All Posts Tagged With: "Legacy Effects"

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Interview: The Man Who Really Built Iron Man

Iron Giant Shane Mahan recently talked to Gizmodo about the construction of the real Iron Man Suits.  Enjoy the full story after the leap! Mark Wilson for Gizmodo – If you don’t know the name Shane Mahan, that’s your loss. He’s the real Tony Stark, the practical effects wizard leading the team who constructed the [...]

7May2010 | | Comments Off | 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 [...]

10Nov2008 | | Comments Off | 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 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Stan Winston’s Legacy Celebrated at SIGGRAPH

[Shane Mahan] told the audience that he and partners at the Winston Studio are forming a new studio which will be named Legacy Effects in honor of the late master’s legacy and lifelong achievements.

17Sep2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Army of the Dead Delayed ‘Indefinitely’

FX Shops are hurting. There has not been a solid long term workload for any project in more than 8 weeks.

7Sep2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Moment of Silence: Stan Winston Dies at 62

One of the greatest special effects masters of our time has passed. Stan Winston has been an driving force behind the most stunning visual effects the world has ever seen. To millions of movie-goers all over the world he was the FX guy behind the Terminator, Predator, Iron Man and the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park. [...]

16Jun2008 | | Comments Off | Continued
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