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Digital-Tutors Releases Introduction to Mantra in Houdini

Digital-Tutors has released INTRODUCTION TO MANTRA IN HOUDINI, the fourth release in the collection of interactive training for emerging digital artists learning Houdini, the advanced 3D animation and special effects software.

Internet Headline News

Bravia Internet Users Get Sneak Peek At Hancock

For a limited period, BRAVIA Internet Video Link owners will have the opportunity to watch the Sony Pictures summer hit, HANCOCK, prior to retail DVD and Blu-ray availability.

The movie, which can be rented for $9.99, will stream directly to BRAVIA televisions equipped with Sony's BRAVIA Internet Video Link for a 24-hour viewing period. This offer will be available beginning on October 28 and running through November 10.

Animation Headline News

Alchemy Of Animation Panel Discussion

In celebration of the release of Don Hahn's latest book, THE ALCHEMY OF ANIMATION, Woodbury University and ASIFA-Hollywood are putting on a panel discussion hosted by author/producer Hahn. Hahn and his panel of colleagues from the past 20 years will share their insights into the highly creative and involved process of making animated films across a variety of mediums -- traditional, computer and stop-motion animation -- as reflected in THE ALCHEMY OF ANIMATION.

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Vitale Promoted At Sci Fi Channel

Thomas Vitale has been promoted to Exec VP, Programming and Original Movies for the Sci Fi Channel. Vitale will continue to report to Dave Howe, President, Sci Fi Channel. Vitale, who started at the channel in early 1993, soon after the network's September 1992 launch, has played a vital role with Sci Fi throughout its history, most recently serving as SVP, Programming and Original Movies.

Effects Headline News

ILM Cracks The VFX Whip for Indy

Industrial Light & Magic recently offered a more in-depth look into the vfx of INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL in conjunction with today's Blu-ray and DVD releases from Paramount Home Ent.

Pablo Helman (visual effects supervisor) and Christian Alzmann (visual effects art director) discussed the challenges of blending this INDIANA JONES adventure with the other three and keeping up with Steven Spielberg's fertile imagination.

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Don Cheadle To Replace Terrence Howard In Iron Man 2

Due to reported trouble reaching a financial contract, Terrence Howard will not be reprising his role as Jim Rhodes in the upcoming IRON MAN 2, per THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER. Don Cheadle will replace Howard, joining Jon Favreau as director, an expected Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man and an expected Gwyneth Paltrow as Stark's assistant, Pepper Potts.

Series Headline News

Tricon Claims Sanctuary At MIPCOM

Toronto-based producer and distributor Tricon Films & Television has made further sales of 13x60 science fiction series SANCTUARY at MIPCOM 2008. Entertainment channel AXN has snapped up the series in a deal for Central Europe that includes Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania and Slovakia and in a further deal, Sci Fi Channel Asia has taken the series to air on its channels in more than 25 countries.

Headline News

S.G.O. Secures New Mistika Reseller In Germany

S.G.O., a European developer of high-end solutions for the postproduction and broadcast industries, has announced that Mistika has attracted a new reseller in Germany. Business TV has just confirmed its distribution agreement with S.G.O. and will be a significant European reseller of the Spanish high-end post production system, with plans to launch Mistika in the region, thus significantly expanding its international presence.

Production Headline News

Sci Fi Channel, RHI Ent. Bring Thrills, Horrors

Sci Fi Channel and RHI Ent. have entered into a network license agreement for a slate of U.S. premiere television movies.

The deal includes basic cable rights for five new horror and thriller projects. Two of the films have already wrapped production on location in Romania, including HELLHOUNDS, directed by Ricky Schroder (ANDROMEDA STRAIN, 24). Set in 500 B.C., HELLHOUNDS stars Scott Elrod (MEN IN TREES) as a Greek warrior who fights against the demonic hellhounds of Hades in order to rescue his bride (Amanda Brooks, MY BEST FRIEND'S GIRL) and bring her back to life.

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Josh Brolin Might Bring Out Inner Gunslinger For Jonah Hex

Josh Brolin is in discussions to star in Warner Bros.' JONAH HEX, an adaptation of the DC Comics' disfigured gunslinger and bounty hunter character, per VARIETY.

Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor (CRANK) wrote the script and will direct. Sources told VARIETY on Wednesday he was likely to take the job, but reps for WB and Brolin denied the deal was close.

