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Wonder Dynamics Helps Boxel Studio Embrace Machine Learning and AI

By integrating the Wonder Studio cloud-based 3D animation and VFX technology into its production pipeline, the creative studio took advantage of new AI and machine-learning-based tools to create 134 creature shots in 6 weeks for the CW’s ‘Superman & Lois.’

Big Bad Bauk Headline News

Platige Image, CD PROJEKT RED Talk ‘The Witcher 4’ Cinematic Game Trailer

In the behind-the-scenes video, the creators explain the origin of the trailer story, and as well as what technological solutions were used to animate the monster Bauk.

Intergalactic Law Enforcement Oh My! Headline News

HBO Begins Production on ‘Lanterns,’ Releases First Image

Based on DC’s ‘Green Lantern’ and produced in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, the series follows 2 intergalactic space cops drawn into an Earth-based mystery.

Technology Headline News

Foundry Releases Nuke 16.0

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:23am

Latest version of industry-leading compositing software allows changes to multiple shots at the same time, faster large-scale roto work, and updated timeline tools for faster shot approval and delivery.

A Legend is Born Headline News

Watch: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Deleted Scene Clip

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:16am

Disney’s hit animated adventure, which explores the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride lands, is now available for purchase at digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) and April 1 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD, packed with a slew of bonus features.

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On the Road to the 97th Oscars: The Animated Features Nominees

Take a deeper look at ‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot,’ all vying for the Best Animated Feature Oscar on March 2, 2025.

Business Headline News

Technicolor Begins Shutdown, Artists Find New Home with Arc Creative

While the famed creative services company has begun to shut down U.S. operations, the leadership and most of the artistic staff at The Mill have joined forces with Dream Machine FX for a new venture.

Clayface ShapeShifts into Theaters Headline News

James Watkins to Direct DC’s ‘Clayface’

The ‘Speak No Evil’ helmer joins writer Mike Flanagan on the live-action project; the film features the shapeshifting Batman villain last seen in Max’s animated ‘Harley Quinn’ series.

Whistle While You Watch Headline News

‘Disney’s Snow White’ Legacy Featurette Revisits 1937 Classic

The new video includes interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming live-action musical reimagining, as well as clips from the famed animated ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’

The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Sets April 13 HBO Premiere

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:08pm

The upcoming season of the Emmy winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, is set 5 years after the events of Season 1, with Joel and Ellie drawn into conflict with each other and an even more dangerous world.

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Scanline VFX Shares ‘American Primeval’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:10pm

With a team led by VFX supervisor Adam Balentine, the leading visual effects company delivered more than 1,000 shots across all 6 episodes of the Netflix drama that examines the violent collision of culture, religion, and race in 1857 America.

D&D to the Small Screen! Headline News

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Live-Action Series Heads to Netflix

First teased in 2021 and previously in development at Paramount+, the project has found a new home at Netflix with Drew Crevello serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner.

Business Headline News

DNEG’s Brahma Division Acquires AI Tech Company Metaphysic

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:25am

Merger with the leading AI VFX tool company used in Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ to de-age stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, coupled with United Al Sager Group’s second investment in the DNEG Group, leaves Brahma with post-transaction value of US$1.43 billion.

Awards Headline News

29th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:48am

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Fallout,’ and ‘Shōgun’ are among the winning films and TV series recognized for excellence in production design at the February 15 ceremony.

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‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ ‘Dune: Part 2’ and ‘Wander to Wonder’ Nab BAFTA 2025 Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 17, 2025 at 8:47am

The stop-motion comedy and ‘Dune’ sequel each take home 2 awards, with ‘Wicked’ winning twice as well, including Best Production Design, at the yesterday’s 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards gala.

Return to Middle-earth Headline News

Season 3 of ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Gets Underway

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:34am

Prime Video confirms the show is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this spring at the series’ new Shepperton Studios digs.

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Wins for Best VFX in a Feature at 23rd VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:52pm

Wes Ball's epic 'Planet of the Apes' adventure takes the evening's final and top award, while 'Dune: Part Two' takes home the most feature wins; 'The Wild Robot' the most animated feature wins; and 'Shōgun' the most episodic wins. 

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On the Road to the 97th Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees

Take a deeper look at ‘Alien: Romulus,’ ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects Oscar on March 2, 2025.

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Base FX Powers Triumphant Return of NeZha in ‘NeZha 2’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:15pm

Studio delivers more than 230 shots on 2019 hit film's sequel that just broke Chinese animated film box office records with a haul of $US 800 million in first 9 days of release; hits U.S. cinemas February 14.

Awards Headline News

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘X-Men ’97’ Win Critics Choice Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 10, 2025 at 1:10pm

The shows take top honors for Best Animated Feature, Best VFX, Vest Production Design, and Best Animated Series, respectively, at the February 7 ceremony.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Ticket Shop Open Now

The conference now offers two new ticket categories: the Business Pass and the Experience Pass; early bird options are also in place until March 20.

TV VFX Headline News

Vine FX Dives Into an Alien Undersea World in Prime Video’s ‘The Rig’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:20pm

The Cambridge-based VFX studio delivered 115 shots for the climactic Season 2 finale, creating a mycelium forest and eerie underwater environment using a USD pipeline they built for the show.

The Road to Turin Headline News

2024 VIEW Awards Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 12:57pm

9 animated short films recognized for their excellence by an international jury include Grand Prize winner ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return’ and Jury Award winners ‘Have I Swallowed Your Dreams’ and ‘Jour de Vent;’ View Conference 2025 runs October 12-17.

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