Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.

Rest In Peace Stan Winston

What? by hebrokeaway	Jun 16th, 2008 12:51:41 PM
Oh my God.
R.I.P by typingaway	Jun 16th, 2008 12:51:51 PM
:(
Damn! by C Legion	Jun 16th, 2008 12:51:58 PM
Legend. RIP.
shit. by TinSpider	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:02 PM

holy crap!!! by IKnowStuff	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:03 PM
this is the worst fucking news ever. this fucking sucks. do we know what happened?
Truly sad news by LordPorkington	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:04 PM
He'll be remembered from so many 80's classic. RIP Mr Winston.
Rest in Peace by Liberty Valance	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:16 PM
I pray by some miracle this isn't true.
I think I speak for every single movie watcher when I say by blindambition238	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:28 PM
Noooooooooooooooo! Seriously Death, fuck off. You've been a total bastard to cinema this year. Cant you go and murder some MTV celebrities?
please be a rumor by SebastianHaff	Jun 16th, 2008 12:52:42 PM
please be a rumor please be a rumor PLEASE BE A RUMOR
It's a HOAX by tme2nsb	Jun 16th, 2008 12:53:04 PM
Confirmed.
RIP Stan by JamesT	Jun 16th, 2008 12:53:07 PM
You will be missed.
RIP STAN WINSTON by Shia LaBeoufs Uncle	Jun 16th, 2008 12:53:10 PM

R.I.P. Stan Winston - Thanks for giving us movie magic by warphoenix	Jun 16th, 2008 12:53:26 PM

I can't tell you how much because there is no measure. by Pulagatha	Jun 16th, 2008 12:54:05 PM
I am not know for crying. A man's life is his statement. But this breaks my heart like few others could. The man responsible for so many wonderful and imaginative characters. Gone.
Unbelievably Sad by MetiphisLabs	Jun 16th, 2008 12:54:14 PM
I really looked up to Stan Winston, his creature creations were art.
NOOOOOOOOOOO! by erichaislar	Jun 16th, 2008 12:54:51 PM
NO WAY! This must not be true.
If this is for real I am bummed by Hikaru Ichijo	Jun 16th, 2008 12:56:07 PM
This is a guy who makes movies better than they than they would be, and in many cases, deserve to be.
More confirmation by Quint	Jun 16th, 2008 12:56:11 PM
Steve Wang, known effects maestro, sent out a myspace bulletin saying he's confirmed it with the shop. This is an incredibly sad day. Word is cancer, but I don't know anything past that.
Correction. by Pulagatha	Jun 16th, 2008 12:56:17 PM
Damn it. I forgot the "N" in known.
Say it aint so Harry!! by brock landers baby	Jun 16th, 2008 12:56:43 PM
It is,oh god.
Iron Man was a great feather in his cap... by JediRob	Jun 16th, 2008 12:58:33 PM
Just wish it wasn't his final. It showed how amazingly relevant and impressive he and his craft is. At 62 he definitely had a lot more to give us.
No no no no no by CherryValance	Jun 16th, 2008 01:00:08 PM
can't be.
Fuck you! by Lucasblows	Jun 16th, 2008 01:00:57 PM
This sucks ass!
how sad......... by ChrisTuckersOnlyFan	Jun 16th, 2008 01:01:47 PM
the guy was brilliant.
Sorrow by melchior42	Jun 16th, 2008 01:02:55 PM
A moment of silence... Two moments of silence... And the rest of the year in quiet despair. A great artist to whom we all owe a debt. RIP.
if this is true, we have lost a legend by Kloipy	Jun 16th, 2008 01:03:18 PM
Stan was one of the first people who got me into creatures and the art of makeup. This is such a shame
Very Sad by The+Hitman	Jun 16th, 2008 01:03:33 PM
He was a master in his field.
The Grim Reaper sucks ass... by moondog65478	Jun 16th, 2008 01:03:40 PM
Really Death. F*ck you. You rob the world of a wonderful man like this and still leave complete-wastes-of-flesh like Uwe Boll walking the earth? What's with you?
Not another one by Cat_Corporation	Jun 16th, 2008 01:04:09 PM
So many movie greats have died recently; man, 2008 has really sucked so far. RIP Stan, your great creations will live on forever :(
Wow.... by just pillow talk	Jun 16th, 2008 01:04:18 PM
Awful, awful news. What he created was magic. RIP Mr. Winston.
He will be missed. by fanboy71	Jun 16th, 2008 01:06:33 PM
First Tim Russert, then this.... who's the third?
A truly, truly sad day by Captain RawBeard	Jun 16th, 2008 01:07:03 PM
I am gutted to hear that. The guy was a legend, his work and creations has fueled my imagination and inspired me to become a future film maker. I always dreamt that one day I work get the chance to work with Stan Winston.
RIP by Xanthos Samurai	Jun 16th, 2008 01:07:44 PM
Rest in peace, sir. Rest in peace.
Get the fuck out of here. by mefrog	Jun 16th, 2008 01:07:55 PM
What lousy news. What lousy, lousy news. RIP.
Don't be true... by digitalcos	Jun 16th, 2008 01:07:56 PM
For Christ's sake, please don't be true.
overwhelming by ltgalloway	Jun 16th, 2008 01:09:13 PM
When I read this my heart sank. I don't think I could feel more sadness for anyone I didn't know. It is at least a small comfort that his legacy will live on through his films and continue to inspire.
Fuck no! by DerLanghaarige	Jun 16th, 2008 01:09:18 PM
Seriously, I'm speechless!
RIP by Mr_X	Jun 16th, 2008 01:09:27 PM

Aint it cool?? No its not! by Dreamseller	Jun 16th, 2008 01:10:12 PM
Naming the site Aint It Cool News wasn't such a great idea after all when you have to post news like this. But whatever. Rest in Peace Stan Winston and thank you for the many many moments you gave us.
Aw crap... by bubcus	Jun 16th, 2008 01:10:29 PM
This is a huge loss to the entertainment industry and to fandom. His creations are pure legend and is a hero in his right. May his legacy always continue to inspire others. Rest in piece.
My deepest respect and condolences by Rindain	Jun 16th, 2008 01:10:31 PM
I had no idea he was even sick. Mr. Winston has always been an inspiration.
Horrible, horrible news. by DarthCorleone	Jun 16th, 2008 01:10:48 PM
I hope the fact that the story hasn't broken yet means it isn't true. This guy has contributed on so many levels to all the movies that mean so much to us. And I just saw The Thing on the big screen for the first time Friday night. Condolences to his friends and family and all the appreciators of his wonderful creations.
Oooo... That ain't good. :( by TheGhostWhoLurks	Jun 16th, 2008 01:11:02 PM
Hope it's not true, but if it is: "Thanks for all the great movies, Stan!"
Very sad. by Some Dude	Jun 16th, 2008 01:11:18 PM
He was the best.
RIP by TheMcflyFarm	Jun 16th, 2008 01:12:11 PM
That's terrible.
ironic by zom-bot.com	Jun 16th, 2008 01:13:07 PM
now that practical effects are essentially dead as well. i feel that this will be a turning point in many ways. If the modern king of practical fx is dead (savini is like a duke, or prince or something)then the art itself will probably be gone soon. we've seen it wither already.
RIP by canvasseamonkey	Jun 16th, 2008 01:13:13 PM
sad stuff
The best by Heckles	Jun 16th, 2008 01:14:07 PM
I was just watching Jurassic Park last night and was still geeking out over the dinosaurs. What a legend. The best there ever was.
I interviewed Shane Mahan when he was by skimn	Jun 16th, 2008 01:14:12 PM
still doing make up for high school productions, just before he headed to California. Understood that Mr. Winston was the most gracious man. If he is indeed truly gone, he and his staff created iconic creatures in the same league as Jack Pierce did in his heyday. Thank you sir, for all the great movie memories.
rest in peace genius! by dizzywhip	Jun 16th, 2008 01:14:27 PM
you made my childhood more fun with your creations.
KHAAAAAANNN!!! by TheJake	Jun 16th, 2008 01:15:42 PM
Although I'm sure Ricardo Montalban had nothing to do with this (or did he?), Stan Winston and his kick-assedness will be greatly missed. I just hope that the art of practical effects and make-up didn't die with him.
RIP You Wonderfull Men by RpgSama	Jun 16th, 2008 01:16:08 PM
i hope you in movie making heaven. You gave us so much, you will never be forgotten, your legacy not only will be your family, but the incredible body of work, that will make generations believe that magic does exist, and that the imagination has no limits.
My roommate is cooking onions by kafka07	Jun 16th, 2008 01:16:29 PM
but the tears are real anyway ;(
Wow, this sucks. by TooWhippy	Jun 16th, 2008 01:16:35 PM
RIP.
A real loss to movie magic by candystore	Jun 16th, 2008 01:16:43 PM
A serious loss to the world of movie magic, Winston was a damn genius and this is a tragic day. RIP Stan, thanks for the good years.
fuck. by Clumzor	Jun 16th, 2008 01:16:46 PM
going to miss his work.
academy award by mikeyone	Jun 16th, 2008 01:17:50 PM
okay, a true legend has died. lets get The Academy to name the effects oscar after Mr. Winston.
The dude was a legend by Rat Fink	Jun 16th, 2008 01:18:50 PM
He'll be missed
sad. by The Ghost of Marcus Brody	Jun 16th, 2008 01:19:28 PM
.
This is the worst year ever by MattmanReturns	Jun 16th, 2008 01:19:56 PM

