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David M. Jones, Visual Effects Artist on ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind,’ Dies at 74

David M. Jones, a visual effects artist who contributed to such landmark sci-fi films as Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Alien 3 and Starship Troopers, has died. He was 74. Jones died April 8 of cancer at his Winnetka home in Los Angeles, his lifelong friend and ex-wife, Janice Gerson, announced. Jones […]

‘Jurassic Park’ VFX Artist Phil Tippett Wins Locarno Fest’s Vision Award

Visual effect master Phil Tippett (Jurassic Park) will be honored at this year’s Locarno Film Festival with the Vision Award Ticinomoda 2021, a prize that recognizes the achievements of creative artists working behind the scenes to “extend the horizons of cinematic iconography.” Tippett will receive the prize at a ceremony at the Piazza Grande in […]

Netflix: Movies and TV Shows Leaving in September

Take a look at the titles that will disappear from Netflix next month.

‘Starship Troopers’ Animated Sequel ‘Traitor of Mars’ To Debut In Theaters For One Night Only

Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer return for the new movie, to be screened August 21.

Why ‘Starship Troopers’ May Be Too Controversial to Adapt Faithfully

The newly announced reboot is said to be more faithful to Robert A. Heinlein's original book, but is that a good idea?

What’s New on Hulu in April: ‘CSI,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Final Season, ‘Deadbeat’ Season 2

On the movie side, the streaming service will add the 1985 Michael J. Fox starrer 'Teen Wolf,' 'On the Waterfront' and 'Donnie Brasco.'