We Won An Award!

The S.C.R.E.A.M. web site was recently awarded a The Bouncy Smiley Web Site Award!!
We hope we'll have the honor of winning more awards in the future for the hard work that is done to keep S.C.R.E.A.M. in top shape and of use to special effects lovers everywhere.


New Additions

Recent additions to the S.C.R.E.A.M. web page include a list of
Computer Animation Schools
and a great section with how-to's on
Teeth & Fangs
along with the long awaited how-to on making a
Slush Latex Mask


Need a Great Make-up Mail Course?

Dick Smith's Advanced Prodessional Make-up Course

Written course over 700 pages with black and white illustrations, 80 color slides, and a video on appliance application. You also get Dick Smiths advice by phone.
This is all sent by mail for $1995 or in thirds for $665. It is not recommended for beginners. Some basic make-up experiance is needed.

For more info send a self addressed stamped envelope to:

Dick Smith
27 Wilford Ave,
Branford, CT 06405

Course information thanks to S.C.R.E.A.M. member
Ginger
Angus91096@aol.com


Upcoming Conventions


Convención de Comics, Ciencia Ficción y Fantasía MECyF
(MECyF Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention)

If anyone is interested, there is the posibility of sending independent sci-fi movies, along with competitions in modeling, illustration, role playing games, and magic.
If you're interested in a booth at the convention, you can contact Mr. Manelick de la Parra, Grupo Editorial Vid at these numbers:
(5)630-09-00 and (5)630-09-52
(remember to dial the code to call to Mexico City, Mexico)
The event will take place from July 1st through 5th, 1998 at Centro Interncaional de Exposiciones y Convenciones (CIEC) of the World Trade Center, Mexico City, Mexico. Located in:
Montecito #38 Zip Code: 03810 At Mexico City, Mexico.

convention information thanks to S.C.R.E.A.M. member
José Alberto Iturriaga
jiturria@datasys.com.mx


We Want it All !!

S.C.R.E.A.M. wants your tips, tricks, photos, how-to's and web site recommendations. Anything related to FX that you find helpful, others will too! You can have your name or handle listed by your submission if you want. Get the credit! E-mail us at ScreamFX@aol.com
or snail mail:

S.C.R.E.A.M.
P.O. Box 4776
Antioch, CA 94531-4776


In Recent News...



Special Effects Techs Injured in Blast

Three special effects technicians were severely injured during an untimely explosion while preparing for a scene in the upcoming action movie "Black Dog". The planned scene included two trucks colliding with a resulting explosion, but during a final saftey meeting among crew members, one of the three charges being used exploded unexpectedly. The charge, a napalm-like substance that produces a bright flash, blew the door off one of the vehicles and ignited a fire. Two of the three injured crew members were caught in the explosion and are in critical condition. The third suffered burns over 10% of his body while helping to extinguish the fire on the other victims. No names were released.


The Classics are in the Mail

The United States Postal Service has finally given the classic horror characters the recognition they deserve with the release of a new set of stamps. The stamps are graced with the in-makeup faces of the classic actors Lon Chaney (Phantom of the Opera), Bela Legosi (Dracula), Boris Karloff (Frankenstein & The Mummy), and Lon Chaney Jr. ( The Wolfman). The pictures are excellent likenesses of both the actors and their eternal characters. Ask your local post office for more information.


Love Aliens? Then this is for You!

The popular movie magazine Cinescape has just created an issue dedicated totally to alien movies, particularly the upcoming Alien Resurrection. Also included in the special issue are articles about the past Alien movies, Species, Star Trek: First Contact and Storm Troopers. A lot of it looks at the special effects side. If you're interested, Cinescape can be found at most book stores and magazine stands.


F/X the T.V. Series

A fairly new show on T.V. called F/X: The Series has been released for it's second season by the people at Rysher Entertainment. The series, as given away by it's name, is based on the two FX movies released during the 80's (pretty good, if you haven't seen them yet). Cameron Daddo returns to play the special effects wizard Rollie Taylor who gets into all kinds of trouble helping NYPD detectives on various cases. To find out more about the show check out Rysher's web site:
FX: The Series


Boss Film Studios Closes

Boss Film Studios, one of the forces behind the newly released Air Force One, closed it's doors on August 26, 1997. If you're really interested you can find out more in the archives of the Los Angeles Times (they charge $1.50 per story though).


IMAX : Special Effects

By now we've all heard about the production IMAX is currently showing titled Special Effects: Anything Can Happen, but have you seen it? The film covers the special effects in several recent blockbusters including Jumanji, Independance Day and Star Wars : The Special Edition. Right now many of the IMAX theatres are showing this film but it probably won't be around very much longer so make sure to see it while you can. To find out where it's playing, check the listings at
NOVA


Frend's Closes it's Doors for the Last Time

Friday July 4th marked the last day that Frends Beauty Supplies would close it's doors to business. Open since 1963, Frends supplied much of Hollywood's film and TV industry for over 30 years.


Special Effects School Closes

We are sorry to announce that Special Effects Workshops, an FX school located in New York City, closed recently. The school, which offered courses from stop motion animation to advanced visual effects, was one of the few specialty schools for FX on the east coast. Sources say that it was lack of interest that caused the SEW shut down.