Teddy by CherryValance	Jun 16th, 2008 01:21:18 PM
I love Teddy from A.I. so much. And the minute I think of Stan Winston, I think of Teddy. :( This is such a sad day. We still need him. He can't go.
What a loss, what a legacy. by Vic Twenty	Jun 16th, 2008 01:21:40 PM
Look at the legacy Stan leaves behind. Everyone may not know the man, but they know his work. A giant in his field, he will never be forgotten. What more is there? RIP Stan Winston.
icon by sokitome	Jun 16th, 2008 01:22:40 PM
This man's work has been cheaply copied in so many inferior movies. He was truly a great artists.
An inspiration... by Budcrud	Jun 16th, 2008 01:23:12 PM
...and an influence on ALL of our imaginations.
This may be the end of practical effects by Hawaiian Organ Donor	Jun 16th, 2008 01:23:12 PM
This news sucks. I still think the Predator is the greatest creature he came up with and the best practical effects creature ever. He was a genius.
This hurts... by thekylegassproject	Jun 16th, 2008 01:23:38 PM
the passing of a legend... we will miss you stan! thank you for what you've done to this craft we all adore...
What? No! by grungies	Jun 16th, 2008 01:25:26 PM
Surely if he were dead, it would be all over the news! Alas, this is probably true...
Thank You Stan by Mr.Stiggs	Jun 16th, 2008 01:25:30 PM
I was just looking over a still from Iron Man this morning. The armor suit designed by Stan Winston and his team is a specatacular work of art. I literally uttered the word "Stan Winston is a genius" not two hours ago. Stan Winston was as big a part of my childhood as Speilberg, Lucas, and Cameron. I'll always be grateful for his fantastic contributions to the world of cinema and my imagination. He will be missed.
God dammit by Mezzanine	Jun 16th, 2008 01:27:43 PM
Since I was a kid, Stan was one of my heroes. He was able to kick-start my imagination where others just sparked it. He will be missed.
Stan Winston's Dead & Buried EFX (2003) ? by Orionsangels	Jun 16th, 2008 01:27:48 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt03 78801/
I agree with the oscar nomination... by johnwalanp	Jun 16th, 2008 01:28:03 PM
Harry, Herc, Quint, could one of you guys do a petition to sign, or facebook group so we can get the Effects Oscar named after Stan? RIP to a legend of cinema.
RIP Stan by Boba Fat	Jun 16th, 2008 01:28:12 PM
But what a great legacy he leaves behind. As others have said - a true film-making legend.
one of the first names I knew... by pencil-man	Jun 16th, 2008 01:28:53 PM
When I was just a youngin' I knew but a few names in cinema, the first was Steven Spielberg, and the second was probably Stan Winston. Everything he made was an instant classic to me, so much so that I actually recognized his work. He will always be remembered as one of the true giants of the second golden age of cinema. See you on the other side Stan, miss you until then.
anchorite by Quint	Jun 16th, 2008 01:29:26 PM
You still have KNB and Weta Workshop doing practical effects work... I don't know if he groomed anybody in particular, but I know he mentored damn near everybody who is big in practical effects work today, including the K, N and B of KNB.
Oh man, that's awful by vanchimera	Jun 16th, 2008 01:30:25 PM
That man sculpted my movie going experiences growing up, and he'll certainly be missed in my household. RIP, Stan, you really were the best.
Now this is a sad piece of news. by jimmy rabbitte	Jun 16th, 2008 01:30:40 PM
Very sad indeed.
That news is a giant kick in the bollox by emeraldboy	Jun 16th, 2008 01:31:54 PM
I loved what the stan wisnton studio did. All his work is genius. My cousin will be shellshocked to hear about this. I would truly love to go back on to Hulk thread and kick those people who love that kind of Effects over stories film in their asses. but I wont. Life is too short.
Oh man... by photoboy	Jun 16th, 2008 01:33:03 PM
Stan's work is absolutely legendary, it's a huge tragedy for him to be gone but I'm confident his work will still be watched for centuries to come. RIP Stan!
A tremendous loss... by dopepope	Jun 16th, 2008 01:33:25 PM
The man is a Legend. This news is very, very sad.
Don't worry... he'll be back in an animatronic body... by Prometeo	Jun 16th, 2008 01:33:35 PM
...he has a spare one, right? :(
Damn by toadkillerdog	Jun 16th, 2008 01:33:58 PM
I find I am saying this far too often lately, but this is just very sad news.
This year is totally FUCKED by stuatfunnyordie	Jun 16th, 2008 01:34:07 PM
Lost so many good people...I'm absolutely sick about this...what a kick in the nuts...
This is terrible news by Jay Jay	Jun 16th, 2008 01:34:09 PM
Farewell Stan and thanks for everything.
Goodbye, Stan... by Toulon	Jun 16th, 2008 01:34:09 PM
... thank you, truly, for your art, your creations, and for the magic you helped create for the screen. Because of you, I believed what I saw up there, and for how it affected me I am eternally grateful. You will be missed, but never forgotten, and your work will ALWAYS be there to inspire others. Thank you.
shit.... by the beef	Jun 16th, 2008 01:35:57 PM
...............
R.I.P. by proper	Jun 16th, 2008 01:36:55 PM
Thats a shame but what a kick arse body of work he and his team have left,top man..........
He'd just sold his home in June by jj9126	Jun 16th, 2008 01:38:31 PM
Thought that was a little strange at the time, horrible news.
You don't "tease" a story on a death - change the title by krack	Jun 16th, 2008 01:39:06 PM
The proper title is something like "Stan Winston died"
He was the Best! by Norm3	Jun 16th, 2008 01:39:43 PM
No one came close.
... by Gd00	Jun 16th, 2008 01:41:52 PM
I feel very sorry for the loss. His work wll be always missed and his genius will never be praised enough. No one will come near his talent in the near future, that is sure. R.i.p Stan.
Sad day for any fan of film by jackmeat	Jun 16th, 2008 01:42:56 PM
RIP. gone but will never be forgotten. Prayers to family and friends.
Re:DannyGlove_DickBlood by kingben	Jun 16th, 2008 01:46:20 PM
dude calm down. it was an unofficial statement so take a breather. Frank Darabont is a very talented man and one of the greatest writers in Hollywood so dont be an idiot and make outlandish comments. We are all saddened by this lost but there is no need to rip on Darabont on this talkback. R.I.P Stan Winston
A master has been silenced.... by PowerRing	Jun 16th, 2008 01:46:40 PM
One man and his incredible fx shop have brought joy to billions. His work was masterful and was one of the greatest aspects of hollywood. Heaven has a new special effects expert. R.I.P. Stan.
This sucks Predator balls, man. RIP by KongMonkey	Jun 16th, 2008 01:46:48 PM
Creative legends aren't a dime a dozen. Sad news.
I don't want to believe this. by Psyclops	Jun 16th, 2008 01:46:57 PM
We've just lost a legend. Stan Winston's creations were more than just special effects, they felt like living breathing characters and that's a testament to his genius and the hard work of his crew. This guy was responsible for some of the most memorable movie monsters in film history and it's a damn shame that he won't be around to thrill us and entertain us with new creations. I was fortunate enough to hear him speak at various film events over the last few years and he always seemed so full of energy. You could tell that he had a real love for his craft in the way that he would describe his creations with an almost child-like enthusiasm. Stan Winston will always be a name that I'll associate with greatness. His work will live on and he will be remembered.
No great loss by Finklestone	Jun 16th, 2008 01:47:16 PM
With modern CGi his skills were no longer required anyway.
Stan you broke ground as an artist by hallmitchell	Jun 16th, 2008 01:48:01 PM
From what I've read you looked after the people who worked for you. I'm now just reading the book The Winston Effect. Which I am thoroughly enjoying. You blew minds Stan. That's something not alot of people can leave this Earth saying. R.I.P.
My moment of silence by greg39	Jun 16th, 2008 01:50:04 PM
............
DGDB by Vic Twenty	Jun 16th, 2008 01:50:27 PM
Frank Darabont is one of the nicest "Hollywood" guys I've ever met. Let's stay classy, San Diego.
shit....too young by bacci40	Jun 16th, 2008 01:51:04 PM
winston was one of a kind...im shocked
krack by Quint	Jun 16th, 2008 01:51:12 PM
I didn't want to post it as definitive since there has been no word from his estate or from Stan Winston Studios... but I've gotten over a dozen private confirmations from people who knew him or worked with him now, so I went ahead and changed the headline.
VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY SAD by lb	Jun 16th, 2008 01:52:43 PM
:(
FUCK! by MRJONZ72	Jun 16th, 2008 01:54:06 PM
That's all I can say right now!
Well it's official: the age of practical effects is over by Rickey Henderson	Jun 16th, 2008 01:54:13 PM
Say hello to an era of souless CGI. Bleh. This is a truly sad day for Rickey.
Finklestone...you fuck by bacci40	Jun 16th, 2008 01:54:37 PM
i hope that the terminater, predator and alien all come to life and suck your brains right out your anus
This is terrible news by Mattyboy122	Jun 16th, 2008 01:55:48 PM
Just one look at this guy's filmography is awe-inspiring. His work was incredible and he'll certainly be missed.
Danny by Vic Twenty	Jun 16th, 2008 01:56:35 PM
Stop being a cunt. For once.
My God!...is anyone great NOT dead these days? by FlickaPoo	Jun 16th, 2008 01:57:07 PM

