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entertainment11 days ago•5 min saved

AHS 13 Reunites the Coven as Fiona Returns and Miss Robichaux's is Rebuilt

American Horror Story Season 13 has reached its midpoint with the return of Jessica Lange as Fiona Goode and the resurrection of the Miss Robichaux's set. The latest episodes feature a major crossover between the Coven and the Apollyon storyline, with Angela Bassett returning as Marie Laveau. While critics note the season's initial pacing issues, the recent episodes have been praised for their narrative clarity and ensemble chemistry. Production designer Anu Schwartz confirmed that the iconic New Orleans set was rebuilt from scratch in six weeks, utilizing original Disney archives to restore the 2013 aesthetic.

via TVLine|

#american-horror-story #crossover-event #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•20 min saved

Inside Backrooms: How Practical Sets and Blender-Driven VFX Created the Hallway Horror

Visual effects supervisor Edward J. Douglas explains that Backrooms blended large-scale practical sets with CGI, guided by Kane Parsons’ Blender-driven previs, to realize its disorienting liminal spaces—from the Vertigo Room to wall clipping—pairing tangible on-set builds with digital work to achieve a tactile, believable horror aesthetic.

via Gold Derby|

#backrooms #blender #entertainment

architecture4 months ago•25 min saved

Backrooms' labyrinth of liminal spaces unsettles architects

Production designer Danny Vermette explains building about 30,000 square feet of practical, liminal-set interiors with a 1990s aesthetic for the Backrooms film, a design-heavy approach that may thrill—and make architects cringe at—horrific, tactile detail.

via Dezeen|

#architecture #backrooms #liminal-spaces

technology6 months ago•17 min saved

Behind the Secrets of Strixhaven: Meet the Design Teams

Magic: The Gathering’s Secrets of Strixhaven gets a deep dive into the to‑design process: the post introduces the Secrets of Strixhaven Set Design and Commander Design teams, profiles their leads and contributors, and explains how the set evolved from Vision Design handoffs into final design. It covers key mechanics and structure—five faction themes across the five schools, instants-and-sorceries matter, magecraft, prepare spells, and mascot tokens—along with changes like removing Learn and Classes, refining token mechanics, and integrating new school mechanics (repartee, opus, infusion, increment). It also explains why flashback became Lorehold-focused, the use of converge for archaics, and Epic’s transformation into Paradigm, ending with a call for feedback and a tease for next week’s handoff document.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#commander-design #game-design #magic-the-gathering

entertainment9 months ago•6 min saved

Golden Globes 2026: Key Highlights and Insights

The article details the behind-the-scenes preparations for the Golden Globes, including construction challenges, innovative set design like new stairs for the red carpet, logistical coordination in the kitchen, and sensitive decisions about honoring recent losses, all aimed at creating a seamless and glamorous event despite ongoing disruptions.

via Yahoo|

#awards-ceremony #celebrity-logistics #entertainment

games9 months ago•8 min saved

Designing Magic: The Gathering® with Avatar: The Last Airbender™ Themes

The article discusses the design process behind the Magic: The Gathering set based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, highlighting how characters are represented through multiple card versions, the challenges of balancing gameplay and flavor, and the focus on storytelling through card design, especially for key characters like Aang and Zuko.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#avatar-the-last-airbender #card-mechanics #games

games9 months ago•20 min saved

Lorwyn Eclipsed Leak Unveils Major MTG Card and Mechanics Details

The article discusses the design process and team behind the Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn Eclipsed, highlighting its themes, mechanics, and the innovative approach to blending Lorwyn and Shadowmoor worlds through mechanics like changeling, typal themes, and double-faced cards, emphasizing the set's duality and dynamic world-building.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#double-faced-cards #games #lorwyn-eclipsed

film9 months ago•7 min saved

‘Marty Supreme’ Triumphs at Box Office and Reveals Surprising Cameos

Jack Fisk, a renowned production designer, collaborated with director Josh Safdie to authentically recreate 1950s New York for the film 'Marty Supreme,' meticulously researching locations, architecture, and period-specific details to bring the era to life, including iconic sites like Lawrence’s Broadway Table Tennis Club and Orchard Street, with special attention to color and authenticity.

via Variety|

#1950s-new-york #film #film-recreation

gaming1 year ago•3 min saved

Wizards of the Coast Faces Fan Backlash Over Less Fantastical 'Magic' Aesthetics

Magic: The Gathering's recent sets have faced criticism for straying from traditional fantasy aesthetics, with head designer Mark Rosewater acknowledging fan concerns about the game's increasing incorporation of modern and non-fantastical elements, which some feel dilute the game's inspirational fantasy feel. The upcoming Spider-Man set will be a key test in balancing these aesthetic choices.

via Gizmodo|

#aesthetics #fan-feedback #gaming

culture1 year ago•10 min saved

Urban Design Principles in 'Sesame Street'

The article explores the urban design and cultural significance of 'Sesame Street,' highlighting its realistic yet idealistic portrayal of city life, its evolution over decades reflecting changes in New York City, and its roots in urbanist principles and social commentary. Despite challenges like funding cuts and gentrification, the show remains a beloved cultural icon that embodies community, diversity, and urban authenticity.

via The New York Times|

#culture #gentrification #new-york-city

entertainment1 year ago•10 min saved

Insights and Surprises in Modern Relationships and Living

The article discusses the set design and real-life rent estimates for various apartments depicted in the film 'Materialists,' highlighting how the living spaces reflect the characters' socioeconomic status and the film's portrayal of New York City's class distinctions.

via Variety|

#entertainment #film-locations #materialists

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

George Clooney's 'Good Night, and Good Luck' to Stream and Tour

The stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' starring George Clooney features an intricate set designed by Scott Pask that recreates the 1950s broadcast environment using traditional methods rather than LED screens, capturing the era's essence for a live theater performance.

via The New York Times|

#1950s #broadway #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

James Cameron's Clever Trick to Make the 'Titanic' Set Appear Larger

James Cameron reflects on the making of "Titanic" and reveals cost-saving measures, including casting only short extras to make the set look bigger. The film, which was initially deemed impossible to make its money back, became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release in 1997. The 25th anniversary 4K Blu-ray and limited edition box set of "Titanic" is now available.

via Variety|

#casting #entertainment #film-production

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"James Cameron's Clever Budget Hack for Creating an Illusion of Titanic's Enormous Set"

James Cameron, director of the iconic film Titanic, revealed some of the cost-saving measures he took during production, including casting only short extras to make the set look bigger and sinking the ship last to ensure it looked good on camera. The film's budget ballooned to $200 million, but it went on to become a massive success, earning $600 million domestically and $1.84 billion worldwide. Cameron also discussed the enduring popularity of the film and his plans to release more movies in 4K format.

via Daily Mail|

#budget #entertainment #film-production

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Expert Praises Kingdom's High-Quality Furniture

Furniture designer Eden Klinger discusses the woodworking and set design in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, highlighting the attention to detail and cultural motifs reflected in the game's furniture. Klinger notes that different regions in Hyrule have distinct furniture styles, with some areas appearing more well-constructed than others. The video showcases the meticulous nature of Tears of the Kingdom's environmental design and emphasizes the game's commitment to reflecting the different cultures of its world.

via Kotaku|

#furniture-design #gaming #set-design