Cinefex Magazine – June 1984 – Issue No. 17 – Marshmallow Ghostbusters – Good Interior
This vintage issue of Cinefex (No. 17, June 1984) showcases the technical ingenuity behind two of the decade’s most innovative films: Ghostbusters and The Last Starfighter. The magazine is in acceptable condition, with creases, marks, and light wear on the front and inside pages, but the interior remains in good shape overall. There may be minor rips or blemishes consistent with age. The copy shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive. Please examine the images carefully to assess condition. Every issue is shipped in a protective plastic sleeve, and combined shipping is available upon request.
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Ghostbusters – p.4
Adam Eisenberg details how Richard Edlund, after leaving Industrial Light & Magic, founded Entertainment Effects Group to tackle the ambitious supernatural effects for Ghostbusters. Nearly 200 complex shots — from proton beams to ghosts and the colossal Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man — were achieved in under a year. Edlund and his team discuss the facility’s restructuring, new equipment, and the creative problem-solving that brought Ivan Reitman’s comedy to life. -
The Last Starfighter — Imagery Wrought in the Total Forge – p.54
Peter Sorensen explores how John Whitney Jr. and Gary Demos revolutionized visual effects through Digital Productions. Using the Cray X-MP supercomputer, their team produced 25 minutes of groundbreaking computer-generated imagery, including space battles and futuristic environments, setting a new benchmark for digital scene simulation.
Front Cover: The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man storms New York in Ghostbusters.
Back Cover: The Gunstar glides through Rylosian clouds in The Last Starfighter.
A significant issue for collectors and visual effects enthusiasts, this edition of Cinefex captures the pioneering blend of practical, optical, and digital effects that defined two beloved classics of 1980s cinema.