This sucks by Mr Slippy Fist	Jun 16th, 2008 01:58:14 PM
The guy did some of the most amazing work in some of the best movies ever. In a world of mostly CGI movies, his work still rises above it. R.I.P Stan Winston.
Guess I'm going to have to watch by Hawaiian Organ Donor	Jun 16th, 2008 01:59:08 PM
JP3, T2, Aliens, Predator, Galaxy Quest, Small Soldiers and Constantine this week. Out of pure f-ing respect for a man who became a god. Without Stan, Arnold would have been left saying, "You're one silly looking muthaphuker."
Wow by mmaddox3	Jun 16th, 2008 01:59:31 PM
this truly does suck, stan winston is one of the major driving forces of so many of the classic movies that have changed my life...jesus it seems like so many of the greats have passed away this year, this is truly a sad sad day.
A Giant Passes by Geekgasm	Jun 16th, 2008 01:59:48 PM
Winston is the kind of guy who deserves to get his own talkback on the occassion of his passing into the next world. Stan Winston's contributions to film and pop entertainment are enormous, iconic, legendary, groundbreaking, you name the superlative, it fits. How a site like this puts a guy like Winston and a guy like Tim Russert on equal footing is beyond me.
No! by GregoryHarbin	Jun 16th, 2008 02:00:52 PM
This is depressing. What a genius.
A guy who never jumped the shark. Not once. by fireclown	Jun 16th, 2008 02:01:18 PM
Most people lose their passion and just get lazy with age. Winston was one of those rare guys who worked for a long, long time and never put out anything that wasn't stellar. It was all solid, and a big chunk of it was the stuff of movie legend.
Fuck no!!!!! Stan Winston can't die!!!! > by Seth Brundle	Jun 16th, 2008 02:01:22 PM
terrible news indeed, goddamit im actually sad as i type this, this guy shaped the coolest sci fi monsters ever!!!! thanks mr winston for giving me my coolest nightmare ever, in the form of the real life metal Terminator endoskeleton Stan winston has just become legend
This fucking sucks. by Kurzinski Valentine	Jun 16th, 2008 02:02:01 PM
Because of this man, I have the job in this industry I love. I am very very sad. I just hope he gets the recognition he deserves come Oscar time.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO Waaaaay!!! by tehDude	Jun 16th, 2008 02:04:11 PM
just read the news, i am shocked. Guy was a frickin genius! Rest in peace man :( Giant indeed!!
DGDB by dogstardude	Jun 16th, 2008 02:04:28 PM
Uh, Frank Darabont was one of the people who, along with Winston and Baker, really campaigned for Harryhausen to have his own star on the walk of fame. He helped organise it, why wouldn't he be there at the unveiling? It's just a photo. Calm down man. I seriously can't believe Stan's gone. His work still is fucking amazing. Look at the Alien Queen. LOOK AT IT! It's more than 20 years and I've never seen a better movie monster before or since.
OH GOD DAMMIT NO! by Hammer2Fall	Jun 16th, 2008 02:05:16 PM
Well that deflates my entire day... Rest in Peace, Mr. Winston.
Danny by Vic Twenty	Jun 16th, 2008 02:05:21 PM
Fine. Frank is the turd in the punch bowl. I'm just saying there are probably better times to vent your hatred of Frank Darabont than a talkback devoted to the death of a true pioneer like Stan Winston.
godspeed by surprider	Jun 16th, 2008 02:05:30 PM
another name in the makeup of my childhood...thanks for the memories
shit... by RawShark13	Jun 16th, 2008 02:06:40 PM
Just... shit... This one hurts.
Dammit, he still had way too many jobs to do by terry1978	Jun 16th, 2008 02:07:03 PM
All these upcoming properties that would require his finesse, now he can't oversee them. Damn it all.
Danny by Hawaiian Organ Donor	Jun 16th, 2008 02:07:23 PM
Let's stop talking about Darabont. I think we teabagged him enough in the script review of Indy IV which Frankie should be ashamed of writing. All of us should be discussing those moments Stan changed our lives. The Predator taking off his mask in the smackdown with Dutch that blew me away as a teenager and made me realize just how much I wanted to be making films. Unfortunately I didn't get to live my dream but Stan did and he's given me some of my most memorable moments sitting in a theater.
Dogstardude by Vic Twenty	Jun 16th, 2008 02:07:25 PM
Amen - I watched Aliens the other day and that stuff is still GOLD.
His legacy will live on! by Scroo\|oose	Jun 16th, 2008 02:08:25 PM
Was it know that he was ill with cancer ? U are still the best Stan!
mikeyone by Shaun of the Dead	Jun 16th, 2008 02:10:36 PM
There SHOULD now be a 'Stan Winston Award for Practical Effects and Makeup. RIP you total legend, Stan.
A Bleak Day by Cobbio	Jun 16th, 2008 02:10:39 PM
God, I'm very sad to read that one of the greatest practical effects guys of our age is gone. I saw "Terminator" in the theater when I was about 13 and was blown away by Stan Winston's work. Ditto for "Aliens," "Predator," and more recently "Iron Man." He was creative and passionate in his approach, and I'll miss his name being attached to future films. This makes me very sad. RIP, Stan. Thanks for your stellar and groundbreaking body of work. You'll be missed.
The undisputed master... by Abin Sur	Jun 16th, 2008 02:10:45 PM
Stan Winston, I've not seen anyone come close to your level - you will be sorely missed, sir.
I would sacrifice every... by SG7	Jun 16th, 2008 02:12:13 PM
..tween idol, pop bimbo and z-list "celebrity" upon an altar of bone and blood to bring Zombie Stan back to us to continue his epic work. This sucks.
I know he had fun as hell putting together Iron Monger by terry1978	Jun 16th, 2008 02:12:23 PM
And you know he more than likely used random issues from the early books to put that big ass thing together....Stan was indeed the man.
He'll be sorely missed, a true master..RIP by KillaKane	Jun 16th, 2008 02:12:30 PM

