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Headed Back to Neverland VFXWorld

Cinesite Talks Invisible Magic and the Lost Boys’ Lair in ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’

VFX supervisor Damien Hurgon and his team delivered 354 shots – 80% of which were complex set extensions – on David Lowery’s reimagined J.M. Barrie classic, now streaming on Disney+.

Opposites React Headline News

New Posters, Featurette Drop for ‘Elemental’

Catch the new video, about Disney and Pixar’s latest 3DCG animated film, that introduces moviegoers to key characters and the voice talent bringing them to life, along with director Peter Sohn; movie hits theaters June 16.  

Annecy 2023 Headline News

Annecy 2023 Hosts ‘Ozi: Voice of the Forest’ French Premiere

The 3DCG animated feature, screening June 13, follows the journey of a teenage orangutan, Ozi, and her friends on a voyage of discovery while highlighting the plight of the world’s rainforests and ecosystems; the festival runs June 11-17.

Feast Your Eyes and Mind ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs – Spotlight on Annecy 2023 Part 1: Features

Ottawa Animation Festival artistic director Chris Robinson takes a look at 6 intriguing feature films competing at this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival, which runs June 11-17.

That Darn Cat Headline News

Animated Feature ‘10 Lives’ Snags Chinese Distribution Deal

London-based production startup Taost Entertainment has acquired the Chinese distribution rights to upcoming 3DCG animated film from Original Force, directed by Chris Jenkins, premiering in North American theaters August 24.

Here There Be Dragons Headline News

Mason Thames, Nico Parker Board ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Live-Action Feature

‘The Black Phone’ and ‘The Last of Us’ actors will portray franchise romantic leads Hiccup and Astrid in the Universal Pictures adaptation, set to release March 14, 2025.

That’s the Second Biggest Themberchaud We’ve Ever Seen VFXWorld

MPC Goes with the Lava Flow on ‘Dungeons & Dragon: Honor Among Thieves’

Led by VFX supervisor Axel Bonami, the studio’s team delivers 500 shots on Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis’ action adventure, including a multi-creature-transformation castle escape sequence, the cavernous, lava-filled Underdark, Themberchaud the dragon, a host of magical spells and one really cool portal.

Can’t Wait Till School’s Out!; Netflix Headline News

'Nimona' Leads Netflix's Family Summer Animation Lineup

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane's new animated adventure is one a trove of new and returning animated kids and family films and series hitting the streamer starting June 1 that also includes ‘The Monkey King,’ ‘Supa Team 4,’ and ‘Not Quite Narwhal.’

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Epic Games Launches ‘Virtual Production Visualization Guide’

The Unreal Engine creator rolls out Chapter 1 of its step-by-step hands-on look at how to get started with virtual production visualization workflows.

Adapt This! Headline News

‘Street Fighter’ Adaptation Finds Its Directing Duo

‘Talk to Me’ filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou will helm the upcoming action flick from Legendary Entertainment and videogame developer Capcom, currently in early development.

Christmas Kitty Headline News

Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy Join ‘Mog’ Voice Cast

The A-list duo will portray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas in an animated feature adaptation of the beloved British children’s book ‘Mog’s Christmas’ from Channel 4, airing this holiday season.

Cowabunga Headline News

Paramount Bumps Up ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Release

The Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions 3DCG flick featuring the iconic green shelled bros will now hit theaters August 2 instead of August 4.

Innovations in 3D Design Headline News

WPP and NVIDIA to Build Generative AI-Enabled Content Engine for Digital Advertising

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 1:00am

New creative development engine connects 3D design and generative AI tools to produce high-quality content faster and more efficiently while preserving the quality, accuracy, and fidelity of client brand identities, products, and logos.

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Elemental’ Director Peter Sohn to Attend VIEW 2023

By Dan Sarto | Monday, May 29, 2023 at 12:39am

Pixar’s VP / Creative Director will be there in-person at the upcoming conference, presenting the studio’s new 3DCG film that just premiered at Cannes and hits theaters June 16.

Animation Festivals Headline News

LatinX in Animation Announces Animation Program for LALIFF 2023

By Dan Sarto | Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:56am

LXiA reveals an expansive, exciting slate of premieres, in-person panel discussions, an animated shorts program, and virtual ‘cafecitos’ coffee chats, running June 1-3; LALIFF runs May 31-June 4.

Head Back to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Coming to Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D, and 4K Ultra

James Cameron’s global phenomenon arrives in homes June 20 alongside a remastered 4K UHD and Blu-ray of original film ‘Avatar.’

A New Kraken in Town Headline News

New Trailer Drops for ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’

Kirk DeMicco and DreamWorks Animation’s new 3DCG film tells the story of a shy 16-year-old, who discovers she’s descended from a legendary line of royal sea Krakens, swimming into theaters June 30.

A Beautiful Friendship Headline News

Cinesite Invests in The Imaginarium Studios

The VFX and animation company has provided funding for the pioneering performance capture and virtual production studio founded by legendary actor and director Andy Serkis.

A Different Kind of Musical Jungle Headline News

The 'X Factor’ Inspired Animated Feature ‘X Factor in the Jungle’ in the Works

GFM Animation has partnered with Larry Kasanoff’s Threshold Entertainment and Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment on the project, based on the most prolific TV show in history for finding vocal superstars, with pre-production starting this year and CG animation starting 2024.

And the Hits Keep on Coming Headline News

Huge Content Purge Planned for Disney+ and Hulu

In response to a big subscriber loss in the early months of 2023, Disney has announced plans to axe multiple forms of content from its streaming services starting May 26, possibly in preparation of a Hulu/Disney+ merge.

Gluten Free Entertainment Headline News

‘Pastacolypse’ Now Streaming on Tubi

From ‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ co-creator Matthew Maiellaro, the father-daughter animated horror-comedy feature follows billionaire celebrity chef Alfredo Manicotti who seeks revenge on all mankind after gluten is banned worldwide.

Night Time Isn’t the Right Time! Headline News

Experience the Night Shift with ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Teaser Trailer

The terrifying horror game phenomenon becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event, as Blumhouse brings the creepy franchise to the big screen and Peacock October 27.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask Headline News

Character Posters Released for ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’

Catch a closer look at Miles Morales, Ben Reilly, Gwen Stacy, Jessica Drew, Miguel O’Hara, Pavitr Prabhakar, Peter B. Parker, Hobie Brown, Spider-Cat, and The Spot in their own distinct styles, then see them in all their glory in theaters June 2.

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