'E.T', 'Alien' designer passes away

[Grey Havoc]

Visual Effects Pioneer Carlo Rambaldi, the ‘Father of E.T.,’ Dies at 86 (Wired.com)

RIP

 

[AeroFranz]

I recently saw ET, and much to my sorrow found new CGI scenes that simply weren't there before. Besides not adding much to the story, they didn't even look as 'real' as the original puppet! A testament to Rambaldi's skill.

 

[archipeppe]

Godspeed Carlo!!


Thanks for all those magnificient muppets, from King Kong (I saw the real one used in the movie back in 1980 in Rimini) to Close Encounters, from ET to Dune....