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Batman fans, and even casual movie-goers have surely fantasized about having their own Batmobile. Which live-action Batmobile you prefer will likely come down to the era in which you grew up (I will one day achieve my childhood dream of building my own version of the Tim Burton-era Batmobile). But if you happened to have come of age during the time when Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight" trilogy was dominating the box office, you're likely more inclined towards the beast of a Batmobile known as the Tumbler. If so, and if you happen to have a few million dollars laying around, you can now buy a replica of that iconic screen vehicle from none other than Wayne Enterprises itself.

In 1989, Tim Burton and Warner Bros. unveiled "Batman" and as well as inducing a nationwide "Bat-mania" and re-establishing the character as a brooding vigilante, the film redefined the Batmobile in the public consciousness.

Christopher Nolan had a unique vision when he took up Christian Bale’s Batman movies. The Dark Knight went on to become a classic in his filmography, a huge thanks to the memorable performance of Heath Ledger as the Joker. When his casting was first announced, Ledger’s casting faced widespread criticism, with many calling it a poor choice.

However, not only did he bring a remarkable performance to the screen, but he was also involved in some of the behind-the-scenes duties. He directed some disconcerting moments in the film with the permission of Nolan, who was impressed with the actor’s vision and allowed the scenes in his film.

Heath Ledger directed one sadistic moment in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight The late Heath Ledger as Joker in The Dark Knight | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Heath Ledger‘s performance as the Joker in Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight...

Christopher Nolan, a genius screenwriter and a veteran director, has been in the industry for two decades. During all those years and some iconic movies, the director has learnt a lot from his surroundings.

A still from Inception | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Being a lover of Hollywood and cinematic movies, Nolan is a lover of James Bond movies. Well, the director had a very subtle yet iconic homage dedicated to the iconic franchise in a film that took him 10 years to write.

Christopher Nolan is a fan of James Bond

Starting from the 1960s to the present times, Ian Fleming’s novels about a British agent have been turned into countless movies starring a plethora of actors. From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, the James Bond franchise is one of the most beloved franchises in the world.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in Spectre | Credits: Eon Productions

The movies are...

Hollywood visual effects pioneer Colin Chilvers, who earned a Special Achievement Academy Award in 1979 for making Christopher Reeves as Superman fly, has died. He was 79.

Chilvers died Tuesday in Fort Erie, Ontario, according to his nephew, Chris Corbould, whose own VFX credits include Inception, The Dark Knight Rises and James Bond franchise movies like No Time to Die and Spectre.

“I am forever indebted to Colin as he instigated the start of my own career in special effects when he invited me onto the set of Tommy in 1974 when I was 16 years old and inspired me to make a career in the film industry,” Corbould told The Hollywood Reporter.

Chilvers was a director of special effects for Richard Donner’s 1978 classic Superman, which was shot partly in Niagara Falls and starred Reeves as Clark Kent/Superman and Margot Kidder as Lois Lane. Chilvers in a 2019 interview with the 15 Minutes With…...

Venom: The Last Dance is set to release next week, marking the third and final installment that comic book fans have eagerly anticipated. While Deadpool & Wolverine hit the mark, Joker: Folie à Deux fell short, and we’re hoping Venom: The Last Dance will be more like the former.

As we count down to the movie’s premiere, we’ll continue to provide you with updates, especially insights from those directly involved in its creation.

In this report, we revisit an interview director Kelly Marcel gave to IGN, where she delved into various topics, including the creative process behind the film. If you’re interested in her experiences behind the camera, keep reading!

Before this film, Kelly Marcel was primarily known as a producer and screenwriter. She wrote both Venom movies prior to stepping into the director’s role for this third and final installment. Venom: The Last Dance marks Marcel’s directorial debut,...

Venom: The Last Dance is coming out next week and it will be the third and final movie that comic book fans have been waiting for a long time. Deadpool & Wolverine delivered, Joker: Folie à Deux was a failure, and we are now eagerly awaiting to see how Venom: The Last Dance does, hoping that it will be more like the former than the latter.

While we wait for the movie, we’ll continue to provide you with updates. We’ll focus on information from those directly involved in its production.

In this report, we’ll revisit the interview director Kelly Marcel gave to IGN. She discussed several interesting topics, including the creative process behind the film. If you’re curious about her experience behind the camera, keep reading!

Kelly Marcel was, before this movie, best known as a producer and screenwriter. She wrote both Venom movies before taking on...

