13 Behind-the-Scenes Photos That Are as Amazing as the Movies Themselves

Although there’s still an ongoing debate about virtual effects being better than practical effects or the other way around, it’s undeniable that the 2 create the “movie magic” on-screen that blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Either way, both double the fun and entertainment that keeps audiences in awe and on their toes.

1. Tatiana Maslany in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Computer-generated imagery, or CGI technology, is no stranger to modern films and TV shows, especially in the sci-fi and superhero genres. Like Tatiana Maslany in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, the original Hulk, actor Mark Ruffalo, also acted with CGI.

2. Dumbo in Dumbo

Dumbo, the flying elephant, is just one of the most adorable animals in movie history, with human actors behind it. This technique is used often, especially for family films like The Jungle Book.

3. The Wood Sprite and Sebastian J. Cricket in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

4. Thing in Wednesday

5. Kate Winslet in Avatar: The Way of Water

Kate Winslet was not the only one who had to undergo a transformation for the silver screen. Her co-stars, Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington, had to portray their characters, Neytiri and Jake Sully, with CGI’s help.

6. Rocket Raccoon in Guardians of the Galaxy

7. Emma Thompson in Matilda the Musical

8. Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All at Once

9. Zoe Saldaña in Guardians of the Galaxy

Zoe Saldaña went through tons of heavy makeup and a tedious application process to achieve Gamora’s green skin. She did this for the Avengers films too.

10. Gregory in The Sandman

11. Khan, Mulan’s horse in Mulan

12. Angelina Jolie in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Apart from the marvelous virtual effects used in the Maleficent movies, Angelina Jolie got the distinct look of the powerful dark fairy with the help of prosthetics and eye makeup.

13. Mia Goth in X

The complex relationship between Angelina Jolie and her father, Jon Voight, has seen many ups and downs. However, they have managed to reconcile their differences, largely thanks to the shared love for their family and the film industry.