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AMPTP, mediator to talk Thursday

The Screen Actors Guild and the majors continue to creep back toward the negotiating table, with federal mediator Juan Carlos Gonzalez and the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers agreeing to meet again Thursday.

Editor | November 10th, 2008 | Continued

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Rumors of Iron Man 2 work surfacing

When will Iron Man 2 work hit and who is going to land it?  Thats the question on the minds of so many industry insiders.  Apparently Legcy Effects (previously Stan WInston Studio) is not necessarily a shoe-in for the work any more.
Apparently, they may have to fight for it just like everyone else.  This strange [...]

Editor | November 10th, 2008 | Continued

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Frontline awaiting go on Spider Man 4

At a recent informal gathering a rumor was overheard that Frontline Designs Inc, of (Spider-Man 3) is currently all but a check clearing away for the work to begin on Spider-Man 4.  Here’s hoping Spidey loses Mary Jane and bangs Ursula this time…

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Editor | November 10th, 2008 | Continued

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Academy Seminar Series: Baker, Corso, Cannom, Neill and Tsuji Slated to Appear

October 23 - Character and Special Makeup Effects

Moderated by Engelman, with six-time Oscar winner Rick Baker (”Men In Black”), two-time Academy Award nominee Kazuhiro Tsuji (”Norbit”), two-time Oscar winner Greg Cannom (”A Beautiful Mind”) and three-time Oscar winner Ve Neill (”Ed Wood”).

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Editor | October 7th, 2008 | Continued

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Know Your History: Spock’s Ears

Not many TOS fans may be aware that, as the series was starting production, the use of the pointed Spock Ears on the show was an issue which created much controversy between the television network and the Star Trek creators

Editor | September 8th, 2008 | Continued

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Know Your History: George and Gordon Bau

[Further] the Bau’s should be better known because they were responsible for one of the most important innovations: Foam latex appliances. For those of you unfamiliar with makeup, it’s hard to describe how significant this innovation was.

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7Oct2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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REVIEW: FANTASTIC FLESH - The Art of Make-Up EFX

Premieres on Starz October 7th, 2008
Introduced by series host Richard Roeper and then carried through by knowledgeable makeup masters and filmmakers, nearly all the greats in horror/sci fi/fantasy get a chance to speak.

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3Oct2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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Hollywood actors union seeks authority for strike

In a move that some say is either long overdue or the most ballsy tactic in recent memory, SAG leadership is calling for action.

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2Oct2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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On The Eve Of IRON MAN’s DVD Release, Mr. Beaks Reports Back From Stan Winston Studio!

AICN:With the passing of Stan this year, there was a lot of talk about this being the passing of an era - which it was in a way. Some people think practical f/x are on their way out. Do you guys think practical f/x will be strong in the 21st century?
Merritt: Oh yeah, I think so. I mean, digital is a great tool. It makes our jobs easier. It’s one of the reasons we’re able to build things as quickly as we do, because we know that we’ll be able to get away with certain things. You know… everybody loves practical. I mean, it just looks right and looks real. Even digital loves it because it makes their job easier. I think it’ll be around for a while.

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30Sep2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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SAG seeks to reopen talks, on day stock market plummets

UPDATE: The studios late Monday finally responded. In a statement, the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, rebuffed the offer. “We do not believe it would be productive to resume negotiations at this time given SAG’s continued insistence in terms which the companies have repeatedly rejected.” MORE after the jump…

29Sep2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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SAG election likely won’t end contract stalemate soon

The balance of power on the national board of the Screen Actors Guild could be shifted after Thursday night, when the union announces results of a hotly contested board election.

17Sep2008 | Editor | 0 comments | Continued
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