All articles tagged with #set design
The article details the behind-the-scenes preparations for the Golden Globes, including construction challenges, innovative set design like new stairs for the red carpet, logistical coordination in the kitchen, and sensitive decisions about honoring recent losses, all aimed at creating a seamless and glamorous event despite ongoing disruptions.
The article discusses the design process behind the Magic: The Gathering set based on Avatar: The Last Airbender, highlighting how characters are represented through multiple card versions, the challenges of balancing gameplay and flavor, and the focus on storytelling through card design, especially for key characters like Aang and Zuko.
The article discusses the design process and team behind the Magic: The Gathering set Lorwyn Eclipsed, highlighting its themes, mechanics, and the innovative approach to blending Lorwyn and Shadowmoor worlds through mechanics like changeling, typal themes, and double-faced cards, emphasizing the set's duality and dynamic world-building.
Jack Fisk, a renowned production designer, collaborated with director Josh Safdie to authentically recreate 1950s New York for the film 'Marty Supreme,' meticulously researching locations, architecture, and period-specific details to bring the era to life, including iconic sites like Lawrence’s Broadway Table Tennis Club and Orchard Street, with special attention to color and authenticity.
Magic: The Gathering's recent sets have faced criticism for straying from traditional fantasy aesthetics, with head designer Mark Rosewater acknowledging fan concerns about the game's increasing incorporation of modern and non-fantastical elements, which some feel dilute the game's inspirational fantasy feel. The upcoming Spider-Man set will be a key test in balancing these aesthetic choices.
The article explores the urban design and cultural significance of 'Sesame Street,' highlighting its realistic yet idealistic portrayal of city life, its evolution over decades reflecting changes in New York City, and its roots in urbanist principles and social commentary. Despite challenges like funding cuts and gentrification, the show remains a beloved cultural icon that embodies community, diversity, and urban authenticity.
The article discusses the set design and real-life rent estimates for various apartments depicted in the film 'Materialists,' highlighting how the living spaces reflect the characters' socioeconomic status and the film's portrayal of New York City's class distinctions.
The stage adaptation of 'Good Night, and Good Luck' starring George Clooney features an intricate set designed by Scott Pask that recreates the 1950s broadcast environment using traditional methods rather than LED screens, capturing the era's essence for a live theater performance.
James Cameron reflects on the making of "Titanic" and reveals cost-saving measures, including casting only short extras to make the set look bigger. The film, which was initially deemed impossible to make its money back, became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release in 1997. The 25th anniversary 4K Blu-ray and limited edition box set of "Titanic" is now available.
James Cameron, director of the iconic film Titanic, revealed some of the cost-saving measures he took during production, including casting only short extras to make the set look bigger and sinking the ship last to ensure it looked good on camera. The film's budget ballooned to $200 million, but it went on to become a massive success, earning $600 million domestically and $1.84 billion worldwide. Cameron also discussed the enduring popularity of the film and his plans to release more movies in 4K format.
Furniture designer Eden Klinger discusses the woodworking and set design in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, highlighting the attention to detail and cultural motifs reflected in the game's furniture. Klinger notes that different regions in Hyrule have distinct furniture styles, with some areas appearing more well-constructed than others. The video showcases the meticulous nature of Tears of the Kingdom's environmental design and emphasizes the game's commitment to reflecting the different cultures of its world.
The costume and set designers of the Apple TV+ series "Lessons in Chemistry" discuss their approach to transforming Brie Larson's character into a 1950s TV star. Costume designer Mirren Gordon-Crozier focused on off-duty actresses and working women for inspiration, creating a grounded yet aesthetically pleasing wardrobe. Production designer Cat Smith aimed to create a kitchen that felt impractical and unappealing to Larson's character, using exaggerated elements and pink accents. The team also went to great lengths to source period-appropriate laboratory equipment and find locations that matched the 1950s and '60s aesthetic. The series explores themes of unity and women's empowerment as the lead character navigates her personal and professional life.
Samira Wiley, who plays Moira in The Handmaid's Tale, revealed that the scariest set on the show was a shopping center that looked like the present day, making the dystopian world of Gilead feel more realistic. The production team had to create hundreds of labels featuring symbolic images to fill the shelves, as reading is forbidden in Gilead. The set designers faced challenges in bringing this eerie scene to life. The Handmaid's Tale has been renewed for a sixth season, but no release date has been announced yet.
Victoria's Secret is facing accusations of copying the set design from Rihanna's Savage X Fenty fashion show for their upcoming comeback event, The Tour '23. The new show, presented as a feature-length film, aims to transform the brand and address past controversies. However, fans noticed similarities between the pink backdrop of Victoria's Secret's show and the one used in Savage X Fenty's 2019 show, sparking backlash and accusations of lack of originality. The exact origin of the set design remains unclear. The reimagined Victoria's Secret show will premiere on Prime Video on September 26, headlined by Doja Cat.
The upcoming live-action Barbie movie directed by Greta Gerwig features a set designed by Sarah Greenwood and Katie Spencer, inspired by midcentury modernism and Barbie Dreamhouses. The set's fluorescent pink color palette caused a worldwide shortage of the shade of Rosco pink paint used. The designers adjusted the rooms' proportions to 23% smaller than human size for the set, and hand-painted backdrops were used instead of CGI for the sky and mountains. The movie is set to release on July 21.