Thank You Stan... by DrEdwardMorbius	Jun 16th, 2008 02:13:24 PM
...Thank you for all your professionalism, it showed...thank you for your giddiness and joy in your job, it was felt...thank you for your art, it moved me...and thank your for the non-stop hours upon hours upon hours of imagination you expanded for me through the visuals you have left us with, it truly was my utmost pleasure to bear witness to your work, and something I will never forget. Let us geeks revel in what this man has done for us. I for one will be watching Predator tonight, in utter silence, and once again, as always, in utter awe that it wasn't an actual alien-being, but rather a man in a suit that was so beautifully crafted I won't remember it is a suit until the final credits role. My condolances to his family and friends, and dare I say, my condolances to all of us for this loss of a genius and a true artist.
So terribly, terribly sad. The man was a genius. by HarryBlackPotter	Jun 16th, 2008 02:15:18 PM
His work will live on forever. Rest in peace.
No words... by UltimaRex	Jun 16th, 2008 02:15:52 PM
...can hope to express how sad this is for movies. He didn't just do good work, he literally made dreams flesh. R.I.P
He was the modern era's Ray Harryhausen by Rickey Henderson	Jun 16th, 2008 02:16:11 PM
His work on "The Thing" alone earned him Rickey's respect. Dude was a living legend--we'll never see another practical effects guy like him again.
Rest in peace by BrightEyes	Jun 16th, 2008 02:18:46 PM
The greatest make up and special fx artist.
Stan you will be MISSED! by mrjoker	Jun 16th, 2008 02:18:47 PM
I am really bummed out over this. Russert just the other day and now Stan Winston. not cool-
This was a kick in the balls. by Zombieflicker	Jun 16th, 2008 02:19:23 PM
We didn't see this coming today. Too soon! How much magic are we going to miss now that he's gone? Fuck!
Just watch IronMan armor Mark III... by Seth Brundle	Jun 16th, 2008 02:19:25 PM
the moment when Stark puts the mark iii helmet on for the first time , the way it cames from the sides and snaps on the chin, then the faceplate lowers and its ready, when i saw that i said "SUIT IS FUCKIN AMAZING!!!" on my mind, all thanks to the FREAKIN GOD of special effects!
Man...I dont know what to say by TheDark0Knight	Jun 16th, 2008 02:19:54 PM
this is truly fucking terrible news. I love you Stan you made cinema better.
He Was The Best by Frodo T. Baggins	Jun 16th, 2008 02:22:36 PM
Got excited every time I got word that a movie would be using him and his crew. It meant 1, the director knew what he was doing. And 2, its going to look badass. This sucks
Stop the bile! by PowerRing	Jun 16th, 2008 02:22:38 PM
I HATE the people that can't cool their jets just once. Why does every one of these threads have to turn into a device for bashing someone, wishing death on someone or some political tangent? Maybe it's time to ban a few of these people that can't stop being insufferable pricks for once.
Might as well title this "Practical Effects died last night" by MattmanReturns	Jun 16th, 2008 02:23:44 PM
I think Jurassic Park is the perfect mix of CG and practical effects. The CG was used for wide, high movement shots, or herds. Then when a dinosaur gets up in your grill, it's a puppet and is very tangible.
STAN WINSTON by MARSMARLONLIVES	Jun 16th, 2008 02:24:03 PM
HIS ABSENCE WILL BE NOTICED AND FELT FOR YEARS TO COME WHO"S IN THE LORDS CROSSHAIRS NEXT
Oh, dude... by 24200124	Jun 16th, 2008 02:24:25 PM
This is certainly bad news. I was just watching "Jurassic Park" this weekend and musing upon the fact that Stan Winston created a whole ton of memorable film moments and creatures. He will most definitely be missed.
Hell no. Sad news. by L. Ron Bumquist	Jun 16th, 2008 02:26:16 PM
But what a legacy.
What horrible news by Live.	Jun 16th, 2008 02:26:23 PM
I just can't believe it. RIP to a true artist.
A name synonymous with quality by Grendel745	Jun 16th, 2008 02:27:23 PM
No matter what the movie, no matter what crap hollywood shovelled, Stan Winston's name alone let you know that there would be something special. There's few people who are directly responsble for so many varied things we geeks hold dear. When Iron Man announced, Favreau had me interested, Downey Jr had me intrigued but Winston making a practical Iron Man suit? That sealed the deal. Its rare that someone behind the scenes has that effect on me, but Winston did. He'll be missed.
Condolences by NivekJ	Jun 16th, 2008 02:27:48 PM
Stan Winston was one of my favorite moviemakers. I haven't felt a death this hard since Jim Henson's passing. But my "loss" is nothing compared to those who knew him personally and loved him, and I'm sorry for them, as well as his fans, in their bereavement. Rest in peace, Stan.
oh crap by Pvt. Noguchi	Jun 16th, 2008 02:27:53 PM
I think someone further up said something about Stan being the second name they knew in cinema. For me it was third. I knew spielberg, and J. williams, and then mr. winston. I have been following him my whole life, i snuck into countless movies as a kid to see his work, and i've followed him ever since. I really can't believe he's gone. I only hope WETA and others are up to the task of filling his shoes. what a shitty day.
NO NO NO NO No NO NO No NO WAYYY TOOO soon by Greigy Just Wanted To Say	Jun 16th, 2008 02:27:56 PM

