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Dirty Jobs: Appliances

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Dirty Job's Mike Rowe continues his transformation into a zombie as special effects artists begin constructing his new face.

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Beowulf 3-D Technology (2:33)

Watch this video about motion capture technology used in making the movie, "Beowulf". To date, 40% of all North American ticket sales are coming from the 3D version of Beowulf.

Dirty Jobs: The Art of Impatience (0:41)

Mike Rowe becomes impatient while waiting for the final pieces of his zombie costume to come together.

Dirty Jobs: Zombie Snot (1:25)

Watch as Mike Rowe begins his transformation into a zombie, with the help of special effects artists.

Dirty Jobs: Appliances (1:22)

Dirty Job's Mike Rowe continues his transformation into a zombie as special effects artists begin constructing his new face.

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Dragons: Looking Real (1:53)

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Corwin's Quest: Jeff Creates a Buzz (1:20)

This wasn't the kind of "buzz" Jeff Corwin was expecting for his show. See the excitement in this Animal Planet clip.