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Back to the Rim Headline News

‘Pacific Rim’ Prequel Series Now in Development at Prime Video

Previously announced as part of a first look deal between Legendary and Eric Heisserer’s Chronology banner, the series has gotten the goahead at the streamer.

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

SCAD Alum Ryan Gillis Talks ‘Beary’ Impressive ‘Wicked’ Animal VFX

The ILM VFX and Groom Supervisor discusses the challenges of creating Dulcibear, the nanny, and Wolf Doctor digital characters, along with Elphaba as a bright green baby, in Jon M. Chu’s hit musical adventure.

In a Familiar Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release

Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

Scanline VFX Shares ‘Back in Action’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:27am

With a team led by VFX supervisor Jan Krupp, the leading visual effects company delivered 235 shots on the Netflix adventure-comedy about 2 former CIA spies who are dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

See ILM’s Finest Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Light and Magic’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:15am

Watch as ILM stars like Hal Hickel, Doug Chiang, Rob Coleman, Dennis Muren, John Knoll, and the great George Lucas discuss the legendary VFX on some of Lucasfilm’s most memorable movies; all three episodes now streaming.

A New Jurassic Era Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth - A Classic Jurassic Park Featurette’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:42am

Go behind-the-scenes with new footage from the upcoming badass dino adventure as stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and writer David Koepp talk up the film, which hits theaters July 2.

We Want More Kaiju Killer Headline News

Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:36am

Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2032.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

How Lenovo is Equipping M&E Professionals with the Right Tools for the Job in 2025

Consumer demand for new entertainment experiences means artists and studios working in film, TV, games and immersive experiences require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

Dancing Atoms Shares Groundbreaking Animation & Filmmaking Competition Finalists

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:44pm

Winners of the creative challenges in animation, VFX, virtual production, and AR/VR to be revealed at the inaugural WAVES Summit running May 1-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Ethical AI at Work Headline News

Asteria, Animal Pictures Announce ‘Uncanny Valley’ Hybrid Feature

Director Natasha Lyonne co-writes and co-stars with Brit Marling, in collaboration with VR pioneer Jaron Lanier, to blend ethical AI with traditional filmmaking techniques.

I’m Ready I’m Ready I’m Ready to Live Long and Prosper Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Star Trek’ Ad Mashup

The spot stars Spock (Ethan Peck), Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose-Gooding), who are joined on the Patrick Starship Enterprise by SpongeBob, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs.

At Ease Soldier Headline News

‘Sgt. Rock’ No Longer Moving Ahead at DC Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:29am

The feature film project from director Luca Guadagnino and his collaborator, ‘Challengers’ writer Justin Kuritzkes, with Colin Farrell in talks to star, has been shelved due to production scheduling issues.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Story Kitchen to Develop Live-Action ‘Toys ‘R’ Us’ Feature

The modern, fast-paced adventure is said to draw similarities to ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Big,’ ‘Jumanji,’ and ‘Barbie.’

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

1st World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit Coming May 1-4

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:31pm

Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content ANIMATIONWorld

Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Consume Responsibly Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Trailer, Episode Details

10 new shorts, featuring dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and other oddities, are set to debut May 15; voice cast includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby.

Technology Headline News

Lenovo Introduces New ThinkPad Device Lineup

Engineered for modern professionals handling AI-powered workflows, the offering includes Copilot+ PCs, such as the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD and ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD mobile workstations, alongside new ThinkPad L Series business laptops, with expanded ThinkPad X1 Aura Editions.

In a Franchise Far Far Away Headline News

Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development

From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Sets 2025 Dates, Rule Changes, AI Guidelines, and Expands Animated Short Voting

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:47am

For 98th Oscars, members must now watch all nominated films in a category in order to vote in final award round; each branch will judge films based on the ‘degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship.’

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:58am

When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25. 

May the Bid be With You Headline News

Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction

The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.

People Headline News

Freefolk Announces Vittorio Giannini Returns, Fi Kilroe Promoted to CEO

Giannini will serve as Director of Business Development and Strategy after a stint at Omnicom; Kilroe becomes studio’s first chief executive; company currently in production with Merman, Sky and Paramount+.

Oh Boy More Fonts! Headline News

Monotype Adds Hundreds of Fonts to Adobe Creative Cloud

Over 750 new fonts, including typefaces Helvetica, Avenir, and Gotham, are now available to Creative Cloud subscribers, with total access to more than 2,800 Monotype fonts across Adobe applications.

Business Headline News

Former The Mill Creative Leaders Find New Home at The Heist

Patrick Coleman joins as executive creative director, bringing team of long-time collaborators; Blake Nickle joins as Director of Production, Chicago, with Jason Esser coming on board as Thinkingbox creative director.

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The Dream King returns Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 Teaser, Release Date, First Look Images

The second and final season of the fantasy thriller will drop in two parts: Volume 1 premieres July 3, followed by Volume 2 on July 24.

In a Familiar Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release

Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.

A New Jurassic Era Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth - A Classic Jurassic Park Featurette’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:42am

Go behind-the-scenes with new footage from the upcoming badass dino adventure as stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and writer David Koepp talk up the film, which hits theaters July 2.

