Cinefex (1980-2021) comic books 2008

In this issue: Cinefex goes behind the scenes of three of this winter's biggest genre films! For Will Smith's adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic novel, I Am Legend, discover how artists at Sony Pictures Imageworks created vast expanses of New York City, devoid of life and activity, as well as the mutant creatures designed by Patrick Tatopoulos. Veteran visual effects supervisor Mike Fink oversaw the massive effects effort for New Line's adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass, handled principally by Framestore CFC, Cinesite and Rhythm & Hues. Oscar-winning director Robert Zemeckis envisioned the Old English epic poem Beowulf as an opportunity to expand upon the motion capture animation technology developed for The Polar Express and Monster House -- this time applied to near-photoreal characters in a story with adult themes. Plus: Overview articles on Enchanted and The Mist. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $12.50.

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In this issue: Cinefex takes readers behind-the-scenes on the productions of major genre films! Learn from visual effects supervisor Phil Tippett how the effects were created for The Spiderwick Chronicles. Then, director Roland Emmerich transports audiences to 10,000 B.C. for an epic tale of a young hunter on a perilous quest through mammoth and cat infested lands. And director Mike Nichols' film Charlie Wilson's War -- starring Tom Hanks -- and its special effects by 4Ward Productions is covered. Plus: Cloverfield, and Overview articles on Jumper and Sweeney Todd. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $12.50.

July 2008. Features on The Incredible Hulk, Get Smart, Speed Racer, Iron Man, and Prince Caspian. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 126 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $12.50.

In this issue: After a 20-year hiatus, Indiana Jones returns in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull for another action-packed archaeological quest set in the 1950's. Steven Spielberg mans the helm of his fourth Indy adventure, with visual effects provided by Industrial Light & Magic. Then, director Christopher Nolan continues the Batman saga in The Dark Knight with the Caped Crusader battling the nefarious Joker. Double Negative, BUF and Framestore are among the effects vendors. Director Guillermo del Toro resurrects Mike Mignola's demon-spawned superhero in Hellboy II: The Golden Army for an epic conflict with an evil elfin prince and his fantasy minions, featuring makeup from Spectral Motion and DDT, and visual effects by Double Negative. Finally, in Hancock, Will Smith plays a superhero with character flaws and an alcohol problem in the comedy adventure directed by Peter Berg, with visual effects designed by visual effects supervisor John Dykstra and executed by Sony Pictures Imageworks. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $12.50.

In this issue: David Fincher adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, starring Brad Pitt. Born an old man, Benjamin ages in reverse, becoming younger with each passing year, requiring state-of-the-art visual effects. Daniel Craig returns as James Bond, seeking revenge for the death of a former lover while on the trail of intrigue and corruption in Italy, Austria and South America in Quantum of Solace. Also, coverage of The Day the Earth Stood Still, an updated remake of the 1951 classic, starring Keanu Reeves as an intergalactic emissary with a warning for Earth's leaders, and City of Ember round out the issue. Softcover, 9-in. x 8-in., 122 pages, full color. Cover price $12.50.