Cassandra Bell
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Articles by Cassandra Bell
April 15, 2008
To: Pa
I don't think I can put into writing how much you meant to me. You were a true hero, in word and deed. You always told me I was your joy. well, I think you were mine too, because when you left, my happiness seems to have left also. But I know if you were here, you would tell me to find my...
December 31, 2005
Bell: You have been an actress in several exciting films. What were some of the most challenging scenes for you and why?
Willis: Interestingly, every project has its own challenges and rewards. I remember working with the Farrelly brothers on "The Ringer" knowing that there was no way to fake fun...
September 08, 2005
I recently interviewed Eyal Erez, who contributed his knowledge of special effects to various films and tv series.
Bell: For what company do you work and how long have you worked for them?
Erez: I've been working for Sony Pictures Imageworks for the last 2 years.
Bell: What was your special...
August 14, 2005
I recently interviewed actress Julie Michaels.
Bell: You played the role of Denise in the film "Road House," which starred Patrick Swayze. What was it like working with Patrick Swayze, one of the most sought-after men in Hollywood? Were you even a little nervous about the scenes with him?
Mich...
August 09, 2005
I recently interviewed actress Allison McCurdy.
Bell: You were in the movie "Bruce Almighty," and you were in the well-known television series "Beverly Hills 90210," "Profiler," and "Pacific Blue." Any comments?
McCurdy: "Bruce Almighty" was a very fun gig for me. Myself and three other girls ...
August 08, 2005
I recently interviewed actress Shenita Moore.
Bell: You play the role of a nurse on "Grey's Anatomy" the popular ABC Emmy nominated television series. Would you like to share your experiences on or off the set?
Moore: I thoroughly enjoyed myself on the set of "Grey’s Anatomy." It had been a w...
August 03, 2005
I recently interviewed Richard LeParmentier, who played the role of General Motti in "Star Wars."
Bell: You played the role of General Motti in the film "Star Wars." Any comments?
LeParmentier: It was my third film, and I was on a roll in my career at the time. I was going from one project to...
August 01, 2005
I recently interviewed actor David Alan Basche, who was in the film "War of the Worlds."
Bell: What is your favorite part of the movie "War of the Worlds?"
Basche: I like the first ten minutes, because it really sets up the situation of a typical dysfunctional family. But what happens next is ...
July 28, 2005
I recently interviewed Harry Fielder.
Bell: How did you get your start in the movie industry?
Fielder: It all started for me in 1958 when I bought a second hand guitar and played my first gig in a local pub. Me and a friend learned six songs and went out to play Rock 'n Roll. We soon updated t...
July 27, 2005
On September 24, 1941, Linda Louise Eastman was born. Her parents were Lee Eastman, who was an attorney, and Louise Eastman. Linda was raised in New York at Murray Hill.
The first school she attended was Fox Meadow School. The High School which she attended was Scarsdale High School; in 1959, she...
July 26, 2005
I recently interviewed Waldo Mason, who has contributed his knowledge of special effects to numerous films, including several "Harry Potter” films, such as "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," and the soon to be released film "Harry Potter and the Go...
July 25, 2005
I recently interviewed John Martino, who played the role of Paulie Gatto in the film "The Godfather."
Bell: Do you see any similarities between the role of Paulie Gatto, that you played in "The Godfather," and your own personal life?
Martino: The only similarity between my role and myself ...
July 22, 2005
I recently interviewed Bill Dunbar, who played the role of Ben Kyle in the original 1974 version of "Where the Red Fern Grows."
Bell: Did you become acquainted with Stewart Petersen, the boy who played the role of Billy Coleman? Any comments?
Dunbar: Yes, in fact Stewart and I had three gr...
July 21, 2005
I recently interviewed Ethan Hurd, an animator of characters in feature films such as "Shrek" and "Shrek 2."
Bell: For what company do you work and how long have you worked for them?
Hurd: I currently work for Sony Imageworks, I'm working on the animated feature film Open Season, I have bee...
July 21, 2005
I recently interviewed Debbie Turner who played the role of Marta von Trapp in the movie "The Sound of Music."
Bell: Did you and the other children who played the von Trapp children, sing your own songs?
Turner: Yes, we all sang our own songs. We rehearsed for several weeks prior to shooting...
July 20, 2005
I recently interviewed Frederic Fortin, who was a special effects contributor to "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
Bell: For what company do you work and how long have you worked for them?
Fortin: I'm currently working for Meteor Studios in Montreal. I have been working here a tot...
July 19, 2005
I recently interviewed Jam Abelanet, who contributed some special effects to the film "Finding Neverland."
Bell: For what company do you work and how long have you worked for them?
Abelanet: I work for BUF Company (French company) since 1997, first as a 3D graphist and now as a supervisor.
...
