Josh Trank to Direct Stand-Alone ‘Star Wars’ Film
‘Chronicle’ filmmaker Josh Trank signs on to direct a stand-alone ‘Star Wars’ film.
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Thinkbox Releases Stoke MX 2.0 for Autodesk 3ds Max
Expanded capabilities include 3D data remixing, procedural geometry modification.
In 3D, Business, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
The Third Floor Tackles ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Previs
Previs supervisor Austin Bonang explains the extensive use of previsualization on Bryan Singer's latest installment of the X-Men franchise.
Warner Home Video Announces ‘Transcendence’
‘Transcendence’ arrives onto Blu-ray combo pack, DVD And Digital HD on July 22 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
In Business, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Pixeldust Studios Announces Expansion
Digital animation and broadcast design studio expands creative production capabilities, launches Hispanic market division, and names Emmy Award winning producer Lori Butterfield SVP, Creative Content & Development.
In Business, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
NYICFF Announces 2015 Festival Dates
New York International Children’s Film Festival announces 2015 festival dates and call for entries; submissions open for the Oscar-qualifying festival; NYC event to take place February 27 – March 22, 2015.
In Call for Entries, Festival, Films, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
MPC Delivers Stunning Effects for Disney’s ‘Maleficent’
MPC creates deadly dragons, fantastical fairies and enchanting environments for Disney’s ‘Maleficent.’
‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ adds Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie
Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o joins the recently announced cast of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII’ along with Gwendoline Christie, currently starring in the hit television series ‘Game of Thrones’ as Brienne of Tarth.
Annecy Film Market to Spotlight Vancouver Talent
Vancouver secures first-ever city focus at leading international animation market.
In Business, Event, Festival, Films, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
OptiTrack Mocap Helps Quadriplegic Drive 106 MPH at Indy 500
Quadriplegic Sam Schmidt drives 106 MPH during 2014 Indy 500 race week with OptiTrack motion capture technology.
Box Office Report: ‘Maleficent’ Marks Top Opening for Jolie
Disney's ‘Maleficent,’ starring Angelina Jolie and co-starring Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, debuts in first place at the North American box office with $70 million; Seth MacFarlane's R-rated ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ debuts in third place with $17.1 million.
In Business, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Supervising the Sentinels
MPC Montreal’s Benoit Dubuc recalls the creation of the X-Men’s greatest foes
Richard Stammers Talks ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’
MPC’s visual effects supervisor discusses the challenges of bringing Bryan Singer’s critically acclaimed film to the screen.
Psyop Creates New Short Film for Samsung Galaxy
Psyop teams with Samsung Galaxy and Cheil Worldwide to deliver the action-packed four-minute epic, ‘The Training,’ which has already reached nearly 40 million views on YouTube.
In Business, Commercials, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Technicolor-PostWorks New York Adds Colorist Anthony Raffaele
Rising post talent brings strong credits in independent film and television.
In Business, Films, People, Places, Television | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Pixar Revamps RenderMan
Pixar Animation Studios announces a series of important innovations in the latest version of its forthcoming Academy Award-winning RenderMan software, including Advanced Global Illumination, New Pricing and Free Non-Commercial Use.
In Business, CG, Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Sony Pictures Imageworks Moves HQ to Vancouver
Visual-effects company Sony Pictures Imageworks plans to moves its Los Angeles headquarters to Vancouver.
In Business, CG, Films, Places, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Imaginary Forces Redefines the Moving Image for Sapporo
Co-directed by Michelle Dougherty and Karin Fong, Imaginary Forces creates an eloquent new commercial for Sapporo.
BENT Image Lab Takes Manhattan
Internationally award-winning animation and visual effects company BENT Image Lab opens a new office in New York City.
In Business, Commercials, Films, Places, Production, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Fox’s Kevin Reilly Steps Down
Chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly announces that he will depart Fox Broadcasting Company by the end of June.
In Business, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Kevin Batten Launches Pop-Arts Management
New management firm launched by former Superfad managing director offers multi-disciplinary talent & integrated production solutions.
a52 and Rock Paper Scissors Deliver New Campaign for BMW
a52 and Rock Paper Scissors deliver a series of powerful and inspiring commercials for the new BMW i8 in collaboration with Director Gus Van Sant
Rodeo FX Taps cineSync Pro, Frankie for Post Workflows
Postproduction studio creates collaborative review workflow for feature films, TV and commercials.
In CG, Commercials, Films, Technology, Television | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
loyalkaspar Continues Bi-Coastal Expansion
Entertainment branding agency bolsters talent with new creative spaces in New York & Los Angeles, adding Heidi Erney as Executive Producer and Janice Walbrink as Director of Business Development.
In Business, Commercials, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Disney Releases Free ‘Maleficent’ Multi-Touch iBook
Featuring an interactive timeline of the history of ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ rare treasures from the Disney archives, explorable environments from the world of ‘Maleficent,’ cast and crew interviews, never-before-seen concept art, storyboards and sketches, exclusive photos and featurettes, fun facts, character profiles and more.
