Posted by GoreMaster Special Effects on October 17, 2009
Mike Elizalde
Jackie Jekyll – GoreMaster.com
Mike Elizalde, whose credits include “X-Men: The Last Stand”, both of the “Fantastic Four” films, both of the “Hellboy” films and most recently “The Land of the Lost” film, has been in the special effects business for over 20 years. Mr. Elizalde was nominated for a “Best Makeup” Oscar for his work on Hellboy II (2008). He is the owner of Spectral Motion an all purpose special effects shop offering Creatures, Props, Special Makeup Effects. His shop specializes in the design and creation of astonishing cinematic creature effects, special makeup effects, animatronics and action props. Mr. Elizalde shares his journey into the world of filmmaking and special effects with GoreMaster.
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Posted by GoreMaster Special Effects on July 28, 2009
Todd Brown – TwitchFilm.net
Best known for their backing of extreme splatter films Machine Girl and Tokyo Gore Police Fever Dreams are about to dip their toes into another part of the Japanese cult film pool with Tomoo Haraguchi’s upcoming kaiju film Death Kappa. And, yes, Haraguchi has turned everybody’s favorite friendly little turtle spirit into a fearsome giant killer.
Don’t know Haraguchi’s name? You probably know his work. The man has done effects work for the likes of Kore-Eda (Air Doll) and Tsukamoto (Bullet Ballet) while designing creature effects for high profile films like Ashura and Uzumaki and you want kaiju cred? How about a bit of Gamera? This man knows his stuff, no doubt about it.
And while Haraguchi is still relatively early in the production of his latest directorial effort he has already put together an introductory promo that showcases both the miniature sets that will be used as well as the creature itself. And, yes, kaiju fans – this will be all old-school style: men in rubber suits and miniature buildings with not a digital effect to be found.
see the video HERE
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