Cinefex Magazine, August 1987 No. 31 featuring the iconic Eagle 5 from Spaceballs on the front cover, highlighting special effects in cinema.
Inside page of Cinefex Magazine August 1987 No. 31 detailing articles on special effects from Spaceballs, The Witches of Eastwick, and Masters of the Universe.
Back cover of Cinefex Magazine August 1987 No. 31 showcasing Dot Matrix from Spaceballs, emphasizing the innovative visual aesthetics of the film.
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Cinefex Magazine, August 1987 No. 31 featuring the iconic Eagle 5 from Spaceballs on the front cover, highlighting special effects in cinema.Inside page of Cinefex Magazine August 1987 No. 31 detailing articles on special effects from Spaceballs, The Witches of Eastwick, and Masters of the Universe.Back cover of Cinefex Magazine August 1987 No. 31 showcasing Dot Matrix from Spaceballs, emphasizing the innovative visual aesthetics of the film.

Cinefex Magazine August 1987 No. 31 Stalwart Eagle 5 in Spaceballs No Label VG

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Cinefex Magazine – August 1987 – No. 31 – “Stalwart Eagle 5 in Spaceballs” – Very Good (VG)

This August 1987 issue of Cinefex (No. 31) features an in-depth look at the groundbreaking special effects behind Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs, including Apogee’s work on the film’s elaborate models and gags. Also covered are the supernatural effects of The Witches of Eastwick and the fantasy adventure Masters of the Universe.

The condition of this copy is Very Good (VG), showing minor wear on edges. The magazine remains in excellent shape for its age and comes with a plastic protective covering. The item pictured is the exact copy you will receive.
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Contents

  • Spaceballs — The Special Effects (p.4)
    Mel Brooks’ parody worked not with cheap effects but polished visuals, orchestrated by Peter Donen and Apogee, with support from Illusion Arts and ILM. Article by Mark Elliot.

  • Witch Trials (p.26)
    For The Witches of Eastwick, George Miller blended comedy and horror with effects by ILM and Rob Bottin. Challenges included conjuring a mansion, animating a tennis ball, and turning Jack Nicholson into a 50-foot demon. Article by Adam Eisenberg.

  • Masters of the Universe (p.46)
    Translating a toy line into live action, Richard Edlund, William Stout, and Michael Westmore crafted a fantasy adventure filled with optical illusions and elaborate world-building under heavy constraints. Article by Ron Magid.

Covers

  • Front Cover: The stalwart Eagle 5 rockets through space in Spaceballs.

  • Back Cover: Dot Matrix surveys her surroundings in Spaceballs.

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