Sound Is 50% of the Movie, but Hollywood is Often Tone-Deaf
People in the industry vaguely understand the job of an editor, cinematographer or production designer. But even sophisticated showbiz veterans are flummoxed by the work of sound people. It’s ironic...
View Article‘Blade Runner 2049’: How Cutting-Edge Techniques Re-Created Character From...
When the Academy Award nominations came out, it was a tech and craft sweep for helmer Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049.” The sequel to the sci-fi classic took five noms: cinematography, production...
View Article‘Blade Runner 2049’ Studio Origo Pacts With ARRI in Budapest
Camera and lighting specialist ARRI Rental has forged an alliance in Hungary with one of the country’s leading production facilities, Origo Studios, which has hosted movies like “Blade Runner 2049” and...
View ArticleRachel Matchett Will Lead Technicolor Visual Effects
Technicolor announced it has hired Rachel Matchett to head the group’s new brand, Technicolor Visual Effects. A creative visual effects house with local studios in Los Angeles Toronto, and London,...
View Article‘Blade Runner’ Universe to Expand With More Novels
Alcon Media Group and Titan Publishing are partnering on a new co-publishing venture initially focused on the “Blade Runner” universe. Alcon Entertainment produced “Blade Runner 2049,” which was...
View Article‘Blade Runner’ Anime Series Set at Adult Swim, Crunchyroll
“Blade Runner” is coming to the small screen as an animated series. Variety has learned that Alcon Television Group has partnered with Adult Swim and Crunchyroll to produce and distribute a new anime...
View ArticleSyd Mead, Visionary ‘Blade Runner’ Artist and Futurist, Dies at 86
Visual artist and futurist Syd Mead, who helped shape the look of influential sci-fi films including “Blade Runner,” “Tron,” “Aliens” and “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” died Monday of complications...
View Article‘Dune’ Passes Chinese Censorship, to the Relief of Fans
Chinese censors have approved Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi spectacular “Dune” for release in the world’s largest film market. The film has officially announced that it will hit local screens this year,...
View Article17 Sequels and Reboots That Successfully Revived Film Franchises
From "Mad Max: Fury Road" to "Blade Runner 2049," these films all brought fresh new life to their long-running franchises.
View Article‘Blade Runner 2049’ Sequel Series in Development at Amazon
A live-action “Blade Runner” sequel series is in development at Amazon, Variety has learned. Titled “Blade Runner 2099,” the series will serve as a follow-up to the “Blade Runner” sequel “Blade Runner...
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