Archive for December, 2009

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Jordu Shell, Avatar Concept Designer Reveals the Secrets of the Na’Vi

UPDATE: 1/21/10  Jordu Schell Sets the record straight. By Lauren Davis at http://io9.com Sculptor and concept artist Jordu Schell breathed life into the Na’Vi, Avatar‘s blue aliens. He talks about working with James Cameron, the actresses who inspired the lovely Neytiri’s look, and why design isn’t the most interesting part of Avatar. We spoke to [...]

28Dec2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Bill Corso Grants a Soundbyte at Avatar’s Premiere.

“It’s like ‘Titanic’ meets ‘Terminator’ or ‘Aliens,’” joked makeup artist Bill Corso, 42. London, England (CNN) — James Cameron’s feverishly-awaited sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” has enjoyed its world premiere to strong reviews. Hyped as the most technically-ambitious and expensive film ever made, “Avatar,” had a lot to live up to. But, as the credits rolled following [...]

13Dec2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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82nd Academy Awards Semifinalists for Visual Effects Chosen

Beverly Hills, CA — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 15 films have been selected as semifinalists for Achievement in Visual Effects for the 82nd Academy Awards®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: * “Angels & Demons” * “Avatar” * “Coraline” * “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” * “District [...]

11Dec2009 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Steve Johnson Wants To “Slime” You This Holiday Season.

With all the news coming out of Steve Johnson’s corner of the world, you would think this was his fan blog or something.  Just in time for the holiday shopping season and under his Solid Thought Corporation banner, he is releasing a resin figure collectable with behind the scenes DVD.  Here is what the auction [...]

1Dec2009 | | 2 comments | Continued
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