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Goyer Hands in Ghost Rider Reboot

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Collider.com posted an interview with GHOST RIDER producer Mike De Luca, where he revealed some details about future plans for the franchise.

FX Snatches Up Avatar Rights

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In the basic cable lottery for AVATAR rights, FX is the winner, reports VARIETY.

Screenwriter Finds Gun With Occasional Music

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Javier Rodriguez has been tapped to pen an adaptation of Jonathan Lethem's cult novel GUN WITH OCCASIONAL MUSIC, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

2010 VFX Preview

Posted In | Magazines: VFXWorld | Site Categories: 3D, CG, Films, Visual Effects
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VFXWorld's Rick DeMott and Bill Desowitz sketch out a list of the hotly anticipated visual effects flicks of 2010.

The IRS and the Freelance Dilemma

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Joe Strike takes a look at the tax implications for freelancing on both employers and contractors and how companies like MBO Partners can help.

Imagina

Starts: Feb 03, 2010 - Ends: Feb 05, 2010
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Website: http://www.imagina.mc/content/Home/homeUK.php

imagina is the leading European event for simulation and visualisation based 3D design and decision-making solutions.

Over a period of three days, imagina’s conference cycle brings you all the relevant information regarding the current state of the 3D market, exploring the key issues involved and providing feedback from different economic sectors including Industry, Architecture and Territory Planning and Media & Entertainment.

For the second year running, imagina 2010 will host a Digital Village devoted to local authorities, towns, cities, regions and local governments. 

 imagina is not only a professional event, but also a ‘3D Industry Innovation Ecosystem'. Whether you are a designer, publisher, service provider or a distributor of software and 3D IT products, exhibiting at imagina and its Exhibition Hall - which features over 4,000 m2 of floor space - enables you to respond to an ever-increasing range of related challenges, each with a high return on investment.

Pharrell Williams to Write Original Songs for Despicable Me

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It was announced today that three-time Grammy Award winner and internationally renowned singer, songwriter, producer and designer Pharrell Williams will write original music for Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming 3-D CGI feature Despicable Me.

Ford Uses Hollywood Motion-Capture Software Behind Avatar to Improve Vehicle Designs

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Leaping into the world of virtual engineering, Ford Motor Company now employs the same type of motion-capture technology used to create films like “Avatar,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Shrek” to design vehicles that are more comfortable and enjoyable to drive.

Hot Spots Showcase 7: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials

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For the seventh year, AWN's Rick DeMott puts together a collection of the best commercials and music videos from the past year submitted by readers.

Alvin and the Chipettes

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Doug Smith discusses how Rhythm & Hues raised the chipmunk quotient for The Squeakquel.