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VFX breakdowns Headline News

Vine FX’s Invisible VFX adds Peril to ‘No Escape’

Watch the breakdown real showcasing how the visual effects studio delivered 500 shots on the Paramount+ series, based on the novel ‘The Blue’ by Lucy Clarke, creating a foreboding seascape for the fleeing friends who find themselves in dangerous waters with seemingly ‘no escape.’

Advancing Equity and Diversity in Animation Headline News

Lion Forge Entertainment and BWA Team Up on ‘Iyanu’ for Cartoon Network and Max

The ‘Hair Love’ producers, along with Black Women Animate Studios, have begun recruiting a diverse group of artists for pre-production of LFE’s upcoming Nigerian animated fantasy series.

More IP Gold Headline News

Sarah Polley to Direct Disney’s ‘Bambi’ Live-Action Remake

The Oscar winning ‘Women Talking’ writer/director and star joins writers Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster (‘Transparent’) and producers Chris and Paul Weitz on the studio’s latest photorealistic CGI remake of an animated classic; story follows a young fawn on his adventures in the forest after tragedy strikes.

Ch-Ch-Changes Headline News

Disney Reshuffles Feature Release Calendar in Anticipation of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Moana’

Dates for many high-profile projects have been changed, including ‘Deadpool 3’ bumping up by six months, ‘Avatar 3’ delaying a full year, and ‘Avatar 4’ and ‘Avatar 5’ pushing back three years.

People Headline News

Nexus Studios Adds Emily Dean to Commercial Roster

The writer, director and artist boasts directorial, story artist and visual consultant credits on shows including the award-winning Netflix animated series, ‘Love Death + Robots,’ ‘Hotel Artemis,’ and the Oscar-winning short ‘Hair Love.’

After the Fall of the Empire Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ TV Spot, Release Date

Rosario Dawson stars in Lucasfilm’s next entry to the ‘Star Wars’ universe, set after the fall of the Empire, which debuts August 23; streamer showcases some major galactic girl power in the new teaser, ‘Begin.’  

You’re Welcome Headline News

Thomas Kail to Direct Live-Action ‘Moana’ Adaptation

The ‘Hamilton’ helmer joins the upcoming remake, starring Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, whom he voiced in the original 3DCG animated film.

In the Flesh Headline News

Live-Action ‘Miles Morales’ Feature is On!

Producer Amy Pascal confirmed that a live-action movie following Brooklyn’s friendly neighborhood Spidey is in development, as well as a ‘Spider-Woman’ film featuring the voice of Hailee Steinfeld.

Headed Back to Neverland VFXWorld

Cinesite Talks Invisible Magic and the Lost Boys’ Lair in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

VFX supervisor Damien Hurgon and his team delivered 354 shots – 80% of which were complex set extensions – on David Lowery’s reimagined J.M. Barrie classic, now streaming on Disney+.

We’ll Soon Be Going Merry Headline News

Glimpse the Infamous Pirate Ship from Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series

The official ‘One Piece’ Twitter account has shared a peek at the ‘Going Merry,’ which will feature prominently in the new show coming to the streamer later this year.

Adapt This! Headline News

‘Street Fighter’ Adaptation Finds Its Directing Duo

‘Talk to Me’ filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will helm the upcoming action flick from Legendary Entertainment and videogame developer Capcom, currently in early development.

Happy Birthday Luffy Headline News

Netflix Shares First Video of ‘One Piece’ Cast

In celebration of Monkey D. Luffy’s birthday, the cast of the upcoming live-action adaptation of the hugely popular manga come together for the first time in video, with the series to stream sometime in 2023.

People Headline News

Billy Magnussen Joins Cast of Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’

The ‘No Time to Die’ actor joins Zach Galifianakis, Maia Kealoha as Lilo, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch in the live-action/CGI hybrid project streaming on Disney+ May 10, 2024.

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Taika Waititi to Direct a Live-Action ‘Akira’ Film?

After the ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ director’s untitled film was notably absent at last week’s Star Wars Celebration, Deadline reporter Justin Kroll posits the adaptation of the ‘best anime of all time’ is next on the docket.

More Games Adaptations! Headline News

Legendary Acquires ‘Street Fighter’ Live-Action Film, TV Rights

The entertainment giant will team with videogame developer Capcom on all future projects in the famed franchise, including a new feature film already in development.

Flame On…Again Headline News

Josh Friedman to Pen ‘Fantastic Four’ Rewrite

The ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ writer has taken the reins from former scribes Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, which signals a potential shift away from comedy towards a more serious sci-fi tone.

People Headline News

Maia Kealoha to Lead ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Film Adaptation

Zach Galifianakis also joins the live-action/CGI hybrid project in an undisclosed role, while original Stitch voice actor Chris Sanders will step back into his little blue shoes as well.

Live-Action Adaptations on the Way! Headline News

Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson to Helm Disney’s ‘The Aristocats’

The ‘Summer of Soul’ director will also oversee the upcoming live-action/CGI hybrid film adaptation’s music, as well as executive produce under his Two One Five Entertainment banner.

People Headline News

Stephanie Sperber Named President and CCO at Lion Forge Entertainment

Along with a name change, the Oscar-winning animation studio adds live-action to its production slate as well as a veteran family entertainment executive to lead the company.

That’s Frah-kun-shteen! Headline News

All-Star Cast Eyed for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’

Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth are in early talks to appear in the Oscar-winning ‘Pinocchio’ filmmaker’s upcoming classic monster flick remake for Netflix.

High-End Cinematics Headline News

Platige Image Shares ‘Company of Heroes 3’ Trailer Behind-the-Scenes

Polish-based production company drops live-action look at the making of Relic Entertainment’s hugely popular strategy game set during World War II.

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 198: How StopMo Animator Harry Chaskin Produced ‘Steel Cut Oats’

The freelance animator reveals how he funded his film through Kickstarter and what it took to get some big-name actors involved in the project.

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