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special effects



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Over the years Universal has been required to make alterations to its attractions, such as replacing some live special effects in its “Waterworld” show with prerecorded digital tracks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The British-American director, who once again makes use of spectacular special effects in "The Odyssey", added that he expected AI to result in some useful "imaging tools".

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

Coffin was especially interested in alluding to the work of special effects master Ray Harryhausen, who created the creepy hovering aircraft in 1956’s “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

“The venue wasn’t set up for the amount of production and special effects we brought,” Kenney said.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

But then Laleh started talking again, making fun of the special effects.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram



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