Cinefex (1980-2021) comic books 2008

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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.