Opinion: The Latest Reports from The Hollywood Reporters "Behind the Screen"

Here is the latest reports from The Hollywood Reporters “Behind the Screen”.

Max Greenfield Talks ‘New Girl’ at 100 Episodes and Romancing Sally Field

The ‘Hello, My Name Is Doris’ star discusses his evolution on the Fox sitcom, ‘American Horror Story’ and how he found himself opposite the ‘Norma Rae’ Oscar winner.

Google Debuts 360-Degree Short ‘On Ice’

Directed by Shannon Tindle, the short is the latest project from Google Spotlight Stories.

‘Close Encounters’ Cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond Remembered at Memorial Service

“He revealed the magnificent light that lives in the human spirit,” camera operator Joe Urbanczyk said during the ceremony.

Ang Lee to Unveil ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ Footage in 3D, 4K and at 120 Frames Per Second

The ‘Life of Pi’ director will preview the footage during his keynote at the NAB Show’s Future of Cinema Conference.

‘Zootopia’: Ginnifer Goodwin’s Rabbit Was Never Supposed to be the Star

Directors Rich Moore and Byron Howard dramatically overhauled the animated Disney film just as it was going into production.

Virtual Reality Roller Coasters to Debut Through New Six Flags, Samsung Partnership

This will include new ‘Superman’-themed rides and futuristic battle VR experiences — while traveling at up to 55 mph.

Technicolor Hires Sound Vet Scott Gershin to Lead New Game and Virtual Reality Unit (Exclusive)

Gershin’s credits as a sound designer/editor include films such as ‘Pacific Rim’ and games such as ‘Resident Evil.’

‘Mad Max,’ ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Among Location Managers Award Nominees

Winners will be announced on April 23.

Oscars: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Grabs Six Crafts Awards

‘Titanic’ holds the record with seven crafts wins.

Oscars: Margaret Sixel, Wife of George Miller, Wins Oscar for ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Editing

“She has a super brain and can solve a problem like a Rubik’s Cube,” Miller said of Sixel.

Oscars: Postapocalyptic World of ‘Mad Max’ Drives Off With Win for Production Design

Production designer Colin Gibson and set decorator Lisa Thompson each collected their first Oscar.

Oscars: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Wins Sound Editing Award

Mark Mangini and David White win their first Oscar.

Oscars: ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Wins for Sound Mixing

Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo won the award.

Oscars: ‘Ex Machina’ Wins for Visual Effects

Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett took home the statuettes.

Sam Raimi Reveals How He Created the Monster Sound in ‘Evil Dead’

The director, who will be honored Saturday at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ Golden Reel Awards, says, “We didn’t have the money to create the monster, which was the luckiest thing that ever happened.”

Oscar-Winning ‘Benjamin Button’ VFX Supervisor Eric Barba Joins ILM

He’ll serve as a VFX supervisor and creative director at the Vancouver studio of the Lucasfilm division.

Scott Waugh to Make First Movie Shot Entirely for Barco Escape’s Cinerama-Like Format

The ‘Act of Valor’ helmer, who is in preproduction on the survival story, says the “theatrical experience needs to be more immersive than ever.”

Oscars: Nominated Production Sound Mixers Reveal Tricks of Their Trade

Nominees who worked on ‘The Force Awakens,’ ‘The Revenant’ and ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ talk about the challenges they faced on far-flung shoots, from Namibia to Abu Dhabi.

‘Grease: Live’: The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Blog

The Hollywood Reporter senior editor Marc Bernardin live-tweeted the broadcast.

Kaleidescape Licenses Fox Titles

The deal will include digital download of movies in Ultra HD with high dynamic range.

How ‘The Revenant’s’ VFX Team Brought That Bear to Life

The film took home three trophies during the annual Visual Effects Society Awards on Feb. 2, including best animated performance for the CG bear and best compositing for the bear attack.

VES Awards Winners: ‘Star Wars’ Takes Top Prize

‘Star Wars’ received four awards and ‘The Revenant’ (and its bear) nabbed three during the Visual Effects Society Awards on Tuesday night.

Chuck Lorre to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

The creator behind ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Two and a Half Men’ will be honored in Las Vegas.

Phil Roman Reflects on a Career Spanning ‘The Simpsons’ to ‘Peanuts’

The Annie Awards lifetime achievement honoree, now 85, “learned the basics” of drawing from Charles M. Schulz through a correspondence course he took during the 1940s.

‘The Revenant,’ ‘Scandal’ Camera Operators Receive SOC Honors

Gary Lucchesi was given the Governors Award during Saturday’s ceremony.

ASC Awards Preview: What You Need to Know About Sunday’s Ceremony

The awards will be handed out in Los Angeles.

Panasonic Unveils VariCam LT Compact 4K Camera

During a launch event at the DGA, the company introduced a new camera aimed at episodic series production and indie filmmaking.

