Ian Nathan, author of Alien Vault, Terminator Vault, Stephen King at the Movies, The Legend of Mad Max, and books about filmmakers James Cameron, Ridley Scott, David Lynch, Steven Spielberg, Tim Burton, Wes Anderson, the Coen brothers, the Coppolas, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino, and Clint Eastwood, is teaming up with Creatorvc, the production company behind documentaries like the In Search of Darkness trilogy, In Search of Tomorrow, and First Person Shooter to bring us a new documentary called Aliens Expanded, a 4-hour examination of writer/director James Cameron’s 1986 classic Aliens. Copies are available for pre-order through Aliens-Expanded.com, and they say if you get in your order before May 5th you’ll get your name in the credits. Digital copies are expected to be delivered in June, with physical copies shipping out in July.
Featuring interviews with Cameron, Aliens cast members Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Mark Rolston, Jenette Goldstein,...
Featuring interviews with Cameron, Aliens cast members Michael Biehn, Lance Henriksen, Mark Rolston, Jenette Goldstein,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
With a love of cinema woven into its DNA, The Monster Squad helped indoctrinate ’80s kids to the classic monsters. The generation that grew up watching it on home video and HBO look back on the 1987 film with the same reverence director Fred Dekker had for the Universal monster movies, and now they’re passing it down in a similar fashion. There’s no better way to introduce the next generation than with the new 4K edition.
Conceived as “The Little Rascals meets the Universal Monsters,” the cleverly-plotted film clocks in at a tight 82 minutes. The punchy script by Dekker and Shane Black doesn’t have an ounce of fat on it, save for the casual homophobia, misogyny, and body shaming of the time. Drawing inspiration from Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, human characters offer well-placed levity and a bevy of memorable one-liners, but the monsters are played straight.
The...
Conceived as “The Little Rascals meets the Universal Monsters,” the cleverly-plotted film clocks in at a tight 82 minutes. The punchy script by Dekker and Shane Black doesn’t have an ounce of fat on it, save for the casual homophobia, misogyny, and body shaming of the time. Drawing inspiration from Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, human characters offer well-placed levity and a bevy of memorable one-liners, but the monsters are played straight.
The...
- 12/8/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
When we get a glimpse of the fully-grown xenomorph in Ridley Scott's "Alien" for the first time, the dread felt by the crew aboard the Nostromo is immediately heightened to new levels. An apex predator with an unforgettably imposing structure, the xenomorph faithfully embodies the moniker of the "perfect organism" as it hunts, covets, and adapts ruthlessly throughout the film. Nigerian visual artist Bolaji Badejo donned the suit of this legendary creature for Scott's film, bringing the xenomorph to life in a way that would cement its legacy as one of the most recognizable monsters in horror.
The xenomorph suit, whose design and structural aesthetics were created by H.R. Giger, consisted of a dozen pieces that had to be put together on top of a one-piece suit. The alien's elongated headpiece, which was detachable and went on last, was once likened by Bolaji to "having your head stuck up...
The xenomorph suit, whose design and structural aesthetics were created by H.R. Giger, consisted of a dozen pieces that had to be put together on top of a one-piece suit. The alien's elongated headpiece, which was detachable and went on last, was once likened by Bolaji to "having your head stuck up...
- 11/25/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
A dozen years have gone by since the release of director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.’s prequel to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic The Thing (watch the prequel Here). Looking back at the project now, van Heijningen has some regrets over the way the special effects were handled on the film, and that he was never able to make the sequel they had plans for.
Directed by van Heijningen from a screenplay written by Eric Heisserer and based on the short story Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell (using the pen name Don A. Stuart), The Thing 2011 has the following synopsis: After Norwegian researchers discover an alien ship buried in the ice, paleontologist Kate Lloyd joins the team at the isolated Arctic outpost to investigate. She finds an organism that appears to have perished in the crash eons ago but, in fact, is about to awake. Freed from its icy prison,...
Directed by van Heijningen from a screenplay written by Eric Heisserer and based on the short story Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell (using the pen name Don A. Stuart), The Thing 2011 has the following synopsis: After Norwegian researchers discover an alien ship buried in the ice, paleontologist Kate Lloyd joins the team at the isolated Arctic outpost to investigate. She finds an organism that appears to have perished in the crash eons ago but, in fact, is about to awake. Freed from its icy prison,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad will rise again with a brand new 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber, Bloody Disgusting has just learned this afternoon.
Kino Lorber upgrades The Monster Squad to 4K Uhd on November 28, 2023!
Check out the full Special Features lineup in the tweet below, which includes the feature documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards, audio commentaries, interviews, and more.
You know who to call when you have ghosts, but who do you call about monsters? The Monster Squad—a group of young kids devoted to protecting their suburban neighborhood from strange things that go bump in the night. They ain’t afraid of no ghouls!
Count Dracula (Duncan Regehr) escapes Van Helsing (Jack Gwillim) and adjourns to modern-day Earth in search of an ancient amulet that will grant him final control over the delicate balance between good and evil in the world. To help him, the...
Kino Lorber upgrades The Monster Squad to 4K Uhd on November 28, 2023!
Check out the full Special Features lineup in the tweet below, which includes the feature documentary Wolfman’s Got Nards, audio commentaries, interviews, and more.
You know who to call when you have ghosts, but who do you call about monsters? The Monster Squad—a group of young kids devoted to protecting their suburban neighborhood from strange things that go bump in the night. They ain’t afraid of no ghouls!
Count Dracula (Duncan Regehr) escapes Van Helsing (Jack Gwillim) and adjourns to modern-day Earth in search of an ancient amulet that will grant him final control over the delicate balance between good and evil in the world. To help him, the...
- 9/19/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
A few years ago, Scream Factory gave the 1988 film Pumpkinhead (watch it Here) a special edition Blu-ray release, including a limited edition steelbook. Now they’re gearing up to bring Pumpkinhead to 4K on October 10th, and a standalone 4K and Blu-ray combo pack is available for pre-order from the Scream Factory website. If you want to go a bit fancier, there’s also a collector’s edition with a poster, prism sticker, lobby cards, and enamel pins that can be purchased through the Scream Factory website. Scream Factory is also teaming up with Best Buy for a Best Buy exclusive steelbook of the 4K release, and that can be pre-ordered on the Best Buy website.
Pumpkinhead was the feature directorial debut of legendary special effects artist Stan Winston, who crafted the story with Richard C. Weinman and Mark Patrick Carducci, drawing inspiration from a poem by Ed Justin. Carducci...
Pumpkinhead was the feature directorial debut of legendary special effects artist Stan Winston, who crafted the story with Richard C. Weinman and Mark Patrick Carducci, drawing inspiration from a poem by Ed Justin. Carducci...
