Escape Studios’ VFX Festival Returns in March
The all-virtual 9th edition’s theme is ‘Limitless Creativity;’ event features various talks, presentations, and career advice aimed at students, emerging talent, and industry professionals.
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Official Trailer Drops for Zack Snyder’s ‘Justice League’
No more gripes and ‘shoulda-coulda-woulda’ speculation; get an extended look at the director’s true vision for the film he stepped away from in 2017, as it finally comes to HBO Max on March 18.
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Post-Apocalyptic ‘The Last of Us’ Adaptation Gains its Joel and Ellie
‘The Mandalorian’ star Pablo Pascal will portray Joel while ‘Game of Thrones’ badass Bella Ramsey will play Ellie in her second venture with HBO.
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Framestore Expands Real-Time Tech Team with New Appointments
Grant Bolton named lead technical director and Alberto Aguado principal engineer on engine team to support studio’s growing use of game engine technology in VFX and virtual production toolsets.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Jack Black Join Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’
The ‘True Lies’ star will play Tannis the archaeologist, while the beloved comedian and ‘Jumanji’ star will voice the lovable and hilarious robot Claptrap, in the upcoming video game adaptation.
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Exclusive ‘Tom and Jerry’ Sneak Peek Set for February 15 on Cartoon Network
Warner Bros. Pictures’ new live-action/CG animated feature, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, finds our old friends in New York City forced to do the unthinkable… work together to save the day; film hits theatres and HBO Max February 26.
Michelle Rodriguez and Justice Smith Join Cast of ‘Dungeons & Dragons’
The ‘Fast & Furious’ and ‘Detective Pikachu’ stars join Chris Pine in the film reboot of the classic table-top game, set for a 2022 release.
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Blue Zoo’s ‘Peace of Mind’ Now Available on Oculus Quest & Rift
The immersive VR short film, made completely in Quill, takes the viewer on a zany voyage through the protagonist’s dream that ranges from absurd to surreal.
‘The Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Dropped by Lucasfilm, UTA, and ID PR
The popular actress’ career may be kaput following the questionable decision to share a social media message comparing the treatment of Republicans in America to Jews in Nazi Germany.
Calling All Sonic Fans! The Blue Blur Returns in 2022
Paramount drops new teaser, title, and release date for feature film sequel one-year after ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ arrived.
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Pixomondo Names Bryan Godwin Head of Los Angeles Studio
Shade VFX founder and industry veteran brings over 20 years business and artistic experience to his new post; VFX supervisor credits include ‘Joker,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ and ‘Wolverine.’
The CW Orders Live-Action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Pilot
After nearly 20 years, the crime-fighting trio will return to the small screen as disillusioned twentysomethings who resent having lost their childhood to crime fighting.
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Better First Look of Zack Snyder’s Joker Unveiled
The blur has finally been removed from the Snyder Cut villain’s snapshot, revealing a white caked face, blacked out mouth, long dark hair, and a filthy hospital gown.
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Nicole Kassell to Helm 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' Reboot
‘The Woodsman’ director boards a fresh take on the classic L. Frank Baum novel, while Animal Logic gears up for an animated musical adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Toto’ book.
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Level Ex Names Aharon Rabinowitz Creative Director
Medical gaming creator expands creative talent roster; industry veteran to work with recently hired design director, Jason VandenBerghe, to innovate and advance the practice of medicine through play.
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Academy Announces Shortlists in 9 Categories for 93rd Oscars
VFX and animated short categories narrowed down to 10 films each; voting for nominations runs March 5-10.
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Hasbro-Owned Entertainment One to Cut Film and TV Staff
Deadline reports a memo just sent out by Film & TV president Steve Bertram explains need to reduce headcount by 10%.
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JAMM Scores a Touchdown with ‘The Neighborhood’ Spot
DoorDash’s first SuperBowl campaign featured rapper Daveed Diggs and the Sesame Street Muppets; creative studio incorporated elements including a CG train and added a bit of animation magic to make Grover fly.
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Stacy Osei-Kuffour to Pen Marvel Studios’ ‘Blade’ Reboot
The ‘Hunters’ and ‘Watchmen’ story editor gets the nod after a pain-staking discovery process aided by star Mahershala Ali.
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‘Mulan,’ ‘Tenet,’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Grab Critics Choice Award Noms
'Greyhound,' 'Mank,' ‘The Invisible Man,’ and ‘The Midnight Sky’ round out the Critics Choice Association nominations in the Best Visual Effects category for the upcoming 26th annual awards.
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‘Suicide Squad’ Reboot to Run Through the Jungle
Warner Bros. promises guerilla warfare in the just released official synopsis for their largely mysterious James Gunn helmed anti-hero reset.
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Jar Jar Binks May Return in Disney+ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series
The clumsy Gungan is rumored to sport a beard, but fans would much rather see him revealed as Darth Jar Jar.
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Check Out Pixomondo’s ‘What is Virtual Production’ Tutorial
With their new Toronto virtual production stage up and running, the studio has released a quick and entertaining guide to illustrate some virtual production basics.
Cyber Group Studios to Receive Epic MegaGrant
Entertainment production company’s plans for new virtual production pipeline include an Unreal Engine-powered real-time rendering and motion capture studio.
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Chloe Zhao and Karyn Kusama to Direct Competing Dracula Films
While the ‘Nomadland’ director’s creature feature is described as a ‘futuristic sci-fi western’ adaptation, the ‘Destroyer’ helmer will stick to modern day reality; both projects to be produced under the Universal banner.
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