VFXWorld Magazine

Syfy gives six-hour event series Ascension greenlight for launch in 2014; original intergalactic mystery from writer/executive producer Philip Levens to be produced by Sea To Sky Studios with Blumhouse Productions.

Technicolor enhances its leadership role in the digital entertainment space with two key appointments: Tim Sarnoff is named President of new Production Services division, and Claude Gagnon is appointed SVP, Content Solutions and Industry Relations.

Barry Sandrew, founder, Chief Creative Officer, and Chief Technology Officer of Legend3D is inducted into International 3D & Advanced Imaging Society (3D Society) Board of Governors.

Game developers and other Unity users can now enjoy the security, productivity and cost savings of an integrated, open source asset and workflow management system with the launch of TACTIC | aWare for Unit.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Picture's 3D sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, tops the North American box office with a solid $45.1 million debut; DreamWorks Animation’s Mr. Peabody & Sherman follows in second place with a pleasing $32.5 million.

London VFX house Nvizible, part of the Ngroup, announced that they have considerably increased capacity with the company having taken on a whole new floor at their Soho base.

Leading CG software developer Autodesk confirms that it is ceasing development of its Softimage CG software.

The first teaser trailer and a new poster are unveiled for TWC-Dimension’s CGI/live-action hybrid film Paddington.

Sydney-based digital production company announces the launch of a feature film development arm focused on developing a slate of animation, hybrid and VFX driven films for the company.

Alfonso Cuarón’s 3D space epic Gravity leads the 86th annual Academy Awards with seven wins, including the prize for best visual effects.

Led by VFX Supervisor Arundi Asregadoo and VFX Producer Stefan Drury, MPC delivers 80 photoreal shots across nine scenes for The Monuments Men.