Cinefex Magazine May 1992 No. 50 Alien Xenomorph of Alien 3


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Cinefex Magazine – May 1992 – Issue No. 50 – Alien Xenomorph of Alien 3 – Good, No Label

This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 50, May 1992) focuses on the ambitious visual effects behind Alien 3 and other early-1990s productions. The magazine is in good condition, with light handling wear but no major defects. The copy shown in the photos is the exact one you will receive. Please review the images carefully to confirm condition. All issues ship in a protective plastic sleeve, and we are happy to offer combined shipping upon request.

Contents

  • A Message from the Publisher – p.8
    An introduction marking this milestone 50th issue of Cinefex.

  • Effects Scene: 64th Academy Awards – p.12
    A behind-the-scenes look at the effects work created for Hollywood’s annual celebration of filmmaking.

  • Video Beat: Morphing to the Music – p.18
    A feature on the creative use of morphing technology in contemporary music videos.

  • Profile: Joseph Viskocil – p.23
    A profile of the noted pyrotechnics and miniature effects artist.

  • Zealots and Xenomorphs – p.26
    Bill Norton chronicles how first-time feature director David Fincher sought to make Alien 3 his own, while honoring the visual legacy of Ridley Scott and James Cameron. The article covers the contributions of creature designers Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis, practical effects specialists George Gibbs and Al Di Sarro, and Richard Edlund’s Boss Film Studios, which provided innovative visual effects to bring the terrifying xenomorph to life.

  • Cyberworld – p.54
    Peter Sorensen explores the digital landscapes of The Lawnmower Man, where Angel Studios and Xaos, Inc. developed imaginative virtual reality environments on a limited budget.

  • Commercial Spot: Widebody Whales – p.75
    A look at effects work for a commercial featuring large-scale aquatic visuals.

  • Commercial Spot: Reflections of the Dead – p.82
    An inventive approach to atmospheric advertising visuals.

  • Laser Revolution: Laserdisc Manifesto – p.86
    A discussion on how laserdisc technology continues to influence film preservation and viewing.

  • Index: Cinefex 1–50 – p.90
    A complete reference index covering the magazine’s first fifty issues.

Cover: The xenomorph stalks a prison colony in Alien 3 (photo by John Kleinman and Rob Powell).


A notable addition for collectors and science-fiction enthusiasts, this issue of Cinefex captures the artistry and technical innovation that defined Alien 3 and other visual effects milestones of the era.

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