Lee Karr, Greg Nicotero

The Making of George A. Romero's Day of the Dead (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Released in 1985,Day of the Deadwas the final film of George A. Romero's classic zombie trilogy, which forever changed the face of horror filmmaking. Set in an apocalyptic world where the living-dead epidemic has wiped out most of humanity, the movie quickly acquired cult status, and — with one remake released in 2008 and another planned for 2014 — its influence on popular culture can still be felt today. Now, for the first time, the full history of the making of the iconic original film is revealed. Drawing on a wealth of exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, author Lee Karr leaves no stone unturned in detailing the movie's preproduction, shoot, release, and legacy. Filled with behind-the-scenes gossip and previously unpublished stories from the set, as well as over 100 full-color photos, this book givesDay of the Deadthe resurrection it deserves.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Plexus Publishing Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780859658881
• Artikelnr.: 42132114

Autorenporträt

Lee Karr is a devoted fan of the films of George A. Romero, in particular Day of the Dead, and has formed close friendships with many of the film's cast and crew. Over the years he has contributed photos and liner notes for DVD and Blu-ray releases in both the U.S. and Japan for Day of the Dead and Dawn of the Dead. He has written for magazines including Horrorhound and Famous Monsters of Filmland, and previously interviewed George A. Romero for homepageofthedead.com. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is his first book. Greg Nicotero is executive producer of AMC's hit series, The Walking Dead. An acclaimed actor, director and special-effects creator, his wildly inventive work has earned him legendary status within the horror genre. Since landing his break as assistant to Tom Savini on Day of the Dead, he's gone on to enjoy a long and illustrious career. He is the co-founder of Hollywood's prestigious KNB EFX Group and the winner of four Emmy Awards. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and two children.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword by Greg Nicotero: July 1984
Preface
Chapter 1: The Dawn of a New Day
A look into the background of the film and the genesis of its creation, as
well as a breakdown of the original script compared to the eventual filmed
storyline.
Chapter 2: The Day is Coming
A detailed look into the pre-production of the film broken up into two
sections: Section A, exclusively covering the make-up effects preparation,
and Section B, a look into the film's casting, producers, wardrobe, art
department, and financing.
Chapter 3: One Day at a Time
A thorough behind-the-scenes look at the film's daily principal
photography.
Chapter 4: At the End of the Day
Delve into the film's post-production, from the editing to the score, the
creation of the soundtrack album, and the matte photography.
Chapter 5: The Light of Day
A look into the creation of the film's advertising campaign, featuring the
poster art and trailers, as well as an examination of the film's theatrical
release and critical and box-office reception.
Chapter 6: Looking Back on the Day
Members of the production look back on the film and explain what it meant
to them and their careers.
Acknowledgements
In Memoriam