RIP (and btw Harry....) by DarthDooku	Jun 16th, 2008 02:28:52 PM
RIP Stan Winston. At least his work will live on for generations! And Harry.... you're such a blasphemer.
I think the last thing Winston would want is you guys saying tha by Kraken	Jun 16th, 2008 02:30:17 PM
He has left an amazing legacy of talented artists that he had been a mentor, inspiration and friend to. Stan will live on in those people who will continue to bring innovation and imagination to the craft that Stan was truly the grand master of. But I would think the last thing he would want is everyone decrying the craft he loved so much as dead after he was gone. I'm as heart sick over his passing as you guys are... but let's be thankful to Stan for sharing his talents with so many other talented people that will pick up where he left off and carry on in his name.
Tragic news by giger167	Jun 16th, 2008 02:30:25 PM
The man was a genius, my heart really does go out to his family, so many great works in the movies, he will truly be sadly missed :(
WHAT??? by CuervoJones	Jun 16th, 2008 02:31:07 PM
Don´t shit! These are horrid news!!!
Just saw a news item on this by skimn	Jun 16th, 2008 02:32:40 PM
Reportedly died last night at 62 after a seven year battle with multiple myeloma. Passed away peacefully amongest family and friends. At the very, very least he died peacefully.
in his field, this is like when Welles, Eisenstein or Hitchcock by cifra	Jun 16th, 2008 02:33:09 PM
More than likely, one of the saddest days for any real film lover this year. Rest In Peace.
Horrible horrible news :( by judge dredds fresh undies	Jun 16th, 2008 02:33:15 PM
Stan is a legend, I thought he was in good health so this is a massive shock.
R.I.P. Stan by odysseus	Jun 16th, 2008 02:33:15 PM
:(
and the world of practical effects now falls to by ArcadianDS	Jun 16th, 2008 02:33:25 PM
the knuckleheads on Mythbusters.
RIP Stan. I genius in your field by Col. Tigh-Fighter	Jun 16th, 2008 02:34:44 PM
Thanks for all the memorable work!
Sadness by thecheesegrommit	Jun 16th, 2008 02:34:56 PM
Death is pulling extra shifts! Stan was a modern Master, no doubt. His characters and sculpts are legendary! God bless him and his family.
Another Legend Gone.... by closeencounter	Jun 16th, 2008 02:35:42 PM
R.I.P. Mr. Winston......
Multiple Myeloma? Damn.... by DarthDooku	Jun 16th, 2008 02:35:44 PM
So sad.... it should also be mentioned that Winston was involved in the Wookie costumes in the "Star Wars" holiday special. This is a sad day to be sure. (PS: Sorry, I meant Quint above, not Harry)
also this isn't #3 by ArcadianDS	Jun 16th, 2008 02:35:54 PM
This death, unfortunately, starts a new triad. With the passing of Jim McKay (McManus) and Tim Russert, that particular triad remains unfinished. Not sure where we are as far as influential film pioneers, unless you count the King Kong attraction at Universal (and no that wasn't a joke in bad taste. Im serious.)
The guys work spoke for it self. by skycrapper	Jun 16th, 2008 02:36:25 PM
Pure greatness. I mean The Thing totally rocked my world when I was a lad. Bad news indeed.
Sad, sad day.... by Rameses	Jun 16th, 2008 02:36:31 PM
Stan's Predator , aliens , JP and terminator stuff , really were amongst the best pieces of practical fx ever.He seemed like a nice guy.This came as a shock
Too Often people on here proclaim someone "Great" by conspiracy	Jun 16th, 2008 02:36:34 PM
It seems everytime someone in the industry passes away the tributes flood the net/media about how "Great", "Innovative", "Genius" that person was. In this case all those things are so absolutely TRUE. Here is a man who truely WAS "Genius".A creative force who changed the way we all experience the visual media, and without whose talent many memorable moments in entertainment history would not exist. I Salute Mr. Winston...one of the Greats in entertainment history.
I'm stunned. by JunoFallon	Jun 16th, 2008 02:36:50 PM
This man was the first "behind the scenes" person I ever actually knew the name of as a kid growing up. His list of credits is legendary and I can't imagine film without him. Crushing.
dammit! by StovetopStuffin'	Jun 16th, 2008 02:37:05 PM
Met him only once, briefly, but he was unbelievably cool. Made jokes and was more than happy to pose for a picture. Sad sad sad sad news.
favorite work? -- a tribute by Shigeru	Jun 16th, 2008 02:37:12 PM
I'm fond of Edward Scissorhands.
Holy Shit by Bobo_Vision	Jun 16th, 2008 02:38:22 PM
Thats sad, and completely unexpected.
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o by jfmcginnis	Jun 16th, 2008 02:38:25 PM
man, this is just depressing. all of the shapers of my childhood are going away. this is just awful. his genius will be missed.
He brought me endless enjoyment and awe. by BilboRing	Jun 16th, 2008 02:39:42 PM
Winston was amazing. Nothing else to say. A true pioneer and artist. Damn this is bad news.
danny... by Grendy	Jun 16th, 2008 02:40:38 PM
I think if Stan and the others in that photo didn't have a problem standing next to Darabont, then YOU sure the hell should not. I mean, if you're not one of those guys... shut the hell up. I loved his works, always have. It is a sad day in film-land and being a petty dickhead just makes you look bad, not Frank Darabont. I've wanted to get a tattoo of an ALIEN for about 15 years, and while this doesn't speed that process up, it makes me appreciate his and Geiger's work that much more.
holy crap by m_reporter	Jun 16th, 2008 02:42:31 PM
I'm shocked. RIP Stan. He was a truly great artist and a revolutionary in the movie FX business. What kind of work he left behind for us to marvel at, it is awe-inspiring.
Not sure what else to add by palimpsest	Jun 16th, 2008 02:42:33 PM
But RIP Stan. Weirdly enough, he was kinda overshadowed in the late 70s/early 80s when practical effects guys like Rick Baker, Rob Bottin and Chris Walas were ruling the roost, and moving things on from the Dick Smith / Stuart Freeborn / Tom Savini era. But he showed over time again and again the sheer quality of his work. The movies are testament to that - crucially he understood that effects were there to sell the story, and not the other way round. A damn shame.
Fuck. by digitalcos	Jun 16th, 2008 02:42:38 PM
Just... Fuck.
: ( by Mace Tofu	Jun 16th, 2008 02:42:57 PM
A true master of his craft.
Confirmation from Tom Savini by The Addict	Jun 16th, 2008 02:43:30 PM
Tom Savini just bursted into the room I'm in, just got off the phone with Greg Nicotero who confirmed it - Stan Winston has passed away. Rest in peace to a true legent. Jesus, this is a downer on today.
Shocker! by FILMFUNK	Jun 16th, 2008 02:44:12 PM
I hate when i drop in here for some idle movie chit-chat and get thumped by the news of a great director or actor dying but this guy was one of my all time favourite movie making legends! This is horribly sad! What the Hell happened!?
My Dad got to meet him in '97 by Biggie Kaiju	Jun 16th, 2008 02:44:46 PM
He had a friend whose friend was on Winston's team. This was right after he finished "Lost World." My Dad got to see a T-Rex head from the film that still worked and got his picture taken with Stan in this huge boardroom-like area with Pumpkinhead, Predator, the "Congo" apes, etc. He said Winston was all smiles and a complete gentleman. Stan even took my Dad into the inner sanctum, where the white shark monster for "Creature" had just been finished. My Dad almost shit his pants. Winston's teammate who hooked him up also spoke very highly of Winston and his working methods. For me, the guy convinced me the Queen Alien, Predator, and T-Rex were real and alive. He sold the illusions, and was one of the greats. RIP.
Shocked.... by Redux	Jun 16th, 2008 02:45:17 PM
"Jurassic Park" was the movie that made me love movies when I was a kid, and Stan Winston was a big part of that happening. The world is slightly less fantastic without you.
Rest in Piece oh Great one :-( by Roborob	Jun 16th, 2008 02:46:11 PM
A Movie Great has passed away, Stan Made Preadator not just the monster but his work saved the film from being a second rate bug picture. His work on Terminator is brilliant, Jurassic Park would have been a poorer place and many more would be poorer. I hopehis company continues as we need artists of such a high standard to make FX great. to close may I offer my condolences to His Family, Friends, Co workers and Fans. A sad day indeed.
Not only his creatures and monsters by skimn	Jun 16th, 2008 02:46:38 PM
but his character work, such as his early award winning old age of Cicely Tyson and the delightful robot makeups in Heartbeeps. Damn, the wonderful work he has left behind...Somewhere Dick Smith sheds a tear..
He was already a legend... by Killah_Mate	Jun 16th, 2008 02:46:49 PM
His fame will only grow. No one truly dies as long as we remember them, and I'll never forget Mr. Winston. One day I'll have kids, and then I'll introduce them to his work, so that they can show it to their children. I'm sure every one of us here will do the same, and his legacy will live forever, just as it deserves. Rest in peace Stan, you wizard you.
Sad news, totally unexpected by kwisatzhaderach	Jun 16th, 2008 02:48:49 PM
He has a body of work that will live forever, especially his work with Jim Cameron. Thanks for everything Stan.
Dannyglover by The Addict	Jun 16th, 2008 02:52:26 PM
Actually...yes. Yes he was. Well not the shirt, but definitely the jacket. And he had his son and a tripod in tow (no they weren't the same thing).
Damn you Tim Russert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by crackerfarmboy	Jun 16th, 2008 02:53:12 PM
Look at what you started!
Another legend departs the scene by darquelyte	Jun 16th, 2008 02:54:21 PM
Sad, tragic, and awful news. A true visionary and all around good dude. He will be missed, that is for sure.
I highly doubt the Terminator 4 script killed him.... by FUCK FRANK DARABONT	Jun 16th, 2008 02:55:10 PM
What's the chance reading a script (no matter how bad) could kill a man? Pretty slim I'd say. I propose the theory that it was in fact, suicide that killed Mr. Winston. After reading McG's script for Terminator 4, Mr. Winston decided he no longer wanted to live in a world where such scripts existed let alone were greenlit. So he willfully forced his own heart to explode, sparing us all from the magnificent Mr. Winston's participation in such a truly horrid production.
My Absolute, #1 favorite FX person by uberman	Jun 16th, 2008 02:57:11 PM
What a talent. And to be so fortunate as to be able to share it with us all, to inspire us and make us believe in things that don't exist. Heres to the team he has working for him carrying on his legacy. God bless you, Stan.
Very Sad by rogueleader66	Jun 16th, 2008 02:57:18 PM
A true innovator and genius has been lost. RIP MR. Winston, you will be greatly missed, but your work will live on in cinematic history forever.
the Raptors in JP, by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Jun 16th, 2008 02:57:45 PM
to this day, scare the piss out of me. the dude was an artist and a craftsman on a level unseen today.
Gobsmacked by cassius76	Jun 16th, 2008 02:58:11 PM
I can't believe this is true. Truly, truly a tragic loss. Another legend passes on.
Sad... by JimCurry	Jun 16th, 2008 03:01:15 PM
A sad day, for lovers of film everywhere... We'll all miss you Stan.
This Guy Created The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of. by Cheif Brody	Jun 16th, 2008 03:05:06 PM
RIP Stan Winston. We can only hope you have mentored enough practical effects wizards to fill your incredibly huge shoes. I never want to live in a world where all movie creatures are CGI based. You will be missed, sir.
frak by skynetbauxi	Jun 16th, 2008 03:05:18 PM
this makes me really sad. Stan Winston was one the first filmmaking people whose name and face I knew. I became a true movie fan in the time of T2 and JP, buying making of magazines and books, and this guy was all over them. now he's gone. :-(
Godammit... by HulkSmashNow	Jun 16th, 2008 03:05:46 PM
That's completely horrible. Another one of my heroes gone, but never forgotten. Stan was a god among men and fortunately, his great works will live on forever.
A god has left us... by therobcat	Jun 16th, 2008 03:07:14 PM
This is terrible. This man built half my childhood.
RIP to the greatest there ever was.... by wildphantom07	Jun 16th, 2008 03:11:02 PM
I'm shocked. His body of work will live forever
His Work Is His Legacy by Partyslammer	Jun 16th, 2008 03:13:08 PM
Huge blow to the special effects industry. Not only was Stan a huge influence and mentor to many people who've gone on to do great work on their own, but he seemed like a genuinely nice guy under any circumstances. I highly recommend tracking down his beautiful coffee table sized book "The Winston Effect." T.B.
My deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. by nerosday	Jun 16th, 2008 03:13:22 PM
I truly hate to hear this. May Mr. Winston be remebered for his films and remain forever as an insiration to all those young people who wish to follow him, and in the hearts of the family and friends that loved him.
Damnit by Wandering_Prophet	Jun 16th, 2008 03:13:24 PM
As a sculptor/practical effects artist, Winston was one of my heroes. His creatures terrified me as a child, yet simultaneously planted the bug to follow in his impressive footsteps. Raise your glasses to a cinematic hero. Farewell and Adieu.
Predator was my favorite creation of his by Tacom	Jun 16th, 2008 03:13:27 PM
You know how in a lot movies where they have a monster stalking it's victims and it's unseen for most of the picture? When they finally reveal the creature it's usually a big let down. Not with the Predator. When you finally see him he's awesome. Then when Arnold and the audience sees him without his mask it's even cooler! Arnold was right when he said the line "You are one UGLY MOTHERFUCKER!" The moving mandibles was a stroke of genius from a genius.
RIP STAN WINSTON by MEGAN FOXX MALICIOUS SENSE OF IRONY	Jun 16th, 2008 03:13:57 PM

