special effects
plural noun
: visual or sound effects introduced into a movie, video recording, or taped television production
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And Glenn Derry, executive vp of MSG Ventures, the executive responsible for the technology and physical effects in the venue, told The Hollywood Reporter that the special effects developed for The Wizard of Oz could be repurposed for other films or shows.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
While Druski is the mastermind behind the video, the Picasso responsible for that perfect blend of white makeup, fake tattoos, and farmer’s tan is Georgia makeup artist Kaylee Kehne-Swisher, who specializes in everything from commercial touchups and makeovers to nitty-gritty film special effects.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition, the NRG study found that Premium Large Format screens (65%), 3D or virtual screenings (58%) and screenings with special effects (54%) remain priorities for the under-12 demo.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
While Druski is the mastermind behind the video, the Picasso responsible for that perfect blend of white makeup, fake tattoos, and farmer’s tan is Georgia makeup artist Kaylee Kehne-Swisher, who specializes in everything from commercial touchups and makeovers to nitty-gritty film special effects.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
In The Scenario, reporter Kirbie Johnson takes readers behind the scenes of the buzziest movies and TV shows to reveal how the best wigs, special effects makeup, and more are created.
—Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
In addition, the NRG study found that Premium Large Format screens (65%), 3D or virtual screenings (58%) and screenings with special effects (54%) remain priorities for the under-12 demo.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Special effects.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20effects. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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