The World's First Monster Fan Magazine
Everyone around the office has been raving about this amazing book, so much so that I have no problem giving it my complete endorsement. Everyone who considers themselves a horror fan should go buy it. Right now. Seriously. Go. All right… I guess you can read this first and then go buy it. John Landis’… [Continue Reading]
No doubt this comes as four-year-old news to many Ray Harryhausen fans, but in the whirl and rush of so many DVD and Blu-ray releases of interest, I’d completely missed out on (or perhaps simply forgotten about) the fact that special effects genius Harryhausen had very recently given us the results of his ambitious efforts to colorize—yes,… [Continue Reading]
By Scott Essman Stop-motion animator and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen’s achievements and influence are incalculable. Numerous giants in the world of cinema have cited his work, especially in The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958), as the inspiration for their career in films. In addition to two other pioneering Sinbad films, Harryhausen developed effects for and produced… [Continue Reading]
The Mystery and Imagination bookstore will play host to a signing for author Mark Sawicki’s new how-to guide Animating with Stop-Motion Pro, this Saturday, April 3rd! The signing will begin at 2pm. FM’s preview of the title can be read here! Mystery and Imagination Bookstore 238 N. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA Saturday April 3rd at… [Continue Reading]
Jim Aupperle (pronounced “Aw-pearl”) is one of the most respected technical artists of his generation; he’s made the crucial task of lighting visual-effects shots his specialty. Jim has worked with the best, and he successfully made the transition from traditional techniques to CGI some years back. He regularly contributes to online forums about the field… [Continue Reading]
James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar may feature photorealistic aliens, but for my money the most magical special effects were created by a single man: Ray Harryhausen.
When we contacted Harry Walton and requested an interview, his reply was simple and immediate: “Sure! I grew up on Famous Monsters. When do you want to talk?” Nothing keeps us more enthused about our mission than speaking with the fanboys and –girls who grew up to become the modern mages of today’s visual effects…. [Continue Reading]
Famous Monsters is immensely pleased to launch The Magic Lantern’s “Modern Mages” interview series with a conversation with Phil Tippett. We met at Tippett Studios’ Main Building in a active, funky mixed-use neighborhood in Berkeley, where PR rep Lori Petrini gave me a quick but thorough tour of the various departments. What struck me while… [Continue Reading]
Our friends at Dark Discoveries Magazine have put together something very special in remembrance of the late Forry Ackerman that I’d like to share with you. It’s a true testament to the love that Forry shared with all of us, and a definite must-add to anyone’s collection. Additionally, Dark Discoveries will debut their first Hardcover… [Continue Reading]
Darkhorizons reported this casting yesterday, and I wanted to give you guys a heads up. Seems like there’s a couple of mythological based movies in competition a la Tombstone and Wyatt Earp in the early nineties, and most recently Troy and Alexander in 2004. Director Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall) is directing War of… [Continue Reading]
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