Predator: Badlands Behind-the-Scenes Footage Proves Even Intergalactic Hunters Need Sound Effects
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Newly released behind-the-scenes footage from Predator: Badlands showcases the hilarious, pre-effects reality of filming the sci-fi action flick, ahead of its physical media release in February.
As Predator: Badlands makes its jump from digital storefronts to physical media, the internet is getting a goldmine of behind-the-scenes clips that highlight the chaotic reality of modern blockbuster filmmaking. According to Polygon, a newly released featurette titled "Embodying the Predator" gives fans a hilarious look at the pre-effects chaos, starring lead actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and co-star Elle Fanning. Far from the terrifying finished product, the footage shows Schuster-Koloamatangi running through action sequences wearing a practical Predator hoodie with his human face fully exposed, relying on digital mapping for the final look.
The highlights of the clip lean heavily into the charmingly unglamorous side of big-budget action. Fanning can be seen acting out scenes while lying in a half-blue-screen suit to accommodate digital removal for her role as an android, while Schuster-Koloamatangi handles prop blasters while crew members literally provide live "pew pew pew" sound effects off-camera. It is a wonderfully grassroots detail that mirrors legendary set stories from franchises like Star Wars, reminding us that movie magic often looks ridiculous before the post-production pipeline works its wonders.
For anyone tracking the physical media release, the upcoming 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD editions launching on February 17 will pack plenty of extra features not found in the initial digital drop. It is a solid win for physical collectors and making-of nerds who appreciate seeing how today's heaviest VFX-driven spectacles come together. You can read the original reporting over at Polygon.
Tags: Movies, Entertainment, Streaming, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi
Original article: Polygon