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A tribute to the characters and makeup artists from the Wizard of Oz, as performed and created by some of the top makeup people in Hollywood. On September 12, 1998, a group of top makeup artists gathered in Studio City, CA, to pay tribute to Jack Dawn and his team from the seminal 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. In addition to appearances by makeup stalwart Rick Baker and feature film director Ron Underwood, the celebration was enhanced with an impromptu performance by "lollipop guild" Munchkin Jerry Maren, who was only 18 when he acted in the original Oz. Howard Smit, who was a Munchkin and Winkie Guard makeup artist on the film, spoke eloquently about Charlie Schram, a key makeup artist on Dawn's team, responsible for many makeups on the film, including the Cowardly Lion. Undoubtedly, the biggest treat of the tribute was the recreation of seven characters from the film, realized in stunning detail by a ?dream team? of artists led by makeup department head Bill Corso. In fact, Corso's friend and voice-over actor Jess Harnell initiated the tribute with his enthusiasm for a local stage performance as the Cowardly Lion earlier in the summer of 1998. Corso had created his costume and makeup for the stage performance, further enhanced for the tribute. Additionally, Corso oversaw the new fabrication of makeups for the Scarecrow, played by Ken DeShan, the Tin Man, Bob Stilwell, and Dorothy, Jeanne Castagnaro, with their makeup applied by Kenny Myers, Kevin Haney, and Deborah Patino, respectively. Matthew Mungle donated prosthetics for the Wicked Witch, Denise Moses, applied by Ve Neill, and for the Flying Monkey, Joe Griffo, applied by Richard Snell. Todd Tucker created a Winkie Guard on actor Rob Ashe, whose elaborate costume was built from scratch by Jennifer McManus. Myers' wife, Karen, provided the detailed wigs and hairpieces for all. Though the tribute was only performed once, Warner Bros. Pictures hired the five primary characters to appear at historic Mann?s Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard for an appearance commemorating the 60th anniversary re-release of the film for a new generation of audiences. 3,000 people lined the street for a glimpse of the recreations, again created by Corso and five of his team, all of whom next worked on the feature film, "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Who are the Monster Kids? They are traditionally-animated versions of the classics: Frankenstein's Monster, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, Wolf Man, Invisible Man, Mummy, Mr. Hyde, and Phantom of the Opera. See them come to life as children unaware that they are not normal.

In the far future, in a post-apocalyptic earth, Kragus, leader of The Order of Flesh and Blood, rails against everything that robots represent, especially when they have started to replace human beings in their daily tasks.

Abbott and Costello return with their mix of comedy and horror for a new generation of fans where this time, they encounter the Frankenstein Monster in a whole new way.

A dual 75th birthday party and 30th anniversary of the production of Planet of the Apes, the film which brought makeup designer/creator John Chambers an honorary Academy Award.

Two tween girls sit on a park bench and frankly talk about issues which concern people in their age group in a face-to-face scenario.

Imagine the classic monster characters - Frankenstein's Monster, Count Dracula, The Mummy, The Bride of Frankenstein, and The Wolf Man - in their first day of school, being taught by a genuine horror hostess: Ivonna Cadaver.

The life of Universal makeup legend Jack P. Pierce is told through narration, stills, and recreations of scenes from six famous Universal horror films. Sixteen actors perform in elaborate makeup applied by top Hollywood professionals recreating the look and feel of the famous creations. Performed live on June 17, 2000 at the International Makeup Artist Trade Show in Pasadena, California.

What happens when a female super-spy, DRAGONFLY, takes on a James Bond-type figure one-on-one? DRAGONFLY imagines a cat-and-mouse game.

Take a journey to 1959 and walk the miles with two of the most iconic jazz musicians of all time, John Coltrane and Miles Davis, men whose work became the soundtrack of an era. Their impact came at the outset of not only significant changes in music, but also in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement, the birth of Rock n Roll, and the popularity of television. Trane and Miles embodies the sound of cool jazz.

Jim Jackson is a struggling stand-up comic forced to take a job as a traffic school host with a class full of misfits.

Three Hollywood executives meet with creative talent as a mandate from their boss to come up with a show that will make their network #1 again.

Two teenagers, Samantha and Jonathan, sit poolside and discuss what teens do, especially out of the eyes and ears of their closely observant mothers.

A behind-the-scenes making of the short special makeup effects character-driven fantasy, Wolvy.

75th anniversary celebration of KING KONG, including exclusive all-new interviews with Ray Harryhausen, Ted Hartley, Bob Burns, plus a recreation of the giant King Kong hand, and hosted by a Fay Wray-esque starlet.

The US President, surrounded by a team of technical, political, and military advisors, must decide what action he must take when the US is confronted with a nuclear threat from another world superpower. When the threat is confirmed, he has mere minutes to make a decision as to what he must do. Not only do millions of American lives hang in abeyance of his choices, so does the delicate balance of power in the world.

When you think of classic movie makeup, you conjure the great images of the 1960s and 1970s. Who could forget the iconic images of Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and The Exorcist? Makeup from these films and TV shows are so ubiquitous in our society, virtually every Hollywood stalwart has at one time been in a makeup effects-heavy film. Well, Visionary Cinema, a Southern California-based production company, is now presenting a unique 30-minute DVD which explore the entire process of special makeup effects, shown and told by the top personnel in the film world. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, photos, and interviews with the leading creators of characters from Alien Nation, Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, The Exorcist, and many more.

Watch the little seen first real Presidential debate of 2012 between the two candidates: the incumbent President and the new challenger.

Exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Ray Harryhausen, the stop-motion animation legend, featuring comments about his entire cinematic career and many relevant stills from his films.

In a fictitious final interview, Lon Chaney discusses his career with newspaper reporter Ruth Biery. As he talks about his years in films in the 1910s and 1920s, his characters come to life on stage and screen.

Kevin Haney creates a complete prosthetic likeness makeup of Glenn Strange as the Frankenstein Monster.

Miniature Dachshund Dox E. Dog is lost on the streets of New York, befriending a group of other lost or stray dogs. While hanging out with a growing group of strays, he is smitten when he sees Ann E. Dog in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

Behind-the-scenes 75th anniversary of THE MUMMY (1932), including a fantasy meeting with Jack Pierce, a recreation of Boris Karloff's Im Ho Tep Mummy makeup, and an exclusive interview with Sara Karloff.

Go behind-the-scenes with every step of the process for Rick Stratton and ALL FX's Alien Nation makeup effects for the tele-film The Udara Legacy.

A tribute to legendary makeup artist and mentor Dick Smith by his closest friends, protégés, and colleagues, including a look into his best makeups.