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Titanic
James Cameron's epic film required the collaboration of hundreds of the greatest effects artists in the industry. Read the our 9-page FX review, and check out our many hi-rez stills from the film.

Starship Troopers
We interview the people behind the effects of Paul Verhoeven's sci-fi thriller, including Phil Tippett, Scott E. Anderson, Scott Squires, Mark Sullivan and more.

The Star Wars Special Editions
A look at George Lucas' original trilogy, re-released with new and complex visual effects. Includes a point-counterpoint article discussing the pro's and con's of the SEs.

Flubber
Hear from Industrial Light and Magic supervisors Tom Bertino and Sandy Karpman, and Dream Quest supervisor Doug Smith on how they brought little green slime to life, in Disney's big budget remake.

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Spotlight
Patrick Tatopoulos interview
2001: A Space Odyssey tribute
Boss Film Studios shuts down
more spotlight articles...

VFX Awards
1997 VFX HQ Awards, winners included TITANIC and THE LOST WORLD
1996 VFX HQ Awards, winners included TWISTER and INDEPENDENCE DAY
Academy Award Winners, a complete list of Oscar winners for Best Visual Effects

1998 Movies
ARMAGEDDON
MIGHTY JOE YOUNG
WHAT DREAMS MAY COME
more 1998 Movies...

1997 Movies
STARSHIP TROOPERS
ALIEN RESURRECTION
TITANIC
more 1997 Movies...

1996 Movies
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MARS ATTACKS!
STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT
more 1996 Movies...

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