VFXWorld Magazine
Assimilate Announces Scratch 8.3
Full SCRATCH and SCRATCH Lab now in one toolset for a streamlined cloud-based ecosystem for dailies and post-production workflows.
Veteran Music Execs Launch GameBridge
Company debuts as licensing agents for characters from well-known Sega and Capcom brands including ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ ‘Street Fighter’ and others.
DHX Media Announces ‘Teletubbies’ Voice Cast
Fearne Cotton, Jim Broadbent and Jane Horrocks to feature in the hotly anticipated return of worldwide hit kids’ TV show.
‘Jupitar Ascending’ Arrives on Blu-ray June 2
Original science fiction action adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski arrives packed with featurettes and other extras.
Bazillion Creates Award-Winning ‘Strong Roots’ Campaign
Boutique studio provides design, animation, VFX, editorial and compositing services to create unique cut-paper style imagery for ‘Strong Roots’ campaign for Boone County National Bank.
The Foundry Unveils MODO 901
New version of 3D content creation software delivers new creative tools and enhances workflow and productivity.
ODD Gets an FX Grip for Golf Pride
Director/Creative Director Gary Breslin combines live action footage with a bevy of visual effects to demonstrate the benefits of Golf Pride’s grips.
Loco Signs Richard Bazley to Directorial Roster
Lead animator for ‘The Iron Giant’ currently completing post-production for live-action dystopian sci-fi feature, ‘The Chimeran.’
Federal Judge Dismisses Wage Fixing Class Action Lawsuit
Lawsuit contended that the roots of the anti-poaching agreements went back to the mid-1980s, when George Lucas and Ed Catmull agreed to not raid each other’s employees.
Box Office Report: ‘Furious 7’ Races to the Top
The widest release in Universal’s history, ‘Furious 7’ races to a $146.5 million debut at the North American box office and $240.4 million overseas for a massive worldwide launch of $387 million.
The Mill+ Brings LEGOLAND to Life for ‘Awesome Awaits’
The Mill+ creates a host of colorful characters, including dancing camels, pirates, pharaohs and parrots, all led by a LEGO dragon which sweeps through the city, mimicking the iconic LEGOLAND rollercoaster ride.
Genius Brands International Launches New On-Demand Channel on Xfinity
On-demand channel to feature genius brands’ original programming and acquired content from around the world.
Brewster Parsons Promotes Jason Cohon, Adds Zack Whitley
Award-winning visual effects studio promotes Jason Cohon to Executive Producer and welcomes producer Zack Whitley to the BP team.
DHX Media Signs Distribution Deal with The Orchard
Distribution of the DHX digital video catalog to span U.S., Latin America, South Africa, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
Disney Planning Live-Action ‘Winnie The Pooh,’ ‘Mulan’ Features
Indie filmmaker Alex Ross Perry set to write the script for the live-action adaption of ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ while Elizabeth Martin and Lauren Hynek are hired to write the script for the adaptation of ‘Mulan.’
FMX 2015 to Host Virtual Reality Pioneer Mark Bolas
FMX 2015 conference on animation, effects, games and transmedia to spotlight ‘Minions’ and ‘Assassin's Creed 4.’
Jean-Paul Frenay Joins Not To Scale Directorial Roster
With a diverse portfolio that includes work for Nike, Nescafe and Volkswagen, director and visual artist Jean-Paul Frenay joins the Not To Scale roster of multi-disciplined filmmakers.
Academy Launches ACES Global Digital Production & Archiving Standard
Color management and image interchange system targets production, mastering and long-term archiving of motion pictures.
‘Star Wars’-Inspired Short ‘Artoo in Love’ is Filled with CG Awesomeness
Autodesk engineer and designer Evan Atherton creates ‘Star Wars’-inspired short using RED Epic and Scarlet cameras, as well as a DGI drone and Movi free fly gimbal for aerial shots.
Boris FX, Imagineer Systems to Unveil New Graphics and VFX Tools at NAB 2015
Humble Acquires Paranoid US, Launches Sister Shop Postal for VFX, Design, Edit
Paranoid's Executive Producers Claude Letessier and Dawn Fanning Moore to join Humble's executive team, bringing directors Thierry Poiraud, Nieto, Francois Vogel, Planktoon and Peter Szewczyk.