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ introduces the Marvel villain Knull to the big screen, but he won’t be the primary antagonist in this final installment. ‘One movie can’t fully capture Knull,’ director and co-writer Kelly Marcel told IGN via email.

While this might be the last of Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock films (more on that later), fans should expect this sequel to lay the groundwork for Knull’s future appearances. ‘Knull has always been part of our plan, but our focus had to be on Venom and Eddie’s journey first. This is just the beginning for Knull,’ Marcel explained.

Without revealing too much, Marcel teased, ‘Part of the excitement is not knowing where the story will go next. We know how crucial Knull is to the fans, and just like we took time to build Venom, we’re doing the same for him. The King in Black...

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ brings the Marvel villain Knull to the big screen, but he won’t be the main bad guy in this final movie. ‘One movie can’t do Knull justice,’ director and co-writer Kelly Marcel told IGN in an email.

Although Venom: The Last Dance’ might be the last of Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock films (more on that later), fans can expect this sequel to set up future appearances by Knull. ‘We’ve always had Knull in mind, but we needed to focus on Venom and Eddie’s story first. This is just the start for Knull,’ Marcel shared.

‘We’re getting into spoiler territory, but part of the fun is not knowing what’s going to happen. We understand how important Knull is to fans, so just like we built up Venom, we’re doing the same for Knull,’ she said. ‘The King in Black...

2005’s Batman Begins introduced a version of the Gotham superhero fans still remember as one of the very best, if not the best. Starring the utterly-talented Christian Bale, it delved into the origin story of Batman and eventually pitted him against the likes of Scarecrow and Ra’s al Ghul.

Christopher Nolan. | Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons

Both very regular occurrences in the Batman narrative in the comics, Christopher Nolan had a unique take on the character which was depicted perfectly by Cillian Murphy. However, Nolan initially was adamant on making a change to the former, one which would not have been well-met by fans, who have grown used to The Scarecrow and his iconic mask.

Nolan did not want his version of the character to even have a mask, and ended up rejecting quite a few before sticking to the one which made it to the film.

Christopher Nolan did...

When it comes to action-packed stunts as well as explosive special effects, no one dares to match James Bond. The iconic British spy has been delighting viewers for over fifty years with his death-defying deeds and heart-pounding adventures.

Similarly, in the 2015 film Spectre, Daniel Craig’s portrayal of James Bond ascended to new heights with an enormous explosion that went on to earn the Guinness World Record for Largest Film Stunt Explosion. This explosion, which took place in the Moroccan desert, was a breathtaking spectacle that had viewers on the brink of their seats.

Sean Connery as James Bond

But, as we eagerly await the release of the next James Bond flick, the question on everyone’s mind is whether upcoming spy movies could break this impressive world record.

Spectre: Guinness World Record For The Largest Movie Stunt Explosion

Starring Daniel Craig as James Bond, Spectre has a 63% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Christopher Nolan has made a career for himself for his unconventional narrative structures of storytelling. His 11 films have ranged from psychological thrillers to science fiction epics to “The Dark Knight” trilogy, and have garnered a total of 36 Academy Award nominations, five of which for Nolan individually. With his latest directed epic “Oppenheimer” breaking box office records and gathering massive awards buzz since its release on July 21 by Universal Pictures, let’s break down Nolan’s five Oscar nominations for three of his movies.

Nolan’s first recognition at the Oscars came for his second feature “Memento,” based on his brother Jonathan Nolan’s short story “Memento Mori,” both released in 2001. The psychological mystery thriller written and directed by Nolan stars Guy Pearce as a man with anterograde amnesia and short-term memory loss as he tries to solve the murder of his wife. The neo-noir was lauded for its original storytelling...

Danny Biederman, owner of the Spy-Fi Archives, has accumulated multiple unique pieces of spy movie props and memorabilia throughout the years. Including pieces from James Bond films, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible, and more, the collection is truly a gold mine for spy movie fans!

Den of Geek, in partnership with the London Action Festival, interviewed Danny, as well as special effects legend, Chris Corbould.

Lego continues the best year for Lego Disney ever with a wave of spectacular sets from the new princess movie Wish.

“Three new Disney sets, based on the forthcoming animated film Wish, have been revealed on Lego.com! 43223 Asha in the City of Rosas, 43224 King Magnifico’s Castle and 43231 Asha’s Cottage will all be released on the 1st of October, each featuring some very nice-looking models.”

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Nintendo has reportedly shown off the sequel console to the Switch in secret,...

