VES Sponsors International Restoration Project of ‘The Méliès Collection’
Lobster Films leads joint project to reconstruct and restore pioneering French auteur’s short films to their original beauty, to be shown in festivals and events worldwide.
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92nd Academy Awards: Animated Feature, Short Film and VFX Oscar Nominees React
Contenders in the animated feature, animated short film and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.
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SIGGRAPH Returning to Vancouver in 2022
SCAD’s Munkhtsetseg “Muunuu” Nandigjav named Conference Chair; event set for August 7-11, 2022 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
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‘Toy Story 4,’ ‘BoJack HorseMan’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Take Home Critics' Choice Awards
Winners of the Critics Choice Association’s 25th annual awards were announced last night at their Barker Hangar gala ceremony in Santa Monica, California.
Nominations Announced for 92nd Academy Awards
Dean DeBlois’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ Jérémy Clapin’s ‘I Lost My Body,’ Sergio Pablos’ ‘Klaus,’ Chris Butler’s ‘Missing Link,’ and Josh Cooley’s ‘Toy Story 4’ receive nominations for Best Animated Feature.
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Scott Derrickson Out as Director of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
‘Doctor Strange’ writer/director leaves sequel over creative differences; Marvel says production will start as planned in May with no delays.
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Live-Action v Animation: The Debate Surrounding ‘The Lion King’
If ‘Frozen 2’ is now the highest grossing animated feature film of all time, where does that leave Jon Favreau’s ‘reinterpretation’ of ‘The Lion King?’
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‘The Hunt for Vlad The Impaler’ Available February 4 on VOD and Digital HD
A battle to end all battles… director Osman Kaya brings to life the true story of evil dictator Vlad The Impaler and the fearless cavalry unit chosen to assassinate him.
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BOXX Workstations Now Featuring 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper Processor
Technology leader’s APEXX T3 workstation one of first in industry to ship with new processor, with performance enhancements built to accelerate and optimize creative workflows.
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‘Invasion Planet Earth’ Coming to VOD and Digital HD on February 4
Sci-fi adventure’s digital release special features include the making of the movie, deleted scenes and commentary by writer/director/producer Simon Cox.
Foundry Releases Katana 3.5
Core engine rewrite boasts faster operations; new USD integration tools and customized shading groups among numerous other improvements
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Union VFX Recreates Treasured Vatican City Locations for ‘The Two Popes’
UK-based visual effects house tackles St. Peter’s Square, the Basilica and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
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Nominations Announced for 2020 BAFTA Awards
‘A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘Klaus’ and ‘Toy Story 4' get nods in Animated Film category; ‘1917,’ ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘The Irishman,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ nominated for Special Visual Effects.
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Producers Guild Announces 2020 Nominations
‘Abominable,’ ‘Frozen 2,’ ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,’ ‘Missing Link’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ to contend in animated movie category; ‘1917,’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ and ‘The Irishman’ among top producer award nominees.
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‘Alita: Battle Angel,’ ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Toy Story 4’ Top VES Award Nominations
Winners in 25 categories will be announced January 29 at the 18th Annual gala awards ceremony being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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Roger Deakins and Robert Richardson Lead 2020 ASC Award Nominations
‘1917’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ along with ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ ‘The Irishman’ and ‘Joker,’ are nominated for achievement in feature films; winners will be announced at January 25 awards gala.
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Visionary Futurist Syd Mead Dies
Iconic concept artist and designer known for work on films like ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Tron’ passes away at age 86 of complications from lymphoma.
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MPC Flies High with the VFX of ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’
Leading visual effects studio completes 2,168 shots for Disney and Angelina Jolie’s fantasy adventure follow-up to their 2013 hit, ‘Maleficent.’
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Method Studios Helps Recreate Racing History in ‘Ford v Ferrari’
Led by VFX supervisor Dave Morley, the studio delivered more than 700 shots for James Mangold’s faithful and exciting depiction of the famous 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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Method Studios Explodes CG Helicopter for ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’
Studio crafts fully digital helicopter as it battles the Rev-9 Terminator and a stolen C-5 cargo plane in Tim Miller’s sci-fi action-adventure.
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How Advances in VFX Transform the Potential for Storytelling
Ever seen a “ghoulie” killed by a chainsaw through the chest? If you’ve seen the Netflix series ‘Daybreak’ you have, and I thank you for watching.
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Truly Cloud-Based VFX: ‘The Aeronauts’
For VFX supervisor Louis Morin, Tom Harper’s wild ride through the skies of 1862 London was a journey filled with live-action shoots, stunts, digital doubles and one super-cold sound stage.
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Technicolor and Former CEO Frederic Rose Charged with Fraud in France
French multi-national, owner of leading VFX and creative studios MPC, The Mill, Mr. X and Mikros, is indicted after seven-year investigation by French authorities.
WATCH: Pixomondo’s Avalanche Breakdown From Apple TV's ‘See’
VFX supervisor Matthew Welford and his Vancouver team create realistic rock wall avalanche for inaugural episode of Jason Momoa’s new series.
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Adobe Announces Updates to Entire Substance Suite
Company rolls out significant set of updates across their 3D texturing suite: Substance Painter, Alchemist, Source and Designer
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