Netflix joins The Foundry to support new chapter helmed by Glassworks’ Chris Kiser; studio coalition aims to promote diversity within the VFX industry.
Move follows recent expansion into Barcelona as well as acquisition of Cantina Creative and creation of Territory Group studio collective.
Donald P. Bellisario’s revival of the 1990s sci-fi cult classic tapped the global VFX house to create complex digital environments with integrated 2D and 3D assets; check out the VFX breakdown reel then catch Season 1 now airing on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
New 13th Gen Intel Core processors power the purpose-built workstations, optimizing workflows across multiple industries, expanding to 24 CPU cores and accelerating to 5.8ghz; creative applications and render times get a significant boost during otherwise time-intensive tasks.
Program ups the bounty for prospective recipients with new industry supporters, including Animation Focus, Animation Mentor, ArtStation, Autodesk, Foundry, and LAIKA, contributing workshops, tutoring sessions, software packages, hardware, and cash prizes for the 2023 cycle.
The acquisition creates a roster topping 300, bolstering the London-based studio’s capacity to offer and create a range of VFX for the film and TV markets.
Studio’s first fully branded movie theme park includes attractions from ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Bad Boys,’ ‘Zombieland,’ ‘The Emoji Movie,’ ‘Surfs Up,’ ‘Hotel Transylvania,’ and ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.’
No stranger to franchises, the ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Star Wars’ star will pick up the Ross mantle in both ‘Captain America: New World Order’ and ‘Thunderbolts’ following William Hurt’s passing earlier this year.
The versatile actor is rumored to appear in Marvel Studios’ upcoming Disney+ series ‘Ironheart’ as the villainous Mephisto… or perhaps another villain altogether.
The ‘Witcher’ actor is returning to the big screen as the bulletproof Clark Kent after much prompting from Dwayne Johnson, made possible by Walter Hamada’s DC departure.
In recognition of his contributions to the VFX industry, the 30-year industry veteran was honored on October 14 at the Visual Effects Society’s celebration in Los Angeles.
The updated renderer features a new Procedural Cloud System plus a slew of new tools to speed up the 3D design process.
VFX Supervisor Enrik Pavdeja, along with Framestore, BlackGinger, and The Third Floor, deliver a bloodthirsty, rogue, fully CG lion involved in 240 shots, including a number of enormously long 5,000-10,000 frame one-takes, on Baltasar Kormákur’s survival thriller.
New funding round values company at more than $4 billion; money earmarked to accelerate growth in sports and interactive entertainment as well as grow animation division.
Top industry leaders head to Italy’s premiere animation, VFX, games, and computer graphics conference that runs October 16-21, both onsite and online, with a stellar program of talks, presentations, workshops, and masterclasses available; worldwide Livestream is now free!
New film to be adapted from graphic novel that delves into the mind of ‘The Sandman’ writer himself as he explores fragmented childhood memories, including his visits to an osteopath who once worked for Al Capone.
Helmed by Oscar-winning director Rob Marshall, the live-action adaption of Disney’s classic animated musical stars Halle Bailey as Ariel and arrives in theaters May 2023.
The Oscar-winning ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘WALL-E’ director set to helm upcoming drama, written by Colby Day, that will span the history of Earth and focus on three intersecting storylines to explore life, love, hope, and connection.
Proprietary AI and cloud-based platform promises to turn 2D images into 3D avatars in 60 seconds; led by Armilar Venture Partners, the investment round will advance product development and create additional customer support.
Creators are invited to participate in the latest contest to achieve their cinematic visions – artists get access to ‘The AMD Creator Cloud’ for high-performance project rendering; submissions are being accepted through November 15.
Notable MCU titles with new release dates include ‘Deadpool 3,’ which will now premiere November 8, 2024, ‘Fantastic Four,’ which releases February 14, 2025, and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ which debuts May 1, 2026.
Cast members reflect on loss of Chadwick Boseman as they celebrate the bittersweet ‘Return to Wakanda;’ the highly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ sequel hits theaters November 11.
Doc drop kicks off weeklong, online ‘Broadcast and Live Events: Steal the Show’ that features sessions and insight into how top creatives in broadcast and live events use Unreal Engine to engage viewers; virtual event runs through October 14.
Former DNEG Bangalore & Chennai head of studio Kiran ‘KP’ Prasad tapped to lead the iconic VFX studio’s latest global expansion; the new full pipeline facility will provide VFX and animation services for film and television, drawing on the region’s extensive local talent base.
‘Joker’s Scott Silver, ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s Malcolm Spellman, and Matt Mixon have taken the reins from original writer Todd McFarlane for Blumhouse’s adaptation of everyone’s favorite spawn of hell.
