Longtime fans of the Harry Potter film franchise are familiar with the series’ ample visual effects (VFX). Among the many emotive sequences in the Harry Potter film franchise is the memory pool sequence created by Gradient Effects. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at how Gradient Effects and Exocortex Technologies worked together to pull off this visually stunning special effect.
Relativity Media's IMMORTALS reigned over the U.S. box office for the weekend of Nov. 11-13, 2011. The Greek mythical epic earned $32 million in its opening weekend.
After opening over the weekend in India, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN had the largest opening weekend for an animated feature in the country's history, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Yesterday, the Motion Picture Academy screened 45 qualified animated short films for short list voting in a program from which the eventual 2011 Oscar winner will be chosen.
Tarsem Singh brings his unique visual style from his previous films THE CELL and THE FALL to this Greek myth epic. Within his surreal CG landscapes and strange, but beautiful, costumes, he gives us a classic hero and a maniacal villain. These elements worked for me. If you allow the simple man vs. man story and the visuals to sweep you along, you will find enjoyment in this 300-inspired actioner.
Reel FX [www.reelfx.com] reveals details of its stereoscopic CG animation for “Humbugged: Rockettes to the Rescue” – a unique scene within the 2011 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes –“The Rockettes Magical Journey” which opens Friday, November 11th, 2011.
The “Boy Who Lived” comes face to face with the enemy of the wizarding world for a final, epic battle in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2” when it arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital Download on November 11 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group.
Hayley Atwell (CAPTAIN AMERICA) has joined the cast of THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN NEMO, reports Deadline.com. She joins David Morrissey (RED RIDING) as her uncle and Hugh Bonneville (TV's DOWNTON ABBEY) as Nemo. A sequel to 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, the story has Morrissey and Atwell's characters freeing Capt. Nemo from jail to have him help investigate sea monster attacks.
The $10 million 3-D production will be shot entirely on greenscreen sets. Pearry Teo
Leading the way in the advancement of 3D entertainment and continuing its commitment to the growing Blu-ray 3D market, The Walt Disney Studios announced release plans to add four new titles to its growing in-home Blu-ray 3D line-up.
Identity FX, Inc. (www.identityfx.com) announced today it has embraced the SGO Mistika 4K system and is unveiling a new category of comprehensive 2D and stereoscopic 3D production and post production services that closes the loop in the 2D and stereo 3D production pipeline.
SGO's UK Reseller Pixelution will host the first public demonstration in the country, of the latest Mistika version 6.5 release of the system and its exciting new features, at stand 107 at BVE North (Broadcast Video Expo) on 16 - 17 November 2011 at the Manchester Central Arena.
DreamWorks Animation's PUSS IN BOOTS dropped a mere 3.1% in its second weekend to retain the #1 spot at the U.S. box office for the weekend of Nov. 4-6, 2011.
Eighteen features have been submitted for consideration in the Animated Feature Film category for the 84th Academy Awards.
Despite the fact that the second installment isn't due out until next year, Warner Bros. is getting ready for a third installment of the CLASH OF THE TITANS franchise, reports Heat Vision.
Disney•Pixar’s fast-action summer hit “Cars 2” comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D, Movie Download and DVD -- November 1, 2011.
Consumers are invited to experience Disney•Pixar's “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2” and “Toy Story 3” in an all-new way!
DreamWorks Animation's PUSS IN BOOTS has set a Halloween weekend box office record.
Bill Desowitz sits down for a chat with Chris Miller, who purrs about Puss in Boots.
Currently celebrating its 15th anniversary year, Steele Studios, a leading creator and producer of visual content for television, film, music videos, and commercial projects for Fortune 500 companies, has completed and delivered a massive, on-air Stereo 3D graphics package for its client 3net, the joint venture, 24/7 3D television network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX.
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Stoner comedy fans have a new reason to celebrate this holiday season, with the release of the first major 3D feature in the genre, "A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas."
Harry Potter, the #1 motion picture franchise of all time, will soon disappear from shelves, as Warner Bros. stops shipping all Harry Potter theatrical film titles (including Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, and Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection) as of December 29, 2011 (moratorium does not include digital – Electronic Sell-Through & VOD – or games).
When I’m not writing important blog posts I’m writing frivolous stuff like feature films. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of working with Chris Moujaes, the Director of Original Entertainment at FUNimation Entertainment, and producer April Bennett on Electronic Arts/Bioware’s animated feature film, Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker...
Weta Digital’s Wayne Stables, Digital Domain’s Eric Nash, Pixar's Sharon Calahan, ILM's Scott Farrar, ILM's Roger Guyett, DNeg's Gavin Graham and PDI Founder Glenn Entis are some of the speakers slated to present next week at VIEW, Italy's largest computer graphics conference.
Epic offers so many goodies in the Epic Edition of Gears of War 3. Soooooooooo many goodies!