rip by alice 13	Jun 16th, 2008 03:15:26 PM
the man was a gift full of wonders.
QUINT by MEGAN FOXX MALICIOUS SENSE OF IRONY	Jun 16th, 2008 03:15:47 PM
Delete the article content: "There's a part of me that really hopes all this is some kind of giant misunderstanding. I hope this report is in error, but I've gotten too many confirmations now to not mention it."
only worse death could be John Williams by TodayzSpecial	Jun 16th, 2008 03:19:11 PM
... and you know its going to happen one of these days ....
This year is my mothers 4th anniversary by emeraldboy	Jun 16th, 2008 03:21:32 PM
She worked in the dublin offices of major american studio. Cancer is no respector of age,.gender colour or creed. It is an absolutely horrible illness. You get it and fucks with you. It pretends to go away and it comes back and it will always get you in the end. I know a little of stans family are going through because my family went through it ourselves. I remember My brother saying to me. great people like my mother die and others Like say mugabe live long lives.
Dammit by toshiro-solo	Jun 16th, 2008 03:22:12 PM
That's terrible; he was nowhere near old enough, and as the article says, he was still doing quality work. A year or so ago, I picked up "The Winston Effect", and although I knew how large this man's contributions were to so many of the films I loved, that's still one of my two or three favorite books about movie making that I've ever read. This is a real shame. With him gone, the stable of guys left who could be called true practical effects geniuses just shrunk massively. How much longer 'til there are no more Stan Winstons left in the industry. Scratch that. If he's gone, then there are none left now. Dammit.
What the hell? by MichaelCorleone	Jun 16th, 2008 03:22:56 PM
I wasn't aware that he was sick. Seriously, he went before his time. This fucking sucks.
Was he currently working on T4? by performingmonkey	Jun 16th, 2008 03:24:07 PM
Had he actually started work on the movie? If so I hope the remaining guys on the movie work EXTRA hard to honour his memory. They better DELIVER in the name of Stan Winston. RIP man, you were one of the greatest.
Truly a huuuge loss... by RockLobster800	Jun 16th, 2008 03:26:38 PM
one of the best guys working behind the scenes today...one of the best EVER. The guy created so many unique and instantly iconic creatures he was as importan as any of the bg directors-Kubrick, Lynch, Speilberg any of em. Whether people realised it or not he had a bigger impact on the worlds imagination than most other men. RIP.
i can not express in words by GavinVanDraven	Jun 16th, 2008 03:27:02 PM
how sad i am right now
He created some iconic movie creatures by IAmLegolas	Jun 16th, 2008 03:27:54 PM
The Terminator exoskeleton, the Alien Queen, Jurassic Park dinosaurs, the mothaphuckin' Predator... and his more recent success with Iron Man was outstanding. Deserves to be rank next to Ray Harryhausen, for sure. Loved your work, man. Godspeed.
Thanks for Posting this! by Saen	Jun 16th, 2008 03:27:54 PM
You would expect to see such monumental news on the Yahoo frontpage, but no some popstar whore in rehab again gets top billing, but a pioneer in cinema who made millions and millions of people a passion for cinema, for sci fi, for fantasy with his work, does not even get a mention. RIP Stan, thanks for Predator, for Aliens, and for making IRON MAN the best movie this year, and doing it right!
This is genuinely sad news by floatybrownthing	Jun 16th, 2008 03:29:42 PM
Rest In Peace Stan, and thank you for years of fond memories. I'll make it a point to watch something you helped bring to life tonight, and raise a glass in your name.
TodayzSpecial John Williams by erichaislar	Jun 16th, 2008 03:30:49 PM
knock on wood man, knock on wood.
Farewell, Mr. Winston by LaserPants	Jun 16th, 2008 03:31:20 PM
Wow, this really sucks. He was a bonafide visionary genius. Rest in peace Mr. Winston and thanks for all the awesome you've given us...
omg... by hiperaktiv	Jun 16th, 2008 03:32:06 PM
wtf...stan winston was a genius!~ he will be sorely missed...
can someone ban this dannyglover_dickhead by slappy jones	Jun 16th, 2008 03:32:14 PM
he offers absolutely nothing and is a complete knob. Can someone please boot his stupid arse.
absolutely legendary by Obscura	Jun 16th, 2008 03:32:31 PM
movie monsters are gonna look shit from now on.
Bad news by David Cloverfield	Jun 16th, 2008 03:33:37 PM
How cool was this guy. :(
Dammit, dammit, dammit! by DennisMM	Jun 16th, 2008 03:35:07 PM
FUCK! Sorry to shout. Good night, Mr. Winston. Thanks for all of it.
R.I.P by u.k. star	Jun 16th, 2008 03:35:23 PM
He did truly great film work. He will be missed.
R.I.P by u.k. star	Jun 16th, 2008 03:35:24 PM
He did truly great film work. He will be missed.
This is heartbreaking news. by Blue_Demon	Jun 16th, 2008 03:35:52 PM
Stan Winston seemed like a genuinely nice guy in interviews. He had a great sense of humor. When James Cameron asked him, after the success of TERMINATOR if he should do the sequel to ALIEN, Stan responded, "Absolutely Jim! I need the job!" Rest in peace, Mr. Winston and thank you for the new monster icons who can proudly stand with the greats at Universal.
almost everything I loved from my childhood was made by this man by smackfu	Jun 16th, 2008 03:37:28 PM
THAT's an impact
Just heard... by tile_mcgillus	Jun 16th, 2008 03:38:55 PM
He was pure greatness. Crap.
Feel a Little Bad... by Mr. Winston	Jun 16th, 2008 03:39:15 PM
...posting under this name today, but Big Stan was half the inspiration for the name, so maybe it's OK. All I know is that 62 years wasn't enough. That said, this is one of those rare instances where I mourn but I don't worry - there are those that will carry on what he started. We should be happy he was here at all.
RIP by myspoonistoobig	Jun 16th, 2008 03:39:15 PM
In all the DVD documentaries I've seen him in he always had the most enthusiasm and he just seemed friendly and excited. As for Darabont's Indy draft, I think people might be overreacting given that I assume Lucas and Spielberg mandated crap like the monkeys and the fridge explosions. Marion was way better in it anyway. I could have lived with it. And this is not an insult at all but I am amazed Ray Harryhausen is still around. You'd think he'd have gone before Stan, isn't Ray like 95?
This is sad by KillDiller	Jun 16th, 2008 03:39:37 PM
Stan Winston has been a part of my life since I saw Aliens in 1987. Rest in peace!
ALIENS by darthvedder81	Jun 16th, 2008 03:40:38 PM
I just watched "Aliens" the other day and damn if that Queen Mother puppet doesn't hold up. Winston's work throughout that entire film is stellar and 100% believable 22 years later.
There won't ever be another like him. by Mavra Chang	Jun 16th, 2008 03:41:12 PM
This day is just miserable now. R.I.P., Mr. Winston.
Godspeed Stan by I_AM_KLENDATHU	Jun 16th, 2008 03:41:48 PM
You inspired a kid from a small town in New Jersey to love movies and become an animator. Thank you and Godspeed. You will be missed :(
rip by seabiscuits	Jun 16th, 2008 03:42:10 PM
selfishly i wish he was alive so he could do make more awesome movies
so sad by stvnhthr	Jun 16th, 2008 03:43:53 PM