- 8/11/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It's that time of year again for Fangoria's anticipated Chainsaw Award nominations for horror movies and terrifying television, and we have a look at the full list of nominations, including Ti West's Pearl, Jordan Peele's Nope (leading with 10 nominations), and the second season of Don Mancini's Chucky TV series:
Press Release: Fangoria and Fangoria Studios have released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television. Since 1992, the Chainsaw Awards have honored top achievements in the horror genre, with past recipients including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” written and directed by Jordan Peele, leads the pack with ten nominations including Best Wide Release Movie and Best Director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria has also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Editor-in-chief of Fangoria Phil Nobile Jr. states,...
Press Release: Fangoria and Fangoria Studios have released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognizes outstanding achievements in horror film and television. Since 1992, the Chainsaw Awards have honored top achievements in the horror genre, with past recipients including Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins, and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” written and directed by Jordan Peele, leads the pack with ten nominations including Best Wide Release Movie and Best Director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria has also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Editor-in-chief of Fangoria Phil Nobile Jr. states,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
On Friday, Fangoria and Fangoria Studios released their 2023 Chainsaw Award nominations, which recognize outstanding achievements in horror film and television. First established in 1992, the Chainsaw Awards honor works and artists in a genre frequently overlooked by traditional organizations and critics groups. Past recipients include Wes Craven, George A. Romero, Lupita Nyong’o, Anthony Hopkins and Elisabeth Moss.
“Nope,” Jordan Peele’s follow-up to “Us,” received the most nominations of any film in Chainsaw Award contention, with 10 nominations including best wide release movie and best director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Founded in 1979, Fangoria has become one of the most influential horror brands in the genre, living up to its moniker as “First in Fright.” At one time the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of contemporary horror, Fangoria...
“Nope,” Jordan Peele’s follow-up to “Us,” received the most nominations of any film in Chainsaw Award contention, with 10 nominations including best wide release movie and best director. Other nominees include “Barbarian,” “Pearl,” “Hellraiser,” “Chucky” and “Yellowjackets.” Fangoria also introduced two new categories this year: Best Short and Best Cinematography.
Founded in 1979, Fangoria has become one of the most influential horror brands in the genre, living up to its moniker as “First in Fright.” At one time the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of contemporary horror, Fangoria...
- 1/27/2023
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Pretty much from the moment the sci-fi action classic Predator was released in 1987, fans were wondering what it would be like if the alien hunter from that film were to clash with the xenomorphs from the Alien franchise. Dark Horse Comics dove into the concept right away, publishing their first Aliens vs. Predator story in 1989. It took a lot longer for the battle to reach the big screen, though. Fifteen years longer, in fact. And with the latest episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, we’re looking into the making of 2004’s Avp: Alien vs. Predator (watch it Here). To find out all about this movie, check out the video embedded above.
Written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, Avp: Alien vs. Predator has the following synopsis:
When the wealthy and ambitious Charles Bishop Weyland funds an expedition to Antarctica, he hopes to find a...
Written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, Avp: Alien vs. Predator has the following synopsis:
When the wealthy and ambitious Charles Bishop Weyland funds an expedition to Antarctica, he hopes to find a...
- 12/12/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The deaths of Newt, Corporal Dwayne Hicks, and Ellen Ripley in 1992’s Alien 3 created a significant obstacle to the franchise’s continuation. Five years later, Alien: Resurrection answered this problem by resurrecting central heroine Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) as a clone, spliced with xenomorph DNA thanks to the alien queen embryo gestating within the actual Ripley before her death. How Resurrection handled this pesky problem, and the return of the xenomorphs proved extremely divisive upon release, with one notable, unifying exception: the mesmerizing underwater chase sequence.
Resurrection takes place two centuries after Alien 3 and follows the mercenary crew of the starship Betty. The mercs deliver their human payload to the Usm Auriga, a military ship deep into their extensive scientific study of the xenomorphs. So much so that they’ve cloned Ripley numerous times over and have full-grown xenomorphs in captivity, which happen to break free while the Betty crew are on board,...
Resurrection takes place two centuries after Alien 3 and follows the mercenary crew of the starship Betty. The mercs deliver their human payload to the Usm Auriga, a military ship deep into their extensive scientific study of the xenomorphs. So much so that they’ve cloned Ripley numerous times over and have full-grown xenomorphs in captivity, which happen to break free while the Betty crew are on board,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
In the words of Kevin Bacon, "Funny-scary is a very difficult thing." The star of Ron Underwood's horror-comedy "Tremors" has spoken at length about the 1990 creature feature and his role as stubborn handyman Val McKee who, alongside Fred Ward's Earl Bassett, tries to escape the doldrums of Perfection, Nevada when giant prehistoric underground monsters interrupt their flight.
In the documentary "Tremors: Making Perfection," Bacon, Underwood, and the rest of the film's cast and crew go long on its journey from page to screen. It began as a simple concept from writers S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, who were collecting footage for a Navy safety video when they thought about what it would be like if something had them marooned on a rock. The story, then dubbed "Land Sharks," would be retitled "Beneath Perfection" before finally landing on "Tremors."
It would feature a colorful cast of small-town characters,...
In the documentary "Tremors: Making Perfection," Bacon, Underwood, and the rest of the film's cast and crew go long on its journey from page to screen. It began as a simple concept from writers S. S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, who were collecting footage for a Navy safety video when they thought about what it would be like if something had them marooned on a rock. The story, then dubbed "Land Sharks," would be retitled "Beneath Perfection" before finally landing on "Tremors."
It would feature a colorful cast of small-town characters,...
- 11/26/2022
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
The phenomenal success of "Footloose" launched Kevin Bacon into newfound stardom and recognition when it danced its way into theaters in February of 1984. Bacon had already appeared in "Friday the 13th" and Barry Levinson's coming-of-age classic "Diner," but the role of Ren McCormack essentially made the young heartthrob a household name. The surprisingly dark bike messenger drama "Quicksilver" came next, a movie I personally love that didn't exactly light the box office on fire. Working with John Hughes and Christopher Guest on "She's Having a Baby" and "The Big Picture" produced two quality films that showcased Bacon as an unconventional leading man; however, neither movie broke through to the mainstream.
The heat generated from "Footloose" was burning out, and Bacon, in a recent EW interview, admitted he wasn't doing well financially when the creature feature "Tremors" came his way.
"I was broke, I had a kid on the way,...
The heat generated from "Footloose" was burning out, and Bacon, in a recent EW interview, admitted he wasn't doing well financially when the creature feature "Tremors" came his way.
"I was broke, I had a kid on the way,...
- 10/24/2022
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Smile, out in theaters this Friday, is the “intensely creepy debut feature” from writer/director Parker Finn.
His feature debut makes for an interesting spiritual successor to his 2020 short film, “Laura Hasn’t Slept,” which stars Caitlin Stasey as a woman seeking help from her therapist over her troubling nightmares.
Ahead of Smile‘s release on September 30, Bloody Disgusting spoke with Finn about creating a loose continuation of his short, crafting scares, and teaming up with horror SFX legends for his feature debut.