The James Bond films have a reputation for their ambitious stunts, which have led to numerous advancements in action cinema and a continual pressure to top themselves. The franchise takes risks in order to deliver a compelling cinematic experience, even though most stunts are executed with safety standards in mind. However, things can always go wrong. The Bond films have broken records with stunts such as a record-breaking explosion, the first vehicular corkscrew jump captured on film, and the highest bungee jump off a fixed structure.

The James Bond films are known for their ambitious practical stunts, some of which were extremely dangerous for those involved. The James Bond series is one of the longest-running film franchises ever, second only to Godzilla. Across more than 60 years and 25 installments, the series has made numerous advancements in action cinema with its ambitious and inventive stunts. Beginning in earnest with the Roger Moore Bond films,...

Den of Geek serves as the media partner of the London Action Festival

Sometimes the sequel is better. The London Action Festival 2 blew the bloody doors off with an action-packed weekend celebrating the influential creatives who crafted some of the most iconic moments in the action film and television genre.

Den of Geek returned as senior media partner and we were on hand in London to witness the best panels, surprise moments, and fascinating insights from professionals at all levels of the production process, from directors and stars, to editors, composers, stuntmen, and more. Check out some of the best photos from the weekend below!

The second annual festival rev’d up with what was billed as the “World’s Greatest Screening Ever… Probably” of The Italian Job. Three mini coopers — red, white, and blue — greeted fans who stopped for a photo opp as they entered the screening at the...

Top global talent paid homage to director Martin Campbell and special effects supervisor Chris Corbould at the second London Action Festival, which concluded Sunday.

The duo, who were honored with the festival’s Moving Target Award for their outstanding contribution to action cinema, were surprised with a range of video messages from people who had worked with them.

Daniel Craig described Campbell and Corbould as “two people who have had a major influence on my career.” On Campbell, Craig said: “It gave me incredible security knowing you were steering the ship [Casino Royale]. I have so much to thank you for. I’m incredibly proud of the film we made together.” On Corbould, Craig added: “I don’t know what to say. You’ve blown me up, you’ve set me on fire – but what has been so incredible in working with you is to have had the privilege of getting inside your imagination.

The London Action Festival has revealed a raft of new events joining the already impressive programme set to burst into London later this month. The one-of-a-kind Festival is year on year proving itself in its ambitions to be Britain’s biggest convention and will bring together influential figures responsible for creating some of the most iconic Action moments in Film and TV history, running from Wednesday 21st – Sunday 25th June.

The extensive program offers professionals and fans alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in all things Action. Every day is ‘action-packed’, with more events to be announced soon, and the program currently boasts:

Three Nights of Special Events – including the return of last year’s sell outs: The Friday Night Showdown – The Festival’s Moving Target Awards’ Show. Award Winner’s announced so far to be honoured for their Outstanding Contributions to Action Film & TV include:

For Direction: Martin Campbell,...

James Bond is 60. To celebrate that major cinematic — not to mention spy adventure — milestone, the bespoke travel company Black Tomato has partnered with film company Eon Productions to bring into reality iconic moments for the ultimate thrill–seeking traveler who chases rare experiences.

Dubbed ‘The Assignment,’ their out-of-this-world European itinerary is full of Bond-inspired activities, special effects and stunts, decadent splurges and privileged access. Pricing starts at $18,500 per person for the fabulous five-night-minimum exploit (including two or more destinations, excluding airfare), and there are 60 customizable limited-edition trips available. They each come with an exclusively commissioned Dr. No–inspired attaché case from Globe-Trotter.

“It has been great to play a role in bringing components of the itinerary to life,” says Oscar-winning special effects supervisor and human Bond encyclopedia Chris Corbould, OBE.

Corbould, who was nominated for No Time To Die, adds that his consultations on the special itinerary have included “delivering...

James Bond is due for quite the celebration when the 60th anniversary of the first 007 film rolls around this fall. Christie’s and Eon Productions are planning a two-part charity auction in September, while the BFI will host an in-conversation series and screenings later in the month. Then, just ahead of James Bond Day in October, Shirley Bassey is to headline a retrospective concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

Titled Sixty Years Of James Bond, the auctions will feature 60 iconic lots celebrating all 25 films in the franchise. The live auction will take place in London on September 28, while an online auction will run from September 15 through James Bond Day on October 5. The headline piece of the live auction is a silver birch Aston Martin DB5 stunt car, one of eight replicas built for last year’s No Time To Die, and estimated to sell for up to £2 million. In total, there...

