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Ray Sebastian Jr., Make-up Artist for TV and Film, Dies at 63

Posted: Thursday 06 March, 2008
Ray Sebastian Jr., a second-generation make-up artist, died from a massive heart attack. March 2 in Los Angeles. He began his career in independent films, became a journeyman in 1977 and worked on television shows including TheDukes of Hazzard and feature films including Mrs. Santa Claus.

He had been member of Local 706, the West Coast make-up artist and hairstylist union that his father helped form in 1937. Sebastian donated his time to various charities and was known among his colleagues for his sense of humor. “He was a tremendous raconteur,” said make-up artist Michael Blake. “He was never at a loss to tell stories. We’ve lost a good guy and a good friend.” Services were held March 8 at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills.

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Tsuji, Antonella, Berger Headline IMATS L.A. - Friday 18 April, 2008

Kazuhiro Tsuji, whose work on the films Click and Norbit earned him two Oscar nominations, will design and apply an original prosthetic silicone make-up exclusively for this year's International Make-Up Artist Trade Show, held June 21-22 at the Pasadena Convention Center. This is a first IMATS engagement for Tsuji, who will serve as keynote speaker.

Peter Montagna Added to 'Buffy' Panel - Thursday 08 May, 2008

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hit TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the International Make-up Artist Trade Show will host a panel discussion with veterans of the show. These include make-up artists Todd McIntosh, John Vulich and Peter Montagna, as well as actress Juliet Landau, who played Drusilla. More guests will be announced shortly. The panel will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Pasadena Convention Center's Little Theater.

For information about the show, click on the IMATS banner at the top of the page.

Stan Winston, Movie Make-Up Innovator, Dies at 62 - Monday 16 June, 2008

Stan Winston, who pioneered some of Hollywood’s most memorable creature, character and special make-up effects, died June 16^thin Los Angeles. He was 62.

Born April 7, 1946 in Virginia, Winston studied painting and sculpture at the University of Virginia; throughout his career, he enjoyed sculpting fine art pieces. He moved to Hollywood in 1968 to be an actor, but the

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