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Titan Smash! Godzilla Headline News

‘Godzilla x Kong: Supernova’ Now in Production

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:44am

6th Monsterverse film will see the legendary Titans face off against a cataclysmic, world-ending event, with Dan Stevens reprising his role as Trapper alongside Sam Neill, Kaitlyn Dever, and Delroy Lindo; release set for 2027.

Land Not Ho! Headline News

Onirikal Studio Shares ‘Punto Nemo’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:42pm

The Spanish VFX and animation house delivered bubbles, fish, underwater shots and a dramatic shipwreck on the Prime Video sci-fi drama series about an oceanographic expedition that gets dragged by a storm to the farthest point from inhabited land on Earth: Point Nemo.

Love Among the Hitmen Headline News

EDI Effetti Digitali Italiani Delivers 100 VFX Shots for ‘The Killer’s Game’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:53pm

The Italian visual effects studio shares a breakdown reel of its work – filled with explosions, gunshots, and blood - on Lionsgate’s action comedy about a terminally ill hitman trying to win back the love of his life, starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella and Ben Kingsley.

Delivering a True Knuckle Sandwich Headline News

BlueBolt Delivers 232 VFX Shots for ‘A Thousand Blows’ Disney+ Series

The studio enhanced brutal bare-knuckle boxing fights as well as created digital environments for key story locations and a CG aerial London cityscape, totalling 125 shots for Season 1 and another 107 shots for the upcoming Season 2.

AI in Animation Headline News

Lenovo to Bring Vidu Generative Video to PCs, Smart Hardware Ecosystem

The solution streamlines production of high-quality transitions, HD video outputs, 48 kHz sound effects and music, and animated character transitions.

Buckle Up Headline News

PFX Delivers 750 VFX Shots for ‘Locked’ Feature

Sequences for the thriller, which stars Bill Skarsgård and Anthony Hopkins and is set completely within a high-tech SUV, include digital doubles, FX, environments, and complex greenscreen compositing.

This Ain’t Your Father’s Heigh-Ho! VFXWorld

Whiskey Jugs and Experimental Choirs: The Music of ‘Snow White’

Composer Jeff Morrow talks about the challenges of scoring the live-action adaptation of one of Disney’s most famous animated tales and its iconic ‘Heigh-Ho’ and ‘Whistle While You Work,’ while integrating all-new songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

I’m Ready I’m Ready I’m Ready to Live Long and Prosper Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Star Trek’ Ad Mashup

The spot stars Spock (Ethan Peck), Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose-Gooding), who are joined on the Patrick Starship Enterprise by SpongeBob, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Story Kitchen to Develop Live-Action ‘Toys ‘R’ Us’ Feature

The modern, fast-paced adventure is said to draw similarities to ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Big,’ ‘Jumanji,’ and ‘Barbie.’

In a Franchise Far Far Away Headline News

Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development

From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.

Back to the Rim Headline News

‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series Now in Development at Prime Video

Previously announced as part of a first look deal between Legendary and Eric Heisserer’s Chronology banner, the series has gotten the goahead at the streamer.

The Dream King returns Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Teaser, Release Date, First Look Images

The second and final season of the fantasy thriller will drop in two parts: Volume 1 premieres July 3, followed by Volume 2 on July 24.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Sets 2025 Dates, Rule Changes, AI Guidelines, and Expands Animated Short Voting

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:47am

For 98th Oscars, members must now watch all nominated films in a category in order to vote in final award round; each branch will judge films based on the ‘degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship.’

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

SCAD Alum Ryan Gillis Talks ‘Beary’ Impressive ‘Wicked’ Animal VFX

The ILM VFX and Groom Supervisor discusses the challenges of creating Dulcibear, the nanny, and Wolf Doctor digital characters, along with Elphaba as a bright green baby, in Jon M. Chu’s hit musical adventure.

In a Familiar Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release

Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.

See ILM’s Finest Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Light and Magic’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:15am

Watch as ILM stars like Hal Hickel, Doug Chiang, Rob Coleman, Dennis Muren, John Knoll, and the great George Lucas discuss the legendary VFX on some of Lucasfilm’s most memorable movies; all three episodes now streaming.

A New Jurassic Era Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth - A Classic Jurassic Park Featurette’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:42am

Go behind-the-scenes with new footage from the upcoming badass dino adventure as stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and writer David Koepp talk up the film, which hits theaters July 2.

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:58am

When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25. 

People Headline News

Assemblage Entertainment Expands with ‘Mikros India’ Leadership Team

Following the recent closure of Technicolor Creative Services’ Indian operations, the core set of executives have joined the Cinesite group partner studio.

We Want More Kaiju Killer Headline News

Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:36am

Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2032.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

Scanline VFX Shares ‘Back in Action’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:27am

With a team led by VFX supervisor Jan Krupp, the leading visual effects company delivered 235 shots on the Netflix adventure-comedy about 2 former CIA spies who are dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

May the Bid be With You Headline News

Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction

The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.

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