I sure hope he was a believer. I'd love to see the man on the other side and talk about what a major influence his work was on my childhood imagination.
Meh, basically everything Stan did could be done with CG by skittles123	Jun 16th, 2008 03:44:47 PM
today. And it would probably look better. IMO the predators in AVPR r much better looking than in the original. And the Arny's lines were so corny. Tell me when John McCain dies and then I will be sad.
what now? by dioxholster	Jun 16th, 2008 03:45:04 PM
all hope is lost. too many people dies this year WTF? Heath Ledger, sydney pollock, tim russert, and now stan winston.
Rest in peace Mr Winston. by henrydalton	Jun 16th, 2008 03:46:53 PM
Your work inspired me to become a filmmaker. This was heartbreaking news.
that's a damn shame by ryman7	Jun 16th, 2008 03:47:54 PM
and I know a guy who knows a guy who works there, so I would know. haha. alot of people dying recently. good thing harry's losing weight or he would have been next
Goodbye Stan by cotman	Jun 16th, 2008 03:49:34 PM
WE have lost many good people from the world of film recently but few were as prolific, consistent or talented as Stan Winston. Stan's talents could make average films great and great films legendary. By all accounts he was a nice guy to work with. The world just became a poorer place. God go with you, Stan...
A True Legend... by KurtLockwood	Jun 16th, 2008 03:49:56 PM
I used to scour my old issues of FANGORIA and marvel at his work. R.I.P., Stan...
The Gentleman God of SFX... by spud mcspud	Jun 16th, 2008 03:56:03 PM
The magic of movies lost some of its shine for sure. Rest In Peace Stan, and thanks for some of the greatest memories of my movie-obsessed childhood. You will never be forgotten - your immortality is assured on the silver screen. This is truly sad news.
I KNEW HIS NAME by JaPra	Jun 16th, 2008 03:56:07 PM
When I was 11 years old. I knew the name Stan Winston meant brilliant practical effects. Stan Winston helped to create that fire that burned within me for the creative aspect of film, and the world on the impossible seemingly possible through his wizardry. May what grace has given me, pass unto you Stan. Jaime M Prater
what is death? by dioxholster	Jun 16th, 2008 03:59:14 PM
and how do we stop it?
FUCKING CHRISTIANS by JaPra	Jun 16th, 2008 03:59:50 PM
Are the some of the only people to criticize a death as opposed to just offering consolation. I am a follower of the work, life, and teachings of Christ, but that is all secondary to the sadness of today. Shame on you, you pharisees who think God is only bug enough for YOUR understanding. Rest in Peace Mister Winston, may flights of angels win you to your rest. Jaime M Prater
AP finally broke the story... by Heckles	Jun 16th, 2008 04:00:02 PM
Died of cancer last night. Didn't know he had been battling it for so long. Rest in peace, Mr. Winston.
sad day indeed by chokinonrhodes	Jun 16th, 2008 04:00:22 PM
fucking bullshit. Usually when an actor dies, its easy for me to pick out a piece of their work to watch in their honor. not tonight.
Huge loss, this sucks by Jack Burton	Jun 16th, 2008 04:01:54 PM
Man, this is hard news. Stan Winston is easily one of the main reason I became such a hard core movie fan. Aliens, T2, The Abyss, Jurassic Park, so many, many othersthe man was a visionary and a legend. This is a sad, sad day. My condolences to his friends and family.
RIP Stan by EvilGeek1	Jun 16th, 2008 04:02:43 PM
CGI will never beat your work. Sorry to see ya go.
dannyglovers_dickhead by slappy jones	Jun 16th, 2008 04:03:19 PM
calm down and relax. you're a cock.accept it and move on.
AP Report... by the_patriot	Jun 16th, 2008 04:07:57 PM
Rest in peace, Stan - you helped form some great memories in my childhood. Effects master Stan Winston dies Work included 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator' By DAVID S. COHEN Stan Winston, one of the great names in special effects, has died at age 62. The Oscar-winning visual effects artist died at his home Sunday evening surrounded by family after a seven-year struggle with multiple myeloma, according to a representative from Stan Winston Studio. Winston won visual effects Oscars for 1986's "Aliens, "1992's "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and 1993's "Jurassic Park,” for which he created animatronic dinosaurs that complimented the film’s digitally-animated creatures. For decades, Winston’s robotic/animatronic creatures were the best in the industry and his prosthetic makeup was among the best available. “Iron Man” visual effects supervisor John Nelson “Stan was the man when it came to making those kind of prosthetic effects, he was the guy. If you look at the litany of other good people in the business, they tend to be people who worked for Stan.” Stan Winston Studios did the practical Iron Man suit for this year’s Marvel/Paramount blockbuster but Winston himself was not actively involved with the shoot. Steven Spielberg, who worked with Winston on several films, said in a statement “Stan was a fearless and courageous artist/inventor and for many projects, I rode his cutting edge from teddy bears to aliens to dinosaurs. My world would not have been the same without Stan. What I will miss most is his easy laugh every time he said to me, ‘Nothing is impossible.’” “It was a perfect compliment to the stuff thwat we were doing,” said Dennis Muren, who supervised the digital effects on “Jurassic Park.” “His creatures would work with the actors and when you put the two together the audience was confused, and sometimes we were too, about who had done what.” But Stan had always said it shouldn’t be all one or all the other, it should be a combination of the two.” Eric Roth, executive director of the Visual Effects Society said “It’s a big loss. Our industry has lost one of its giants, someone who has had a tremendous impact on helping tell stories with the use of effects.” Producer Gale Anne Hurd, who worked with Winston on the “Terminator” franchise and on “The Relic,” exprssed shock at the news, as Winston had refused to discuss his illness outside his intimate circle. Hurt recalled that she and helmer James Cameron first approached makeup artist Dick Smith to do the prosthetic effects on “The Terminator.” Smith declined but recommended Winston, saying “One day you’ll thank me.” Hurd said of Winston. “He never looked at anything as a problem, it was always an opportunity. I never saw him defeatist, regardless of what may have happened. And he had an incredible childlike passion for films and for makeup effects and animatronics. Having him on set, regardless of whether you were going into your 19th hour or your first, he always gave 100 % and inspired everyone around him.” The conference room at Winston’s Van Nuys studio was long one of the most effective sales tools any effects company could hope for, with life-sized creatures including the queen alien from “Aliens,” the lunging out of the walls toward the conference table on all sides. Winston is survived by his wife, Karen; a son, daughter, brother and four grandchildren. (The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
by the_patriot	Jun 16th, 2008 04:08:10 PM