Finn explained how the idea for Smile came during post-production of his short film.
“I made the short to exist in its own right. I think that’s how all good shorts should exist instead of being a commercial for something bigger. While I was in post, something about the idea kept nagging at me, and this larger story started forming in my head with a different character at its center.
His feature debut makes for an interesting spiritual successor to his 2020 short film, “Laura Hasn’t Slept,” which stars Caitlin Stasey as a woman seeking help from her therapist over her troubling nightmares.
Ahead of Smile‘s release on September 30, Bloody Disgusting spoke with Finn about creating a loose continuation of his short, crafting scares, and teaming up with horror SFX legends for his feature debut.
Finn explained how the idea for Smile came during post-production of his short film.
“I made the short to exist in its own right. I think that’s how all good shorts should exist instead of being a commercial for something bigger. While I was in post, something about the idea kept nagging at me, and this larger story started forming in my head with a different character at its center.
- 9/29/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ever since its first disastrous design for the 1987 "Predator" movie, each iteration of the Yautja, known most commonly as "the Predator," has been reworked and reimagined for the screen while also trying to find new ways to make it easier for the performers playing the creature. This has been no easy feat in part due to the overall species' design of the Yautja.
The design itself is thoroughly intimidating. Yautja are generally tall and muscular, with their bodies looming over their prospective victims. They sport hair-like appendages, which, while not exactly intimidating, are striking. To wrap up the terror, the species features mandibles that heighten fear once revealed when their masks are removed. All of these elements work against comfortability for the actor embodying the Predator creature from start to finish.
Making the makeup and costume process easier for creature performers goes a long way. I've only had the experience...
The design itself is thoroughly intimidating. Yautja are generally tall and muscular, with their bodies looming over their prospective victims. They sport hair-like appendages, which, while not exactly intimidating, are striking. To wrap up the terror, the species features mandibles that heighten fear once revealed when their masks are removed. All of these elements work against comfortability for the actor embodying the Predator creature from start to finish.
Making the makeup and costume process easier for creature performers goes a long way. I've only had the experience...
- 8/28/2022
- by Sarah Musnicky
- Slash Film
As the best-reviewed film featuring the elusive Predator, "Prey" is a return to form for the long-running franchise in more ways than one. Following a sole protagonist in Naru (Amber Midthunder), the Indigenous-led narrative recalls the bare-bones, cat-and-mouse game that made the original "Predator" film so riveting. The creature that inhabits the unique setting is a different, devolved Predator (Dane Diliegro) that still instills pure terror in its prey. The innovative nature of "Prey" is partially thanks to the new faces in front and behind the screen, but longtime collaborators contribute to the refreshing update of the previously-declining property.
Behind the scenes, "Prey" features the return of select filmmakers closely attached to the foundation of the franchise. The prequel brings back special effects veterans Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. to handle the creature that torments "Prey," redesigning the futuristic, complex look typically attributed to the Predator to fit the 1719 setting.
Behind the scenes, "Prey" features the return of select filmmakers closely attached to the foundation of the franchise. The prequel brings back special effects veterans Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. to handle the creature that torments "Prey," redesigning the futuristic, complex look typically attributed to the Predator to fit the 1719 setting.
- 8/26/2022
- by Marcos Melendez
- Slash Film
With every movie in the "Predator" franchise, each respective creative team has sought to revitalize and reinvent the eponymous creatures hunting our hapless group of humans in the hopes of living up to the original classic. Whether in the jungles of Vietnam or the streets of Los Angeles or otherworldly locations entirely, various protagonists have come up against the unstoppable might of the Yautja and only a very select few have ever walked away from those encounters — in part because of how different (subtly or otherwise) each antagonist has been carefully designed for each outing.
The villain in the shadows of director Dan Trachtenberg's "Prey" (portrayed by Dane Diliegro) is no exception, having undergone a radical visual shakeup to reflect the brand-new setting of the latest installment. Set in early 1700s America, the script written by Patrick Aison brings the action way back in time before technological advancements — for...
The villain in the shadows of director Dan Trachtenberg's "Prey" (portrayed by Dane Diliegro) is no exception, having undergone a radical visual shakeup to reflect the brand-new setting of the latest installment. Set in early 1700s America, the script written by Patrick Aison brings the action way back in time before technological advancements — for...
- 8/12/2022
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
The team responsible for bringing the Predator to life in Hulu’s acclaimed prequel “Prey” was uniquely positioned for the project. StudioADI’s award-winning industry veterans Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. have worked on many celebrated films, including the original “Predator,” and they are the co-creators of the alien in director Dan Trachtenberg’s film. “Prey” has also achieved record-breaking debut viewership for the streamer, and inside that Predator suit is monster actor Dane Diliegro.
“Prey’s” iteration of the iconic creature, which is a combination of physical costuming and CGI, differs from previous incarnations. “Some of our earliest conversations with Dan were about making this Predator super slim with some kind of weird camouflage and different from the reptilian thing we’ve seen before,” Woodruff Jr. explained, adding that the different proportions hinted at the Predator’s stage of development.
“This one’s head wasn’t huge, the dreadlocks became thinner,...
“Prey’s” iteration of the iconic creature, which is a combination of physical costuming and CGI, differs from previous incarnations. “Some of our earliest conversations with Dan were about making this Predator super slim with some kind of weird camouflage and different from the reptilian thing we’ve seen before,” Woodruff Jr. explained, adding that the different proportions hinted at the Predator’s stage of development.
“This one’s head wasn’t huge, the dreadlocks became thinner,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Simon Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
With the new “Predator” prequel, “Prey” (now streaming on Hulu), set in the Comanche nation in 1719, director Dan Trachtenberg wanted a more appropriate design for the iconic alien hunter. He’s leaner, more feral, and primitive-looking (played by Dane Diliegro in a special effects costume). Yet he’s still as ferocious and badass as ever. Gone is the metallic mask/helmet and armor. They’ve been replaced by a skull mask and Dreadlocks, exposing the alien’s lower mandibles.
“Dan brought parameters of likes and dislikes, and initially one of the notes said that he wanted this [Predator] to elicit more horror,” said SFX supervisor Alec Gillis, who, with co-sfx supervisor Tom Woodruff, runs the acclaimed Adi special effects company that also works on the “Alien” and “Godzilla” franchises. “So that got us talking about whether or not this could have been the origins of demonic spirits in the eyes of the Native people,...
“Dan brought parameters of likes and dislikes, and initially one of the notes said that he wanted this [Predator] to elicit more horror,” said SFX supervisor Alec Gillis, who, with co-sfx supervisor Tom Woodruff, runs the acclaimed Adi special effects company that also works on the “Alien” and “Godzilla” franchises. “So that got us talking about whether or not this could have been the origins of demonic spirits in the eyes of the Native people,...
