Films

MPC Wins VFX Oscar at 85th Academy Awards

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MPC VFX Supervisor Guillaume Rocheron is honored at the Academy Awards for the studio's contribution to Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed “Life of Pi.”

Tippett Studio Brings CG Ted to the Oscars

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Tippett Studio brings Ted, the title character from Universal Pictures’ blockbuster live action/CG-animated comedy, back to life for the 85th Annual Academy Awards telecast.

VFX Community Responds to Life of Pi Oscar Wins

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The visual effects community responds to director Ang Lee’s acceptance speech for the Academy Award for Best Director for “Life of Pi.”

Backstage at the Oscars® with Brave, Paperman and Life of Pi

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Bill Desowitz reports backstage from the 85th Academy Awards on the animation and VFX winners.

Life of Pi Wins Oscar for Best VFX

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Ang Lee’s stereoscopic 3D feature, “Life of Pi,” takes home the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Brave, Paperman Win Animation Oscars

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Disney cleans up at the Oscars this year with wins for Pixar feature, “Brave,” and the John Kahrs-directed “Paperman.”

VFX Community Planning Oscar Protest

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Members of the VFX community are planning a protest to occur on Sunday during the red carpet pre-show for the Oscars in order to raise awareness on the economic problems threatening Hollywood's visual effects houses.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 3 Wraps Up at 20th Century Fox

Day 3 of the LA leg of the Oscar Showcase Tour finished up with a screening for The Simpsons production crew.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 3 Continues at Sony Pictures Animation

Day 3 in LA continues with a screening, Q&A and tour of Sony Pictures Animation.

Stuttgart Fest Unveils 2013 Highlights

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The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film announces the highlights of the 2013 edition of the festival, which runs this year from April 23 to April 28, 2013.

Autodesk Powers Academy-Nominated Films

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Digital artists worldwide relied on Autodesk Media & Entertainment software to create the best movies of the year.

Superman Unbound Available May 7

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment announces the release of “Superman: Unbound” on DVD and Blu-ray combo pack May 7.

What a Difference an Oscar® Makes

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Animation legends discuss the lasting effects of winning Best Short.

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Finishes at Motion Picture Academy Screening

Day 2 in LA concludes with a screening at the Motion Picture Academy hosted and moderated by Jason Schwartzman.

Alexs Stadermann to Direct Maya the Bee Feature

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Flying Bark Productions announces that Alexs Stadermann has been confirmed as Director, Barbara Stephen will be the movie’s Producer and Alexia Gates-Foale will be Line Producer on the 3D stereoscopic production, “Maya the Bee.”

ILM Releases New Behind-the-Scenes Avengers Featurette

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The visual effects team at Industrial Light and Magic releases a new behind-the-scenes featurette offering viewers a look at how they recreated mid-town Manhattan for Marvel’s “The Avengers.”

Oscar® Tour SoCal Day 2 Continues at Disney Feature Animation

Day 2 in Los Angeles continues at Disney Feature Animation, highlighted by a studio tour with John Musker.

The Croods to Close Holland Animation Film Fest

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The 16th edition of the Holland Animation Film Festival closes on March 24th with the Dutch premiere of the 3D animated feature from DreamWorks, “The Croods.”