The films in the running for the 2022 Best Visual Effects Oscar are “Dune,” “Free Guy,” “No Time to Die,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Our odds currently indicate that “Dune” (31/10) is the frontrunner, followed in order by “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (4/1), “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (4/1), “No Time to Die” (9/2), and “Free Guy” (9/2).

Included among the 19 individuals are 12 past nominees, four of whom have triumphed at least once. The seven first-timers are Brian Connor (“Dune”), Nikos Kalaitzidis (“Free Guy”), Sean Noel Walker (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), and pairs Joel Green and Charlie Noble (“No Time to Die”) and Scott Edelstein and Chris Waegner (“Spider-Man: No Way Home”).

Connor’s three fellow “Dune” nominees – Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, and Gerd Nefzer – have each won this award at least once before. Lambert and Nefzer prevailed in 2018 for “Blade Runner 2049,...

Two years ago, siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell shared in four Grammy wins for the album “When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” (Album of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Album) and its single “Bad Guy” (Record of the Year; Song of the Year). Now, they have concurrently earned their first Oscar nominations for co-writing the song “No Time to Die” for the James Bond film of the same name. If they prevail later this month, they will become the fourth brother-sister pair to both be honored by the academy and the first to win for the same film.

The first brother-sister Oscar champs and first sibling winners overall were Douglas Shearer and Norma Shearer. In 1930, he triumphed in the Best Sound category for “The Big House” while she took the Best Actress prize for “The Divorcee.” They were followed by Lionel Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore, who respectively...

It has been 42 years since the visual effects craftspeople behind James Bond’s death-defying stunts and action sequences have received Academy Awards recognition. But that changed this year with “No Time To Die,” the blockbuster finale of star Daniel Craig’s tenure as 007. The Cary Jojo Fukunaga film received three total nominations at the 2022 Oscars, including Best Song for Billie Eilish, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects for Mark Bakowski, Chris Corbould, Jonathan Fawkner, Joel Green, and Charlie Noble.

“The collaboration has been the biggest thing,” Corbould said in a special interview with Craig and stuntman Lee Morrison about working on the franchise. Corbould, an Oscar winner for “Inception,” is a six-time nominee whose history with Bond dates all the way back to 1977’s “The Spy Who Loved Me.” Corbould also worked on “Moonraker,” the last Bond movie nominated for Best Visual Effects.

“When you say it like that it just seems crazy,...

Updated March 9: In winning the photoreal feature VFX prize at the 20th Ves Awards on March 8 (at the Beverly Hilton), “Dune” is now a step closer to winning the VFX Oscar. It also collected three other awards for model (Royal Ornithopter), effects simulations (Dunes of Arrakis), and compositing & lighting (Attack on Arrakeen).

Updated February 9: Denis Villeneuve’s sweeping “Dune” (Warner Bros.) leads the way as the frontrunner in the VFX race. The other nominees include “No Time to Die” (MGM/UA), “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (Marvel/Disney), “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (Marvel/Disney), and the surprising “Free Guy” (20th Century/Disney).

Dneg created imaginative VFX for the otherworldly “Dune” (overseen by two-time Oscar-winning production VFX supervisor Paul Lambert and Oscar-winning SFX supervisor Gerd Nefzer). Shot in Budapest, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Norway, the work is both epic and intimate, from the wind blown sand,...

“One of the great things about this film for me was how much was achieved practically, in camera,” explains “No Time to Die” visual effects supervisor Charlie Noble. While Noble handled the digital realm, the man responsible for those stunning practical effects is production special effects supervisor, Chris Corbould. These two artists were vital in bringing James Bond’s intense action sequences to life, though both of them will be the first to tell you: no matter how much adrenaline or explosions are pumped into a scene, it’s all about emotion. Watch the exclusive video interview above.

“No Time to Die” marks a special full circle moment for the Bond series, and Corbould in particular. This is the fifteenth 007 outing that the effects master has worked on, going all the way back to “The Spy Who Loved Me” in 1977. In a unique twist, “No Time to Die” is...

Continuing to look closely at the movies in the Best Visual Effects category at the Oscars, we come to “No Time to Die.” On paper, the latest James Bond movie and the last starring Daniel Craig may feel like the odd man out when it comes to this year’s race. Many wouldn’t consider it a “visual effects movie,” per sé, but in fact visual effects were necessary in making all of Bond’s physics-defying stunts feel grounded and real, as if they were all done at the fantastic locations where the movies takes place.

