DRAGONSLAYER to Debut on 4K Ultra HD in March
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023
Phil Tippett (Star Wars, Jurassic Park) created the film’s special effects, pioneering a new technique called “go motion” that incorporates blurring into each frame for more realistic images. Vermithrax Pejorative, the fire-breathing creature at the center of the story, was created using a combination of go motion and 16 massive dragon puppets.
STAR WARS Film Collection Out On Digital HD Today
by Movies News Desk - Apr 10, 2015
As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20(th) Century Fox recently announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection. For THE FIRST TIME ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, will be available on Digital HD throughout the galaxy - or at least here on Earth - globally beginning today, April 10.
STAR WARS Film Collection Out On Digital HD This Friday
by Movies News Desk - Apr 6, 2015
As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20(th) Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection.
The Academy to Honor VFX Masterpieces JURASSIC PARK and LIFE OF PI
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 25, 2013
The Academy launches a slate of events focused on the breakthroughs in visual effects, beginning with a special advance screening of 'Jurassic Park 3D' on April 2, and concluding with an exploration of the groundbreaking VFX techniques used in 'Life of Pi' on May 6.
PAIFF Celebrates 30th Anniversary of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL with Palo Alto Screening Tonight, 9/28
by Movies News Desk - Sep 28, 2012
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Palo Alto International Film Festival (PAIFF), presents a 30th anniversary screening of Steven Spielberg's 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' tonight, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Festival Village Stage in Palo Alto, CA. Hosted by Variety tech columnist David S. Cohen, the evening features an onstage discussion with members of the film's crew. Admission is free.
PAIFF Celebrates 30th Anniversary of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL with Palo Alto Screening, 9/28
by Movies News Desk - Sep 5, 2012
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Palo Alto International Film Festival (PAIFF), presents a 30th anniversary screening of Steven Spielberg's 'E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial' on Friday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Festival Village Stage in Palo Alto, CA. Hosted by Variety tech columnist David S. Cohen, the evening features an onstage discussion with members of the film's crew. Admission is free.
Tribeca Film Launches SIDE BY SIDE MONTH
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 1, 2012
Tribecafilm.com launches a month of conversation around the upcoming documentary release Side By Side today. Each day a new exclusive clip will post from one of the film's prognosticators that couldn't be squeezed into the final cut of the film. The clips will offer a daily opportunity to follow the debate on the digital revolution that is portrayed in this seminal film.
HUGO, HARRY POTTER Lead Nominations of 38th Annual Saturn Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 29, 2012
HUGO AND HARRY POTTER and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 each received 10 nominations as the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films today announced nominations for the 38th Annual Saturn Awards, which will be presented on Wednesday, June 20.
Paul Davids Films at Canyon Moon, 8/26-28
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 26, 2011
Vision quests. Resurrections. Aliens. Visits from beyond the grave. Miracles. The extraordinary meets the ordinary and takes it by storm. From the distant past in Europe to modern-day Sedona, Arizona, the locations and stories vary, but the quality does not. Each Paul Davids film has a rich combination of culture, romance, science fiction and brilliant storytelling.
Paul Davids Films at Canyon Moon, 8/26-28
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 28, 2011
Vision quests. Resurrections. Aliens. Visits from beyond the grave. Miracles. The extraordinary meets the ordinary and takes it by storm. From the distant past in Europe to modern-day Sedona, Arizona, the locations and stories vary, but the quality does not. Each Paul Davids film has a rich combination of culture, romance, science fiction and brilliant storytelling.