Does anyone remember that live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series from the late 90s… Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation? It looked a little something like this: Notice anything weird… maybe something missing (besides good taste and decent production values)? There’s absolutely no sign of Shredder, Krang, Baxter Stockman or my two favorite rude […]
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While on a trip to California recently, I was extraordinarily lucky enough to meet Rick Lazzarini—animatronic puppet builder, SFX make-up artist, practical effects wizard and the man who invented WALDO®, a remote control system for animatronics that revolutionized the industry. Lazzarini—who’s responsible for the practical and make-up effects in movies including Ghostbusters II, ALIENS, Batman, […]
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Blood & Guts with Joel Harlow (S03E01) **VIDEO OF THE WEEK** In the premiere of Nerdist Channel’s seasonal web series Blood and Guts, host Scott Ian (Anthrax guitarist) profiles makeup/effects artist Joel Harlow (Star Trek, Pirates of the Caribbean) while Harlow – over the course of the episode – transforms Ian into a Lovecraftian fishman… […]
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Halloween means two things to me: candy and costumes. The creative freedom on this one night (more than any other) to become whatever “creature of the night” or B-movie monstrosity you want is unequaled… except perhaps if you do it for a living. Today’s guest has not only been able to turn his passion for […]
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While his last name may be complicated, Zach Shildwachter himself is not a complicated man. He loves horror movies, writing, cooking and maybe more than anything else, he loves to do special effects makeup. Zach recently joined the ranks of merry miscreants here at Strange Kids Club and we thought it’d be remiss not to […]
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Review: FanVixens in Bizarro Au Go-Go
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Bizarro Au Go-Go is a schlocky, psychotronic experience worthy of a feature length film (or anthology) in the vein of Troma Entertainment. CREATED BY: Cig Neutron and Ronnie Rodil PHOTOGRAPHY/DIGITAL EFFECTS: Ronnie Rodil SCULPTURES AND PROPS: Cig Neutron PUBLISHER: Ink Pen Mutations Press COVER PRICE: $19.99 RELEASE DATE: Available Now For those who are not […]
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When it comes to special effects I consider myself a old fashioned, “practical” kind of kid. While CGI has its place, nothing will ever replace foam rubber, robotics, and puppetry to create a character that is eerily convincing. Now, thanks to Eon Entertainment, us sentimental types can relive the glory days by way of Steve […]