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Using ML for Artistic Empowerment VFXWorld

The Untapped Potential of ML in VFX

Oscar-winning ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX Supervisor Paul Lambert turned to Foundry’s CopyCat machine learning toolset within Nuke to complete 40% of the 1,000 Fremen eye shots with no additional touch-ups, saving thousands of hours of roto work.

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:17pm

See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop.

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

HBO Renews ‘Dune: Prophecy’ for Season 2

The HBO Original drama, which follows two Harkonnen sisters as they establish the Bene Gesserit 10,000 years prior to the ascension of Paul Atreides, gets picked up for a second season; Season 1 streaming now on Max.

Arakis Beckons VFXWorld

Paul Lambert Returns to Arrakis for ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor once again teams up with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for the second of three adaptations of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi tome, shooting practical wherever possible to capture the right desert light, shadow and tone.

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LAIKA Taps ‘Dune’ Writer Jon Spaihts to Pen and Direct Sci-Fi Thriller

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter will make his directorial debut in the yet unnamed live-action film that tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

HBO Teases ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Series

Inspired by the novel ‘Sisterhood of Dune,’ and set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides’ ascension, the new live-action series follows the Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind; six-episode Season 1 coming to HBO and Max in November.

Arakis Beckons Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops Latest ‘Dune: Part Two’ Official Trailer

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel returns to Arakis… and will hit U.S. theaters and IMAX March 1, 2024, with the international release beginning on February 24, 2024.

Where’s the Spice? Headline News

‘Dune: Part Two’ Delayed Due to Ongoing Strikes

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is now expected to hit theaters March 15, 2024, as continuing lack of progress in SAG-AFTRA and WGA negotiations have led to multiple production shutdowns.

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‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Creative Shakeup Causes Re-Casts

Anna Foerster, Olivia Williams, and Emily Watson now star in the upcoming series, set in the 'Dune' universe, which centers on the lives of the fabled religious sect trained to resist the Voice.

A Second Look Headline News

Second Official Trailer Drops for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Check out the second look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes new glimpses of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, coming to theaters November 3.

Long Live the Fighters Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Following an exclusive release at CinemaCon 2023 last week, everyone can now watch the intense first look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes a glimpse of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, premiering in theaters November 3.

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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Take Top Honors at 13th Annual Lumiere Awards

The Advanced Imaging Society’s annual event honors distinguished creative and technical achievement in motion pictures, television, and emerging media; special award went to Wētā FX for creative excellence in VFX and Adobe for innovation in post tools.

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Travis Fimmel Snags Key Role in ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’

The magnetic ‘Vikings’ and ‘Raised by Wolves’ actor will portray Desmond Hart, a charismatic soldier at odds with the sisterhood of the Bene Geserit in the upcoming ‘Dune’ prequel.

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‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Series Begins Casting the Bene Geserit

Indira Varma, Shirley Henderson, and Emily Watson will star in the upcoming series, set in the 'Dune' universe, which centers on the lives of the fabled religious sect trained to resist the Voice.

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Framestore Adds VFX Supervisor François Dumoulin

The studio’s Canada-based VFX supervisor roster expands with former Rodeo FX supe; this follows the integration of Method Studios’ team, which recently added 6 VFX supervisors across the company’s Montreal and Vancouver locations.

Ensuring Employee Wellbeing VFXWorld

DNEG: Championing Employee Diversity, Inclusion, and Mental Wellbeing

For the leading VFX and animation company, senior management is all in with a new set of EDI initiatives and resources to support their talented, diverse, and expanding staff across 9 international studios.

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Territory Studio Names Russ Gautier Creative Director

Emmy-Nominated animator bolsters design studios’ creative team, bringing a wealth of experience and credits, including ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Thor: Ragnarok, Skyscraper,’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame.’

Dept. of I Can’t Wait Headline News

’Dune: Part Two’ Delayed, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sequel Set for 2024

The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s hit two-part sci-fi saga will now arrive a month later than expected, while Adam Wingard’s ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ follow-up finally gets a theatrical release date.

VFX is Happening in Quebec Headline News

1st Edition of CAFÉ Coming to Montreal June 7-8

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 20, 2022 at 3:12pm

The 2-day inaugural event for VFX and animation professionals will feature panels, discussions and presentations of the latest technology; tickets are now on sale.

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DNEG’s Toronto Studio Now Open

Studio’s doors opened May 13 with 150+ new hires; studio’s latest Canadian expansion comes amidst tremendous growth in worldwide demand for VFX and animation services.

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DNEG Helps ‘Dune’ Come Alive with NVIDIA RTX Technology

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 29, 2022 at 12:40pm

VFX studio contributed to over 1,000 shots across 28 sequences on the Oscar-winning film, with artists working from multiple locations using NVIDIA’s virtual workstation software and hardware.

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‘Chernobyl’ Director to Helm First 2 Episodes of ‘Dune’ Prequel Series

Emmy Award winner Johan Renck will replace ‘Dune’ film director Denis Villeneuve, who exited the HBO Max project due to scheduling conflicts.

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‘Dune,’ ‘Encanto,’ and ‘The Windshield Wiper’ Take Home Oscar Gold

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 28, 2022 at 9:32am

Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic scored a hefty 6 wins, though the evening’s most momentous achievement was an unwanted, violent reminder that live TV never goes as planned... or hoped.

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