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Documentary On The Making Of Batman Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghp2h1mak8o

Can you believe it has been ten years since Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins was released. Nolan really took comic book films to a darker, grittier level that influenced everything that came after. Batman could be taken seriously once again. Superhero movies would never be the same.

This feature length documentary on the making of the movie was released online last year. It is an entertaining look at the movie that has tons of great stuff. Batman fans will learn about the movie’s production and it’s development on the way to the big screen. I personally love this stuff. You are bound to at least learn a few things you didn’t know about Batman Begins.

Scifi Staff by — June 16, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Star Wars Biggs Darklighter Documentary


If you know anything about Star wars at all, you know that Biggs Darklighter was Luke Skywalker’s best friend in the first Star Wars movie. Less serious fans may not know this however, because most of his scenes were cut from the final version of the film.

Whether you are familiar with the character or not, in this installment of Jamie Benning’s Filmumentaries, Garrick Hagon, who played Biggs, talks about his experience with Star Wars. It’s fascinating stuff. Get to know Biggs a little better.

via io9

Scifi Staff by — May 22, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Mark Hamill’s Original Screen Test For Star Wars


This video clip is history in the making. I’ll set the scene for you. Luke and Han are in the Millennium Falcon.(Use your imagination) Alderaan is gone. Destroyed by the Empire. And Mark Hamill just landed the gig of his life. Because this is not really Han and Luke. Not yet.

This is Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford in their everyday clothes. But even then, during Mark Hamill’s screen test, it is mesmerizing and the performance is totally convincing. Yeah, this is the guy for the job.

Scifi Staff by — May 15, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Behind The Scenes Images From “V” The Original Mini-Series

Behind The Scenes Images From “V” The Original Mini-Series

“V” The Original Mini-Series and the mini-series that followed are among my favorite sci-fi shows of all time. Check out this image of series creator Kenneth Johnson in the ship graveyard at Universal. It was taken after the original filming at some point. These ships were simple, yet awesome. I really wish I had some as toys or replicas.

Other images in this set include the shuttle being moved by crane. Yep, these ships actually existed as full sized props. It’s amazing they didn’t break the thing moving it around. I just love these ships. They are so…lizard people!

Behind The Scenes Images From “V” The Original Mini-Series

Behind The Scenes Images From “V” The Original Mini-Series

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Scifi Staff by — May 13, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Mad Max: Fury Road Behind The Scenes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wc58__rEFQ

The Mad Max movies are among my all time favorites. It’s going to be hard for George Miller to top himself, but from everything I’ve seen so far, it looks like he just might. This B-roll video showed up online and it features 18 glorious minutes of behind-the-scenes footage of George Miller directing some of the action scenes of Mad Max: Fury Road.

This movie looks amazing and as usual, that’s largely due to the mostly practical stunts they did in the Namibian desert. Practical is always best. It’s really amazing to see these stunts performed on the set. This is dangerous work and these stuntmen do an excellent job.

via Geek Tyrant

Scifi Staff by — May 11, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
The Vehicles From Mad Max: Fury Road

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The Mad Max movies have always been as much about the vehicles as they are about Max. If you really study the films you will find a ton of vehicle types all with their own awesome modifications. Basically the vehicles are characters just like the actors. Mad Max: Fury Road is not disappointing us when it comes to apocalyptic vehicles.

They went all out on the vehicles in this latest installment. The new film features over 150 actual working vehicles. Oh yes. This is going to be a hell of a ride. Below are just some of the movie’s cars.

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via Laughing Squid

Scifi Staff by — May 5, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Live Motion Capture


Slashgear has a very interesting article about how Star Wars: The Force Awakens is being made. It’s pretty similar to how video games are made. The focus may be on practical effects this time around, but there is a lot more going on than meets the eye. It’s pretty impressive stuff.

There’s a lot there for fans of the Battlefront game as well, so make sure you read the whole thing. It is really eye-opening. If you don’t have the time, just check out this video below.

Scifi Staff by — April 27, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Behind The Scenes Photos From Planet of the Apes(1967)

These photographs were taken on the set of the 1968 film Planet of the Apes. It’s really bizarre to see these simians just relaxing in full ape makeup between shooting scenes. These 1967 behind the scenes pictures were shot in California and show the apes smoking, eating, drinking, relaxing in the shade and doing other very human things.

It’s kind of amazing that they could do anything in those masks when not filming. They don’t even seem to mind all that much. Of course this film had a score of big name actors who were all professionals.

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

Behind-the-scenes on Planet of the Apes

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via Daily Mail

Scifi Staff by — April 13, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
The Story Behind Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom’s Bridge Scene

We’ve all heard plenty of behind the scenes stories about Raiders of the Lost Ark, but you don’t hear many stories about Temple of Doom. I’m not sure why that is, but it’s true. They just never seem to talk about it. Anyway, here is one from Academy Originals. It’s a web series from the organization behind the Oscars that “examines everything from the creative process, to the moments that changed the course of filmmaking, to the artists who are charting its future.” I love that they tell the story using animation.

Special Effects Supervisor George Gibbs tells a story about the bridge sequence in the film. Indiana Jones fans will be interested in this one. But aren’t we all Indy fans?

via Geektyrant

Scifi Staff by — April 10, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Two Special Feature Clips From The Star Wars Digital Release

This news is what many fans have been waiting for. A few days ago, Lucasfilm announced that they will be releasing the entire Star Wars saga on digital HD with some brand new bonus features. These special features focus on interviews with people involved with the making of the movies and the more typical behind-the-scenes features.

Here are two new clips. A conversation with set decorator Roger Christian and effects technician (now director) Joe Johnston about the making of the Millennium Falcon. Then we have one focusing on the color of Han’s Hoth jacket. I had no idea there was even a controversy regarding the color of his jacket. I think they might be having a bit of fun with that one.

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Scifi Staff by — April 9, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0