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Google Cloud Platform VFXWorld

Luma Pictures Takes Molten Man and Cyclone into the Cloud on ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12:47pm

VFX producer Michael Perdew shares how Google Cloud was integral in the studio’s Air and Fire Elementals production work on the hit superhero action adventure.

Feature Film VFX VFXWorld

Animal Logic Does a Marvel-ous Job bringing ‘Captain Marvel’ VFX to Life

High-end animation and visual effects studio used cineSync extensively to help define, refine and enhance their creative vision and stay in tune with directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

VFX Headline News

WATCH: Pixomondo’s ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 2 VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 2:28pm

Led by Emmy-nominated VFX supervisor Mahmoud Rahnama, the studio’s visual effects work spanned 1,100 shots done in just 11 months across four different facilities.

Festivals Headline News

The 3rd Annual SCAD AnimationFest Coming September 26-28

Three-day festival features screenings, panel discussions, presentations and top talent from Pixar Animation Studios, Google Creative Lab, and DreamWorks Animation.

Animated TV Series Headline News

Nickelodeon’s ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ to Debut November 11

Remake of landmark curriculum-driven ‘Blue’s Clues’ preschool series will feature new host, CG animation and interactive companion videos. 

People Headline News

Technicolor Adds Steffen Wild as New Head of Virtual Production

Industry veteran joins company’s pre-production studio to help merge previs, techvis and postvis together into flexible, storyteller-focused integrated production pipeline. 

TV Animation Headline News

Amid Break with Sony, Marvel Announces Animated Spider-Man Preschool Series

By Dan Sarto | Monday, August 26, 2019 at 3:01pm

‘Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ is the studio’s first Disney Junior series and comes on the heels of their recent exit from Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ franchise and likely Spider-Man exit from the MCU. 

D23 Headline News

Disney+ Reveals High-Profile Slate of Shows at D23 Expo

Splashy presentations of new series set within Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar franchise worlds teases both fans and industry with previously unannounced details about the studio’s aggressive new streaming platform programming plans. 

jobs and recruiting Headline News

FuseFX is Hiring: Compositing Supervisor, CG Supervisor and Contract Animator

Studio’s flagship Los Angeles office has a number of job openings and is currently looking for talent to work on a high-profile episodic TV show and other projects. 

VFX Headline News

WATCH: Pixomondo’s ‘The Orville’ Season 2 Previs and VFX Reels

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1:55pm

Three reels, including an interview with Emmy nominee, VFX supervisor Nhat Phong Tran, showcase the studio’s superb previsualization and visual effects work on Seth McFarlane’s hit sci-fi action-comedy series.

VR Headline News

Online Virtual Reality Community Portal VRNation.tv Officially Launches

New website, featuring 24 themed channels, is dedicated to helping VR visor owners find and share all types of great virtual content.

Post-Production Headline News

SHIPPING + HANDLING Adds Jerry Spivack, Michael Pethel and Matthew Schwab

Three veteran creatives join West Coast office of post-production company specializing in VFX, animation and coloring. 

Animated TV Series Headline News

Nickelodeon Announces ‘LEGO Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar’ CG Animated Series

Set before the events of Universal’s 2015 ‘Jurassic World’ blockbuster action adventure, the 13-episode show premieres September 14. 

feature film animation ANIMATIONWorld

Frenemies Unite Against an Icy Foe in ‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 6:20am

Production designer Pete Oswald discusses the challenge of creating Zeta, an engaging new villain, and her sub-zero Eagle Island lair in Sony Pictures Animation and Rovio’s ‘Angry Birds’ animated comedy sequel. 

Feature Film VFX Headline News

‘Matrix 4’ a Go at Warner with Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at 2:17pm

Studio announces it has greenlit a new entry in ‘The Matrix’ film franchise, with production set to begin in early 2020.

Commercials Headline News

Final Frontier and Acer Blast Off with Intergalactic Battle Epic

Shanghai-based production company delivers VFX-driven spot featuring swordplay, lava monsters and plenty of mayhem to promote computer maker’s Predator line of gaming hardware.

Conferences Headline News

Trojan Horse Was A Unicorn Reveals Expanded Recruitment Slate for THU 2019

Leading European digital entertainment conference announces extensive list of major studios that will be recruiting at the upcoming September 23-28 event in Valletta, Malta.

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