RIP Carlo Rambaldi, special effects artist behind ET, Alien, and more

RIP Carlo Rambaldi, special effects artist behind ET, Alien, and more
… work on the 1976 remake of King Kong. That movie netted him a Special Achievement Oscar for his work, which was soon followed by another for Best Visual Effects for the mechanical head he created for Alien (1979). Rambaldi made his reputation …
Read more on A.V. Club

Imagination and a Steady Hand: Special Effects Make-Up Steps into the …
A new season of infinite imagination and fantastic make-up magic ignites as FACE OFF returns for Season 3 Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. ET on SPACE. After captivating fans with magical transformations during the first two seasons, Season 3 of FACE OFF is …
Read more on Channel Canada

'Jaws' on Blu-ray: A Triumph of Storytelling Over Special Effects
Why bother writing a great script or indelible characters when all movie goers will be talking about are the special effects long after the lights turn back on in the theater? Heck, Spielberg himself admits as much during the release's copious "making …
Read more on Big Hollywood

Syfy's Face/Off Returns for 3rd Season
Syfy's special-effects make-up competition, Face/Off, is back for it's 3rd season. Premiere is Tuesday August 21 at 9/8c on Syfy. The competition reality series explores the world of movie special-effects makeup. Following budding make-up artists as …
Read more on Lez Get Real