- 8/9/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
For years, Heather Wixson has dazzled readers on Daily Dead with her passionate and premier knowledge of makeup effects, and this Halloween season, horror and sci-fi fans got the ultimate treat when Dark Ink released Heather's new book, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume 1 (the first book in a four-volume series), and a book signing is taking place this weekend at the Dark Delicacies bookstore in Burbank!
Featuring author Heather Wixson and the legendary makeup artist Ve Neill, the Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume 1 book signing will take place this Saturday, November 6th at 3:00pm Pt at Dark Delicacies.
If you're in the area, be sure to swing by to meet Heather and Ve Neill and purchase a signed copy of the book! For more information, visit:
https://www.darkdel.com/store/p2454/Sat%2C_Nov_6th_3_pm%3A_Monsters%2C_Makeup_%26_Effects%3A_Vol_1.html#/
If you can't make it to Burbank this weekend,...
Featuring author Heather Wixson and the legendary makeup artist Ve Neill, the Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume 1 book signing will take place this Saturday, November 6th at 3:00pm Pt at Dark Delicacies.
If you're in the area, be sure to swing by to meet Heather and Ve Neill and purchase a signed copy of the book! For more information, visit:
https://www.darkdel.com/store/p2454/Sat%2C_Nov_6th_3_pm%3A_Monsters%2C_Makeup_%26_Effects%3A_Vol_1.html#/
If you can't make it to Burbank this weekend,...
- 11/5/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
For years, Daily Dead Managing Editor and author Heather Wixson has celebrated makeup effects artists in her Practical-ly Perfect column, and that celebration will continue in Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema’s Greatest Artists, a new four-volume series from Dark Ink that features more than 80 conversations with the artists behind many of horror and sci-fi cinema's most iconic, creepy, and altogether entertaining creations!
Volume 1 of Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema’s Greatest Artists will be released early this summer.
We have a look at the cover art and the official press with additional details below, and you can pre-order the book now in hardcover and paperback from Dark Ink's website:
https://aminkpublishing.com/shop/ols/products/pre-order-of-monsters-makeup-and-effects-paperback
Press Release: Dark Ink is thrilled to announce the release of Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema’s Greatest Artists, a four-volume series from journalist Heather Wixson that celebrates both the...
Volume 1 of Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema’s Greatest Artists will be released early this summer.
We have a look at the cover art and the official press with additional details below, and you can pre-order the book now in hardcover and paperback from Dark Ink's website:
https://aminkpublishing.com/shop/ols/products/pre-order-of-monsters-makeup-and-effects-paperback
Press Release: Dark Ink is thrilled to announce the release of Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Conversations with Cinema’s Greatest Artists, a four-volume series from journalist Heather Wixson that celebrates both the...
- 2/17/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Despite a big drop in the Nielsen ratings last year, the Room 104 TV show was renewed for a third season on HBO. Could the ratings improve this time around or, will they drop even lower? Will Room 104 be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned.
A scripted, live-action HBO anthology series, Room 104 takes place in a single room in a typical American motel chain. While the room remains the same, the characters, storyline and even time period of each episode is different. The genres vary too and include dark comedy, poignant drama, and musical romance.
In season three of Room 104, the cast includes Luke Wilson, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro, Gina Gallego, Francois Chau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Iyana Halley, James Babson, Sam Richardson, Steve Little, Fred Melamed, Julianna Barwick, Atsuko...
A scripted, live-action HBO anthology series, Room 104 takes place in a single room in a typical American motel chain. While the room remains the same, the characters, storyline and even time period of each episode is different. The genres vary too and include dark comedy, poignant drama, and musical romance.
In season three of Room 104, the cast includes Luke Wilson, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro, Gina Gallego, Francois Chau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Iyana Halley, James Babson, Sam Richardson, Steve Little, Fred Melamed, Julianna Barwick, Atsuko...
- 9/17/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Room 104 is back in business. HBO just announced more details for the TV show's upcoming third season.
The new season of the anthology series will feature guest appearances from Luke Wilson, Paul F. Tompkins, June Squibb, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro, Gina Gallego, François Chau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Iyana Halley, James Babson, Sam Richardson, Steve Little, and Fred Melamed.
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The new season of the anthology series will feature guest appearances from Luke Wilson, Paul F. Tompkins, June Squibb, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro, Gina Gallego, François Chau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Iyana Halley, James Babson, Sam Richardson, Steve Little, and Fred Melamed.
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- 7/25/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
HBO has set Friday, September 13 for the 12-episode third season of its late-night, comedy anthology series Room 104, from Jay and Mark Duplass.
Room 104 tells unique and unexpected tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel. While the room stays the same, every episode of the series features a different story, with the tone, plot, characters, and even the time period, changing with each installment.
Tapping into a variety of genres, from dark comedy to poignant drama to musical romance, the stories and characters featured in season 3 include: a man searching for a cure to his chronic skin condition; the caretaker of an exotic animal looking to make a sale; estranged siblings reuniting to make an investment; and more.
Season 3 cast includes Luke Wilson, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro,...
Room 104 tells unique and unexpected tales of the characters who pass through a single room of a typical American chain motel. While the room stays the same, every episode of the series features a different story, with the tone, plot, characters, and even the time period, changing with each installment.
Tapping into a variety of genres, from dark comedy to poignant drama to musical romance, the stories and characters featured in season 3 include: a man searching for a cure to his chronic skin condition; the caretaker of an exotic animal looking to make a sale; estranged siblings reuniting to make an investment; and more.
Season 3 cast includes Luke Wilson, Christine Woods, Eric Edelstein, Robert Longstreet, Dale Dickey, Tom Woodruff Jr., Arturo Castro,...
- 7/24/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s note: The following article contains spoilers for “Sorry to Bother You.”]
At RegalView, the telemarketing firm where much of “Sorry to Bother You” is set, the most important rule is “stick to the script.” Yet writer-director Boots Riley refused to follow conventional filmmaking wisdom with his debut feature’s ending. Before the credits roll, corporate greed literally strips hero Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) of his humanity.
Cassius first encounters the equisapien — half-horse, half-man — inside the mansion of Steve Lift (Armie Hammer), CEO of Worry Free, the world’s leading provider of indentured servitude. Cassius is terrified and tries to flee, but Lift forces him into his study to watch a claymation video, “A New Miracle,” which reveals that Worry Free residents ingest a chemical “fusing catalyst” that causes 70 percent of humans to mutate into the creatures Cassius just encountered.
Read More: ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Star Lakeith Stanfield Is Ready to Kick Off His Shoes and Get Comfortable in Your Establishment
Cassius is incensed,...
At RegalView, the telemarketing firm where much of “Sorry to Bother You” is set, the most important rule is “stick to the script.” Yet writer-director Boots Riley refused to follow conventional filmmaking wisdom with his debut feature’s ending. Before the credits roll, corporate greed literally strips hero Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) of his humanity.
