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Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation

The animation studio reportedly has been operating despite last month’s Technicolor Group shutdown, and its projects, production pipeline, and most of its creative, technical and leadership teams have been kept on.

Rodeo FX Acquires Mikros Animation

The animation studio reportedly has been operating despite last month’s Technicolor Group shutdown, and its projects, production pipeline, and most of its creative, technical and leadership teams have been kept on.

VFXWorld Magazine

Scott Ross Shares Lessons Learned, Reclaims his Place in VFX History with...

The former ILM GM and Digital Domain co-founder’s memoir, ‘Upstart: The Digital Film Revolution - Managing the Unmanageable’ provides insights and strategies for navigating...
Marvel Studios Announces ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast

The all-star lineup features both new and familiar faces, including Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell,...
Union VFX Shares ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio highlights some of its powerful and poignant environment work on Peacock and Sky’s real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov, who met at the...
Ruh Roh! Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series Coming to Netflix

The all-new 8-episode ‘modern reimagining’ of the iconic teens and their special pooch finds them embroiled in a haunting summer camp mystery involving a lonely, lost Great Dane...
How Lighting FX Influenced Visual Storytelling in ‘The Manhattan Alien...

VFX studio Lux Aeterna delivered hyper-realistic shots for the Netflix docuseries on the famous 1989 Linda Napolitano story of her abduction, keeping in line with an 80s cinematic...
Chaos Launches ‘Chaos Arena’ Virtual Production Tool

Artists can bypass game engines and use their normal pipeline to put ray-traced 3D content on LED walls; NVIDIA DLSS 4 support enhances photorealism.
Matt Owens Steps Down from ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series

The co-showrunner has left the production to focus on his mental health after co-showrunner Steven Maeda left ahead of Season 2 production; Joe Tracz will lead the series going...

Marvel Studios Announces ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast

The all-star lineup features both new and familiar faces, including Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell,...
Union VFX Shares ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’ VFX Breakdown Reel

The studio highlights some of its powerful and poignant environment work on Peacock and Sky’s real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov, who met at the...
Ruh Roh! Live-Action ‘Scooby-Doo’ Series Coming to Netflix

The all-new 8-episode ‘modern reimagining’ of the iconic teens and their special pooch finds them embroiled in a haunting summer camp mystery involving a lonely, lost Great Dane...
Scott Ross Shares Lessons Learned, Reclaims his Place in VFX History with...

The former ILM GM and Digital Domain co-founder’s memoir, ‘Upstart: The Digital Film Revolution - Managing the Unmanageable’ provides insights and strategies for navigating...
How Lighting FX Influenced Visual Storytelling in ‘The Manhattan Alien...

VFX studio Lux Aeterna delivered hyper-realistic shots for the Netflix docuseries on the famous 1989 Linda Napolitano story of her abduction, keeping in line with an 80s cinematic...
Chaos Launches ‘Chaos Arena’ Virtual Production Tool

Artists can bypass game engines and use their normal pipeline to put ray-traced 3D content on LED walls; NVIDIA DLSS 4 support enhances photorealism.
Lucasfilm Drops ‘Andor’ Season 2 Trailer #2

Welcome to the rebellion… the second and final season, which bridges the gap between Season 1 and the events of ‘Rogue One,’ will be broken into 4 3-episode chapters,...

Straw Hats Forever? Headline News

Matt Owens Steps Down from ‘One Piece’ Live-Action Series

The co-showrunner has left the production to focus on his mental health after co-showrunner Steven Maeda left ahead of Season 2 production; Joe Tracz will lead the series going forward.

In 3D, Acting, Anime, Comics, Digital Media, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Has the Anvil Lifted? Headline News

Ketchup Entertainment in Talks to Save ‘Coyote vs. Acme’

The ill-fated live-action/3DCG hybrid film may finally have a buyer and distributor in deal reportedly nearing $50 million.

In Acting, Business, Cartoons, Films, People | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

I’m the Doctor Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Doctor Who’ Season 2 Trailer

The Doctor and new companion Belinda Chandra will face great dangers, bigger enemies, and wilder terrors than ever before when the new season premieres April 12 on Disney+ where available, and exclusively on the BBC and BBC iPlayer in the UK.

In Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Pioneers in Computer Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Bill Kroyer Talks His New Book, ‘Mr. InBetween: My Life in the Middle of the Animation Revolution’

From his early, revolutionary work at Disney on ‘Tron’ to his Oscar-nominated short, ‘Technological Threat’ and Coca Cola ‘Polar Bear’ commercials, the long-time industry veteran was front and center at the nexus of revolutionary change from hand-drawn to computer animation.

