Gareth Edwards

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ILM’s Ian Comley and Charmaine Chan Talk ‘The Creator’ VFX

The VFX supervisors explain director Gareth Edward’s innovative, slightly radical new approach to filmmaking, a type of ‘reverse engineering,’ including the integration of visual effects, when during the process they’re created, and when it’s best not to use them, on his multiple VES Award-winning sci-fi thriller that’s been nominated for a Best Visual Effects Oscar.

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A New Jurassic Era Headline News

Gareth Edwards in Talks to Direct New ‘Jurassic World’ Movie

The ‘Rogue One’ and ‘The Creator’ helmer may pick up the mantle after negotiations fell through last week with original choice David Leitch; the next franchise installment, touted as the ‘new Jurassic era,’ is slated to release July 2, 2025.

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A Benevolent AI… Headline News

Gareth Edwards’ Epic Sci-fi Thriller ‘The Creator’ Coming to Hulu

The gripping adventure set amidst a future war between humans and the forces of AI debuts on the streamer December 20; also now available for purchase on digital and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.

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How Gareth Edwards Reverse-Engineered His Filmmaking on ‘The Creator’

The director and his VFX Supervisor, Jay Cooper, explain how they completely reversed the standard production process for his sci-fi epic, employing spontaneous live-action shoots that looked cool, not controlled, with 3D environments, digital matte paintings, and many other elements on the 1,600 visual effects shots designed afterwards, not before.

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2023 Monolith Creative Award Winners Revealed

Wrapping up Infinity Festival Hollywood’s 6^th edition, the awards presentation honored visionaries in the fields of television, film, gaming, fine art and their contributions to storytelling and technology.

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Gareth Edwards Talks ‘The Creator’ VFX and How AI Helped Enable His Vision

With his innovative and compelling sci-fi action adventure now wowing cinema audiences, the director discusses his radical new approach to filmmaking and VFX in the just released featurette, ‘Advancing AI: Creating The Creator;’ Edwards’ film was made possible by recent technological advances and a collaboration with James Knight, AMD’s Global Director of Media & Entertainment and VFX, who kept the filmmaker abreast of the rapidly changing AI landscape from script to final press junket.

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AI Gone Really Bad Headline News

Final Trailer Released for Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator’

The gripping sci-fi adventure about a future war between humans and AI, starring John David Washington (‘Tenet’), Gemma Chan (‘Eternals’), and Ken Watanabe (‘Inception’), hits theaters September 29; VFX studios include Clear Angle Studios, Crafty Apes, Fin Design + Effects, Folks VFX, Frontier VFX, ILM, Jellyfish Pictures, MARZ, Misc Studios, Outpost VFX, Supreme Studio, and VFX Los Angeles.

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That Big ‘Ol Bad AI Headline News

Gareth Edwards’ ‘The Creator: IMAX Live Exclusive First Look’ Coming August 29

Special screenings set at IMAX theaters in major U.S. cities of exclusive first-look footage from the upcoming sci-fi thriller, followed by a live Q&A with the director/producer/co-writer; film hits theaters next month.

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AI Gone Really Bad Headline News

New Trailer Drops for Gareth Edwards’ Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Creator’

The film about a future war between humans and AI, starring John David Washington (‘Tenet’), Gemma Chan (‘Eternals’), and Ken Watanabe (‘Inception’) hits theaters September 29.

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Teaser Trailer, Poster Dropped for Sci-Fi Action Thriller ‘The Creator’

Directed by ‘Rogue One’s Gareth Edwards, the film about a future war between humans and AI stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, and Ken Watanabe; hits theaters September 29.

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Dan Stevens to Reunite with Adam Wingard on ‘Godzilla vs. Kong 2’

The actor will join director Wingard for the first time since their acclaimed work on ‘The Guest’ to write the next chapter in Legendary’s Monsterverse.

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A Monstrous Undertaking: The VFX Behind Godzilla, Ghidorah, Mothra and Rodan

Production VFX supervisor Guillaume Rocheron, MPC, Method Studios and DNEG describe the creative and technical challenges of bringing four gigantic kaiju to the screen in ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters.’

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WATCH: First ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Trailer Roars into Comic-Con

Warner Bros. first look at sequel to Gareth Edwards’ 2014 hit features epic kaiju rumble between the quartet of ancient foes.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

Immerse Yourself Inside the ‘The Art of Rogue One’

Visual chronicle of the new worlds and characters created by the Lucasfilm art department for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ includes hundreds of concept paintings, sketches, storyboards, matte paintings, and character, costume and vehicle designs.

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Review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

Director Gareth Edwards delivers a film light on story but excellent when it comes to visuals and set piece moments.

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Cubic Motion Headline News

Dr. Jane Haslam Joins Cubic Motion

Innovative technologist, algorithm developer and scientist to lead the productization of Cubic Motion’s award-winning real-time technology.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

Final ‘Rogue One’ Trailer Drops More Footage, Highlights Epic Scale

Final trailer for director Gareth Edwards’ forthcoming installment in the ‘Star Wars’ saga sets up a familiar story of a parent and child at ideological odds with glorious visuals that hint at the film’s epic scale.

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WATCH: The Death Star Returns in New Trailer for ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

New trailer for the first in a series of planned ‘Star Wars’ anthology films is packed full of stunning visuals, including Imperial Star Destroyers orbiting a nearly-completed Death Star.

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Lucasfilm Headline News

‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Teaser Now Online

New teaser trailer for Lucasfilm’s stand-along ‘Star Wars’ movie provides a first look at Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, a tough-as-nails rebel fighter who doesn’t care for authority.

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Cubic Motion appoints Tiff Pike to Board of Directors

New appointment bolsters computer vision and facial animation specialist's management team.

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Star Wars Headline News

Bob Iger Announces First ‘Star Wars’ Stand-Alone Film ‘Rogue One’

Gareth Edwards to direct first new film set outside core Star Wars saga.

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Cubic Motion Appoints Andy Wood as Chairman

Facial animation developer expands executive team with the appointment of one of its key advisors.

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Warner Bros. Headline News

‘Godzilla’ Sequel Set for 2018

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures set their sequel ‘Godzilla 2’ for release on June 8, 2018.

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box office Headline News

Box Office Report: ‘Godzilla’ Destroys Competition with $93.2M Debut

Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.' Godzilla debuts to a monstrous $93.2 million at the domestic box office, giving the iconic giant lizard a new lease on life and delivering the second-best opening of the year after Captain America: The Winter Soldier.