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I Was A ... Hair Stylist on 'The Hunger Games'
Lionsgate
If you have seen and/or read "The Hunger Games," then you know that the vibrant hair colors are very much a part of the characters, especially the sophisticated, fashion-forward residents of the Capitol.
Hair colorist Cherry Petenbrink was tapped to create the hair color concept for the entire film. She worked under hair department head Linda Flowers, who also supervised all the hairstyles, including the soon-to-be iconic braids worn by Katniss Everdeen. They devised artistic interpretations while making sure they stayed true to the expectations of legions of fans and the requirements of the film's producers and costume designer Judianna Makovsky.
It was a huge job, requiring styling for not only the stars, but for nearly 500 extras who mainly rocked futuristic hairstyles with vivid colors. Petenbrink supervised the 35 stylists who worked on the tresses of the cast, making sure everything was just right. Get More »
I Was... A Backup Dancer in 'Glee: The 3D Concert Movie'
Fox
Courtney Galiano may not be a name you recognize, but "Glee" fans may recognize her face. Or, rather, her moves.
The former "So You Think You Can Dance" finalist and All-Star appears in "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" as one of the backup dancers. This gig comes after appearing on the hit Fox television show a couple times – once as a member of Vocal Adrenaline, natch – and following familiar faces like Lea Michele and Cory Monteith on tour as a dancer both this summer and last. Get More »
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I Was A… Vehicle Designer on 'Captain America'
Marvel Studios
"Captain America: The First Avenger" takes place way back during the WWII era, so you can bet your baseball bat making it look believable takes a lot of work. One of the most important things in recreating any past time period? The vehicles.
After working on "TRON: Legacy," vehicle designer Daniel Simon came back from the future, so to speak, to create cars for "America."
Simon created a whole fleet of vehicles for the Hydra baddies that fit right in to the time period while still appearing advanced. He told NextMovie all about designing vehicles for one of summer's most anticipated movies. Get More »
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I Was… An Elephant Trainer on 'Water for Elephants'
Fox
"Water for Elephants" isn't just a fancy name. There's a living, breathing elephant in the movie, and she also happens to be a bonafide movie star.
Tai is a 42-year-old Asian white and a veteran of many films, including "Operation: Dumbo Drop," "The Jungle Book" and "Exit Through the Gift Shop." She's worked with people like Bill Murray and Brendan Fraser, and she probably remembers her experiences on set better than any of them.
Tai worked closely with "Water for Elephants" stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz while being directed off-camera by her trainer Gary Johnson, who told NextMovie what it's like keeping four tons of animal cooperative during a long shoot. Get More »
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I Was A… Belly Dancer in ‘Sex and the City 2′
New Line Cinema
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda weren't the only lovelies shakin' it to Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman" in "Sex and the City 2," out on DVD and Blu-ray on Oct. 26.
A number of beautiful belly dancers peppered the stage and made for festive Abu Dhabi setpieces. Of course, they were really just in Brooklyn.
One such hip-swiveling hottie, New Yorker Marni Halasa, was happy to share what it was like during the five-day filming of the karaoke scene. Get More »