Cassius first encounters the equisapien — half-horse, half-man — inside the mansion of Steve Lift (Armie Hammer), CEO of Worry Free, the world’s leading provider of indentured servitude. Cassius is terrified and tries to flee, but Lift forces him into his study to watch a claymation video, “A New Miracle,” which reveals that Worry Free residents ingest a chemical “fusing catalyst” that causes 70 percent of humans to mutate into the creatures Cassius just encountered.
Read More: ‘Sorry to Bother You’ Star Lakeith Stanfield Is Ready to Kick Off His Shoes and Get Comfortable in Your Establishment
Cassius is incensed,...
- 7/9/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
Featuring: Fred Dekker, Shane Black, Seth Green, Andre Gower, Ryan Lambert, Ashley Bank, Adam Carl, Tom Woodruff Jr., Joe Lynch, Steve Wang, Adam F. Goldberg, Duncan Regehr, Stephen Macht, Zach Galligan | Written by Andre Gower, Henry Darrow McComas | Directed by Andre Gower
Wolfman’s Got Nards is a heartfelt documentary exploring the power of the 1987 cult film The Monster Squad and its 30-year impact on its rabid fan base, the cast and crew, and the future of tween horror comedies. Making his feature debut, actor-turned-director André Gower brings us behind the scenes on the making of the film and digs into what made viewing it such a defining part of many genre fans’ upbringing.
Being independent from the film, unlike the documentary that accompanied Lionsgate’s Us DVD release in 2007, means that Wolfman’s Got Nards has an absolutely refreshing honesty about the film, its production and its reception. It...
Wolfman’s Got Nards is a heartfelt documentary exploring the power of the 1987 cult film The Monster Squad and its 30-year impact on its rabid fan base, the cast and crew, and the future of tween horror comedies. Making his feature debut, actor-turned-director André Gower brings us behind the scenes on the making of the film and digs into what made viewing it such a defining part of many genre fans’ upbringing.
Being independent from the film, unlike the documentary that accompanied Lionsgate’s Us DVD release in 2007, means that Wolfman’s Got Nards has an absolutely refreshing honesty about the film, its production and its reception. It...
- 7/3/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"You want to make some money here? Use your 'white' voice." Annapurna has debuted a stellar red band trailer for Boots Riley's insanely original, totally crazy film Sorry to Bother You, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to some wild hype and rave reviews. This trailer is one of the best pitches I've ever seen, with quotes perfectly worked into the footage, and just a small taste of the craziness you'll find in this ingenious film. Lakeith Stanfield stars as a kid in Oakland who lands a telemarketer job and learns he can use his "white voice" to make it all the way to the top of the sales world. The coke-obsessed CEO is played by Armie Hammer. The cast includes Danny Glover, Tessa Thompson, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, David Cross, Omari Hardwick, Marcella Bragio,Tom Woodruff Jr., Kate Berlant, Jermaine Fowler, Robert Longstreet, and Teresa Navarro.
- 5/17/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Stick to the script." Annapurna has released the first trailer for Boots Riley's insanely original, totally crazy film Sorry to Bother You, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to some wild hype and rave reviews. If you've been waiting to find out what the heck this is about and why everyone went nuts over it, now is your chance to get a look. This trailer reveals a lot of the film, just to say, but I still love it. Lakeith Stanfield stars as a kid in Oakland who lands a telemarketer job and learns he can use his "white voice" to make it all the way to the top of the sales world. The coke-obsessed CEO is played by Armie Hammer, and everything he goes through to get there is absurdly hilarious to watch. The cast includes Danny Glover, Tessa Thompson, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, David Cross,...
- 3/12/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Here’s a first look at the brand new trailer for director Boots Riley’s Sorry To Bother You, an Annapurna Pictures release. The film screened on Sunday at SXSW.
The cast includes Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, David Cross, Danny Glover, Omari Hardwick, Marcella Bragio,Tom Woodruff Jr., Kate Berlant, Jermaine Fowler, Robert Longstreet, Teresa Navarro.
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe.
In January The Wrap reported that “Annapurna had picked up the Sundance telemarketer drama, which is the directorial debut of Boots Riley and produced by Forest Whitaker’s Significants Productions, the studio behind Ryan Coogler’s debut feature film, Fruitvale Station.”
(l to r.) Lakeith Stanfield as Cassius Green and Armie Hammer as Steve Lift star in director Boots Riley’s Sorry To Bother You,...
The cast includes Lakeith Stanfield, Tessa Thompson, Armie Hammer, Patton Oswalt, Steven Yeun, Terry Crews, David Cross, Danny Glover, Omari Hardwick, Marcella Bragio,Tom Woodruff Jr., Kate Berlant, Jermaine Fowler, Robert Longstreet, Teresa Navarro.
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success, propelling him into a macabre universe.
In January The Wrap reported that “Annapurna had picked up the Sundance telemarketer drama, which is the directorial debut of Boots Riley and produced by Forest Whitaker’s Significants Productions, the studio behind Ryan Coogler’s debut feature film, Fruitvale Station.”
(l to r.) Lakeith Stanfield as Cassius Green and Armie Hammer as Steve Lift star in director Boots Riley’s Sorry To Bother You,...
- 3/11/2018
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
News has come down that a new indie sci-fi film by the name of Wormwood is currently in production in New Orleans and that our pals Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis over at studioADI will be providing the practical FX as well as acting as executive producers. “Game of Thrones” star Keisha Castle-Hughes will […]
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- 2/5/2018
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Makeup effects artists Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. have brought some of cinema's most iconic creatures to life over the decades, including their ambitious work on Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection. Now, over 20 years after the respective releases of the third and fourth Alien films, studioADI and 20th Century Fox Consumer Products are teaming up to launch a new collection of art pieces based on their iconic Xenomorph creations:
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2017) For 30 years, Los Angeles based Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (studioADI) has been the premier Creature Effects studio in the motion picture business. studioADI was co-founded by the Academy Award winning duo of Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. in 1988. The team has been responsible for 3 decades of iconic Creature Characters from the Alien and Predator franchises to the recent smash hit horror film It. Today Woodruff and Gillis announced The studioADI Collection, art inspired by...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2017) For 30 years, Los Angeles based Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (studioADI) has been the premier Creature Effects studio in the motion picture business. studioADI was co-founded by the Academy Award winning duo of Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. in 1988. The team has been responsible for 3 decades of iconic Creature Characters from the Alien and Predator franchises to the recent smash hit horror film It. Today Woodruff and Gillis announced The studioADI Collection, art inspired by...
- 11/21/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A new line of impressive looking movie collectibles, straight from the VFX masters that helped bring them to life is launching next month with something for Aliens fans to drool over. Come inside to learn more!
If you're looking for high quality movie collectibles, it doesn't get much better than art pieces crafted/designed by the award winning VFX team responsible for bringing iconic movie characters to life in the first place. So it's really cool to hear that studioADI, which was founded by Oscar winning VFX artists Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. back in 1988 are now developing high end art/collectibles for movie lovers to bring into their homes.
