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A Dynamic Opening

November 16, 2018by Annika Darling

Amalgamated Dynamics Inc. celebrates anniversary with new exhibit Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. is an Academy Award-winning character effects studio. They are celebrating their three decades of extraordinary make-up creations with an exhibit at the Hollywood Museum…

Behind the Mask

October 31, 2018by Joe Nazzaro

“Halloween was the first horror movie I was introduced to as a kid,” [Vincent] Van Dyke continues, “so when Chris [Nelson] came to me with this project, I was tremendously excited."

Troll Models

October 30, 2018by Chris Koseluk

Göran Lundström creates off-putting, but natural, creatures for Border. If you’ve ever wondered whether a make-up can be both jarring and natural at the same time, just watch Border. Winner of the Un Certain Regard…

An Indie Film Gets the Right Touch

August 9, 2018by Annika Darling

Boots Riley’s film debut Sorry to Bother You is on track to be this summer’s must-see indie film. The social commentary is raw, the tone is fun and the plot is refreshing. The characters’ Afropunk…

Academy Re-elects Lois Burwell

June 21, 2018by Annika Darling

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recently announced their picks for the 2018-19 Board of Governors, and Make-Up Artist magazine wants to congratulate Lois Burwell, who was chosen to once again serve as…

‘Keep the Gaslight Burning’ at the Magic Castle

April 25, 2018by Scott Essman

Based on the short story by R. Chetwynd-Hayes, Dave and Lou Elsey’s short film Keep the Gaslight Burning had a private showing at the Magic Castle in Hollywood on April 19, attended by many prominent…

‘The Room’ Re-emerges as ‘The Disaster Artist’

April 20, 2018by Randy Sean Schulman

While it may have been panned by critics, there is something arguably refreshing about The Room. And that baffling something is what roused producers James Franco and Seth Rogen to make The Disaster Artist some…

‘Darkest Hour’ Wins 2018 Make-up and Hairstyling Oscar

March 4, 2018by Annika Darling

Kazuhiro Tsuji, David Malinowski and Lucy Sibbick won the 2018 Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar for their work on Darkest Hour at the 90th Academy Awards, held March 4 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.…

Classic Skills Win Oscar Nomination

March 2, 2018by Annika Darling

Daniel Phillips, hair and make-up designer, discusses his work on Victoria & Abdul The Film Daniel Phillips: “This is a film about a relationship between Queen Victoria and her munshi servant Abdul. My brief from Stephen Frears…

Patrick Magee Brings His Version of Bigfoot to Life

February 27, 2018by Annika Darling

Make-up artist Patrick Magee’s goal has always been to own his own special effects shop and to work on unique projects like the ones he grew up watching. “Predator, An American Werewolf in London, Alien,…

London Awards Celebration: From Backstage to Center Stage

February 21, 2018by Paul Vale

Once again, the Hospital Club in Covent Garden played host to the annual London Awards Celebration. The event, hosted by Make-Up Artist magazine and M.A.C. Cosmetics, honors the make-up and hair teams nominated for both the Oscars and the BAFTAs.

And the BAFTA Winner Is…

February 19, 2018by Annika Darling

WINNER FOR MAKE UP & HAIR – DARKEST HOUR David Malinowski, Ivana Primorac, Lucy Sibbick, Kazuhiro Tsuji View trailer > OTHER NOMINEES: BLADE RUNNER 2049 Donald Mowat, Kerry Warn View trailer > I, TONYA Deborah La Mia…