Monster Gallery: Man-Thing (2005)
Main Article: Exclusive: Man-Thing!
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Exclusive: Man-Thing!
The 2005 Man-Thing film was part of an arrangement Marvel Comics made with Artisan to develop lesser-known characters into motion pictures of their own. Originally intended for a 2004 video release, it was ‘upgraded’ for a theatrical release — only to be put back on the straight to video format by Marvel. Still, the film… Read More Exclusive: Man-Thing!
Godzilla’s 15th Anniversary
15 years ago today, Godzilla was presented for the first time in New York, for its theatrical premiere. Happy Anniversary, Godzilla!
Goodbye to Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013)
Ray Harryhausen’s family reports that the legendary artist has died today of causes yet to be cleared. Here is the family’s statement, as reported by ComicBookMovie: Raymond Frederick Harryhausen Born: Los Angeles 29th June 1920 Died: London 7th May 2013. The Harryhausen family regret to announce the death of Ray Harryhausen, Visual Effects pioneer and… Read More Goodbye to Ray Harryhausen (1920-2013)
Monster Gallery: The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms
Main Article: The Rhedosaurus Also visit the Photobucket folder with screenshots from the film.
The Rhedosaurus
In 1951, Ray Harryhausen was approached by Jack Dietz for what would eventually become his first solo effort of creating special effects for a theatrical motion picture — The Beast from 20.000 Fathoms. In reality, Harryhausen had already made the majority of the effects sequences whilst working on Mighty Joe Young, with his mentor, Willis… Read More The Rhedosaurus
Monster Gallery: Dragonslayer (1981)
Main Article: Vermithrax Pejorative
Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 3
Despite all the issues the crew met with the full-size models, the biggest challenge for Dragonslayer would be animation. “We knew the dragon had a lot more importance to this film than some of the incidental things that appeared in only a few shots in Star Wars or The Empire Strikes Back,” Johnson said. “The dragon… Read More Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 3
Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 2
Paramount struck a co-production deal with Walt Disney Productions; as such, full-scale models of the dragon were commissioned to Disney’s special effects company — headed by Danny Lee. Tippett’s final dragon maquette was shipped to the Disney shop — where construction of the full-size models began. “They have a fantastic facility there, with a mill,… Read More Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 2
Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 1
By the early 80s, spanning from The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad to The Brothers Lionheart, there was an ostensible lack of iconic dragon villains in motion pictures. Audiences had yet to see a fire-breathing beast that would terrify them — and this was the objective Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins set for themselves: they wanted… Read More Vermithrax Pejorative – Part 1
