Tagged With: Weta FX

No Screaming in Space Please VFXWorld

From Miniatures to Machine Learning: Crafting the VFX of ‘Alien: Romulus’

Focusing on seamless integration of cutting-edge VFX with analog craftsmanship that included stop-motion, animatronics, and models, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Eric Barba helped director Fede Alvarez ramp up the terror and suspense in his haunting deep space saga.

The Man of Steel Returns! Headline News

DC Studios Drops ‘Superman’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:09am

He’s finally here! After all the rumors, conjecture, peeks, teases and furtive glances, we finally get to see the new man of steel, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor… and superpup Krypto! Hitting theaters next summer.

People Headline News

Technicolor Group Names David Conley President of MPC

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:03am

The former Executive Producer at Wētā FX will report directly to Andrea Miloro, Chief Business & Strategy Officer, and Caroline Parot, Chief Executive Officer.

He’s Back to Wield the Shield Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer

Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025.

All Must Choose VFXWorld

Wētā FX Delivers the Dragons - and More - for HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’

VFX Supervisor Wayne Stables talks about how he and his team helped manifest a slew of dragons – without getting toasted – for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel.

The Third Coming VFXWorld

Wētā FX Helps the Merc with a Mouth Get Expressive in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

VFX Supervisor Dan Macarin dissects his team’s intricate work enhancing the motion of Deadpool’s mask to match Ryan Reynolds' emotions, comedic timing, and dialogue, along with digitally enhancing Wolverine’s corpse, on Marvel Studios’ blockbuster superhero adventure, now playing in theaters.

Tis Dangerous in Space Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops First Trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’

The latest all-new ‘Star Wars’ series, which follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet and get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, hits Disney+ December 3.

No Screaming in Space Please Headline News

20th Century Studios Drops Final ‘Alien: Romulus’ Trailer

Holy chestbursters 2024! Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Fede Alvarez, the terrifying new chapter of the ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16.

The Cap is Back Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:31am

Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025.

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Headline News

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ to Stream on Max with ASL Option

The latest installment in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures ‘Monsterverse’ franchise will make its streaming debut on July 4.

The Third Coming Headline News

New Baddie Sabretooth Revealed in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Teaser Trailer

Tyler Mane snarls into action alongside Ryan Reynolds’ fourth wall breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the third installment of the scandalous Marvel Studios franchise; the film hits theaters July 26. 

All Must Choose! Headline News

HBO Renews ‘House of The Dragon’ for Season 3

HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ gets a third season pickup, announced ahead of last Sunday's Season 2 premier; watch on HBO and Max.

No Screaming in Space Headline News

‘Alien: Romulus’ Promises Chest-Bursting Terror in New Trailer

Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Fede Alvarez, the ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16, 2024. 

We Return to the Return of the Planet of the Apes VFXWorld

Creating the ‘Kingdom’: Wētā FX Brings Life to the Latest ‘Planet of the Apes’ Outing

VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist and Animation Supervisor Paul Story talk apes, plates, solvers, water, and other constituents of their heroic work on 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’

A Clash in the Monsterverse VFXWorld

Wētā FX Fashions Creatures Great and Small for ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

VFX Producer Kevin Sherwood and Animation Supervisor Ludovic Chailloleau talk Shimo, Skar King, One-Eye, Suko, and the myriad environments of Hollow Earth created for the latest Warner Bros./Legendary Monsterverse outing.

All Must Choose! Headline News

HBO Drops New ‘House of the Dragon’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:16am

The story of House Targaryen continues next month as the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ debuts on HBO and streams June 16 on Max.

The Third Coming Headline News

An Even ‘R’-er Red Band Trailer Drops for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

What do superhero frenemies do… when one is Deadpool… they come together… Ryan Reynolds returns as the fourth wall breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ in the third installment of the scandalous Marvel Studios franchise, alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine; the film hits theaters July 26.

People Headline News

Steamroller Animation Names Shawn Dunn CTO

Hailing from Epic Games, Original Force and Wētā FX, the 28-year industry veteran will oversee and guide the studio’s technological vision and exploration of real-time workflows to produce feature-quality animation.

Holy Chestburster! Headline News

Fede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Gets New Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 25, 2024 at 4:03pm

Holy Chestbursters… the xenomorphs are back! And like exchange students they’re looking for hosts! Produced by Ridley Scott, the ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16, 2024.

All Must Choose! Headline News

HBO Drops ‘House of the Dragon’ Dueling Season 2 Trailers

The highly anticipated second season of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ debuts on HBO and streams June 16 on Max.

No Heroes Only Rebels Headline News

Netflix Drops Official Trailer for ‘Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver’

The epic two-part science-fantasy continues with the saga’s next chapter in the people of Veldt’s fight against the Motherworld; film debuts April 19.

Flex Those Casting Cordyceps Headline News

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Adds Four New Cast Members

HBO’s award-winning live-action adaptation of the hit Naughty Dog videogame brings on Danny Ramirez as loyal soldier Manny; Ariela Barer as young doctor Mel; Tati Gabrielle as military medic Nora; and Spencer Lord as gentle soul Owen.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2024 Shares More Program Updates

New confirmations include a look at Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ VFX, and the crafting of animated features ‘Nimona’ and ‘Leo;’ 4-day conference returns in person April 23-26, and on demand April 27-May 31.

Different Day Different Doomsday Headline News

‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 Gets a Release Date

All good things must come to an end… but not just yet! Netflix has announced the August 8 streaming debut of the popular series' final season, noting the return of cast members Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ritu Arya, and Colm Feore. 

May the Best Monster Win Headline News

Warner Drops ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Official Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 9:54am

What on Earth… or Hollow Earth could scare Kong and Godzilla? Something epically colossal and massive and epic that’s happening underground, that’s what! The newest Monsterverse installment stomps into theaters and IMAX on March 29.

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