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

SCAD Alum Ryan Gillis Talks ‘Beary’ Impressive ‘Wicked’ Animal VFX

The ILM VFX and Groom Supervisor discusses the challenges of creating Dulcibear, the nanny, and Wolf Doctor digital characters, along with Elphaba as a bright green baby, in Jon M. Chu’s hit musical adventure.

Feature Film VFX Headline News

Scanline VFX Shares ‘Back in Action’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9:27am

With a team led by VFX supervisor Jan Krupp, the leading visual effects company delivered 235 shots on the Netflix adventure-comedy about 2 former CIA spies who are dragged back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.

We Want More Kaiju Killer Headline News

Toho Group Unveils $105 Million ‘Godzilla’ Franchise Investment

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:36am

Company’s new 3-year plan also includes $490 million for producing a range of projects, including films, animation, theatrical plays, and digital games as part of broader efforts to expand its global entertainment business ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2032.

The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

HBO Renews ‘The Last of Us’ for Season 3

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 9:15am

With its Season 2 debut just around the corner, the Emmy Award-winning series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, gets picked up for a third season.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content Headline News

How Lenovo is Equipping M&E Professionals with the Right Tools for the Job in 2025

Consumer demand for new entertainment experiences means artists and studios working in film, TV, games and immersive experiences require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

Dancing Atoms Shares Groundbreaking Animation & Filmmaking Competition Finalists

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:44pm

Winners of the creative challenges in animation, VFX, virtual production, and AR/VR to be revealed at the inaugural WAVES Summit running May 1-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Ethical AI at Work Headline News

Asteria, Animal Pictures Announce ‘Uncanny Valley’ Hybrid Feature

Director Natasha Lyonne co-writes and co-stars with Brit Marling, in collaboration with VR pioneer Jaron Lanier, to blend ethical AI with traditional filmmaking techniques.

I’m Ready I’m Ready I’m Ready to Live Long and Prosper Headline News

Paramount+ Drops ‘SpongeBob’ and ‘Star Trek’ Ad Mashup

The spot stars Spock (Ethan Peck), Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose-Gooding), who are joined on the Patrick Starship Enterprise by SpongeBob, Sandy, and Mr. Krabs.

At Ease Soldier Headline News

‘Sgt. Rock’ No Longer Moving Ahead at DC Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:29am

The feature film project from director Luca Guadagnino and his collaborator, ‘Challengers’ writer Justin Kuritzkes, with Colin Farrell in talks to star, has been shelved due to production scheduling issues.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Story Kitchen to Develop Live-Action ‘Toys ‘R’ Us’ Feature

The modern, fast-paced adventure is said to draw similarities to ‘Night at the Museum,’ ‘Back to the Future,’ ‘Big,’ ‘Jumanji,’ and ‘Barbie.’

Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

1st World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) Summit Coming May 1-4

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:31pm

Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.

The Increasing Need for Entertainment Content ANIMATIONWorld

Smarter Tools from Lenovo with AMD Power Creatives in Media and Entertainment

Consumers continue to expect fresh and innovative experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with higher fidelity, which means artists and studios require more compute power to handle ever-growing datasets while still delivering on time and on budget.

Consume Responsibly Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Love, Death + Robots’ Volume 4 Trailer, Episode Details

10 new shorts, featuring dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, and other oddities, are set to debut May 15; voice cast includes MrBeast, Kevin Hart, John Oliver, Niecy Nash, John Boyega, and Rhys Darby.

Technology Headline News

Lenovo Introduces New ThinkPad Device Lineup

Engineered for modern professionals handling AI-powered workflows, the offering includes Copilot+ PCs, such as the ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD and ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD mobile workstations, alongside new ThinkPad L Series business laptops, with expanded ThinkPad X1 Aura Editions.

In a Franchise Far Far Away Headline News

Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development

From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Sets 2025 Dates, Rule Changes, AI Guidelines, and Expands Animated Short Voting

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:47am

For 98th Oscars, members must now watch all nominated films in a category in order to vote in final award round; each branch will judge films based on the ‘degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship.’

See ILM’s Finest Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Light and Magic’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 18, 2025 at 9:15am

Watch as ILM stars like Hal Hickel, Doug Chiang, Rob Coleman, Dennis Muren, John Knoll, and the great George Lucas discuss the legendary VFX on some of Lucasfilm’s most memorable movies; all three episodes now streaming.

Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:58am

When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25. 

May the Bid be With You Headline News

Heritage Auctions Announces ‘Star Wars Day’ Auction

The event will feature over 300 lots ranging from original movie posters to screen-used props, high-end replicas, toys, comics, and artwork; concludes with a live session on May 4.

People Headline News

Freefolk Announces Vittorio Giannini Returns, Fi Kilroe Promoted to CEO

Giannini will serve as Director of Business Development and Strategy after a stint at Omnicom; Kilroe becomes studio’s first chief executive; company currently in production with Merman, Sky and Paramount+.

Oh Boy More Fonts! Headline News

Monotype Adds Hundreds of Fonts to Adobe Creative Cloud

Over 750 new fonts, including typefaces Helvetica, Avenir, and Gotham, are now available to Creative Cloud subscribers, with total access to more than 2,800 Monotype fonts across Adobe applications.

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