[Editor’s Note: The following interview contains spoilers for “Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities” Episode 7, “The Viewing.”]
If a fake exploding head is going to look believable, you need to fill it up first. Just ask Dennis Berardi, the visual effects supervisor on “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.”
“We packed it with bits of lookalike meat and some fleshy bits. It was all stuff that wasn’t real organic. It needed to keep and fit the molds,” Berardi said.
It wasn’t the only part of this process that needed some practical glop in order to bring something terrifying to life. All of that work was in service of “The Viewing,” the Panos Cosmatos-directed episode of the Netflix horror anthology. In it, a handful of strangers are summoned by a wealthy eccentric (Peter Weller) to witness a strange addition to his collection. After a night of rare booze and Space Cocaine, the group gathers around...
If a fake exploding head is going to look believable, you need to fill it up first. Just ask Dennis Berardi, the visual effects supervisor on “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.”
“We packed it with bits of lookalike meat and some fleshy bits. It was all stuff that wasn’t real organic. It needed to keep and fit the molds,” Berardi said.
It wasn’t the only part of this process that needed some practical glop in order to bring something terrifying to life. All of that work was in service of “The Viewing,” the Panos Cosmatos-directed episode of the Netflix horror anthology. In it, a handful of strangers are summoned by a wealthy eccentric (Peter Weller) to witness a strange addition to his collection. After a night of rare booze and Space Cocaine, the group gathers around...
- 11/11/2022
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping “Dune” and Disney’s Golden Globe-winning animated musical, “Encanto” each scored six nominations Tuesday to lead the 20th annual Ves Awards nominations (awards ceremony details are in pandemic flux). Marvel’s trippy “Loki,” meanwhile, led the broadcast field with four nominations for the Disney+ series.
Competing for feature visual effects are the frontrunning “Dune,” “Godzilla vs. Kong,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” Daniel Craig’s Bond finale, “No Time to Die,” and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” All have been shortlisted for the VFX Oscar, with “Dune” as the heavy favorite, in which Dneg supplied windblown sand, raging sandstorms, flying insect-like ornithopters, and the iconic CG sandworms.
Supporting visual effects nominees include “Candyman,” “Last Night in Soho,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Last Duel,” and “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
The animated feature visual effects race pits “Encanto” against Pixar’s “Luca,...
Competing for feature visual effects are the frontrunning “Dune,” “Godzilla vs. Kong,” “The Matrix Resurrections,” Daniel Craig’s Bond finale, “No Time to Die,” and Marvel’s “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” All have been shortlisted for the VFX Oscar, with “Dune” as the heavy favorite, in which Dneg supplied windblown sand, raging sandstorms, flying insect-like ornithopters, and the iconic CG sandworms.
Supporting visual effects nominees include “Candyman,” “Last Night in Soho,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Last Duel,” and “The Tragedy of Macbeth.”
The animated feature visual effects race pits “Encanto” against Pixar’s “Luca,...
- 1/18/2022
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
The Visual Effects Society unveiled nominations Tuesday for its 20th annual Ves Awards, with Warner Bros’ Dune and Disney’s animated Encanto leading all nominees with six apiece, followed by the Disney+ Marvel series Loki which has four noms to lead all broadcast series.
The group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, recognizes the year’s best in outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation across film, animation, television, commercials and video games. With the Omicron variant surging, the Ves Awards ceremony does not have a date or format yet; those decisions are still to be made and tickets are not yet up for sale.
Last year, the Ves Awards went virtual in a ceremony hosted as per usual by Patton Oswalt. Netflix’s The Midnight Sky, Disney/Pixar’s eventual Animated Feature Oscar winner Soul and Disney+’s The Mandalorian were among the marquee winners.
Overall, this year’s nominees in 25 categories...
The group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, recognizes the year’s best in outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation across film, animation, television, commercials and video games. With the Omicron variant surging, the Ves Awards ceremony does not have a date or format yet; those decisions are still to be made and tickets are not yet up for sale.
Last year, the Ves Awards went virtual in a ceremony hosted as per usual by Patton Oswalt. Netflix’s The Midnight Sky, Disney/Pixar’s eventual Animated Feature Oscar winner Soul and Disney+’s The Mandalorian were among the marquee winners.
Overall, this year’s nominees in 25 categories...
- 1/18/2022
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) announced the nominees for the 20th Annual Ves Awards, with Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” leading the feature film field with six nominations. Disney’s “Encanto” also landed six nominations and led the animated contenders.
This year marks the Visual Effects Society’s 25th anniversary. Ves recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation across 25 categories in film, animation, television, commercials and video games, plus the VFX supervisors, producers and hands-on artists who bring the work to life.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Ves is still considering the format and timing for this year’s show.
