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VIZ Media Announces Leadership Transition

The leading Japanese pop culture entertainment company’s former CEO Ken Sasaki has been named Chairman & Executive Advisor, while Brad Woods has been appointed President and CEO.

Arakis Beckons VFXWorld

Paul Lambert Returns to Arrakis for ‘Dune: Part Two’ VFX

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor once again teams up with filmmaker Denis Villeneuve for the second of three adaptations of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi tome, shooting practical wherever possible to capture the right desert light, shadow and tone.

No… Not the Butterfly VFXWorld

Kaiju VFX Are All the Rage – and Then Some in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’

VFX supervisor Sean Konrad helped deliver over 3,000 ‘giant’ shots on the highly acclaimed Apple TV+ series with the ‘monstrously’ talented artists on his in-house team and at Rising Sun Pictures, Rodeo FX, Framestore, FuseFX, Outpost VFX, Crafty Apes, Wētā FX, MPC, Storm Studios, Vitality VFX, BOT VFX, Mr. Wolf, Scarab Digital, The Third Floor, Proof, and MPC Visualization.

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Warner Bros. Drops Latest ‘Dune: Part Two’ Official Trailer

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel returns to Arakis… and will hit U.S. theaters and IMAX March 1, 2024, with the international release beginning on February 24, 2024.

Where’s the Spice? Headline News

‘Dune: Part Two’ Delayed Due to Ongoing Strikes

Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated sci-fi sequel is now expected to hit theaters March 15, 2024, as continuing lack of progress in SAG-AFTRA and WGA negotiations have led to multiple production shutdowns.

Death Awaits! Headline News

Red Band Trailer Drops for ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match’

Set in 1980s Hollywood, the animated film stars Joel McHale as Johnny Cage, who’s looking to become an A-list actor but finds himself on a bloody journey, in the Warner Bros. Animation film launching October 17 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and Digital.

A Second Look Headline News

Second Official Trailer Drops for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Check out the second look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes new glimpses of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha, coming to theaters November 3.

Long Live the Fighters Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’

Following an exclusive release at CinemaCon 2023 last week, everyone can now watch the intense first look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes a glimpse of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, premiering in theaters November 3.

Dept. of I Can’t Wait Headline News

’Dune: Part Two’ Delayed, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sequel Set for 2024

The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s hit two-part sci-fi saga will now arrive a month later than expected, while Adam Wingard’s ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ follow-up finally gets a theatrical release date.

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Warner Bros. Moves ‘Black Adam’ and Other Upcoming Movie Release Dates

Most of the delays can be chalked up to scheduling challenges visual effects and post-production houses have faced while working on VFX-heavy projects.

We Like Spice! VFXWorld

‘Dune’: The Inner Workings of Ornithopters, Sand Worms, and Creative Moviemaking

From functional wingspans to alien throat anatomy, DNEG animation director Robyn Luckham discusses his work on Denis Villeneuve’s masterful epic adaptation of the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic.

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Seek the Spice as ‘Dune’ Comes to Digital and Blu-Ray

Denis Villeneuve’s hit sci-fi epic, based on the seminal Frank Herbert books, arrives for digital ownership on December 3 and 4K, Blu-ray and DVD on January 11, 2022, complete with special bonus features.

We Like Spice! VFXWorld

A Trio Bands Together to Help Denis Villeneuve Make ‘Dune’

By Trevor Hogg | Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 4:10pm

Two of the director’s previous collaborators - production designer Patrice Vermette and editor Joe Walker - along with first timer, cinematographer Greig Fraser, teamed together to help him bring author Frank Herbert’s famed sci-fi novel, long thought unadaptable in cinema, to the screen.

We Like Spice! VFXWorld

Practical and Digital Effects Expertly Join Forces on ‘Dune’

For Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Paul Lambert and SFX supervisor Gerd Nefzer, the seamless blending of live-action and CG on Denis Villeneuve’s stunning, epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi tome grounded the film in a believable reality, fully immersing audiences in Paul Atreides’ hero’s journey to the dark, foreboding conflict on the universe’s most dangerous planet.

Slam into the Jam Headline News

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Arrives on Digital September 3

The animated/live-action hybrid comedy stars basketball legend LeBron James in an epic adventure to save his kid; 4K, Blu-ray and DVD releasing October 5.

Dept. of I Can’t Wait Headline News

Evil Awaits on Arrakis in New ‘Dune’ Trailer

Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi tome follows Paul Atreides hero’s journey to the dark, foreboding conflict on the universe’s most dangerous planet; film hits theaters and HBO Max on October 22.

May the Best Monster Win VFXWorld

Creating a More Human Kong in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’

Weta Digital animates key emotional sequences that capture the battling primate’s older, wiser, and more humanoid side; studio also delivers 13 hero environments including Hollow Earth and a military base in Antarctica.

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‘Soul’ and ‘Baba Yaga’ Take Home MPSE Golden Reel Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:23am

Disney/Pixar and Baobab Studios sound artists honored at 68th Annual awards ceremony; ‘The Last of Us Part II,’ ‘Tenet,’ ‘Greyhound,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ also recognized.

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Success Signals Good News for Movie Theaters

The titanic smash-em-up demolished previous COVID-19 era U.S. theatrical box office takes with $9.6 million debut and $48.5 million 5-day opening weekend, that coupled with $236.9 million international cume, indicates movie theaters may not be dead…yet.

Slam into the Jam Headline News

WATCH: Going Strong to the Hoop in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 12:37pm

Warner Bros. releases new trailer and images for their upcoming animated/live-action hybrid comedy adventure starring NBA legend LeBron James and a team of your favorite Looney Tunes characters in a high-stakes challenge against an A.I.-led squad of digital goons.

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Fans Not Happy with ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Design Changes

Pepé Le Pew gets the axe and Lola Bunny is desexualized as director Malcolm D. Lee attempts to cure the Warner Bros. Entertainment franchise of its political incorrectness.

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HBO Max and Cartoon Network Greenlight 3 New Mo Willems Projects

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 10:03am

Award-winning author and playwright expands his existing deal with new animated series ‘Unlimited Squirrels!,’ animated special ‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Special,’ and live-action immersive series ‘Cat the Cat’s Show the Show Show with YOU the YOU!’

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Official ‘Dune’ Trailer Breathes New Life into Sci-Fi Classic

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:58am

‘Blade Runner 2049’ director Denis Villeneuve takes the helm of the latest big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi bestseller, and it looks dark, brooding and utterly inviting.

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