12871Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
Cinefex features the latest in special effects in science fiction, fantasy and horror films. This issue focuses on two huge films that are due to hit theaters this year. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest features Johnny Depp in his return as Captain Jack Sparrow in director Gore Verbinski's follow-up to his 2003 blockbuster. Visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky directs Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz in The Fountain, an epic film odyssey about one man's 1,000-year struggle to save the woman he loves. With Overview articles on writer-director Richard Linklater's roto-animated adaptation of Philip K. Dick's sci-fi novel, A Scanner Darkly, director Oliver Stone's World Trade Center and writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water.
12872Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
Issue # 105 presenting to Overview. All sixty: a cinefex forum. TVx3: Lost/ Battlestargalactica/Surface. Harry potter and the goblet of fire.
12873Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
In this issue: Cinefex covers Batman Begins, War of the Worlds and Stealth. Eight years have passed since the previous Batman film. Now, with director Christopher Nolan at the helm, there's a fresh, real-world approach! Later, see how director Steven Spielberg has turned to the classic H.G. Wells novel for his latest science fiction thriller updated to today. And in the latest man-versus-machine science fiction scenario, Stealth, an elite trio of Navy fighter pilots must apply everything they know, and much more, to counter a prototype self-piloted warplane!.
12874Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
In this issue: In a continuation of its 25th Anniversary publishing celebration, Cinefex delves into an examination of the state of the business of visual effects as discussed by some two dozen of the industry's leading authorities. Also, an examination of The Aviator, which tells the story of billionaire eccentric Howard Hughes. Learn how director Martin Scorsese turned to visual effects supervisor Rob Legato and artists at Sony Pictures Imageworks and New Deal Studios. Also under the microscope is Son of the Mask, a sequel to the 1994 Jim Carrey comedy. Visual effects for the film, including a CG infant and a variety of wacky transformations, are being created by Industrial Light & Magic, Tippett Studio, Kleiser-Walczak and Captive Audience.
12875Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
In this special 100th issue collector's edition, a "who's who" of visual effects artists will engage in a probing assessment of state-of-the-art visual effects, and its future. Also, feature articles on The Polar Express, Chris Van Allsburg's classic children's tale now made into a computer-animated motion picture. And artists at Industrial Light & Magic contribute visual magic to director Brad Silverling's adaptation of the first book in the phenomenally popular Lemony Snicket series.
12876Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
In this issue, After rejuvenating the seventy-year-old Mummy franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers takes on the remaining classic monsters in the Universal stable with Van Helsing. Director Roland Emmerich explores the ecological repercussions a new ice age triggered by global warming and the greenhouse house in The Day After Tomorrow. Finally, Troy shows how high-tech visual effects allow director Wolfgang Petersen bring to the screen the classic Homerian tale of ancient Greek warriors laying siege to the city of Troy in 1193 B.C., fighting for the love of a Spartan queen.
12877Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
This issue highlights The Matrix: Revolutions. Filmmakers Andy and Larry Wachowski bring their Matrix trilogy to a finale. Learn how visual effects supervisor John Gaeta oversaw an international array of visual effects artists to bring the film's visionary storyline to life. Also, read how makeup maestro Rick Baker and his Cinovation Studio provided makeup for the title character in Hellboy. Also, news on Mel Gibson's controversial The Passion of Christ, an examination of Mate World Digital, and Oscar- winning effects artist Phil Tippett's directorial debut on Starship Troopers II.
12878Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
The Return of the King: Director Peter Jackson's film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's literary trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, comes to a dazzling conclusion with The Return of the King, in which Frodo and surviving members of the Fellowship meet their separate fates in the perilous quest to destroy the One Ring before it destroys the very fabric of Middle-earth. Weta Digital, which won visual effects Oscars for both of the first two films, turns its attention to creating new characters, new environments, and new adventures for the final epic installment. In addition to our massive coverage of The Return of the King, there will be shorter feature articles on director P.J. Hogan's new adaptation of the classic Peter Pan tale, with ambitious effects from two Oscar-winning effects companies, Industrial Light & Magic and Digital Domain; director Peter Weir's Napoleonic sea saga, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, with visual effects by Weta Workshop, ILM, and Asylum Effects; and director Tim Burton's 'tall tale' story, Big Fish with effects by Sony Pictures Imageworks and Stan Winston Studio.
12879Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
Four years ago, filmmakers Andy and Larry Wachowski created a sensation with The Matrix. Now they are back with the first of two sequels, in which Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus enter the Matrix to do battle with the machine overlords. Visual effects supervisor John Gaeta oversaw an international array of visual effects artists to bring the film's visionary storyline to life. James Cameron is gone, but Arnold is back in the third installment of the Terminator saga. Director Jonathan Mostow takes the story 10 years past the fiery conclusion of T2, enlisting creature creator Stan Winston and the visual effects maestros at Industrial Light & Magic to help recount the tale of Schwarzenegger's Terminator being resurrected to help John Connor counter a deadly new threat to mankind ? a T-X female cyborg.
12880Cinefex (1980-2021) : the journal of cinematic illusions
This issue is devoted entirely to the two most eagerly anticipated releases of the summer: Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Spider-Man. George Lucas presents the middle chapter in the opening trilogy of his Star Wars saga. Contributing more than 3,000 visual effects shots to the epic production are the cinemagicians of Industrial Light & Magic. Spider-Man Director Sam Raimi brings the perennial comic book hero, Spider-Man, to life in a rousing film featuring effects by the Oscar- winning John Dykstra and his team at Sony Pictures Imageworks.