Con Pederson, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Special Effects Supervisor, Dies at 91

Con Pederson, one of four special effects supervisors on ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,” died Jan. 2 following complications from ...

Bob Yari’s Magenta Light Studios Sets Ten-Picture Production Deal With Korean-U.S. Outfit Aanaxion; Milla Jovovich Thriller First Up

Milla Jovovich thriller Protector is first film in the collaboration and has been set for a March 2026 release.

Jerry Bruckheimer to be honored for lifetime achievement at the Visual Effects Society Awards

Jerry Bruckheimer will soon be able to add another trophy to his shelves, as the Visual Effects Society announced today that ...

Con Pederson, CGI Pioneer and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Visual Effects Artist, Dies at 91

He and Douglas Trumbull went from creating a short film for the 1964 World’s Fair to working many exacting months on the ...
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Why much of La.’s opioid settlement money hasn’t been spent; special effects artist on journey from taxidermy at LSU to Hollywood designs

Today on Louisiana Considered, it’s been nearly three years since landmark settlements were reached between states and major ...