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A six-time Oscar nominee, Chris Corbould has worked on the special effects for no less than 15 James Bond films, beginning with “The Spy Who Loved Me” in 1977. He was also among the four VFX supervisors that won this...

Michael Bay is calling “bullshit” on the James Bond franchise for holding the Guinness World Record for largest film stunt explosion. It was the 007 tentpole “Spectre” that set the record with one set explosion that had “a total yield of 68.47 tonnes of TNT equivalent.” Not so fast, Bay recently told Empire magazine. According to the mayhem-loving action director, his historical war epic “Pearl Harbor” has an even bigger explosion during the central attack sequence.

“[Producer] Jerry Bruckheimer showed Ridley Scott the movie,” Bay said. “And the quote [from Scott] was, ‘Fuck me.’ No one knows how hard that is. We had so much big stuff out there. Real boats, 20 real planes. We had 350 events going off. Three months of rigging on seven boats, stopping a freeway that’s three miles away.”

Bay added, “James Bond tried to take the ‘largest explosion in the world.’ Bullshit. Ours is.”

The scene in “Spectre” that set...

‘Belfast’ leads the charge for British talent at this year’s Academy Awards.

Belfast leads a strong UK showing for the 2022 Oscars, with seven nominations including best picture, best director for Kenneth Branagh, and supporting actor and actress for Ciaran Hands and Judi Dench respectively.

It is Branagh’s eighth nomination and second in the best director category. He is also nominated for best picture and original screenplay this year. Branagh has previously been nominated for directing and for his leading role in Henry V (1989), for his live-action short film Swan Song (1992), for his adapted screenplay for Hamlet (1996), and for...

Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Oscar and Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories. Variety's Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. The eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and is subject to change.

To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Oscars Collective

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Awards Prediction Commentary: Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow,” “Eternals” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings...

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” shattered the pandemic box office at the end of December, but also sent fans into the social-media orbit with the return of villains from previous Spider-Man movies including Green Goblin, Doc Ock and Sandman. Working behind the scenes to bring those villains back to life was VFX supervisor Kelly Port.

“While technology had significantly advanced, the villains stayed the same,” says Port of the distinct looks they had to revive. “A lot of the digital assets from the [Sam] Raimi and [Marc] Webb films no longer exist, so those we had to get going from scratch.”

With that, Port and his team examined ideas such as looking at the most practical, efficient way to get Sandman across the living room floor. “Would you make yourself into a human form and walk? Or would you just blow over there? How would that work? Does he create vocal cords out of sand?...

In its 60-year history, the James Bond franchise has consistently delivered awe-inspiring blockbuster action spectacle. As technology and special effects have evolved, so has the danger and intrigue that 007 finds himself in. For nearly 45 years, Chris Corbould has had a hand in putting everybody's favorite British secret agent in jeopardy while keeping the likes of Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig as safe as possible. Corbould's work with James Bond goes all the way back to "The Spy Who Loved Me" in 1977, when he was an uncredited special effects assistant, and...

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Last week, at Deadline's annual film industry event, Contenders: New York, James Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson were among those participating. They appeared by a video feed from London to discuss "No Time to Die" and were joined by Eon team members Chris Corbould (Special Effects Supervisor), Production Designer Mark Tildesley and actor Rami Malek, who plays the chief villain. While no major news was broken, the team provided some interesting insights into the making of the film, their motivations and some of the challenges they faced. No announcement was made about how they envision a new incarnation of Agent 007, but Barbara Broccoli once again assured fans that Bond will indeed be back.

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While No Time to Die producer Barbara Broccoli admitted today that the stewards of the 007 franchise don’t yet know how James Bond will return after Daniel Craig’s swansong as the super secret agent, she did allow, “We’ll figure that one out, but he will be back. You can rest assured James Bond will be back.”

Broccoli was speaking Saturday at Deadline’s Contenders Film: New York event joined virtually by fellow producer Michael G Wilson as well as co-star Rami Malek, special effects supervisor Chris Corbould and production designer Mark Tildesley.

MGM/Eon/Universal’s Cary Joji Fukunaga-directed No Time to Die went through four release-date changes amid the pandemic and had its world premiere September 28 at London’s Royal Albert Hall before opening to $113 million overseas. Its North American rollout began in early October.

In mid-November, it became the biggest Hollywood title of 2021 and the pandemic worldwide,...