Headline News

The Express Runs To CIS Hollywood

CIS Hollywood was the sole visual effects vendor for THE EXPRESS, which follows the extraordinary life of college football hero Ernie Davis, whose quiet fight for equality and respect forever changed the face of the game, and whose civil rights story continues to inspire new generations. In 1961, Davis was the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy, but died of leukemia in 1963 before his professional career could begin. Thomas J. Smith, CIS Hollywood's visual effects supervisor, oversaw 125 shots.

Motion Headline News

RE:Vision Effects Releases Updates For Premiere Pro Users

RE:Vision Effects has released updates for Twixtor, ReelSmart Motion Blur and FieldsKit to specifically address issues of crashing and hanging that users were experiencing within Premiere Pro. The products released today are Twixtor v. 4.5.9, ReelSmart Motion Blur v. 3.2.5 and FieldsKit v. 2.0.1, and are the After Effects-compatible verisons that work within Premiere Pro. Users who have purchased the After Effects-compatible versions of Twixtor 4, ReelSmart Moiton Blur 3 and FieldsKit 2 receive the update for free.

Education Headline News

Adoption of Qube! Continues At Universities and Schools Worldwide

PipelineFX's Qube! for Education continues to be adopted at a record pace by universities and schools around the world.

Headline News

Ralph Scaglione Launches FLYfx At SoundHound/thePound

Veteran compositor, visual effects artist and editor Ralph Scaglione has launched FLYfx, the effects and finishing company housed in the award-winning editorial/post house thePound @ SoundHound, the editorial arm of SoundHound, New York.

Prior to opening FLYfx, Scaglione worked for top finishing houses like Berwyn, RIOTManhattan, Version2, Napoleon Group, Technicolor, Cut & Run and Madhouse, working on spots for such brands as Jaguar, Coke Zero, Dell Computers, Samsung, Dos Equis, Pantene and Lee Jeans.

Autodesk Headline News

Autodesk Introduces Digital Stone Exhibition to China

Digital Stone, a contemporary art exhibition touring three cities in China, has opened at the Today Art Museum in Beijing. The exhibit, sponsored by Autodesk, features the work of four American stone sculptors who use 3D software to create sculpture and represent the surprising intersection of art and technology.

Version Headline News

Luxology Releases imageSynth 2

Luxology has released imageSynth 2, the newest version its image processing tool. Featuring up to ten times faster performance, imageSynth 2 allows artists to quickly process existing images into new seamless textures, synthetic images and backgrounds, and generate super high-resolution images from low resolution sources.

imageSynth 2 is now available in both a standalone version and as a plug-in for Adobe Creative Suite 4. For more information or to purchase visit www.luxology.com/store/imageSynth.aspx.

Studio Headline News

Digital Animation Studio Plastic Wax Goes Global

Sydney, Australia-based Digital animation studio Plastic Wax, who specialize in videogame production, are implementing global expansion plans that include extensive talent acquisition, investments in new technology and the opening of an office in San Francisco focused on business development.

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Sci Fi Thriller Or A Glimpse Into Our Inevitable Future?

AFTER JUDGMENT, an original sci-fi Web series about a group of post-apocalyptic survivors searching for an elusive entry into paradise will premiere with a multi-site launch today. Touching on the uncertain times we now live in, AFTER JUDGMENT re-imagines a doomsday experience and gives a unique glimpse into our own potentially grim future. The Web premiere marks the debut of the first season, already tapped with international broadcast distribution, handled by Toronto based OUAT Media.

October Headline News

MAXON to Showcase CINEMA 4D at October Events

MAXON Computer USA, a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions and the developers of CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D, will participate in three animation and motion graphics events taking place this month -- Motion '08, October 12-15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, Create Chaos '08, October 14-16 in Orlando, Florida, USA, and the Washington, D.C. tour stop of Adobe's Creative Suite 4 seminar series, October 16, highlighting the new capabilities of the popular software suite's latest release.

Headline News

Live Action Tom Thumb In Tiny Deal At WB

ENCHANTED director Kevin Lima has been hired by Warner Bros. to direct a live action TOM THUMB tentpole film, per VARIETY.

Red Wagon's Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher will produce, and Chris Chase will exec produce.

Robert Rodat (SAVING PRIVATE RYAN) is writing the script, which will follow the story of an arrogant knight who is shrunk down to 6 inches when working to protect a princess. While thumb-sized, he learns to be a real hero.

Headline News

Softimage, Exocortex Begin Strategic Relationship

Softimage Co., a part of Avid Technology, have entered into a strategic development relationship with Exocortex Technologies, a privately held software company that develops graphics, information visualization and simulation software and services for government and private industry.

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