In this issue:

Potter Gets Hotter

The boy wizard’s world is getting dangerous. Emphasizing clever paint work, make-up designer Amanda Knight and creature effects supervisor Nick Dudman bring the fifth book to life with deadly accuracy. By Joe Nazzaro

The French Connection

French cinema is known for subtle slice-of-life films, but 10 top artists are ushering in a new era of action and fantasy flicks with superb make-up effects – small budgets and supply problems notwithstanding. By Alain Bielik

In Good Company

Trefor Proud demonstrates skill under pressure as he ages 17 actors for a new miniseries about the inner workings of the CIA. By Ron Magid

IMATS LA

Inside classes, shopping and networking at the recent International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, starring Fracesca Tolot. By John Goodwin