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URLwire for Friday, November 16, 2001 
American Movie Classics Launches Year Two of  "Cinema Secrets"
The "Cinema Secrets" series, online editorial and multimedia content reveal the special effects magic behind movie favorites past and present. This year's onlne content includes an exclusive interview with creature wizard Stan Winston. Learn about his life, career and his ground breaking work on films like Terminator, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands, Interview With a Vampire, and more. 
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The American Movie Classics cable network and web site have launched the second season of Special Effects content called "Cinema Secrets
Go to site
On the web site, special effects fans will find the following Special Effects content...

How'd They Do That?
Get an exclusive look into the magic behind the making of today's hottest hits.

Hall of Fame
The "Celebrity Interviews" section is chock full of chats with 'The Experts' of special effects including:

An exclusive interview with creature wizard Stan Winston.Learn about his life, career and his ground breaking work on films like Terminator, Jurassic Park, Edward Scissorhands, Interview With a Vampire, and more. 

- Special effects guru and eight-time Oscar winner Denis Muren

- One of film's original monster-makers: Paul Blaisdell 

- Special effects trailblazer Ray Harryhausen

Multimeida Video Quick Takes
Stan Winston explains how he achieved a number of his signature effects. Watch video in the Multimedia Gallery. Test your knowledge.

Trivia Game
Play the new "No Secrets" special effects trivia game, posted online at noon every Friday.

What's On
Learn about the all-new episodes premiering during "Cinema Secrets" new season! 

Learn About the Show
Read "Smoke & Mirrors" to get the low-down on the all-new episodes airing this month. Plus, learn more about this popular series in AMCtv.com's exclusive "A Special Effects Special". 
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