For all the advances we’ve seen in movie technology over the last two decades, you just can’t beat good ol’ practical effects. And certainly, I get why some movies can’t work without certain special effects which can adequately create massive setpieces at a fraction of the cost. And when you’re going bigger, special effects may be better. But when you’re …

Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: May 21, 2015

When it comes to recognition, nothing beats people walking all over your good name. Because at the Hollywood walk of fame, that’s where actors, directors and other influential people in the industry are honoured. And now, finally, make up and prop-master Rick Baker is going to be plunging his hands into some cold cement, as he will be receiving that …

Welcome to The Extras! A daily dose of all the smaller movie related news, clips and just plain cool stuff that you might have missed! Last Updated: May 10, 2012

I’ve never been the biggest fan of the Men In Black series of films, although that cartoon spin-off was kind of cool. The buddy intergalactic cop films have always just felt rather underwhelming to me. And no amount of Will SMith music videos can change my opinion on that. But one thing that I always loved, are the exotic alien …

Let’s be honest, Men In Black 3 was a sequel that just about nobody except Will Smith and his bank manager was clamouring for, but thanks to the Fresh Prince’s clout in Hollywood we’ll be getting it anyway. The fact that the film started shooting before it even had a completed script is certainly a point of concern, but it’s …