Category: CG
Pixar Releases RenderMan Pro Server 16.0
Latest release features major advancements in progressive ray tracing, deep compositing, and performance.
Details Announced for Upcoming 'Monster’s University'
In the new film prequel, Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprise their roles as the wise-cracking Mike Wazowski and lovable Sulley, coming to theatres June 21, 2013.
Scott Stewart Talks 'Priest'
VFX artist-turned director Scott Stewart discusses his latest sci-fi mash-up starring Paul Bettany and Maggie Q.
Cartoon Network Picks Up 3-D Rabbit Feature from China
Cartoon Network has acquired the rights to Tianjin North Film Studio's 3-D feature LEGEND OF THE RABBIT, reports Variety.
Terminator Rights In Heated Bidding War
Sarandon, Broadbent Come to Cloud Atlas
Susan Sarandon and Jim Broadbent are the latest thespians circling The Wachowski siblings and Tom Tykwer's CLOUD ATLAS, reports Variety.
The Hoff vs. Piranha 3DD
Bill Hader to Play Warhol in Men in Black 3
Bill Hader will take the role of Andy Warhol in MEN IN BLACK 3, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Cars 2 Locks Star Musicians From U.S., U.K., France & Japan
Fully loaded with global locales, fast-paced racing, international espionage and a touching tale of friendship, “Cars 2” also features an amped up score by Oscar and GRAMMY-winning composer Michael Giacchino, plus music from alternative rock legends Weezer, country music hitmaker Brad Paisley, bestselling British singer/songwriter Robbie Williams, French superstar Bénabar and the power pop Japanese girl band Perfume.
No-holds-barred Production Rendering
The perennial goal of creative professionals working on animation and special effects for motion pictures and television -- as well as computer-aided design (CAD) professionals -- is to deliver top-notch work on time and under budget. While production times might be expected to decrease in direct proportion to available processing power, the ambitions of creative professionals are outpacing Moore’s law. Evermore complex rendering algorithms deliver increasing levels of visual subtlety and devour advances in processing power as quickly as they become available.
Sonnenfeld to Pit Dinosaurs vs. Aliens
In what sounds like the plot of a Syfy Saturday night movie, Barry Sonnenfeld (MEN IN BLACK) is partnering with Liquid Comics and Cheyenne Enterprises producer Arnold Rifkin on DOMINION: DINOSAURS VERSUS ALIENS, reports Deadline.com.
The Call for Cinematography
After an important gathering of cinematographers at the International Cinematography Summit Conference, a number of luminaries met with previs professionals to discuss the impact of new technologies on cinematography. The result was rather educational, but it was apparent that more work has to be done.
Eckhart, Robb, Bean Hook Dark Peter Pan Spin
Aaron Eckhart, AnnaSophia Robb and Sean Bean have taken the leads in the dark spin on the Peter Pan tale, PAN, reports Screen Daily.
Weinsteins Acquire Peter Ho-Sun Chan's Dragon
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from WE Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic DRAGON (WU XIA).
Berry, Weaving, Whishaw Join Cloud Atlas
The Hollywood Reporter has announced that Halle Berry, Ben Whishaw and Hugo Weaving have joined the cast of CLOUD ATLAS.
Fifty Percent Grey Director to Helm Sci-Fi Flick for Lionsgate
Lionsgate U.K. and producer Kris Thykier's PeaPie Films are set to produce the sci-fi flick THE FALLEN, reports Variety.
Woody Harrelson, District 2 Tributes Board Hunger Games
Lionsgate has announced that Woody Harrelson has joined the cast of THE HUNGER GAMES, reports ComingSoon.net.
Ethan Hawke Leaps onto Total Recall
Ethan Hawke will make a cameo in Columbia's remake of TOTAL RECALL, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Aronofsky & Clooney Know Human Nature
Son of Anarchy Star Boards Del Toro's Pacific Rim
Charlie Hunnam (TV's SON OF ANARCHY) is in talks to take the lead in Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM, reports Deadline.com.
Snow White and the Huntsman Casting Details
After some confusion over what roles various actors were vying for, The Hollywood Reporter confirms that THOR's Chris Hemsworth is in talks to take the male title role in SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN.
More Texas Chainsaw Massacre Coming to Lionsgate
Lionsgate and Nu Image are pitching a new TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE film at Cannes, reports Deadline.com.
The Third Floor Provides Previs Might For Thor
The Third Floor, Inc., a preeminent provider of previsualization for Hollywood films and global entertainment, is pleased to have delivered all previs for the new film Thor (Marvel Studios/Paramount Pictures).