
There’s a ton of awesome first editions from the mighty pens of H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Ray Bradbury, Stephen King and Mary Shelley. While a lot of it is pricey, it’s undeniably fun and awesome to at least check out the book art and these rare covers and books, which you can find in our gallery below, following the press release that goes into more detail about these enticing pieces. If I could have one? Probably the original Frankenstein.
The auction is taking place in New York, but »
- Andy Greene
Pay Tribute To The King Of Stop-Motion, Ray Harryhausen, In La
4 June 2013 11:21 AM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
When we lost Ray Harryhausen on May 7th, we could at least find comfort in all the indelible and immortal works of imagination that he left behind, and all the disciples that he created through his love of dinosaurs, stop-motion and film. To celebrate and honor his memory, American Cinematheque, the esteemed non-profit film organization, is putting together a tribute of some of his best films. The event will take place from Thursday June 6th to Saturday June 15th, at the Aero Theater at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, CA, with a bevy of double feature screenings within that period of time.
Films include The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad, Jason & The Argonauts, Clash Of The Titans, Mysterious Island and so much more. I’ve been to American Cinematheque screenings before, and they’re sure to be glorious prints of Harryhausen’s master craft. Here’s the press release from American »
- Andy Greene
10 Classic Special Effects That Put Modern Hollywood To Shame
2 June 2013 5:45 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
Is it just me or are special effects in movies nowhere near as cool or impressive as they used to be?
Today’s movies rely mostly on CGI effects and if you ask me the biggest majority of them look absolutely terrible. I have never been a fan of CGI and miss the good old days when special effect geniuses like Tom Savini, Rick Baker, Stan Winston, and Rob Bottin created realistic and mind-blowing effects by simply using liquid latex, fake blood, and a few other essential elements.
In my opinion the effects used in films back in the day that utilized puppetry, stop-motion, animatronics and even good old fashioned stage makeup looked much, much better than any CGI used in modern films.
So, join me now as I take a look at 10 classic special effects that put modern Hollywood to shame…
10. King Kong (1933)
This movie was way ahead of its time, »
- Todd Martin
Ray Harryhausen Tribute to Be Held in Los Angeles
31 May 2013 10:26 AM, PDT | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
From a press release:
Ray Harryhausen spent his career turning ancient myth and modern technology into a succession of wondrous creatures, including living skeletons in The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad, harpies in Jason & The Argonauts and dinosaurs in One Million Years B.C. Born in Los Angeles in 1920, Harryhausen got his first taste of movie magic when he saw King Kong as a boy, and it was that film's animator, Willis O'Brien, who gave Ray his first feature work, on Mighty Joe Young in 1949.
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8 Awesome Movies That Were Totally Out Of Character For Their Director
27 May 2013 2:18 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
One of the most enjoyable elements of cinema is how diverse it truly is as an artform. The myriad of genres that are open for a director or writer to explore is utterly fascinating, if a bit daunting for many. For this reason the majority of directors prefer to stick with one genre for the majority of their careers given that it is usually easiest to find something that you’re good at and continue doing it.
This has yielded some amazing results over the years. Think of Wes Craven making a career out of evolving the horror genre, Guillermo del Toro exploring fantasy and Brad Bird progressing animated film to new heights before directing the latest Mission Impossible film. The fact that these directors stick very close to well worn subject matter should be a hindrance to their creativity, but instead film as a whole has greatly benefited.
However, »
- Dolan Reynolds
Remember Me: Ray Harryhausen (1920 – 2013): Master of Illusion
19 May 2013 3:44 PM, PDT | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
The most honest magicians never use the word “magic” – they’re illusionists; they make believable that which can’t possibly be, and that’s what Harryhausen was: a master illusionist who made us believe that his table-top constructions of fabric and clay and metal were massive, mighty creatures out of legend, out of fantasy, out of our nightmares. He was a master of stop-motion animation; moving his creations a fraction o
f an inch per frame to create the illusion of flying saucers toppling the Washington Monument (Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, 1956), a tremendous octopus threatening the Golden Gate Bridge (It Came from Beneath the Sea, 1955), or an impossible prehistory of cave men battling dinosaurs (One Million Years B.C., 1966). When he passed, a generation of filmmakers who’d grown up watching his work at movie house matinees and Saturday night monster movie TV slots saluted him, acknowledging how his work had inspired them. »
- Bill Mesce
First trailer for NBC's Dracula
14 May 2013 9:22 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
After giving us our first look at Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Bram Stoker's legendary creation, NBC and Sky Living have now released a trailer for the upcoming Gothic romance Dracula; watch the trailer after the official synopsis for the 10-part series...
"Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The Tudors) stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world’s most iconic characters. It’s the late 19th century and the mysterious Dracula (Rhys Meyers) has arrived in London, posing as an American entrepreneur who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. He’s especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night — useful for someone who avoids the sun. But he has another reason for his travels: He hopes to take revenge on those who cursed him with immortality centuries earlier. Everything seems to be going according to plan… until he »
- Flickering Myth
First Look at NBC's 'Dracula'
13 May 2013 4:00 PM, PDT | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »
The networks are revealing their upcoming schedules this week and with it comes first looks at their new shows. One of the shows I am most looking forward to this fall is NBC's telling of Dracula. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the titular vampire, NBC's version looks opulent and cinematic, the kind of show that would be more at home on HBO than a broadcast network. That could be because the head of NBC, Bob Greenblatt - who ordered Dracula straight to series without the traditional "let's start with a pilot" step - came from Showtime. With Dracula and Hannibal and midseason's pirate show Crossbones, maybe he is trying to bring a pay-cable aesthetic to a broadcast network.
