Making Reality Special & Working During The Golden Age of Cinema, with Academy Award Winning Special FX Supervisor, John Richardson

In this episode of the Beyond Broadcast Podcast, proudly brought to you by WIZZFX, host Jamie Larson speaks with Academy Award Winning Special FX Supervisor, John Richardson.

John, a legendary special effects artist, shares insights from his six-decade career in cinema.

From working on James Bond films and Superman (Richard Donner) to Aliens (James Cameron) and Harry Potter, discover the craft, challenges, and stories behind some of the most iconic practical effects in film history.

As well as some of the more crazy occurrences that read like a timeline of cinema history itself.

Episode Highlights

• 05:01 - A childhood surrounded by filmmaking
• 18:13 - James Bond and the freedom to innovate
• 34:01 - Superman and making Christopher Reeve fly
• 1:09:54 - Record-breaking explosions on screen

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