Tag "Terra Nova"

‘Snow White’ Gets Extended; Complete ‘Terra Nova’ on DVD

September 10, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

What’s old is new again this week, as hot home video releases re-imagine the classics and take a high-tech trip to prehistoric times. Getting the extended edition treatment is the hit fantasy movie Snow White and the Huntsman (Universal, $29.98 Extended Edition DVD, $34.98 Blu-ray-DVD-Digital Copy Combo Pack). The re-take [...]

Tintin Leads the Pack with Six VES Noms

January 9, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Steven Spielberg’s The Adventures of Tintin picked up six Visual Effects Society Award nominations on Monday. The Paramount release was nominated for outstanding vfx in animated feature along with Arthur Christmas, Kung Fu Panda 2, Puss in Boots and Rango. Tintin also picked up noms for the animated character of [...]

NewTek to Toast VFX Artists at the TV Academy

October 25, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Leading 3D animation and tech tool manufacturer NewTek will host a special tribute to Emmy-winning LightWave vfx artists on Nov. 10 at the Academy of TV Arts and Sciences. Actress Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Voyager) and special guest Dick Van Dyke will be on hand to celebrate the visual achievements [...]

Jurassic Jolts: ‘Terra Nova’

October 7, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

VFX supervisor of Fox’s Terra Nova reveals some of the visual secrets of the hot new fall drama, exec produced by Steven Spielberg. One of the most jaw-dropping moments in movie history came in 1993 when Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park used then-futuristic CGI effects to create the most convincing dinosaurs [...]

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s … Comic-Con International!

July 10, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Before you snap your spine picking up the official event guide for San Diego’s massive comics, animation and pop-culture event, take a quick glance at what the 41st edition has to offer this July 21-24. Awesome Anniversaries The show will be celebrating some key milestones in the comics world this [...]