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theater1 month ago•14 min saved

Broadway's Lost Boys dazzles with high-tech vampire spectacle

The Lost Boys on Broadway at the Palace Theatre is a stylish, high-tech vampire musical that dazzles with expansive visuals, flying undead, and explosive staging, guided by director Michael Arden and designer Dane Laffrey with Jen Schriever’s lighting; anchored by a rock-infused score by The Rescues, it delivers a sensory spectacle that should thrill audiences seeking big Broadway dazzle, even if the book and score aren’t always subtle.

via Chicago Tribune|

#broadway #rock-score #special-effects

arts-and-entertainment5 months ago•8 min saved

Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Nominations Highlight Genre and Character Diversity

The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild announced their 13th annual award nominations, led by films like 'One Battle After Another,' 'Frankenstein,' 'Wicked: For Good,' and 'Sinners,' with categories spanning feature films, TV series, commercials, and stage productions, highlighting impressive prosthetic and hair styling work.

via Variety|

#arts-and-entertainment #films #make-up-and-hair-stylists-guild

entertainment5 months ago•25 min saved

Building an X-wing: Celebrating 50 Years of Star Wars Model Making

The article celebrates the 50th anniversary of ILM's creation of the original X-wing miniature for Star Wars, detailing the intricate process of designing, building, and refining the models used in the film, highlighting the craftsmanship and innovation behind these iconic miniatures.

via Industrial Light & Magic|

#entertainment #ilm #modelmaking

television5 months ago•6 min saved

Stranger Things Creators and Cast Reflect on the Final Season and Its Impact

The Duffer Brothers and cast of 'Stranger Things' discuss their approach to balancing character-driven storytelling with action and monsters in the final episodes, emphasizing emotional crescendos and character arcs, with the series finale set to release in theaters and on Netflix.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#character-development #duffer-brothers #final-season

entertainment6 months ago•5 min saved

Behind the Scenes of Poltergeist: The Shock of Real Skeletons

JoBeth Williams recounts the making of the horror film Poltergeist, highlighting the use of real skeletons, innovative special effects, improvisation on set, and Spielberg's involvement, revealing behind-the-scenes challenges and memorable moments.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #film-production #jobeth-williams

entertainment7 months ago•5 min saved

Heidi Klum's Evolution from Boring to Bold Halloween Costumes

Heidi Klum has transformed her Halloween costumes from basic to elaborate over 25 years, becoming a Halloween icon with iconic looks like E.T., Jessica Rabbit, and a giant peacock, showcasing her love for creativity, humor, and high art in costume design.

via Yahoo|

#celebrity-costumes #entertainment #halloween-costumes

entertainment7 months ago•8 min saved

Titanic's Near-Disaster and the Gambles That Saved It

Jon Landau, producer of Titanic, shares behind-the-scenes insights on the film's production challenges, including building the ship and ocean, budget issues, and the pivotal test screening that confirmed the film's success, despite initial doubts and setbacks.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #film-production #james-cameron

entertainment8 months ago•6 min saved

Actors Who Nailed Their Fake Body Parts in Movies and TV

The article lists 17 actors who used prosthetic body parts such as boobs and penises for various roles in film and television, highlighting the behind-the-scenes efforts to create realistic or scene-appropriate appearances.

via BuzzFeed|

#actors #entertainment #film-and-tv

entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Las Vegas Sphere Debuts 'Wizard of Oz' Experience Highlighting Ethical AI

The Sphere in Las Vegas is premiering a digitally enhanced and expanded version of 'The Wizard of Oz' that incorporates AI technology, new characters, sensory effects, and a rerecorded soundtrack to create an immersive and innovative cinematic experience, sparking debate over the use of AI in filmmaking.

via Variety|

#ai #cinematic-experience #entertainment

entertainment9 months ago•13 min saved

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights 2025: New Attractions, Merchandise, and Frights

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights features new and immersive scare houses based on popular horror franchises like Five Nights at Freddy's, Terrifier, Fallout, Friday the 13th, and Poltergeist, with advanced animatronics, elaborate effects, and themed environments designed to deliver intense scares and unique experiences across both coasts.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #halloween-horror-nights #horror-properties

entertainment10 months ago•9 min saved

Bizarre Celebrity Transformations Capture Attention

Alexis Stone, a performance and makeup artist, creates astonishing full-body transformations into celebrities and characters using prosthetics, special effects, and custom details, often attending fashion shows in elaborate disguises that garner significant media attention and public fascination.

via CNN|

#celebrity-lookalike #entertainment #fashion-week

entertainment10 months ago•5 min saved

AI Revolutionizes Hollywood and Video Creation

Hollywood is increasingly integrating AI technology across various sectors, including animation, special effects, content promotion, and dubbing, with startups like Toonstar, Chronicle Studios, and Runway leading innovation. While major studios face legal challenges over AI use, the industry recognizes AI's potential to reduce costs, enhance content discovery, and streamline production processes, attracting significant investor interest.

via Business Insider|

#ai #animation #content-discovery

entertainment11 months ago•6 min saved

Jurassic World Rebirth: A Dino Franchise Revival with New Photos and Mixed Reviews

'Jurassic World Rebirth' introduces new genetically engineered dinosaurs, including the Distortus rex and Mutadon, as part of a storyline involving DNA extraction from colossal creatures to develop a life-saving drug, featuring a mix of monstrous hybrids and traditional dinosaurs, with a release date set for July 2.

via Entertainment Weekly|

#dinosaurs #entertainment #jurassic-world-rebirth

entertainment11 months ago•4 min saved

M3GAN 2.0: A Campy, Over-the-Top Robot Thriller Expansion

M3GAN 2.0 features Allison Williams in a high-octane action sequence where her character, fused with M3GAN, fights soldiers, showcasing her physical training and complex performance, as the film shifts towards a more action-oriented genre reflecting current AI and warfare themes.

via Entertainment Weekly|

#action-thriller #allison-williams #entertainment

historymilitary2 years ago•0 min saved

"WWII's 'Ghost Army' Honored with Congressional Gold Medal for Deceiving Nazis"

The 'Ghost Army' veterans, a secretive US Army unit, were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal 80 years after their special effects efforts saved lives during World War Two. The group's creative contributions to the war were highlighted, as surviving veterans and their families shared their stories.

via BBC.com|

#congressional-gold-medal #ghost-army #historymilitary