July 19, 2005
The following article is reprinted with permission from Harry Fielder, who played Death Star Trooper in "Star Wars."
STAR WARS…DIRECTOR GEORGE LUCAS…
After finishing a couple of Doctor Who’s Central Casting sent me to E.M.I. Studios to work on another space film for seven days. I did ask them ...
July 19, 2005
They look up to us. They are our very best friends, even when people have let us down, and bring joy to many lives. They listen to us when we talk, and cheer us up when we are sad, and ask for nothing in return. They deserve our love, attention and respect, at the very least, for all of the love and...
July 18, 2005
I recently interviewed Derek Flood, who contributed his knowledge of special effects to "Shrek 2."
Bell: How long have you been involved in special effects?
Flood: I've been working in the industry for around 12 years now, both on feature films like Shrek2 and Roman Polanski's "The Pianist...
July 18, 2005
I recently interviewed Sean C. Cunningham, who contributed his knowledge of special effects to the blockbuster "Spider-Man 2."
Bell: For what company do you work and how long have you worked for them?
Cunningham: For reasons of professional flexibility and changes in the way visual effects ar...
July 18, 2005
I recently interviewed renowned wolf photographer Monty Sloan.
Bell: How long have you been involved in wolf photography?
Sloan: I started back in 1984 at the San Francisco Zoo. I was a student at UC Berkeley and working on a degree in Geology. I became interested in wolves and was workin...
July 15, 2005
I recently had the opportunity to interview actor Zahn McClarnon, a star of the popular Steven Spielberg mini-series Into the West.
Bell: What was the most challenging scene for you during the filming of Into the West?
McClarnon: The most challenging scenes were all of them...it was very diffi...
July 14, 2005
I recently had the opportunity to interview Steven M. Blasini, who is a visual effects supervisor. Below is a summary of the discussion we had.
Bell: For what movies have you contributed your knowledge of special effects?
Blasini: Almost 30 films so far, Fantastic Four being the first domes...
July 07, 2005
I recently had the opportunity to interview the talented Dave Pruiksma, who is an animator of many beloved and popular cartoon characters. The following summarizes our discussion:
Bell: What was it like working at the Disney animation studio?
Pruiksma: Well, that is a two sided question. You ...
July 01, 2005
A majestic fairy tale-like castle, the Berkeley Castle, located in Gloucestershire, UK, and built in 1117, is the oldest castle in England which is still inhabited by the same family who constructed it, the Berkeleys. Dating back to the earliest part of the 12th century, the archives within the cast...
June 28, 2005
In 1861, an event occurred that would forever have an impact upon America, and it would forever shape the face of history. On April 12, 1861, Confederate General Beauregard opened fire upon Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, which began the American Civil War.
It was one of the bloodiest wa...
June 24, 2005
With impressive beauty, splendor, and architectural magnificence, castles have been the fascination and the symbol of dreams, and they tell the story of history. They are the connection of the medieval past with present, and they are part of the past that still remains with us. They cast their shado...
June 21, 2005
The wolf has been called the spirit of the wilderness. The wolf is respected by Native Americans, and wolves are the forefathers of all of the modern dog breeds. Still, they continue to be the subject of controversy and debate throughout the world.
The glorious howl of the wolf echoes through to...
June 20, 2005
He has been called the King of the Jungle and the King of Beasts. He is the noble and glorious lion.
His radiant, golden mane, though sometimes darkened mane, is a brilliant reflection of glory. He is the symbol of pride and strength, and he is fearless and courageous. His powerful roar, which can ...
June 17, 2005
In 1979, a film about a beautiful black high-spirited Arabian stallion’s bond with a young boy caught the attention of America. Shipwrecked and alone on a deserted island, Alec had no place to turn, and was at the mercy of a wild stallion. The young boy learned not only of survival by the mysterious...
June 16, 2005
For many, this time of year is the time for vacation: the time to get away from the city life and relax. Many dream of wilderness adventures: backpacking, horseback riding, and fly fishing in the beautiful high country, amidst towering, rugged mountains which reach into the crisp, vivid blue sky an...
June 14, 2005
Roger Waters, the former member of the rock band Pink Floyd, will be temporarily reuniting with the band for an upcoming special "Live 8" concert in London. Also performing at the special "anti-poverty" concert are prominent stars such as Elton John and the much admired, former Beatles member Paul M...
June 13, 2005
Training a puppy is something that requires patience, above all. Most puppies want to please their owners, but it will take them time to know exactly what you want from them. Remember that as much a part of the family as they are, they are not people, and shouldn't be set to those standards. Don't e...
June 11, 2005
Many people do not want to hear "doomsday" scenarios. But the truth is, our world is changing, rapidly, whether or not we want it to change. It's far from the same world with which our Grandparents used to be familiar, when they were young. Global warming is an increasing threat, and I might add, on...