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The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones
Read all about the making of all of the Indy films, from Raiders of the Lost Ark to The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The Complete Making of Indiana Jones: The Definitive Story Behind All Four Films is the definitive behind-the-scenes look at the Indiana Jones epic action saga.

This comprehensive book features exclusive on-set interviews with the entire cast and crew of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, hundreds of full-color images–from storyboards, concept paintings, and set design schematics, an in-depth chronicle of the making of the first three Indiana Jones movies and much more. If you love these movies as much as I do you will find yourself totally engrossed in these pages.

The Complete Making of Indiana Jones

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Scifi Staff by — July 27, 2015 in Art 0
Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979
Several vintage Star Wars shots have surfaced that show off one of the the original costume tests for Boba Fett from around 1979. These behind the scenes images from The Empire Strikes Back show the evolution of the costume. It’s interesting to note all of the minor details that were changed.

This is from very early in the costume’s evolution. Yes, technically it made its public debut at the 1978 San Anselmo Country Fair parade and the Star Wars Holiday Special, but this is a nice look at it from around that time, where we get to see it close up. Both as a whole and some shots of the gear pieces by themselves.

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

Boba Fett Costume Test Images From 1979

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Scifi Staff by — June 30, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Star Trek: Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur
You are going to love this collection of behind the scenes photos of the U.S.S. Pasteur. The photos were originally taken by Greg George. Greg designed and built the miniature on his own, before offering it up for use in the final episode of The Next Generation. Now that is dedication. You can see the quality of his work for yourself. There was never a doubt that they would use it.

There are some shots of the blueprints as well as some work in progress shots. She is a lovely ship despite that round front. The original name for the ship was the U.S.S. Olympic, but it was eventually renamed since it was used as a medical vessel.

Check out the original gallery for more.

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek Behind The Scenes Photos Of The U.S.S. Pasteur

Scifi Staff by — June 23, 2015 in Behind The Scenes 0
Documentary On The Making Of Batman Begins

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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
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

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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.

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Scifi Staff by — May 11, 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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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?

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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