“As we celebrate the Society’s 25th anniversary and 20th Annual Ves Awards, we’re honored to keep shining a light on remarkable visual effects artistry and innovation,” said Lisa Cooke, Ves Chair. “In all of our nominees, we see best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies...
This year marks the Visual Effects Society’s 25th anniversary. Ves recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation across 25 categories in film, animation, television, commercials and video games, plus the VFX supervisors, producers and hands-on artists who bring the work to life.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Ves is still considering the format and timing for this year’s show.
“As we celebrate the Society’s 25th anniversary and 20th Annual Ves Awards, we’re honored to keep shining a light on remarkable visual effects artistry and innovation,” said Lisa Cooke, Ves Chair. “In all of our nominees, we see best-in-class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies...
- 1/18/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Robert Peston has confirmed his departure from the BBC and given the corporation a generous send-off.
As widely reported, Peston will become political editor at ITV and also host of a new Sunday morning talk show called Peston on Sunday.
He replaces Tom Bradby, who was recently appointed as anchor of ITV News at Ten, on which Peston will appear frequently to discuss the day's political developments.
Peston said: "I am very excited by ITV's plans to create a distinctive and authoritative new voice in news and political coverage.
"Leaving the wonderful BBC has been the hardest career decision of my life, but it's impossible to turn down an opportunity like this."
Peston added on his BBC blog. "Working for BBC News has been the high point of my working life.
"Its unrivalled commitment to objectivity, seriousness and relevance is a beacon. And its journalists, editors, producers and cameramen are world class.
As widely reported, Peston will become political editor at ITV and also host of a new Sunday morning talk show called Peston on Sunday.
He replaces Tom Bradby, who was recently appointed as anchor of ITV News at Ten, on which Peston will appear frequently to discuss the day's political developments.
Peston said: "I am very excited by ITV's plans to create a distinctive and authoritative new voice in news and political coverage.
"Leaving the wonderful BBC has been the hardest career decision of my life, but it's impossible to turn down an opportunity like this."
Peston added on his BBC blog. "Working for BBC News has been the high point of my working life.
"Its unrivalled commitment to objectivity, seriousness and relevance is a beacon. And its journalists, editors, producers and cameramen are world class.
- 10/7/2015
- Digital Spy
London – BBC News head James Harding has hired two new top executives. The former Times of London editor is bringing in Keith Blackmore, his former deputy editor at the paper owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, as his right-hand man. He will serve as managing editor of BBC news and current affairs. The news was first reported by the Guardian. Harding has also hired Jonathan Munro, who ran ITV News on an interim basis before a new boss, Geoff Hill, was picked in September. He will serve as BBC News head of news gathering, replacing Fran Unsworth. Munro most recently
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- 11/29/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
London – ITV said Tuesday that it has picked former CNN International and Channel 5 executive Geoff Hill as the new editor of ITV News. He will be responsible for all of ITV’s national news programs, ITV News London, live specials and documentaries for ITV, online news and more. Hill most recently served as editor of Channel 5 News. His appointment follows the recent departure of Deborah Turness who is now president of NBC News. "I’m honored and excited at the prospect of leading some of the finest journalists in the world," Hill said. "From BAFTA and Emmy
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- 9/3/2013
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We just got a heads-up from the guys behind The Eternal, the feature film version of the kick ass short “Ending the Eternal” that’s in pre-production now, that the first casting decision has been made; and it’s unexpected to say the least!
James Lorinz, he of Street Trash and Frankenhooker fame, will make his return to horror taking on a “major role” in Eternal. “Lorinz was my first choice for the character; it was tailored for him,” director Justin McConnell said in a press release. “His performance in Frankenhooker is so acclaimed for a reason.”
They’ve also nabbed Rob Kleiner, whose Chicago-based bizarro band Tub Ring was a staple of my youth, for scoring duties, along with Matthew Dewilde (Stir of Echoes 2) and Geoff Hill (Land of the Dead) for the film’s pyro and practical effects.
Hopefully the casting will continue along these strange, unexpected lines...
James Lorinz, he of Street Trash and Frankenhooker fame, will make his return to horror taking on a “major role” in Eternal. “Lorinz was my first choice for the character; it was tailored for him,” director Justin McConnell said in a press release. “His performance in Frankenhooker is so acclaimed for a reason.”
They’ve also nabbed Rob Kleiner, whose Chicago-based bizarro band Tub Ring was a staple of my youth, for scoring duties, along with Matthew Dewilde (Stir of Echoes 2) and Geoff Hill (Land of the Dead) for the film’s pyro and practical effects.
Hopefully the casting will continue along these strange, unexpected lines...
- 9/3/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
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