In 2D, 3D, Books, Comics, Commercials, Films, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Going Rogue Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Andor’ Season 2 Trailer #2

Welcome to the rebellion… the second and final season, which bridges the gap between Season 1 and the events of ‘Rogue One,’ will be broken into 4 3-episode chapters, debuting April 22.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program Now Online

Lists of participating speakers and companies have also been published; presentation categories include VFX for Features, Feature Animation, Sound Design, Managing Change, and News.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe

These Are Not the Gold Bars You’re Looking For VFXWorld

DNEG Gets the VFX ‘Credits’ on ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

The leading VFX and animation studio delivered 150 shots across multiple episodes on the Lucasfilm series, working on destroyed cities, security droids, elephantine character Neel, and futuristic ‘gold’ currency.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

A New 3D Model Source Headline News

Envato, KitBash3D Form 3D Assets Partnership

Four new 3D model kits, including City Streets, Manhattan, City Cars, and Storefronts, can be accessed exclusively by Envato users on the creative assets platform site.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

Nathan Crowley Goes Big and Practical on ‘Wicked’ Production Design

Fresh off his Oscar win for Jon M. Chu and Universal’s hit musical adventure, the production designer talks real trains, Unreal Engine digital fly-bys, and growing 9 million tulips.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All

call for entries Headline News

Rookie Awards 2025 Announces Call For Entries Date

Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Jobs & Recruiting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Rookie Awards | Geographic Region: All

Demigods Rejoice Headline News

Disney+ Picks Up ‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ for Season 3

Third season will be based on ‘The Titan’s Curse’ by Rick Riordan; series, fresh off this past Saturday's 8 Emmy Award wins, has been renewed ahead of its second season premiere this December.

In Acting, Books, Business, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Technology Headline News

Adobe Substance 3D Updates Unveiled at GDC

Updates include the new ‘Filled Path’ feature for Substance 3D Painter; improved rendering for Substance 3D Designer; and the Substance 3D Indie Bundle for independent creators who want access to professional-grade tools at a lower price.

In 3D, CG, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: All

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

‘Percy Jackson,’ ‘Orion and the Dark’ Win Big at 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

‘Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Merry Little Batman’ and ‘StoryBots: Answer Time’ were three of the top shows among other winners at this weekend's two separate awards ceremonies.

In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, Digital Media, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Short Films, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All

A Different Take on A Bug’s Life Headline News

Neill Blomkamp to Write, Helm ‘Starship Troopers’ Feature

The ‘District 9’ and ‘Gran Turismo’ filmmaker will adapt the classic Robert A. Heinlein sci-fi novel; the project will not serve as a remake to the 1997 feature adaptation from Paul Verhoeven.

In Books, Business, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Honoring the Best in Kids and Family TV Animation Headline News

Eric Bauza to Host Children’s & Family Emmy Awards

The famed voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig will MC the March 15 ceremony that includes a star-studded set of presenters, performers and guests; a slew of artists and their animated shows have been nominated, including ‘I Am Groot,’ ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,’ ‘Orion and the Dark,’ ‘ Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,’ and ‘The Tiny Chef Show.’

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

From Start to Finish, Framestore Visualizes ‘Wicked’

Visualization supervisors Christopher McDonald and Maike Fiene discuss their teams’ expansive and extensive efforts, from previs to postvis and final, including helping devise camera angles and character movements, on Nessarose Thropp’s levitating wheelchair, Elphaba taking flight, and Doctor Dillamond sequences, on Jon M. Chu’s hit musical adventure.

In 3D, CG, Films, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Innovations in Mocap Headline News

Vicon to Launch Markerless Motion Capture Technology at GDC

After years of R&D and an expansive beta program, Vicon's Markerless solution hits the market; it allows users to instantly visualize ideas with the Vanguard markerless motion-tracking camera and new software incorporating advanced computer vision, machine learning, and algorithms.

In 3D, AI, Business, People, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: GDC | Geographic Region: All

Beware The Sisterhood Headline News

Rodeo FX Takes on the Sisterhood, Shares ‘Dune: Prophecy’ VFX Breakdown Reel

See highlights of the studio’s work on HBO’s ‘Dune’ prequel delivering 421 shots across 44 sequences, including the fully CG Imperial Palace on Kaitain, with its opulent gardens, grand monuments, and vast ocean backdrop.

In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

More Industry Closures Headline News

Jellyfish Pictures Issues Statement on Global Closures

Following investor-related issues and ‘the fall-out from the writer and actor strikes,’ the VFX and animation studio has paused operations, reportedly temporarily; legal steps have supposedly been taken to ‘protect the position of the business.’

In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Business Headline News

Cinesite Group Secures US$215 Million Funding Package

In a sign of support from the company’s financial backers, the leading independent VFX and animation studio group has announced a substantial investment to support ongoing operations and strategic expansion.

In Business, Films, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

On if we Help Can They be Saved Headline News

Apple TV+ Unveils ‘Jane’ Season 3 First Look

The mission-driven live action/CGI blended series, inspired by the work of world-renowned ethologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, premieres April 18.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

A Legendary Bunny Returns Headline News

‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ Series in Development at Walt Disney Studios

‘The Mandalorian’ creator Jon Favreau will write and produce the animation/live-action hybrid project, based on Walt Disney’s original cartoon character lost to Universal in 1928, for Disney+.

In Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

HBO Releases ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Trailer

New season of the Emmy Award-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; debuts April 13.

In Acting, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Who Doesn’t Love Cuddly Fugitive Aliens? People Headline News

The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Trailer Has Arrived

We finally get a first glimpse of our favorite, quirky ‘Ohana’ back together! Chris Sanders returns as Stitch in the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic; in theaters May 23.

In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Business Ain’t Booming Headline News

Jellyfish Pictures Shutters Global Operations

Following investor-related issues, the VFX and animation studio has reportedly paused operations temporarily; no current information on when or if business will continue.