Anyway, check out the official trailer and synopsis below. Dracula premieres this fall on Fridays at 10pm, following Grimm (which returns to its original 9pm slot).
Dracula Official Trailer - NBC
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- Alyse Wax
Must See: Trailer for NBC’s Dracula Plus Believe, Grimm, Revolution Schedule Announced
13 May 2013 12:00 PM, PDT | ScifiMafia | See recent ScifiMafia news »
It’s here! One of the busiest times of the year for those of us who follow news about TV, if not TV news. It’s the annual Upfronts, when networks announce who is staying, who is going, and when we’ll be seeing what. First up, NBC, home of Grimm and Revolution, and now home as well to Dracula and J.J. Abrams and Alfonso Cuaron‘s Believe.
We have the new NBC synopsis for Dracula today, along with the first, quite lovely, trailer. We also have the new synopsis for Believe, which features just a few little tweaks compared to the version we posted last week, And the schedule for our four favorite NBC shows. Ready?
Trailer: Dracula
“Dracula”
Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”) stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world’s most iconic characters. It’s the late 19th century and »
- Erin Willard
NBC Reveals 2013-2014 Lineup – Catch Full Preview With Trailers And Clips
13 May 2013 10:45 AM, PDT | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
The new fall season is closer than you think, and NBC has released their full schedule. Apart from reality favorites The Biggest Loser and The Voice, they are mixing things up quite a bit.
Take a look at a complete preview of the shows coming your way, and mark your calendars. It looks good for NBC this year, and while I’m not sure all of these look like winners, I think you’ll find at least a couple that you’re really going to like.
Blacklist – Fall
The Blacklist — (Photo by: NBC)
For decades, ex-government agent Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) has been one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as “The Concierge of Crime.”
Now, he’s mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: he will help catch a long-thought-dead terrorist, Ranko Zamani, »
- Marc Eastman
First Trailer for NBC’s Dracula TV Series
13 May 2013 8:31 AM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
We previously reported on casting news for NBC’s Dracula TV series, which stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers in a new take on the classic vampire story. NBC has officially announced that the show will be part of their fall lineup and released a 2-minute trailer for the series:
“Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“The Tudors”) stars in this provocative new drama as one of the world’s most iconic characters. It’s the late 19th century and the mysterious Dracula (Rhys Meyers) has arrived in London, posing as an American entrepreneur who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. He’s especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night — useful for someone who avoids the sun. But he has another reason for his travels: He hopes to take revenge on those who cursed him with immortality centuries earlier. Everything seems to be going according to plan… »
- Jonathan James
Remembering Ray Harryhausen
13 May 2013 5:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
It might seem strange to outsiders that the death of a 92-year-old former visual-effects man for B-movies should attract so much media coverage. But to begin to comprehend the impact that Raymond ‘Ray’ Harryhausen has had on the movie industry you only have to look at the names of those directors who claim him as their inspiration: Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, Tim Burton, Terry Gilliam, George Lucas, Guillermo Del Toro, and then there’s the special effects gurus like Stan Winston, Dennis Muren, Rick Baker and Rob Bottin.
What’s even more incredible, considering the profound influence that Harryhausen had on the generations of filmmakers that came after him, is that he only ever made 16 feature films. Yet all of them (okay, with the possible exception of The Animal World) are regarded as classics, not only of the fantasy genre with which he is associated, but in their own right. »
- Simon Williams
First Look At Jonathan Rhys Meyers As Dracula
12 May 2013 4:30 PM, PDT | ComicBookMovie.com | See recent ComicBookMovie news »
Dracula also stars Thomas Kretschmann (King Kong) Katie McGrath (Merlin), Nonso Anonzie (Game of Thrones) and Jessica De Gouw (Arrow). The series will run for 10 episodes, and will follow Count Dracula's mission of revenge on the Victorian society responsible for "ruining his life" being interrupted by his love for Mina Harker, who he believes to be the reincarnation of his dead wife. Follow @RorMachine !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); »
TV News: NBC Announces Fall Schedule with Six New Shows, Changes to Every Night
12 May 2013 3:18 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – When you’re in as much of a ratings struggle as NBC, it makes sense to shake things up and that’s exactly what they’re doing in the Fall with a new show or an old show in a new time every single night of the week. “Chicago Fire,” “Revolution,” “The Biggest Loser,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Parenthood” are moving. “Community” is being held until a midseason, 13-episode run. No decision yet made on “Celebrity Apprentice” or “Hannibal,” which isn’t that surprising as they are mid-season shows anyway although it shouldn’t give fans of either program confidence as NBC announced a midseason schedule as well and they’re not on it. Anything could still happen with either program however and they could be held as replacements for shows that fail. That may be the best shot for “Hannibal” fans now. The best new show on the »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Paul Davids’ “Life After Death Project” Forry Doc To Air On Syfy May 15th
9 May 2013 2:52 PM, PDT | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Paul Davids is a lifelong storyteller, a man whose career has involved great projects from the original Transformers cartoon to the wonderful Roswell. He is a director, producer, writer, and actor who brought us the delightful documentary The Sci-fi Boys, detailing the evolution of Sci-Fi. But now comes one of Paul’s most personal and important works to date: The Life After Death Project. This new work documents Paul’s personal experiences with strange occurrences in his life following the death of Paul’s dear friend, FM founding editor Forrest J Ackerman. What started out as a seemingly stray mark on a piece of paper has become a massive exploration involving numerous celebrities, experts, and academics into the nature of messages from beyond the grave. Paul chronicles his personal journey to uncover the science behind the unexplained happenings in his life as well as decipher the possible meanings of them all. »
- The ED-itor
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