Digital Domain Names Matt McClurg Head of Visualization
The industry veteran takes the reigns to optimize the VFX studio's proprietary toolsets including machine learning software and AI-driven creations.
VFXWorld Magazine
Mia Goth Boards the MCU’s ‘Blade’ Reboot
The Pearl and X actress has been cast in an undisclosed role on the film, which stars Mahershala Ali as the eponymous vampire slayer, slashing into theaters September 6, 2024.
‘Galaxy Quest’ Series in Development at Paramount+
Never Give Up, Never Surrender… On a Franchise! Paramount Television has ordered an adaptation of the cult sci-fi-spoof classic, which will be produced by Mark Johnson under his Gran Via Productions banner.
In 3D, Acting, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Apple TV+ Teases ‘Prehistoric Planet’ Season 2
Show’s sophomore outing continues to bring Earth’s history to life with new dinosaurs, new habitats and scientific discoveries while taking viewers around the world on an epic adventure, debuting with a global five-day, week-long event in May.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
First Trailer Drops for Horror Flick ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’
Based on a single chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula,’ the film tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship ‘Demeter,’ which was chartered to carry private cargo and one infamous vampire, out in theaters August 11.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Goodbye Kansas Shares ‘Carnival Row’ VFX Breakdown Reel
From fairytale digital characters to monstrous transformation sequences and crowd simulations, the visual effects studio delivered 123 shots and over 50 character and environment assets for Season 2 of Prime Video’s fantasy series starring Cara Delevigne and Orlando Bloom.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Maxon Kicks Off ‘The Design and Animation Tour’ North America
Digital artists, motion designers, animators, graphic artists, visualizers, and students of all skill levels invited to ‘Create,’ ‘Connect’ and ‘Celebrate;’ first stop, University of Texas – Dallas, April 28.
BOXX Demos New APEXX W3 Workstations at 2023 NAB
The technology company shares its latest media and entertainment computer hardware designed for accelerating workflows; also on display the award-winning immersive VR experience, ‘Stay Alive, My Son,’ powered by a BOXX APEXX S3 workstation
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: NAB | Geographic Region: All
Billy Magnussen Joins Cast of Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’
The ‘No Time to Die’ actor joins Zach Galifianakis, Maia Kealoha as Lilo, and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch in the live-action/CGI hybrid project streaming on Disney+ May 10, 2024.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Disney+ Shares ‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Trailer
The Electric Mayhem Band takes their act on the road and comes face-to-face with the current-day music scene, including special guests Paula Abdul, Steve Aoki, David Bizarro and many, many more – coming to the streamer next month.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
FMX 2023 Announces New Program Updates
Wētā FX ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ panels added to a vast array of already confirmed programming for the upcoming 4-day hybrid event, running April 25-27 and online April 28 in Stuttgart.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Pixar Releases RenderMan V25
Newest version includes enhanced technology features such as advanced denoising powered by machine learning, reaching new milestones in support for volumes, secondary passes, and performance for feature film animation and VFX.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
It’s Official – Max Orders ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot as a TV Series
The scripted show will be a faithful adaptation of the original wizarding world novels by J.K. Rowling, with each season portraying the events from one of the seven books.
In Books, Business, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘The Penguin’ First Look Footage and Image Revealed
Colin Farrell stars in the upcoming series from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, which is currently in production and will stream on the new Max platform.
In Acting, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
DNEG to Acquire Prime Focus Technologies
Deal will include CLEAR® software suite and CLEAR AI® platform and add 1,700 employees to push global headcount over 11,500.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Jellyfish Pictures Expands into India
The global VFX and animation studio opens operations in Mumbai, names Jasjit Singh as its General Manager, India.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Peacock Drops First ‘The Continental’ Teaser Video
Our first real glimpse of the ‘John Wick’ prequel miniseries, set in 1975, showcases bloody, and funky, assassin shenanigans that are sure to thrill when it hits Peacock September 2023.
In Acting, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Getting Lots of Painting Practice on ‘His Dark Materials’
The Cardiff-based design studio, led by co-founders Joel Collins and Daniel May, along with company creative director Erica McEwan, produced visdev, previs, artvis, and UI design, along with virtual scouting, on HBO’s fantasy drama, based on Philip Pullman’s award-winning book trilogy of the same name.
In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Seth MacFarlane Names Faith Sedlin Fuzzy Door Tech President
The production company’s new tech division taps former Siri CMO to helm development and operations, including expansion of company’s flagship AR production visualization tool ViewScreen.
In 3D, Business, CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
AMD Reveals Its Newest AMD Radeon PRO Graphic Cards
The AMD PRO W7000 series boasts advanced chiplet design to support real-world multi-tasking performance, as well as offers the new AMD Radiance Display Engine featuring DisplayPort 2.1; cards are also certified for leading professional applications delivering performance and stability.
In Business, CG, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
HBO Announces ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’ ‘GoT’ Prequel
The series, which will stream on the newly minted Max platform, is set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’ when two unlikely heroes, Ser Duncan the Tall and his diminutive squire Egg, explore Westeros.
Exclusive: Apple TV+ Shares ‘Jane – Save a Whale’ Clip
Inspired by the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, the new live-action/CGI animated hybrid series from Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson premieres globally April 14.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Disney Drops Trailer for ‘Crater’ Sci-Fi Adventure
From ‘Stranger Things’ producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen, the movie tells the coming-of-age story of five friends as they set out on their home lunar colony to explore a mysterious crater; film hits the streamer May 12.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Unpeeling DNEG’s VFX on ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’
The leading visual effects and animation company delivered 510 shots on 15 sequences for Rian Johnson and Netflix’s ‘Knives Out’ sequel, including the sprawling Greek island villa and titular signature glass monolith.
HBO Max and Discovery+ Streamers to Merge as ‘Max’
Warner Bros. Discovery’s new destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, Max Originals, the DC universe, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, an expansive offering of kid’s content, and programing across food, home, reality, lifestyle and documentaries from leading brands like HGTV, Food Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, ID and more, launches May 23.
In Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
