THIS ISSUE'S COVER FEATURE - Ollin Studios

With Hollywood studios increasingly outsourcing visual effects to production houses around the world, smaller ambitious facilities like Ollin Studio in Mexico City are flourishing. Senior VFX producers Charlie Iturriaga and Robin D’Arcy took time out from a hectic schedule working on Tron: Legacy.

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Practical Magic

As the man whose work enhances 007’s lethal skills and helps to give Batman his edge, Chris Corbould is no stranger to blockbuster franchises and, after 35 years of honing his craft, the special effects veteran has lost none of his enthusiasm for the medium.

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The Truth About 3D

As the 3D revolution continues to take hold, five leading industry figures tell us what they really think about filmmaking in the third dimension.

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Behind The Credits

Question: What do Dexter, True Blood and The IT Crowd have in common? Before you start wondering about serial killers, vampires and computer geeks, rewind a bit. Answer: They are all TV shows with brilliant opening title sequences.

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The Magic of Pixar

Creative Screenwriting magazine’s Danny Munso argues that, despite stunning visuals, it's Pixar's investment in story that steals the show. Spoiler Alert! This column features minor plot details from Toy Story 3 and other Pixar films.

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In Focus - Our Cover Feature - Aug 7, 2010 19:42

Smoke and Mirrors

With Hollywood studios increasingly outsourcing visual effects to production houses around the world, smaller ambitious facilities like Ollin Studio in Mexico City are flourishing.

Senior VFX producers Charlie Iturriaga and Robin D’Arcy took time out from a hectic schedule working on Tron: Legacy, Let Me In and The Social Network to chat about their wild ride. Continue…

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Insider's P.O.V. - Aug 8, 2010 20:05

Actor - John C. Reilly

Telling Stories

Having starred in everything from big-budget blockbusters to knockabout comedies and musicals, John C. Reilly is now playing an unlikely romantic lead in Cyrus. But, as the actor explains, story and character remain at the heart of everything he does. Continue…

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Features - Aug 8, 2010 20:06

Here Be Monsters

After creating a huge buzz on the festival circuit, sci-fi road movie Monsters is set for a UK release. Director Gareth Edwards recounts his journey from learning computer graphics in his bedroom to creating this year’s low-budget phenomenon. Continue…

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At A Glance

  • UK Box Office Weekend Totals.
    August 20 - August 22, 2010

    The Expendables £3,910,596
    Salt £2,166,715
    Toy Story 3 £2,090,277
    Piranha £1,487,119
    Marmaduke £1,243,789

    Source: IMDB.com

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