They're kicking off the collection with pieces based on Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection, going so far as to utilize the original creature molds to craft each one (made to order). Orders will begin on December 1st, and while...
If you're looking for high quality movie collectibles, it doesn't get much better than art pieces crafted/designed by the award winning VFX team responsible for bringing iconic movie characters to life in the first place. So it's really cool to hear that studioADI, which was founded by Oscar winning VFX artists Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. back in 1988 are now developing high end art/collectibles for movie lovers to bring into their homes.
They're kicking off the collection with pieces based on Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection, going so far as to utilize the original creature molds to craft each one (made to order). Orders will begin on December 1st, and while...
- 11/21/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Every makeup effect has a story behind it, but even more fascinating are the stories behind the makeup effects artists themselves. For years, Heather Wixson has shared her passion for the horror genre as the Managing Editor on Daily Dead, and we couldn't be more thrilled by the official release of her new book, Monster Squad, a celebration of practical effects artists and their incredible creations that made so many of us believe in the magic of movies and gave us nightmare fuel forever.
Now available from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted big screens and warmed our hearts.
Brimming with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and fascinating anecdotes in its 444 pages, Monster Squad takes you from humble beginnings in garages...
Now available from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted big screens and warmed our hearts.
Brimming with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and fascinating anecdotes in its 444 pages, Monster Squad takes you from humble beginnings in garages...
- 11/18/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Fear is his passion, and along with Tom Woodruff, Jr. and an incredible team of artists at Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc., Alec Gillis has brought nightmares to life through practical effects for countless films, including the new It movie. Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson recently shared highlights from the It effects panel that Gillis took part in (see above photo), and now you can learn more about the effects guru and his company in a new video from 60 Second Docs and CryptTV.
You can watch the new video below, and be sure to check out 60 Second Docs' Facebook page for more amazing stories told through a one-minute format.
"Alec Gillis of Amalgamated Dynamics is making monsters real. With his team of monster makers, he’s helped bring some of the most recognizable monsters to life. You’ve seen his work in movies like It, Batman Vs. Superman, and the title character in the Alien series.
You can watch the new video below, and be sure to check out 60 Second Docs' Facebook page for more amazing stories told through a one-minute format.
"Alec Gillis of Amalgamated Dynamics is making monsters real. With his team of monster makers, he’s helped bring some of the most recognizable monsters to life. You’ve seen his work in movies like It, Batman Vs. Superman, and the title character in the Alien series.
- 10/25/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Practical-ly Perfect: Pennywise, Past and Present with Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr., and Bart Mixon
Over the weekend, Creature Features in Burbank, California played host to an amazing panel called Creating Pennywise, which featured Tom Woodruff, Jr. and Alec Gillis from studioADI, as well as fellow legendary effects artist Bart Mixon, who was responsible for bringing the Tim Curry iteration of Pennywise to life for the 1990 It miniseries.
And even though we have already celebrated Bart Mixon’s iconic design and his ambitious efforts from over 27 years ago just a few months back (which you can read about Here), the discussion held during the Creating Pennywise panel was just too good not to share as part of Daily Dead’s "Practical-ly Perfect" series.
Read on for highlights from the panel, and be sure to check out some of the photos below, which feature an amazing Pennywise bust as well as some of his various sets of teeth and more.
Tom and Alec, what role did...
And even though we have already celebrated Bart Mixon’s iconic design and his ambitious efforts from over 27 years ago just a few months back (which you can read about Here), the discussion held during the Creating Pennywise panel was just too good not to share as part of Daily Dead’s "Practical-ly Perfect" series.
Read on for highlights from the panel, and be sure to check out some of the photos below, which feature an amazing Pennywise bust as well as some of his various sets of teeth and more.
Tom and Alec, what role did...
- 10/17/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
For years, Heather Wixson has shared her passion for the horror genre as the Managing Editor on Daily Dead, and we couldn't be more excited for readers to check out her upcoming book, Monster Squad, a celebration of practical effects artists and their incredible creations that made so many of us believe in the magic of movies.
Coming soon from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera over the past several decades to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted the big screen and warmed our hearts.
Monster Squad is packed with 20 in-depth interviews with a wide range of special effects and makeup artists, including Tony Gardner, Michèle Burke, Jennifer Aspinall, Steve Johnson, Brian Wade, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr., Todd Masters, and many more. Exploring the origins of...
Coming soon from BearManor Media, Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures shines a light on the artists who have worked tirelessly in the shadows behind the camera over the past several decades to create the jaw-dropping creatures that have haunted the big screen and warmed our hearts.
Monster Squad is packed with 20 in-depth interviews with a wide range of special effects and makeup artists, including Tony Gardner, Michèle Burke, Jennifer Aspinall, Steve Johnson, Brian Wade, Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr., Todd Masters, and many more. Exploring the origins of...
- 8/11/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Undoubtedly, one of the most beloved genre movies to come out of 1987 was Fred Dekker’s The Monster Squad, a perfect blend of humor, heart, and affection for the classic monsters so many of us grew up on. And while it may not have done great business at the box office when it was released in August of that year, The Monster Squad has deservedly become a true cult classic, and remains a brilliant gateway horror experience for younger viewers who are just becoming initiated in the ways of genre cinema.
With The Monster Squad’s 30th anniversary nearly upon us, and with our “Class of 1987” celebration currently in full swing, I thought this would make for a splendid opportunity to chat with the actors who put the “Monster” in “The Monster Squad” in the first place: Tom Noonan (“Frankenstein’s Monster”), Duncan Regehr (“Count Dracula”), Tom Woodruff Jr. (“the...
With The Monster Squad’s 30th anniversary nearly upon us, and with our “Class of 1987” celebration currently in full swing, I thought this would make for a splendid opportunity to chat with the actors who put the “Monster” in “The Monster Squad” in the first place: Tom Noonan (“Frankenstein’s Monster”), Duncan Regehr (“Count Dracula”), Tom Woodruff Jr. (“the...
- 7/18/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Seth Metoyer
MoreHorror.com
Long Live The King is a feature documentary about the enduring popularity of the character King Kong, and how the 1933 film has inspired countless artists, writers and filmmakers. The film is now available to rent or buy on Amazon.com.
Check out all the details about this great documentary from the official release below.
About Long Live The King
The 8th Wonder of the World! The name King Kong immediately brings to mind images of the mighty Beast whose legendary love for a Beauty was his undoing. Since 1933, this majestic, tragic character has enthralled moviegoers and inspired creativity.
Long Live The King is a new documentary that explores our fascination with the great ape, and his impact on pop culture throughout the world. Featuring interviews with dozens of celebrated writers, actors, artists and filmmakers, this is a highly entertaining celebration of the greatest monster movie icon of all time.