Cinematographer Lowell Peterson Reveals His Secret to Bonding With Stars and Crew

“We try to keep a family atmosphere” on set, says the 66-year-old California native, whose résumé includes ‘Knots Landing,’ ‘Lois & Clark’ and ‘Jane the Virgin,’ as he gets ready to receive a career achievement honor from the American Society of Cinematographers.

‘Coraline’ Makers Reveal How They Sculpted 6,333 Faces Fast

Stop-motion animation plus 3D printing results will be honored at the Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards on Feb. 13, which will be hosted by Jason Segel and Olivia Munn.

Academy Hands Out SciTech Awards

Honoreees included developments that came from SMPTE, Laika, DWA, ILM, Sony Pictures Imageworks and Rhythm & Hues.

Oscars: Why Cinematographers Are Arguing for a Second Craft Category for VFX-Heavy Films

“It’s becoming harder and harder to make that distinction between what is original photography and what is postdigital effects and photography,” says Ed Lachman, who is nominated for his work in ‘Carol.’ “They can do everything in post if you have the time and money.”

Oscars: 5 Nominated Sound Editors Reveal Tricks to Their Trade

“We had to create the sound of an environment that has never been heard by a human ear and make it feel natural to the viewer,” says Oliver Tarney on creating sound effects for ‘The Martian,’ as he and the masterminds behind ‘Mad Max,’ ‘The Revenant,’ ‘Sicario’ and ‘Star Wars’ share the challenges of giving audio treatment to pivotal scenes.

Oscars: 5 Nominated Production Designers on the Challenges of Shooting in Real-Life Settings

The set decoration and design team for ‘The Danish Girl’ personalized Brussels’ Horta Museum, while much of Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama ‘Bridge of Spies’ was shot on location.

Oscars: How an Obscure Swedish Comedy Landed a Surprise Nomination

Prosthetics, carefully crafted wigs and 4.5 hours of makeup landed ‘The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared,’ which grossed just under $1 million in the U.S., a nomination for best makeup and hairstyling alongside ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and ‘The Revenant.’

A Guide to the Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards

Scheduled to be presented on Feb. 20, ‘Mad Max’ leads the feature competition with three nominations.

Oscars: VFX Noms Include Actual Explosions, Real Stunts and Leonardo DiCaprio Versus a CG Bear

VFX supervisors for ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Star Wars’ and more Oscar-nominated films share what it takes to keep it real. ‘The Martian’s’ VFX supervisor, Richard Stammers, says of achieving an earthy approach: “We strive to make as much as we can real. The more you capture in-camera, they more it’s grounded in reality.”

Oscar-Nominated ‘Star Wars’ Editor on Working With J. J. Abrams: “He’s Interested in What the Editor Thinks”

Editors for ‘The Big Short,’ ‘Mad Max,’ ‘Spotlight’ and ‘The Revenant’ also reveal the magic that happens from collaborating with the film’s director: “We have a lot of in-depth conversations, and he’s open to new ideas and critical feedback.”

Virtual Production for ‘Jungle Book’ Detailed During HPA Tech Retreat

Speakers also discussed where virtual production is heading for features and TV — and how it might start to converge with virtual reality.

Fox Sports, NextVR Ink Multiyear Virtual Reality Deal

The companies are planning to offer a live VR broadcast of Sunday’s Daytona 500.

The State of Virtual Reality: “There’s a Lot of Good and a Lot of Ugly”

Speakers focus on content during a panel Wednesday at the HPA Tech Retreat.

‘Boy and the World’ Director on Oscar-Nominated Film’s Latin American Inspiration

“I was inspired by the history of Latin America, countries that had their ‘childhoods’ marked by colonialism and exploitation,” Ale Abreu said.

CAS Awards: A Guide to the Sound Mixers’ Big Night

The ceremony will be held Saturday at the Millennium Biltmore, and there will be a related exhibition of early sound devices.

‘Star Wars’ Co-Producer Dishes on the Film’s Final Shot and HDR

Ben Rosenblatt revealed that the final shot of the film was lensed from a helicopter, looking down at Rey and Luke.

The Sound Mixer Who Helped Robin Williams, Meryl Streep Find Their Voice

ADR wizard Doc Kane — who has worked on animated favorites such as ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Toy Story’ — will receive a career achievement honor at the Cinema Audio Society Awards on Feb. 20.

Oscars: The Nominee Competing Against Himself for ‘Bridge of Spies,’ ‘Star Wars’

Two-time Academy Award-winning sound mixer Andy Nelson on collecting a whopping 20 nominations: “It’s pretty overwhelming.”

Hurdles Remain Before High Dynamic Range Can Go Mainstream

“Netflix is really excited about HDR,” said the company’s production engineer.

20th Century Fox’s Innovation Lab Partners With Ericsson

Together, they plan to work on mobile content and technology developments.

Oscars: How ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ Created All Those Race Scenes

Director George Miller, whose movie is the rare film to have been nominated in all eight crafts categories, was very hands-on with his crew during 120 days of shooting action scenes in Namibia.