Before CGI took over everything, movie magic was made with puppets, makeup, miniatures, and some wildly creative problem-solving. Today’s post features iconic behind-the-scenes special effects shots ...

There was nothing quite like Death Becomes Her before the 1992 camp classic achieved immortality on the big screen. There also hasn't been anything quite like it since — but its special effects left a ...

Steven Spielberg has directed and produced several blockbusters that are known for their special effects. But although he’s applied this kind of movie magic to his films, he once felt special effects ...

He also worked on 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Fast & Furious' films and won three Technical Achievement Awards, one for an invention called the ‘Sweeney Gun.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Matt Sweeney, the ...

"It was that night I discovered that most things you consider evil or wicked are simply lonely, and lacking in the social niceties." One of my personal favorite Tim Burton movies is Big Fish, the 2003 ...

Carlo Rambaldi, the late mechatronics maestro best known for bringing Ridley Scott’s Alien and Steven Spielberg’s E.T. to life, would have turned 100 this autumn. To celebrate, his daughter Daniela co ...

Early reports suggest the new film "Alien: Romulus" is something of a return to the roots of the science fiction-horror "Alien" franchise — and Alec Gillis is quick to agree. "Absolutely," says the ...

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Nollywood special effects artist James Akaie dies in Ogun state explosion during filming. Investigation launched as fans and ...

Trends in special effects are always changing, and ever since the jaw-dropping effects of Jurassic Park and Terminator 2, ...