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Academy Invites 24 Make-up Artists/Hairstylists

July 2, 2019by Annika Darling

In total, 842 artists and executives have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; 24 of these are make-up artists/hairstylists. The 2019 class is incredibly diverse: 50 percent are women,…

Make-up Artist Howard Berger Elected to Academy Board of Governors

June 18, 2019by Annika Darling

Howard Berger, co-founder of special make-up effects studio KNB EFX Group Inc., was recently elected to the 2019-20 Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He will assume this post…

‘Making Apes’ Premieres in Los Angeles

June 13, 2019by Scott Essman

When the filmmakers behind the original Planet of the Apes released the science-fiction movie in the spring of 1968, few in the industry or the audience realized that the project would completely transform the milieu…

New Academy Rules for Make-up and Hairstyling

April 29, 2019by Cori Stoddard

Every year during the Academy Awards season, we hear the question, “Why are only three films nominated for make-up and hairstyling?” Now, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has adjusted that view. In…

Theory of Colortivity

April 16, 2019by Make-Up Artist magazine staff

Do you know your color theory? In the world of make-up, color is king. Understanding how to develop and use color accurately requires knowledge of the spectrum—plus a dash of philosophy, science and emotional sincerity…

Exclusive Interview With Dan Striepeke

March 11, 2019by Joe Nazzaro

Late last year, I got in touch with make-up legend Dan Striepeke to talk about his work on the original Planet of the Apes, as well as his tenure as Fox make-up department head. In…

‘Vice’ Takes It!

February 24, 2019by Annika Darling

Congratulations to Greg Cannom, Kate Biscoe and Patricia DeHaney for their Academy Award for Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling for Vice.

BAFTA News: Epic Night for ‘The Favourite’

February 11, 2019by Annika Darling

On Sunday, Feb. 10, the BAFTA festivities were underway at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Joanna Lumley showed up to host and Cirque du Soleil and Jess Gillam were there to entertain. As the night unfolded,…

Dan Striepeke 1930 – 2019

January 21, 2019by Make-Up Artist magazine staff

Collaborators Heather Wisner and Annika Darling Editor’s note: Updated Feb. 2 to include survivors, along with funeral and donation details. Dan Striepeke, whose make-up creations helped shape famous films ranging from The Planet of the…

2019 BAFTA Nominations for Make-up and Hair

January 9, 2019by Cori Stoddard

Read on for the 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards nominations in the Make Up & Hair category. Five films have been honored.

‘Planet of the Apes’ Celebrates 50 Years!

January 8, 2019by Scott Essman

‘Planet of the Apes’ Celebrates 50 Years! The iconic ending scene of the 1968 Planet of the Apes movie | All photos courtesy of Scott Essman, Dana Nye and MA archive By Scott Essman When…

An Evening With Jenny Shircore and ‘Mary Queen of Scots’

January 7, 2019by Chris Koseluk

As part of an ongoing series that began last year with an exclusive screening of Darkest Hour on Nov. 20, members of the Los Angeles make-up community were given a unique opportunity for an advanced…