Sony Apologizes for Allergy Scene in 'Peter Rabbit'
Criticism led to online calls for boycott and petition prior to the studio’s statement.
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Image Gallery: Weta Brings Emotion & Drama to CG for ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’
As the sole visual effects vendor on the final instalment of the prequel trilogy based on the 1968 science fiction classic ‘Planet of the Apes,’ Weta Digital is in the midst of a creative and technological renaissance.
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Weta Digital Returns for ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’
Weta artists apply their craft to move a static car, light a city at night, and create other effects for the final film in the Maze Runner franchise.
ARRI, Trixter Join Forces for Animation, VFX Work
Companies will offer their services together to grow their business in Germany and around the world.
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Audiomotion's Vicon Creates Maz Kanata in 'The Last Jedi'
Mocap setup was brought to Pinewood to record Lupita Nyong’o’s scene in the Oscar-nominated ‘Star Wars’ film.
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SIGGRAPH 2018 Seeks Submissions, Expands Program
Educators Focus Area adds educational element and VR Village expands to include AR and mixed reality.
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'Game of Thrones' Duo to Make 'Star Wars' Feature Series
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will create a new films separate from both the Skywalker saga and ‘The Last Jedi’ director Rian Johnson’s trilogy.
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Iloura Merges with Method Studios
Sister VFX studios come together under one brand.
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Jellyfish Taps Natalie Llewellyn as Head of Development
Veteran exec brings more than 20 years of commercial and creative experience to company’s efforts to develop original IP for children.
Watch: Hot Super Bowl LII Movie Trailers
Big game offered the first look at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ as well as dropping trailers for ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ and ‘Mission: Impossible -- Fallout.’
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'Coco's Night: Pixar Feature Dominates Annies with 11 Wins
‘The Breadwinner’ takes indie feature honor; ‘Disney Mickey Mouse’ and ‘Samurai Jack’ each score three awards in TV categories.
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FMX Adds Joyce, Shankly and Naylor
Conference also sets Animation Production Day for April 26-27, releases third trailer in a series and confirms new participants.
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ICG Publicists Name Andy Serkis Showman of the Year
Honor to be presented at 55th annual awards luncheon, set for March 2.
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Reinventing a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Kevin Jenkins on Designing ‘The Last Jedi’
From preproduction through postproduction, design supervisor Kevin Jenkins helps safeguard the visual language of the Star Wars universe for the eighth episode in the iconic franchise.
Voyage of Discovery (Part Three)
The application of elbowroom and abstraction in VR.
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WATCH: Marvel Teases 'Ant-Man and The Wasp'
Studio also reveals light-hearted poster for sequel to 2015 hit.
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'GLUCOSE' Takes Animated Short Honor at Sundance
Tale of a video game character’s dream after he is knocked out in a fight is directed and written by Jeron Braxton.
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Presenters, Streaming Info Set for 45th Annie Awards
Animation notables, plus all three Winsor McCay Award winners, will be in attendance at the annual event -- dedicated this year to the late June Foray.
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Locksmith Options Lissa Evans' Kids' Novel 'Wed Wabbit'
London animation studio to develop Costa Children’s Book Award-nominated title as family feature.
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Cinesite Secures $70 Million in Funding
The VFX and feature animation studio implements a long-term financial plan led by Pemberton.
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Iloura Brings Dark Urban Fantasy World To Life For Netflix's 'Bright'
VFX house created an alternate version of downtown Los Angeles, as well as mythical creatures and a spectacular car crash sequence.
On the Road to the 90th Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees
Leading up to March 4th, use our handy guide to catch up and keep up with AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 90th Academy Awards.
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5th Digital Entertainment World Adds Top Speakers
Event features 2,000 decision-makers across video, music, games and advertising, startups, innovators, technologists and press.
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Previs in China: Evolution or Revolution?
Does the Middle Kingdom’s growing use of quality previsualization efforts portend greater VFX-heavy film success to come?
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WATCH: New Trailer, Poster for 'Pacific Rim Uprising'
Sequel to 2013 hit stars John Boyega, Rinko Kikuchi and Scott Eastwood.
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