The eagerly awaited modern remake of the TV classic
Lost in Space is a star-studded special effects spectacular, featuring Gary Oldman, William Hurt, Matt LeBlanc, Mimi Rogers and Heather Grahamnot to mention their cantankerous clanking colleague, the most expensive, most complicated (and most dangerous!) cinematic robot ever permitted to work with live actors.
Award-winning SF author Pat Cadigan was on the set from start to finishpoking, prying and prodding everyone from Director to Star to SFX Wizard to Grip. What she wanted was the
inside story of the of this extraordinary production; and what she got is all here, including:
The weirdest, wildest wrap party ever!
The set so huge that two studios had to be nailed together
The robot that cloned itself
Intimate interviews with cast and crew
Dr. Smith's
creepynew look
The secret wedding of CGI and live action
"Will makes new friends!"
Three days in the City of the Future
Tech notes: from
Brazil to
Alien to the Robinsons
Meet a table-hopper from
Party of FiveInside the "Creature Shop"
The Henson connection
Four actors in one body
And much, much more!
Reader Reviews
I was impressed by the motion picture remake of the old "Lost in Space" TV series: the sets, costumes, effects, and other elements were obviously conceived and designed with great care and professionalism. "The Making of Lost in Space," by Pat Cadigan, is a documentary look at the making of the motion picture. Cadigan discusses the process of transforming the elements of the familiar 60s TV series into a film. The book contains many fascinating concept drawings of the visual elements that eventually were used. Many "behind-the-scenes" artists and technicians get some well-deserved recognition. I don't know what the future holds for this sci-fi franchise. But this book is a treat for "Lost in Space" fans anyway.
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