RIP by Johnny Deep	Jun 16th, 2008 04:09:29 PM
Goodbye
i want to say this... by dioxholster	Jun 16th, 2008 04:10:41 PM

synonymous with innovation by juice willis	Jun 16th, 2008 04:14:55 PM
stan winston delivered the goods each and every time. respect.
Damn... by Bruce Leroy	Jun 16th, 2008 04:15:15 PM
This is truly awful. This is one of my heroes. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Stan, you made me believe in the unbelievable, your one of the reasons i'm learning to become a film maker. I salute and thank you for that. Rest in peace.
Pumpkinhead by Shan	Jun 16th, 2008 04:18:10 PM
I thought that was an exceptional movie. The effects were first class (of course) but also the story. The teenagers being stalked weren't cardboard cutouts, they made a serious mistake and were scared at first but then realised they had to do the right thing. Unfortunately, it was too late for most of them. Lance Henriksen's character acted out of understandable rage and grief at the time of the accident before thinking and also too late, tried to undo his mistake of unleashing the demon. In short, it was a film with a credible plot and depth as opposed to almost every other superficially similar film which did not. For this film alone, he deserves a lot of credit. His effects were brilliantly done in all of his work that I saw and he will be missed.
This really sucks by T 1000 xp professional	Jun 16th, 2008 04:19:52 PM
He is one of the main reasons why I love movies...I'll be praying for his family.
Everything I loved...He did by Dangkok_Bangerous	Jun 16th, 2008 04:20:04 PM
From Gargoyles to Iron Man...Alot of us grew up on him...this really fucking sucks. Rest in Peace, sir.
Awwwww, noooooooo by Moonwatcher	Jun 16th, 2008 04:23:43 PM
That's just not right - he had so much yet to do, and he couldn't have been that old. He pushed things forward as much as anyone during his career; now we can only hope that some apprentice somewhere, or some eager fan, will step into his shoes and carry on the great work he started. Hope to shake your hand and say Thanks, someday, Stan. God go with you.
Winston is on, like, every other DVD Special Features set by TallBoy66	Jun 16th, 2008 04:29:18 PM
He always seemed very funny and jovial whenever he pops up on the DVD set. I think Cameron gave him the idea for the Predator to have mandibles. And I remember Winston saying that the shot of the terminator's eye turning off in T1 is actually a bunch of paper mashe, someone turning down a red lightbub, and some dude standing off camera blowing smoke infront of the frame. Good trick, he will be missed.
Monster Squad by FlyingGuillotine	Jun 16th, 2008 04:29:22 PM
Tom Noonan said Stan would glue his eyes shut as a practical joke when he did his Frankenstein make-up.
Truly one of the greats! by hadez	Jun 16th, 2008 04:29:34 PM
His work will live on, and it is truly the stuff of legends. Rest in Peace, Stan; and thanks for all the great moments
2008... by DoubleFantasy	Jun 16th, 2008 04:29:41 PM
...is far from great. A lot of really strange, horrible events going on. A lot of truly great people being taken too. Enjoy playing in that big monster studio in the sky Mr Winston. You're a legend.
RIP from german director by Kajisan	Jun 16th, 2008 04:30:27 PM
Hello my friends, now i´m sitting in my conference room with my colleagues and don´t know what to do. We´re shocked. Stan was the one who brought us such a wonderful world. In every movie were he get his hands on, i credit him in front of my friends how great this man is. Now it was the time to go and the time for us, to remember. I will remember him every second, when i go to my dvd cabinet and watch one of the movies where his magic bring him back to life. Rest in Peace my friend. T.L.
...STAN WAS THE MAN WHEN SCIFI WASN'T POPULAR....... by The Marquis de Side 3	Jun 16th, 2008 04:33:22 PM
Stan made a huge difference, especially in the 80s when studios saw sci-fi as pure children's hokum, and rarely took the financial risks people take nowadays to invest in a good sci-fi film. Stan Winston made things happen in an era with less financial support for this genre. Terminator, Aliens, etc... nothing would have made it without his influential help. It's easy now to make a sci-fi film with CGi and a multi-million dollar budget, but all those Hulks and Iron Men bouncing around wouldn't have made it to the screen today if Stan Winston wasn't there in the 80s to pave the way for new directors and designers to tell great stories. He made you believe with what little resources he had at teh time, and with more quality than what's shown today. we'll miss you Stan... =0(
Good night sweet prince by mr dark	Jun 16th, 2008 04:36:09 PM
You shaped my nightmares and fantasies with your incerdible work what a loss indeed..The world will mourn your passing.
Just Awful by miguelkeenanan	Jun 16th, 2008 04:36:20 PM
Rest in peace Stan.
Whoa... by SergioGiorgini	Jun 16th, 2008 04:36:44 PM
RIP. Such a skill to be be that good, yet never, ever to look like your stuff is nothing other than real and completely organic. It's the stuff like that makes growing up suck.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by MARSMARLONLIVES	Jun 16th, 2008 04:40:43 PM
STAN NOOOOOOOOOO
"Why is there nothing in the media about this?" by IAmLegolas	Jun 16th, 2008 04:41:12 PM
Because, obviously, Amy Winehouse behaving badly yet again is more newsworthy.
A sad loss by tylermo	Jun 16th, 2008 04:41:17 PM
I heard about this earlier at a roleplaying game website's forum. It's a tremendous loss. So much of his work holds up well today. As for cgi vs. the old way of doing things...I prefer a hybrid of the two. There's something to be said about pre-cgi movie magic. Aliens, Bladerunner, Star Wars, 2001, even Ray H's films. Some have aged better than others in the modern cgi-era, but it can be argued that some cgi doesn't look as good, or as real as some of Stan's work, or the ILM stuff, etc. Either way, my thoughts are with Stan's family and friends.
Thank you Mr. Winston by RealDoubleJ	Jun 16th, 2008 04:44:35 PM
For everything you have done to inspire the dreams & nightmares of my youth for so many years. A truly unsung hero of cinema, your name deserved of Hollywood's walk of Fame more than the hundreds of actors you contributed your work to in helping delivering memorable performances. It is sad to say that we have lost another giant of the screen & backstage. I raise my glass to you & hope many do the same. Thank you.
one of a dying breed of FX artisans......... by EGamb	Jun 16th, 2008 04:44:48 PM
In an industry that has slowly turned to pixels and 1 / 0 computer codes to bring to life the creatures that populate our cinematic epics.........we have lost a true cinematic Wizard whose creations anchored many wonderful films with a believablility that few computers have yet to achieve......in regards to his work on Iron Man.......one can only imagine what he could have added to the Hulk....with a full scale animatronic head or puppeteered body......He will be missed.......
RIP by radio1_mike	Jun 16th, 2008 04:44:55 PM
Thanks for the memories Stan. I will miss your creativity.
Scorekeeper? Cryptkeeper, you mean... by palimpsest	Jun 16th, 2008 04:47:28 PM

I am absolutely gutted by this... by Sledge Hammer	Jun 16th, 2008 04:53:30 PM
...I mean what fan of film doesn't love Stan Winston and his myriad contributions to film over the past few decades. A man who clearly loved movies and loved what he did, and who always seemed like a cool guy. And what horror/monster movie fan doesn't have a special place in their heart for the Winston directed Pumkinhead, a film so much better crafted than the weak sequels that came after it and tainted the Pumpkinhead name somewhat. But Winston's original? Great stuff. The man made us believe Dinosaurs were real, he gave us the Terminator, and refined the Alien and then one upped it with the Alien Queen. From his work on the first two Predators, to his contribution to The Thing, to his work on films like Dead & Buried, Interview With A Vampire, Batman Returns, Edward Scissorhands, A.I. and more, we really have lost one of the all time greats of movie magic here. I've been a fan of Winston since his memorable work on the old Gargoyles tv movie in the 70's, a flick that got regular tv airplay when I was a youngster. Sure, they may look a bit cheesy now, but back in the day the effects in this tv movie were amazing. Just...damn.
A Damned Shame by Half-Baked-Goggle-Box-Do-Gooder	Jun 16th, 2008 04:55:34 PM
A gentleman and a consumate master of his craft. (Maybe he's just doing research for a world-class zombie movie. Fingers Crossed, everybody.......)
Stan was the man to call for FX. by theonecalledshoe	Jun 16th, 2008 04:56:07 PM
May he rest in peace.
No, it AINT cool news by BenBraddock	Jun 16th, 2008 04:56:54 PM
Wow, that guy was a hero of mine... great talent, well used. Safe

Talkbacks

Rest In Peace Stan Winston