Movie Magic: Behind the Scenes - Dinomania (1999)

Synopsis: Ever wonder how the towering creatures in films like JURASSIC PARK, THE LOST WORLD, and KING KONG were crafted? Go behind the scenes and find out how in this edition of Discovery Channel's popular... Ever wonder how the towering creatures in films like JURASSIC PARK, THE LOST WORLD, and KING KONG were crafted? Go behind the scenes and find out how in this edition of Discovery Channel's popular MOVIE MAGIC program. From GERTIE THE DINOSAUR, one of the first dinosaurs ever to be filmed using simple animation, to the more complex animatronics and CGI used to create the Dinos in JURASSIC PARK. Animatronics, stop-motion animation, live lizards and other methods of bringing prehistoric reptiles to the screen are explored. Also included is rare footage of PREHISTORIC BEAST, THE LOST WORLD, and ONE MILLION YEARS, B.C., as well as interviews with some of the legends of animation and special effects who have helped bring Dinosaurs to films. [More]