Deadline’s Contenders Film returns to New York this morning with a hybrid in-person and livestreamed showcase at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, and a lineup of 23 films spotlighting the best motion pictures this awards season has to offer. The in-person event kicks off with a breakfast sponsored by United Artists Releasing at 8 a.m. Et, with panels and livestream coverage kicking off at 9:30 a.m.

Click here to register and watch the livestream.

While last year’s supply of movies during a Covid-embattled awards season may have slimmed down, this year, the studios aren’t holding back. This year’s lineup features films from A24, Amazon, Apple Original Films, Focus Features, MGM/United Artists, Netflix, Neon and Warner Bros, and a roster of panelists that includes stars Matt Damon, Mahershala Ali, Tessa Thompson, Dakota Johnson, Amy Schumer, Andre Holland, Richard Jenkins, Ruth Negga, Oscar Isaac,...

In “No Time to Die,” it was important for director Cary Joji Fukunaga to complete Daniel Craig’s arc as James Bond by tying up all five films. This meant emphasizing the emotional connection to Bond, even during the high-octane action sequences, which impacted the VFX. This included the Aston Martin DB5 gun battle in Matera, the sinking trawler with Bond and Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright), and the explosive climax atop the control tower roof of baddie Safin (Rami Malek).

“I think the film went to an emotional point that we have not been to before with Bond,” said SFX supervisor Chris Corbould. “It was also interesting for me, having worked on all five of Daniel’s films, to see him master the role of Bond on each subsequent film. Daniel was at his peak on ‘No Time to Die’ and, on set during the emotional scenes, he was the...

Stunt coordinator Lee Morrison is no stranger to working with Daniel Craig’s James Bond — not only has he worked with the actor on all five outings as the spy, he previously he was his stunt double as well.

For “No Time to Die” in theaters, Morrison didn’t just work closely with Craig, he also collaborated with director Cary Fukunaga about working action into the film while keeping story at its center. One key sequence sees Bond riding a motorcycle in a small Italian town, jumping onto the cobbled stone streets as he tries to get back to Léa Seydoux’s Madeleine at the hotel.

Here Morrison talks about the stunt work in the film and his relationship with Craig.

What discussions did you have with both Daniel and Cary about the bike sequence?

We went back and forth trying to design that sequence and get all the story points in too.

The films in the running for the 2021 Best Visual Effects Oscar are “Love and Monsters,” “The Midnight Sky,” “Mulan,” “The One and Only Ivan,” and “Tenet.” Our odds currently indicate that “Tenet” (31/10) will be the winner, followed in order by “The Midnight Sky” (39/10), “Mulan” (9/2), “The One and Only Ivan” (9/2), and “Love and Monsters” (9/2).

Included among the 20 individuals in this year’s lineup are six past nominees, three of whom have triumphed here at least once before. The “Love and Monsters” team consists entirely of rookie nominees. The remaining 10 first-timers are: Matthew Kasmir, Max Solomon, and David Watkins (“The Midnight Sky”), Sean Faden, Steve Ingram, and Seth Maury (“Mulan”), Santiago Colomo Martinez, Greg Fisher, and Ben Jones (“The One and Only Ivan”), and David Lee (“Tenet”).

After collecting a pair of prizes for “Inception” (2011) and “Interstellar” (2015), Andrew Lockley (“Tenet”) has earned a third bid for a collaboration with writer-director Christopher Nolan...

Eon Productions have announced that the official title of the next James Bond film will be "No Time to Die". Daniel Craig returns for what is said to be his final appearance as 007. The film is scheduled to open in April, 2020. Here is the official press release:

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Los Angeles – August 20, 2019 – James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today released the official title of the 25th James Bond adventure, No Time To Die. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), and Universal Pictures International is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Scott Z. Burns and Phoebe Waller-Bridge No Time To Die is currently in production. The film will be released globally from April 3, 2020 in the U.

It will have been five years between Bonds, a seemingly unconscionable amount of time but if we can wait five years for a Godzilla movie, this one is certainly worth it as well.

MGM announced today the title for James Bond 25, No Time to Die, coming in April 2020. Here’s the official announcement:

Los Angeles – August 20, 2019 – James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today released the official title of the 25th James Bond adventure, No Time To Die. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), and Universal Pictures International is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007. Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Scott Z. Burns and Phoebe Waller-Bridge A Day To Die is currently in production. The film will be released globally from April 3, 2020 in the U.

