MR. X Delivers Otherworldly VFX for Ridley Scott’s ‘Raised by Wolves’
Visual effects house’s Toronto and Bangalore studio’s tackle the Necromancer and its scream as they produce 476 shots on the hit HBO Max sci-fi thriller.
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And the VFX Emmy Goes To…
VFXWorld and AWN break down the 10 shows nominated for Outstanding Special Visual Effects and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role, and the studios behind their spectacular visuals.
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Foundry Announces Foundry Live Summer Edition Running July 16 -23
Virtual event to feature industry focused education sessions with virtual meetups on look development, lighting, and 3D design.
Technicolor Statement Concerning Debt Restructuring and Ongoing Operations
The French multi-national media company, owner of leading creative studios MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, issues statement concerning AWN’s June 23 news report.
Technicolor Files for Chapter 15 in US Citing COVID-19 Impact
French owner of key creative studios and VFX brands including MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, reaches a restructuring agreement in Paris with creditors; Texas court filing will protect US assets.
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Technicolor’s Mill Film Merges with MR. X
Operating under MR. X name, companies combine into single VFX studio in response to industry changes brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ziva VFX Character Simulation Software Now Free for Students and Educators
Physics-based character creation platform now available free of charge for non-commercial projects.
Disney Brings India’s Vibrant Culture to US Preschoolers in ‘Mira, Royal Detective’
Showrunner Sascha Paladino and art director Dorothea Gerassimova discuss the challenges and rewards of celebrating India’s wonderful cultural diversity with an international kids’ audience.
Technicolor Names Katie Hooten Head of L.A. Pre-Production Studio.
Industry veteran to oversee Los Angeles team’s art department, visualization, real-time production and VFX.
Technicolor and Former CEO Frederic Rose Charged with Fraud in France
French multi-national, owner of leading VFX and creative studios MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, is indicted after seven-year investigation by French authorities.
IATSE and ABAS Offering Free Legal Support for Laid Off MPC Vancouver Workers
Offer made to provide support for those workers affected by the studio’s abrupt closure on December 11.
MPC Shuts Down Vancouver Facility
One of the VFX industry’s leading studios abruptly closes the doors at one of its locations.
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Mr. X Names Dennis Berardi Chief Creative Officer
Legend 3D and Anthem Visual Effects alum Lisa Sepp-Wilson joins the Toronto-based studio as Global Managing Director.
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Technicolor Academy Launched to Develop, Train VFX Talent
Program open to recent film-school graduates will include eight to 10 weeks of intensive hands-on training and a one-year full-time paid internship.
Image Gallery: Mr. X Dives into ‘The Shape of Water’
Take a behind-the-scenes look into director Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’ with a selection of before-and-after imagery showcasing the craftsmanship of Toronto-based VFX house Mr. X.
Merman is in the Details: Mr. X Dives into ‘The Shape of Water’
Led by VFX supervisor Dennis Berardi, Toronto-based VFX house Mr. X helps director Guillermo del Toro craft his cinematic vision.
Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’
Imaginative and offbeat love story with visual effects provided by Mr. X arrives in theaters on December 8.
VFX House MR. X Expands to Montreal
Graham Peddie to manage the day-to-day operations of MR. X Montreal, with the studio’s first confirmed project to be various sequences for Netflix’s western mini-series, ‘Godless.’
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Captain Jack Sparrow Returns in First Full-Length Trailer for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
First full-length trailer for the fifth installment of the popular Disney franchise showcases visual effects created by lead VFX house MPC alongside Atomic Fiction, Lola, Mr. X, and more.
Technicolor Buys The Mill for $292 Million
New purchase is part of the French-owned media company’s strategy to expand its ties with advertisers and build out its visual effects business, which already includes MPC, Mr. X and Mikros Image.
Technicolor Acquires Paris-Based Mikros Image
France and Montreal-based production and post-production company produced the animation for the ‘Asterix: le Domaine des Dieux’ and ‘Le Petit Prince’ feature films.
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Technicolor to Acquire VFX Studio Mr. X
Technicolor strikes a deal for an undisclosed amount to acquire Toronto-based visual effects studio Mr. X.
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