MoreHorror.com
Long Live The King is a feature documentary about the enduring popularity of the character King Kong, and how the 1933 film has inspired countless artists, writers and filmmakers. The film is now available to rent or buy on Amazon.com.
Check out all the details about this great documentary from the official release below.
About Long Live The King
The 8th Wonder of the World! The name King Kong immediately brings to mind images of the mighty Beast whose legendary love for a Beauty was his undoing. Since 1933, this majestic, tragic character has enthralled moviegoers and inspired creativity.
Long Live The King is a new documentary that explores our fascination with the great ape, and his impact on pop culture throughout the world. Featuring interviews with dozens of celebrated writers, actors, artists and filmmakers, this is a highly entertaining celebration of the greatest monster movie icon of all time.
- 7/18/2017
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Ryan Lambie Jun 8, 2017
Two years on, Neill Blomkamp reflects on the themes and critical reaction to his divisive sci-fi film, Chappie...
"Part sci-fi action film, part crime thriller, part existential drama" was how we described Chappie when it came out in 2015: a genre piece that, beneath its off-beat tone and designer violence, said something quite pertinent and moving about the human experience.
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Its central character, an innocent robot installed with artificial intelligence, is as vulnerable to his surroundings and upbringing as any human child; little wonder, then, that in the space of a few days of living with a pair of gangsters, Chappie (played by a mo-capped Sharlto Copley) goes from budding young artist to gun-toting outlaw. For us, this was one reason why Chappie was such an effective, absorbing sci-fi movie - though, to our surprise,...
Two years on, Neill Blomkamp reflects on the themes and critical reaction to his divisive sci-fi film, Chappie...
"Part sci-fi action film, part crime thriller, part existential drama" was how we described Chappie when it came out in 2015: a genre piece that, beneath its off-beat tone and designer violence, said something quite pertinent and moving about the human experience.
See related Poldark: a beginners’ guide Poldark series 3: brand new trailer
Its central character, an innocent robot installed with artificial intelligence, is as vulnerable to his surroundings and upbringing as any human child; little wonder, then, that in the space of a few days of living with a pair of gangsters, Chappie (played by a mo-capped Sharlto Copley) goes from budding young artist to gun-toting outlaw. For us, this was one reason why Chappie was such an effective, absorbing sci-fi movie - though, to our surprise,...
- 6/7/2017
- Den of Geek
As if we couldn’t be more excited for Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, it sounds as if we’ll be getting some good old fashioned practical monster FX once it gets here! Dougherty took to Twitter to answer a… Continue Reading →
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- 5/23/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Although it may be difficult to believe, Alien 3 came out in theaters 25 years ago today, and to celebrate, Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis, the creative geniuses behind Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc., recently released fascinating behind-the-scenes videos from the making of the film.
You can watch both videos from studioADI below, and be sure to visit them online for more looks at their amazing effects work over the years.
"As the 25th Anniversary of Alien 3 approaches, we could not ignore our contribution to the film's title character: the Alien itself. Through the miracle of VHS and exclusive photographs, Adi takes you back to that year of hard work at Pinewood Studios. Enjoy the retrospective!"
"Alien 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and to celebrate we present this gem from deep within the VHS vault--footage from the prep and rehearsals of the Bishop puppet shoot complete with direction from David Fincher.
You can watch both videos from studioADI below, and be sure to visit them online for more looks at their amazing effects work over the years.
"As the 25th Anniversary of Alien 3 approaches, we could not ignore our contribution to the film's title character: the Alien itself. Through the miracle of VHS and exclusive photographs, Adi takes you back to that year of hard work at Pinewood Studios. Enjoy the retrospective!"
"Alien 3 celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and to celebrate we present this gem from deep within the VHS vault--footage from the prep and rehearsals of the Bishop puppet shoot complete with direction from David Fincher.
- 5/22/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Update: The new image has been removed at the request of the studio and replaced with an older photo.
It hasn’t been any easy journey for It, the newest Stephen King adaptation that once found Cary Fukunaga (True Detective season 1) and the Duffer Brothers (Netflix’s Stranger Things) involved in some capacity before the job went to director Andy Muschietti (Mama). Currently in post-production, Pennywise the Clown will soon scares audiences everywhere when he creeps into theatres next year. If you want another peak at what the horror flick will entail before then though, check out the newest still above.
Thanks to an unsettling design by makeup effects artist Tom Woodruff, It finds Bill Skarsgård taking on the titular role that was once played by Tim Curry in the infamous 1990 TV miniseries. Naturally, it takes a lot to be creepier than that legendary take on the character, but Muschietti...
It hasn’t been any easy journey for It, the newest Stephen King adaptation that once found Cary Fukunaga (True Detective season 1) and the Duffer Brothers (Netflix’s Stranger Things) involved in some capacity before the job went to director Andy Muschietti (Mama). Currently in post-production, Pennywise the Clown will soon scares audiences everywhere when he creeps into theatres next year. If you want another peak at what the horror flick will entail before then though, check out the newest still above.
Thanks to an unsettling design by makeup effects artist Tom Woodruff, It finds Bill Skarsgård taking on the titular role that was once played by Tim Curry in the infamous 1990 TV miniseries. Naturally, it takes a lot to be creepier than that legendary take on the character, but Muschietti...
- 12/23/2016
- by Will Ashton
- We Got This Covered
Update: The image has been removed.
It’s been almost 27 years since Pennywise the Clown appeared on screen to haunt children’s nightmares in 1990’s “It.” Next year, the fearsome creature will return in director Andrés Muschietti’s new take on Stephen King’s novel.
This time, taking the lead as the sadistic clown is Bill Skarsgård, who appears fully dressed as Pennywise in a new Instagram photo shared by creature character designer and creature actor Tom Woodruff, Jr.
The image shows the actor giving a menacing look, dressed in a beige, ruffled ensemble and holding a red balloon in one hand with his other arm extended. The look is a much simpler version compared to Tim Curry’s colorful creature (as seen above).
Read More: ‘It’: Pennywise the Clown’s Scary Costume Revealed
The new “It” will follow seven children known as The Losers Club who come face to face with bullies,...
It’s been almost 27 years since Pennywise the Clown appeared on screen to haunt children’s nightmares in 1990’s “It.” Next year, the fearsome creature will return in director Andrés Muschietti’s new take on Stephen King’s novel.
This time, taking the lead as the sadistic clown is Bill Skarsgård, who appears fully dressed as Pennywise in a new Instagram photo shared by creature character designer and creature actor Tom Woodruff, Jr.
The image shows the actor giving a menacing look, dressed in a beige, ruffled ensemble and holding a red balloon in one hand with his other arm extended. The look is a much simpler version compared to Tim Curry’s colorful creature (as seen above).
Read More: ‘It’: Pennywise the Clown’s Scary Costume Revealed
The new “It” will follow seven children known as The Losers Club who come face to face with bullies,...
- 12/23/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Update: The new image was removed at the request of the studio. The image we replaced with it above is one that was officially released.
