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Avatar: The Tangled Web of Who Did What

In a posting on his Facebook profile Creature Designer Jordu Schell Sets the record straight about whom exactly did what for the design of characters in James Cameron’s “Avatar”. The following is taken directly from his Open Letter:

21Jan2010 | Editor | Comments Off | Continued

`Spider-Man 4′ delayed; Maguire, Raimi out

Â Associated Press,Â 01.11.10, 06:07 PM ESTÂ LOS ANGELES — Tobey Maguire is out as Peter Parker and Sam Raimi won’t be returning as director when “Spider-Man 4″ hits theaters a year late in 2012. Sony Pictures said in a statement Monday that the movie was supposed to hit theaters in 2011 but has not yet [...]

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Palette Narrows to 7 in OscarÂ® Makeup Race

Beverly Hills, CA â€” The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Â announced on January 11, 2010 that seven films remain in competition in the Makeup category for the 82nd Academy AwardsÂ®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: â€œDistrict 9â€ â€œIl Divoâ€ â€œThe Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassusâ€ â€œNight at the Museum: Battle of [...]

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

UPDATE: 1/21/10Â 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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82nd Academy Awards Semifinalists for Visual Effects Chosen

Beverly Hills, CA â€” 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 AwardsÂ®. The films are listed below in alphabetical order: * â€œAngels & Demonsâ€ * â€œAvatarâ€ * â€œCoralineâ€ * â€œDisneyâ€™s A Christmas Carolâ€ * â€œDistrict [...]

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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.Â 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.Â Here is what the auction [...]

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King Kong Skeleton Auctioned for $200,000

The tiny King Kong figurine that helped launch the career of one of cinema’s biggest monsters has sold for about 121,000 pounds ($200,000) at a London auction Tuesday Nov. 24 2009. Auctioneer Christie’s says the 22-inch (56-centimeter) skeleton was the one used in the climactic scene of the 1933 movie in which the giant ape [...]

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Sunday School Teaches How to Make Zombies!

If you have ever fancied yourself a bit off kilter with the rest of the world because you dream of making monsters someday, you should go to Sunday School.Â Special Effects Sunday School! According to their website, you can LEARN HOW TO DESIGN, SCULPT, MOLD, CAST, PAINT, AND APPLY YOUR OWN PROSTHETICS IN 4 SUNDAY [...]

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