Wednesday, April 4, 2012

The Wolfman - 2010

THE WOLFMAN - 2010
Directed By:
Joe Johnston

Starring:
Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt

Brief Synopsis:
The night his mother died, Lawrence Talbot's father sent him to an insane asylum.  When his brother's fiancee tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns to his father's estate to learn his brother's mauled body has been found.  Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother's killer and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Artist(s):     

RICK BAKER 

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Baker:
  • Known for his incredibly realistic creature effects
  • Trade mark - long hair pulled back in ponytail
  • Formed Cinovation Studios in 1981
  • Appeared in Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video as the hobbling zombie whose arm falls off
  • Michael Jackson's song, "Threatened," (2001) is dedicated to him.  They worked together on Thriller and Captain EO
  • Actor in films such as "The Thing with Two Heads," "Into the Night," "Planet of the Apes," "Men in Black II," "King Kong," "Dark Reel," "The Wolfman

DAVE ELSEY
IMDB Link

Miscellaneous Information about Mr. Elsey:
  • Worked on several music videos during the 90's and was nominated at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Special Effects.
  • Along with his wife, Lou, they own and operate Igor Studios.

MORE ON THE MAKE-UP FOR 
"THE WOLFMAN"

Make-up Wizard, Rick Baker, Talks Wolfman Tech


Entertainment Weekly - First Look: Benicio Del Toro as the Wolfman

Featurette of Rick Baker's transformation of Benicio Del Toro

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