It's been awhile since we've seen anything from the upcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen King's It. The film is being directed by Andy Muschietti (Mama), and it's currently in post-production.
Thanks to makeup effects artist Tom Woodruff, we have a new photo to share with you featuring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown and he looks creepy as hell. This certainly looks like it will be a terrifying version of the character. More terrifying than Tim Curry? Probably not, but I'm still excited for the movie! To read more information on the character and details behind the costume they designed for him, click here. It's pretty interesting!
There are two films being developed to tell this incredible story. The first one is set in...
It's been awhile since we've seen anything from the upcoming feature film adaptation of Stephen King's It. The film is being directed by Andy Muschietti (Mama), and it's currently in post-production.
Thanks to makeup effects artist Tom Woodruff, we have a new photo to share with you featuring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown and he looks creepy as hell. This certainly looks like it will be a terrifying version of the character. More terrifying than Tim Curry? Probably not, but I'm still excited for the movie! To read more information on the character and details behind the costume they designed for him, click here. It's pretty interesting!
There are two films being developed to tell this incredible story. The first one is set in...
- 12/23/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Creature character designer/Makeup artist and creature actor Tom Woodruff took to Instagram and revealed a new scary photo of Pennywise the Clown (played by Bill Skarsgård) from the new film version of Stephen King’s It.
Check out the photo below.
The film also co-stars Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy and Ray Taylor.
The story follows a group of teens called the Losers Club who defeat a creature called It. Years later, the creature returns, and the club, now adults, have to band together again even though they have no memory of the first battle.
It is scheduled to hit theaters on September 8, 2017.
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#adi Pennywise makeup for 2017's It.
A photo posted by Tom Woodruff, Jr.
Check out the photo below.
The film also co-stars Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Chosen Jacobs, Jeremy and Ray Taylor.
The story follows a group of teens called the Losers Club who defeat a creature called It. Years later, the creature returns, and the club, now adults, have to band together again even though they have no memory of the first battle.
It is scheduled to hit theaters on September 8, 2017.
Please don't forget to share this post on your Facebook wall and with your Twitter followers! Just hit the buttons on the top of this page.
#adi Pennywise makeup for 2017's It.
A photo posted by Tom Woodruff, Jr.
- 12/23/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
It’s that special time of year again when Tom Woodruff, Jr. and Studio Adi release another behind-the-scenes look at one of the animatronic creatures we saw way too little of in The Thing prequel. We did see some of this,… Continue Reading →
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- 12/6/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Hello, readers! Welcome back for the another installment of one our featured columns here at Daily Dead, Deadly Dialogue: A Conversation on Cinema, in which we catch up with notable folks from the horror and sci-fi genres—both in front of and behind the camera—to discuss the films that inspired them to become the artists they are today.
Throughout his career in special effects, which has now spanned over four decades, Alec Gillis has established himself as one of the premier artists of his generation, lending his talents on numerous films including Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Cocoon, Invaders From Mars (1986), Aliens, Death Becomes Her, The Monster Squad, Alien Nation, Spider-Man, Pumpkinhead, Hollow Man, Starship Troopers, and several films in the Tremors franchise, among others.
During his career, Gillis has collaborated with some of the greatest talents in the industry—from Stan Winston to James Cameron, to Roger Corman...
Throughout his career in special effects, which has now spanned over four decades, Alec Gillis has established himself as one of the premier artists of his generation, lending his talents on numerous films including Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Cocoon, Invaders From Mars (1986), Aliens, Death Becomes Her, The Monster Squad, Alien Nation, Spider-Man, Pumpkinhead, Hollow Man, Starship Troopers, and several films in the Tremors franchise, among others.
During his career, Gillis has collaborated with some of the greatest talents in the industry—from Stan Winston to James Cameron, to Roger Corman...
- 11/19/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
A24 recently released Bryan Bertino’s The Monster, and to celebrate the film’s opening, Daily Dead had the chance to speak with one half of the legendary team that brought the titular monstrosity to life, Alec Gillis of Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. During our interview, Gillis discussed how he and creative partner Tom Woodruff Jr. approached the design of the creature, his experiences collaborating with Bertino, and more.
Congrats on your work on the film, Alec. I loved the fact that what you and Tom created here becomes this metaphor for something much bigger, too.
Alec Gillis: Oh, yes. That was one of the things that attracted us to the script when we read it. We knew we could pull the creature off, but if Bryan is able to pull these characters off with his actors, this could be a really unique horror film. We were happy to play that support role for this.
Congrats on your work on the film, Alec. I loved the fact that what you and Tom created here becomes this metaphor for something much bigger, too.
Alec Gillis: Oh, yes. That was one of the things that attracted us to the script when we read it. We knew we could pull the creature off, but if Bryan is able to pull these characters off with his actors, this could be a really unique horror film. We were happy to play that support role for this.
- 11/15/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Creature designers and visual effects legends Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. have filled our collective conscience with some of the most indelible movie monsters ever. From the Graboids in Tremors to James Cameron's Alien queen, and more recently the aliens of Ender's Game and Skyline, the duo have always been on the forefront of monster movie making. Their latest work can be seen in Bryan Bertino's The Monster, a harrowing film about a mother and daughter forced to fight a mysterious creature on a dark stretch of highway. Reminiscent of 80's creature features, the titual monster is, of course, a practical creation, something its creators value over computer generated images. ScreenAnarchy: People are fond of saying the best special effects are a blend of practical...
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- 11/15/2016
- Screen Anarchy
In 2008, writer/director Bryan Bertino scared the hell out of me (and millions of theatergoers everywhere) with the shocking home invasion film The Strangers. And while I didn’t fall head over heels for his follow-up effort, Mockingbird, as much as I did for his feature film debut, I thought the good far outweighed the bad on that project. Bertino’s latest, though, The Monster, is an absolute stunner in its execution; so simple yet relentless, with the film’s titular monstrosity becoming a metaphor for something much more than its unassuming title would otherwise suggest.
In The Monster, we meet Lizzy (Ella Ballentine), a young girl who has been forced to grow up a lot quicker than most kids her age due to her mother Kathy’s (Zoe Kazan) issues with alcohol abuse (and her poor choices in boyfriends don’t help matters, either). Kathy’s substance abuse and...
In The Monster, we meet Lizzy (Ella Ballentine), a young girl who has been forced to grow up a lot quicker than most kids her age due to her mother Kathy’s (Zoe Kazan) issues with alcohol abuse (and her poor choices in boyfriends don’t help matters, either). Kathy’s substance abuse and...
- 11/14/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
The performances in Bryan Bertino’s The Monster by Zoe Kazan (Ruby Sparks, In the Valley of Elah) and Ella Ballentine (The Captive, Anne of Green Gables) are both exceptional, but as horror fans we care most about the performance of… Continue Reading →
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- 11/11/2016
- by Drew Tinnin
- DreadCentral.com
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