1986 Leonard Nimoy Interview For Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

I still can’t believe that Leonard Nimoy is gone. He will live on though, on screen and in our hearts. This vintage 1986 interview with Nimoy was conducted to coincide with the release of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home. You might remember that Nimoy also directed the film.

Among other things, Nimoy talks about the spirit of Star Trek, and how it has evolved through the years. It’s a fascinating interview and a reminder that this man was one hell of a human being.

Behind The Scenes Look At Raiders of the Lost Ark’s Boulder Scene

The boulder scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the all time classic movie scenes. If you ever wondered what went into creating it, check out the new episode of Art of the Scene by CineFix. In this episode they take an in-depth look at the scene from the 1981 fantasy adventure film.

This is a great installment. I had no idea what they used for the sound of the rolling boulder and it is no soooo obvious now. That scene will forever be etched in my mind as one of Dr. Jone’s greatest moments. Check it out. It’s worth the few minutes it takes.

Behind The Scenes Photos of the Blade Runner Model Shop

Blade Runner fans are going to appreciate these images. This 142 photo collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at the model shop for Blade Runner, the 1982 sci-fi classic directed by Ridley Scott. Prepare to get lost for a good long time as you delve into these.

They are mostly images of the miniatures during various stages of production. You can really see how much love and attention to detail went into all of the props for this movie and of course that shows on screen. I am really loving all of these photos.

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Behind The Scenes Look At Star Trek’s Enterprise-E, Argo, Scorpion And More

If you are a fan of the USS Enterprise E, you were likely very disappointed that after it’s debut in First Contact, the model was never seen on-screen again, since at that point the films went fully CGI. Well if you want to see the model in glorious detail, you can thanks to Prop Store. It was photographed by one of the ILM crew members.

Below you will also see some other TNG movie era behind the scenes stuff. You likely have never seen the ship quite like this. The model is exquisitely detailed and I have to say I have a whole new appreciation for this ship. It’s never been one of my favorite ships, but here I can see that she really is quite lovely.

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via The Trek Collective

Star Wars Costumes Trailer

A new book highlights some of the most gorgeous costume work from the original Star Wars trilogy. In Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy, Brandon Alinger has compiled a history of every major costume from the first three Star Wars films. Think about that for a moment. Think about all of the charcters that were on screen in that trilogy. This was not an easy task.

Check out the trailer for the book here as well as some of the pages. This is going to be a fun read.

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Behind The scenes Images From The Logan’s Run TV Series

I loved Logan’s Run when I was a kid. Both the movie and the short lived TV series. Even now that I have passed carousel age, I can still appreciate it. Check out these behind the scenes images from the show, mixed with some actual images from the episodes. These sure bring back memories.

With Hollywood making so many reboots I expect to see this title happen again fairly soon. Though I hope I’m wrong. Some things should be left alone.

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VFX For Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes featured some amazing visual effects. Those monkeys were so realistic it was scary. But that doesn’t happen by magic. There are scores of talented people behind the scenes making it a reality.

Weta Digital has created this amazing behind-the-scenes featurette that highlights all of the CGI work that went into making it feel so natural and real. Andy Serkis is a big factor in why this worked so well too. When you have great CGI with such great acting, you have something really special.

Behind The Scenes Look At Ghostbusters’ Stay Puft Marshmallow Man

CineFix is back with this inside look at the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man of Ghostbusters fame. In this Art of the Scene installment Cinefix takes a look under the sailor suit of Mister Stay Puft, shedding some light on how the sugary giant was brought to life by Richard Edlund and Boss Film Studios.

You’ll find a bunch of behind-the-scenes facts, concept art and other secrets that will excite any Ghostbusters fan.

Game Of Thrones: Creating The Dragons

Check out this neat behind the scenes look at how PIXOMONDO created the dragons for the fourth season of Game of Thrones. It takes a lot of work to make dragons look this good on screen and they have pulled it off quite nicely. These are probably the best dragons to appear on screen in the history of TV and film.

This video is worth your time if you are a fan of the show and want a glimpse at what goes into making these beasts look so alive. This show does CGI right.

Slimy Piece Of Worm-Ridden Filth: Jabba The Hutt Documentary

Have you ever even given a moment’s thought to the puppeteers that brought Jabba the Hutt to life in Return of the Jedi? If you have, this documentary will be very fascinating for you. If you haven’t given much thought to Jabba and how he came to be, you will be even more fascinated.

This in-depth 20-minute fan documentary by filmmaker Jamie Benning includes rare outtakes, stills and all kinds of behind-the-scenes magic. Thank God George Lucas couldn’t do Jabba in CGI at that time, because what we got was wonderful. You will learn everything you ever wanted to know about our favorite giant slug.