007 star Daniel Craig, director Cary Fukunaga and the Bond 25 crew were out and about in the sunshine shooting across a number of central London locations, including Whitehall, where Daniel filmed a scene with a classic Aston Martin V8, first seen in a Bond film in 1987’s The Living Daylights.

Photo credit: Nicola Dove ©2019 Danjaq, LLC And MGM. All Rights Reserved.

James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today released the official title of the 25th James Bond adventure, No Time To Die.

The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios (MGM), and Universal Pictures International is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007.

Written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Scott Z. Burns and Phoebe Waller-Bridge A Day To Die is currently in production.

The film...

We still don’t have a title for “Bond 25,” but we’ve got a baddie (“Bohemian Rhapsody” Oscar winner Rami Malek), a Bond lady (Ana de Armas from “Blade Runner 2049”), and a premise for Cary Joji Fukunaga to direct. Obviously, it was less than what we were hoping for, as producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced the full cast during a live stream event Thursday from author Ian Fleming’s GoldenEye retreat in Jamaica (the spiritual home of the franchise where “Dr. No” and “Live and Let Die” were filmed).

Eschewing the usual Bond launch press conference, they were joined by James Bond star Daniel Craig and Fukunaga, who answered a few fan questions from Twitter. Meanwhile, Malek provided a quip via a video feed from New York about “making sure that Bond doesn’t have an easy ride.”

A word about #BOND25 from Rami Malek pic.

GoldenEye in Jamaica. James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on the 25th official James Bond film begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming’s James Bond 007.

Metro Goldwyn Mayer will release the 25th James Bond feature film domestically through their United Artists Releasing banner on April 8, 2020; through Universal Pictures International and Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the UK and internationally from April 3, 2020. Director, Cary Joji Fukunaga confirmed the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright and introduced Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen and Rami Malek. Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His...

GoldenEye in Jamaica. James Bond Producers, Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today confirmed the start of principal photography on James Bond 25 begins on 28 April 2019. From Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios, the film is directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his fifth film as Ian Fleming's James Bond 007.

Metro Goldwyn Mayer will release the 25th James Bond feature film domestically through their United Artists Releasing banner on April 8, 2020; through Universal Pictures International and Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the UK and internationally from April 3, 2020.

Director, Cary Fukunaga confirmed the returning cast, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris, Rory Kinnear, L&#233a Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, Jeffrey Wright and introduced Ana de Armas, Dali Benssalah, David Dencik, Lashana Lynch, Billy Magnussen and Rami Malek.

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when...

The 91st annual Academy Awards (Oscars) was a night of incredibly well-deserved wins, first time wins, and shocking wins. See the full list of nominees and winners below.

Performance by an actress in a supporting role Regina King in “If Beale Street Could Talk” (Winner) Amy Adams in “Vice” Marina de Tavira in “Roma” Emma Stone in “The Favourite” Rachel Weisz in “The Favourite” Best documentary feature “Free Solo” Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, Evan Hayes and Shannon Dill (Winner) “Hale County This Morning, This Evening” RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes and Su Kim “Minding the Gap” Bing Liu and Diane Quon “Of Fathers and Sons” Talal Derki, Ansgar Frerich, Eva Kemme and Tobias N. Siebert “Rbg” Betsy West and Julie Cohen Achievement in makeup and hairstyling “Vice” Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe and Patricia DeHaney (Winner) “Border” Goran Lundstrom and Pamela Goldammer “Mary Queen of Scots” Jenny Shircore, Marc Pilcher and...

The Visual Effects Society announced nominees for the organization’s 17th annual awards on Tuesday.

Leading the way in the film and TV fields, respectively, were Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” and Netflix’s “Lost in Space.” Each picked up six nominations. Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” received the most nominations among animated feature contenders with five.

“Ready Player One” also landed five nominations, while “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and “Welcome to Marwen” each earned three. “Christopher Robin” and “First Man” picked up a pair apiece, while “Ant Man and the Wasp” landed one. Those films joined “Avengers: Infinity War” on the Academy’s list of 10 semifinalists for the category, each of which displayed their wares at the organization’s annual Visual Effects Bake-Off on Jan. 5.

Notably, Marvel’s “Black Panther” and Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns” — the final two films on the Academy’s bake-off...

The Visual Effects Society has revealed nominations for the 17th annual Ves Awards, which will recognize the best VFX artistry and innovation in film, animation, TV, commercials and video games.

Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity Wars and Netflix’s Lost In Space lead the film and TV categories this year with six nominations, respectively. Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2 tops the animation field with five noms.

Winners will be announced during a ceremony February 5 at the Beverly Hilton hosted by Patton Oswalt. Also at the gala, the annual Ves Visionary Award will be presented to Westworld‘s Jonathan Nolan, while the Ves Award for Creative Excellence will be presented to Game of Thrones masterminds David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

Here are the nominees announced Tuesday in 24 categories:

Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature

Avengers: Infinity War

Daniel DeLeeuw

Jen Underdahl

Kelly Port

Matt Aitken

Daniel Sudick

Christopher Robin

Chris Lawrence...

While “Avengers: Infinity War” topped the 17th annual Ves Awards (to be held February 5th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel) with six nominations, “Black Panther,” Marvel’s other Oscar frontrunner, was shut out. And Damien Chazelle’s acclaimed “First Man,” another frontrunner, was included in the supporting category as a result of its invisible VFX. Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” meanwhile, was also snubbed.

However, joining “Infinity War” in the top VFX category were a surprising list: “Ready Player One” (with five nominations), “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” “Christopher Robin” and “Welcome to Marwen.” Joining “First Man” for supporting VFX were “12 Strong,” Bird Box,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “Outlaw King”.

In animation, Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” was the big winner with five nominations, followed by Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet” with four. They were joined by Illumination’s “The Grinch” and Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs.

If you were to make a list of the coolest cars in movie history, the James Bond driven Aston Martin DB5, which first appeared in 1964's Goldfinger, would unquestionably be right near the top of that list. Unfortunately, these cars have been notoriously difficult to obtain over the years, given their status as collector's items, thanks to the Bond franchise. Now, however, Aston Martin has announced that they're reintroducing the DB5 for a special, limited run. To top it all off, this version will include many of the fancy spy gadgets, straight from Q Branch.

The company has announced that a very limited series of 25 Goldfinger DB5 continuation editions will be created for some very lucky (and wealthy) customers by Aston Martin Works and Eon Productions. The new line of DB5s will be based on James Bond's legendary car from the 1964 classic and will be built at Newport Pagnell,...

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a visual masterpiece – you know it, I know it, and The Academy knows it, too, after Rian Johnson’s somewhat contentious sequel was nominated for Best Visuals Effects, where it ultimately loss out to Blade Runner 2049. A worthy winner, we might add.

As for The Last Jedi, SFX supervisor Chris Corbould was part of the team responsible for those dazzling effects – from the opening bomb raid to Luke Skywalker’s final stand on Crait, Episode VIII was nothing if not beautiful.

And with the film now available across Blu-ray and DVD (order here), Corbould spoke to IGN about the sequel’s CGI wizardry, and identified those scenes that were somehow – almost inexplicably – created via practical effects. They include Ahch-To’s exploding hut, the Resistance bombing raid, and the Phantom Tree, and Chris Corbould begins by outlining the former:

I think what we did do,...

In this edition of Star Wars Bits: The difference between J.J. Abrams and Rian Johnson An update on the La-based George Lucas Museum A personal history of Kanan Jarrus Mark Hamill’s emotional last day on the Millennium Falcon And much more! In an interview with ScreenRant, practical effects supervisor Chris Corbould discussed the difference between working with […]

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Special effects supervisor Chris Corbould has revealed some surprising details about the throne room fight in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The second film in the new Star Wars trilogy opened to massive numbers with fans flocking to the theaters, but the film ultimately left viewers split either loving or hating the bold direction that director Rian Johnson took.

Most fans would agree that one aspect the film exceeded in was the special effects, which ranged from CGI for the epic space fight scenes to the use of animatronics and puppets for those adorable porgs.

The 90th Academy Awards has concluded and I think a lot of movie geeks are happy with the way things played out! I couldn't be more excited to see Guillermo del Toro win Best Director and his film The Shape of Water win Best Picture of the year!

We also saw Gary Oldman win Best Actor, which he definitely deserved! Frances McDormand, took home the Best Actress Award and Sam Rockwell won for Best Supporting Actor for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Then there was Jordan Peele, who won Best Original Screenplay for Get Out, which so freakin' cool!

Personally, the one film that I didn't think should have won was Call Me By Your Name for Best Adapted Screenplay. Molly's Game, Logan, Mudbound, and The Disaster Artist were all better films with better scripts!

Below you'll find a full list of the nominees with the winners bolded. Are you happy with the winners?...