‘Coco’, ‘Despicable Me 3’ and ‘LEGO Batman’ Earn Eddie Noms
The American Cinema Editors Awards winners in 10 categories set to be revealed Jan. 26.
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Box Office: The Force Remains Strong With ‘Last Jedi’
Disney’s most-recent ‘Star Wars’ entry edges out ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ in busy holiday weekend.
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Worlds of Wonder: Winter 2018 VFX Preview
This winter offers a franchise reboot, massive destruction on a global scale, and the return of Paddington the bear, but the real story just might be the worlds of wonder conjured up for the Disney adaptation of ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’
‘The Shape of Water’ Takes Form at Deluxe Toronto
Master storyteller Guillermo del Toro del Toro returns to Deluxe’s all-inclusive post facility in Toronto for end-to-end post-production services.
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Wormholes & Scrappers: Double Negative Delivers Visual Feast for ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
VFX supervisor Stuart Lashley oversees 200 shots for the third instalment of the God of Thunder franchise, including wormholes, fiery crashes and attacks, high-rise apartment views, and the vast wasteland of Skakaar.
WATCH: Rodeo FX Unveils VFX Breakdown for ‘Blade Runner 2049’
From digital signage and sci-fi cityscapes to a completely remade Las Vegas locale, Rodeo FX delivers 75 visual effects shots for the sequel to Ridley Scott’s classic 1982 feature film.
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141 Original Scores in 2017 Oscar Race
Members of the Music Branch to vote for up to five achievements; the five achievements receiving the highest number of votes will become the nominations for final voting for the award.
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70 Original Songs Vie For 2017 Oscar
Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23rd.
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10 Contenders Remain in 2017 VFX Oscar Race
Visual Effects Branch’s Executive Committee narrows down the list to 10 films that will be voted on for nominations for the 90th Academy Awards.
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Balancing Act: ILM Blends VFX Innovation with Franchise Consistency in ‘The Last Jedi’
Led by production VFX supervisor Ben Morris, visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic confidently seeks to honor the innovative spirit of the series without losing its heart.
Kevin Adds VFX Vets Dalzell, Maniatis and Loeffler
New hires bring more creative and technical firepower via their roles as head of CG, VFX supervisor and head of technology.
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Chaos Group Helps Power VFX-Driven Short ‘The Ningyo’
Filmmakers Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma spent three years making their crowdfunded indie short, which was realized with support from Chaos Group’s Partners in Art program.
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DC Debuts Jan. 12-13 ‘Black Lightning,’ ‘Gotham by Gaslight’ in D.C.
Pop culture event brings superheroes from the TV screen and the comic book page to the nation’s capital for two days of screenings, panels and celebrity guests.
Shotgun Software Introduces Production Insights
Shotgun 7.6 adds new analytics feature set for VFX and animation.
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FMX 2018 Sets ‘Creating Worlds’ Theme with Official Trailer
Event confirms Phil Tippett and Aardman’s David Sproxton as speakers at the annual conference set for April 24-27 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Disney Buys Fox in $52 billion deal
Deal brings Fox’s movie and TV studios, and cable and international TV businesses together under a single roof.
Legend 3D to Open 60,000 Square Foot Facility in China
Company’s fourth location envisions staffing business with up to 600 artists for 3D conversion and VFX services.
‘Woody Woodpecker’ Returns as Hybrid Home Video Release
Iconic Walter Lantz toon stars in an all-new family comedy due Feb. 6 on DVD, Digital and On Demand.
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U.S. Film Registry adds ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Lusitania’
Classic Disney feature and Winsor McCay-animated short on list that also includes ‘The Goonies,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Titanic.’
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Image Gallery: Mr. X Dives into ‘The Shape of Water’
Take a behind-the-scenes look into director Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Shape of Water’ with a selection of before-and-after imagery showcasing the craftsmanship of Toronto-based VFX house Mr. X.
The Animatronics Man: A Practical Take on Gustav Hoegen
Supervising Animatronics Designer with film credits including ‘Prometheus,’ and Star Wars movies ‘Rogue One,’ ‘The Force Awakens,’ ‘Solo,’ and director Rian Johnson’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’
Magnopus Powers VR/AR Rendering with Deadline
Thinkbox app forms the backbone of the award-winning company’s pipeline.
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Nominations for 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards Announced
DreamWorks Animation’s ‘The Boss Baby,’ Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Breadwinner,’ Pixar’s ‘Coco,’ Blue Sky’s ‘Ferdinand’ and BreakThru Entertainment’s ‘Loving Vincent’ garner nominations for best animated feature.
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‘Coco’ Wins Third Straight Box Office Title
Second place finish for ‘Justice League’ puts Warner Bros. past the $2 billion mark for domestic ticket sales in 2017.
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Merman is in the Details: Mr. X Dives into ‘The Shape of Water’
Led by VFX supervisor Dennis Berardi, Toronto-based VFX house Mr. X helps director Guillermo del Toro craft his cinematic vision.
