Finding Their ‘Calling’
Director Charles Zhang and writer/producer Jonathan Cui break new ground with a feature-length VR film.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Tagged With: Steven Spielberg
Review: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’
AWN’s “Miscweant” shares his take on brand names, Disney Princesses and a refreshing break from clichéd buddy movies.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All, North America
Showtime Announces ‘Halo’ TV Series
Network teams with Kyle Killen, Rupert Wyatt, Spielberg’s Amblin TV and Microsoft/343 Industries on 10-episode order.
Virtually Cool: The Third Floor Delivers Previs and Pop Culture for ‘Ready Player One’
TTF previs creative director Joshua Wassung, previs supervisor Todd Constantine, and storyboard head Doug Lefler collaborate with director Steven Spielberg on a host of visual gags for the sci-fi feature’s complex race scene.
Box Office: ‘Infinity War’ Flies Past $1B Worldwide in Record Time
Feature is the sixth Marvel Studios feature to join the billion-dollar club.
VR’s Inflection Point
Will the VR revolution be stunted by its own myopic evangelists?
In Business, CG, Films, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Sets Records with $630 Million Bow
Marvel Studios release dominates in every market where it’s opening, exceeds the best-ever domestic opening mark set by ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’
How ILM Animated the Avatars from Steven Spielberg’s ‘Ready Player One’
Industrial Light & Magic had a blast creating the virtual world of the OASIS and tripping down memory lane with spot-on recreations of the DeLorean from ‘Back to the Future’ or the T-Rex from ‘Jurassic Park,’ but the avatars were much more demanding.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Inside the OASIS: ILM’s Roger Guyett Talks ‘Ready Player One’
Industrial Light & Magic Artists creates the virtual reality world the OASIS for director Steven Spielberg’s mind-bending joyride.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Box Office: ‘Ready Player One’ Scores $41M Opening
‘Isle of Dogs’ expands slightly and retains the top per-theater average, while ‘Black Panther’ hangs on in third place overall in its seventh weekend of release.
In Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Audiomotion and Vicon Make the Virtual Real for ‘Ready Player One’
Nearly 60 percent of the Steven Spielberg-directed movie featured performance capture.
Wellesley Wild Named New 'Animaniacs' Showrunner
Writer and producer has extensive experience working with ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth MacFarlane.
In 2D, Business, Films, Interactive, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Looking Ahead
The world of 2045, according to ‘Ready Player One.’
In CG, Films, Technology, Visual Effects | Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Five Animated Features, Two Series Earn PGA Noms
Tie puts 11 titles -- including ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘The Shape of Water’ and ‘Wonder Woman’ -- in contention for top feature award.
In Awards, Films, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Revived ‘Animaniacs’ Coming to Hulu in 2020
Hulu picks up Spielberg-headed reboot as its first original family series in a deal that also includes streaming rights to original series.
In 2D, Business, Interactive, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
NBR Awards Honor ‘Coco,’ ‘Loving Vincent’
Hit Pixar film and indie feature about Van Gogh will be feted at Jan. 9 ceremony in New York.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Event, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Dystopia, Brought to You By...
In our “VR-first future,” the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Cooking Up a Chinese VR Short
China's first improv VR table read informs the development of ‘Four Dishes and a Soup.’
In People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia
Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 2: Virtual Visionary
THE THIRD FLOOR founder continues to champion virtual production and lead the charge into virtual reality.
The Irascible Ron Clements and John Musker Talk ‘Moana’
More than 40 years after joining Disney, the veteran ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Aladdin’ directors’ latest animated gem hits the theatre.
Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn Talk ‘Trolls’
For the directors of DreamWorks Animation’s latest hit animated feature, it’s all about the power of positive…and keeping it ugly cute.
‘The BFG’ Comes to Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere on December 6th
Roald Dahl’s fantasy adventure comes home for the holidays.
It's the CONTENT, Stupid - Part Two
The wine is more precious than the bottles.
In CG, Education and Training, People, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Illumination’s ‘Secret Life of Pets’ Bites Off Massive $103.2M Debut
Fifth Illumination Entertainment-Universal collaboration dominates the weekend box office, racking up a massive $103.2 million with the first new franchise of the summer.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Disney Unveils New Clips from ‘The BFG’
Leading up to the film’s release on Friday, Disney unveils new clips from for director Steven Spielberg’s fantasy-adventure film based on the best-selling book by Roald Dahl.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
