Digital Domain Pushes the Limits of Monstrous VFX in ‘Morbius’
To create dynamic vampires and immersive battle scenes, the award-winning FX hub made improvements to the same tech it used to make Thanos in the ‘Avengers’ films.
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’Dune: Part Two’ Delayed, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Sequel Set for 2024
The second half of Denis Villeneuve’s hit two-part sci-fi saga will now arrive a month later than expected, while Adam Wingard’s ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ follow-up finally gets a theatrical release date.
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VFX Legion Crafts a Post-Apocalyptic NYC for HBO Max’s ‘DMZ’
The company’s creative team transformed footage shot in Atlanta into a Manhattan-bound hellscape for the streamer’s four-part miniseries based on the DC comic book series of the same name.
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How Goodbye Kansas Created Killer Drones and Skeletal Warriors for ‘Alex Rider’
The VFX studio was instrumental in balancing realism with fantastical elements in the IMDb TV teen spy series’ second season; check out the breakdown reel.
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How Digital Domain Brought Photoreal Characters to Life in ‘The Quarry’
The Oscar-winning VFX studio improved existing performance capture techniques and invented brand-new facial animation technology to elevate the look of Supermassive Games’ ensemble-driven slasher.
Studio Arts Launches ‘Unreal Connectors’ Training Program
Offered in partnership with Epic Games, the online program provides skills-building training based on the Unreal Fellowship curriculum, opening up new career opportunities in an industry ripe with demand for UE artists; the program runs August 15-September 9.
Inaugural The London Action Festival Set for July 28-31
New event pays homage to the talent behind action movies and TV, featuring screenings, panels, Q&As and surprise guests; Proof will present a behind-the-scenes look at the VFX of ‘Jurassic World Dominion.’
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NFT-Financed ‘Unlikely Love Stories’ Anthology Moves Forward at StudioDAO
The web3 collective strikes deal to produce animated short series based on the real-life love story of Oscar-nominated ‘Anomalisa’ producer Rosa Tran and Emmy Award-winning VFX artist Derek Smith.
An Open Letter from WIA President Marge Dean
Women in Animation’s president addresses the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v Wade with a call on membership to come ‘Together in Resistance.’
Access: VFX Presents: ‘Tips from Recruiters: How to Present Your Work and Interview Like a Pro’
The free online workshop offers advice on how to land a dream job in the animation, games, and VFX industries; presented via ZOOM on June 29, the program is open to the public.
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Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest Board Live-Action ‘Wonder Man’ Series
The ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ director and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ writer-producer join the Marvel Studios production, which will delve deeper into the long-running story of Marvel’s antagonist-turned-Avenger, who made his first appearance in the comics in the 1960s.
DNEG Adds Oscar-Winning Talent to VFX Team
Academy Award-winning industry veterans Eric Brevig and Greg Butler join the visual effects and animation company at a time of unprecedented growth.
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NVIDIA Announces Role as ‘Metaverse Standards Forum’ Founding Member
The cutting-edge technology company joins other leading organizations in the open Forum designed to foster industry-wide cooperation on interoperability standards, laying the foundation for and tapping the potential of the Metaverse.
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Bubble-Bathing Crocodile Belts Out Stevie Wonder in ‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ Teaser
Sony’s new trailer showcases the titular croc’s singing skills and introduces the family who embraces him as one of their own; film hits theaters this Fall.
The Heroic Logistics of ‘Superman & Lois’ VFX
VFX supervisor John Gajdecki and VFX producer Matthew Gore, working with more than a dozen vendors as well as an inhouse team of 44 artists, increased the Season 1 shot count by 25%, across a wide array of complex visuals, in The CW show’s Season 2 production.
The Academy Software Foundation Unveils New Governing Board Succession Plan
Foundation’s Diversity & Inclusion Working Group develops new plan to increase representation across gender identity, race, and ethnicity within the organization’s highest levels.
Academy Names New Board of Governors
Demographics will shift to 54% women and 28% underrepresented racial or ethnic groups when the appointees take office at the first board meeting of the 2022-2023 term.
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ReDefine Launching Barcelona Studio
The VFX and animation company expands upon its presence in the UK, Bulgaria, and across North America and India in response to global clients’ demands for creative services.
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One of Us Details its Extraterrestrial VFX From ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’
The studio’s team shares how it created the Showtime sci-fi series’ stunning space bound shots, alien skin suit technology, and deformed faces.
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NVIDIA Showcases New AI Research with Video Tribute to Jazz
The company’ 3D MoMa inverse rendering pipeline will be presented tomorrow during the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition in New Orleans.
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Full D23 Schedule for Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Revealed
The Disney100 event will showcase the company’s rich history and host a slew of talent appearances and first looks from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm.
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Legendary Lands ‘Duke Nukem’ Feature Adaptation Rights
'Cobra Kai’ creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg will produce the project, based on Gearbox’s cult favorite ’90s shooting game.
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The Embassy Names Danielle Kinsey Head of Production
10-year company veteran gets new title and new responsibilities, now tasked with management of studio’s expanding production slate; will also support the creative teams while promoting connections between global partners and the LA and Vancouver offices.
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Dougal Wilson to Direct ‘Paddington in Peru’
The acclaimed commercial helmer will make his feature debut with the third chapter of the family film series, replacing Paul King, who recently departed as director of the project to take on ‘Wonka’ with Timothee Chalamet.
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Jake Schreier to Direct Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’
The ‘Robot & Frank’ filmmaker will direct from a script by ‘Black Widow’ writer Eric Pearson, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige producing
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