Roger Deakins will shoot Denis Villeneuve's 'Blade Runner' sequel

Posted by · 10:32 am · May 20th, 2015

Cinematographer Roger Deakins has signed on to shoot Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner” sequel after working with the director on “Prisoners” and “Sicario.”

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Looks like Ryan Gosling is joining Harrison Ford in new 'Blade Runner' sequel

Posted by · 11:55 am · April 16th, 2015

Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner” sequel gets more intriguing as Ryan Gosling appears to be joining the cast.

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On 'Elysium,' Syd Mead and science-fiction production design at the Oscars

Posted by · 10:00 am · July 16th, 2013

It’s far too rare that the genre is recognized by the designers branch.

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The Lists: Top 10 performances in Ridley Scott's sci-fi trio

Posted by · 9:05 am · June 6th, 2012

With ‘Prometheus’ on the way, we look at the director’s work with actors in the genre

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AMPAS to honor Douglas Trumbull with the Gordon E. Sawyer Award

Posted by · 11:11 pm · January 13th, 2012

The Academy has announced that it will present Douglas Trumbull with the Gordon E. Sawyer Award at the Scientific and Technical Awards presentation on Saturday, February 11, at the Beverly Wilshire.

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Douglas Trumbull feted by Visual Effects Society

Posted by · 4:44 pm · October 11th, 2011

Visual effects wizard Douglas Trumbull’s work on “The Tree of Life” has sparked warranted respect and consideration this year. He has been tapped by the Visual Effects Society for this year’s Georges Méliès Award.

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