Noah Centineo Steps Away from ‘Masters of the Universe’
The notable He-Hunk will no longer play He-Man, leaving production of the already shaky live-action adaptation at a stand-still.
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‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’: A Scrapbook of Art, Nostalgia, and Killer Robots
Distinctively styled 2D, 3DCG, and live-action, integrated with a highly personal and relatable story, give Mike Rianda and Jeff Rowe’s new apocalyptic comedy adventure a uniquely ‘human’ touch.
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Gabriel Luna Cast as Tommy in ‘The Last of Us’ Adaptation
The ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ actor joins Pablo Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie as Joel’s brother, the ever-positive combat veteran.
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‘Hotel Transylvania’ Theme Park Attraction Opens in Moscow
Dream Island Theme Park partnered with Sony on new attraction that offers visitors an authentic ‘scary’ experience worthy of the franchise; ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania,’ the film franchise’s final entry, hits theaters Summer 2021.
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Netflix Drops ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ Trailer and Images
Premiering April 30th, animated comedy from the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ producers tells the story of a dysfunctional family’s fight to reconnect… and save the world from a robot apocalypse.
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‘Togather’ Named Grand Winner of ‘Sony Talent League by THU’
Winning project is a platform that allows sharing of custom digital brushes inspired by real-life objects; finalists include a fantasy role-playing game ‘Kawia's Adventure’ and ‘Icebreakers,’ a VR comic that invites individuals to step into the panels of a pirate adventure.
‘Twisted Metal’ Live-Action Adaptation Speeds to the Small Screen
Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions team up on their second live-action series based on a popular game; new series centers on a motor-mouthed outsider tasked with delivering a package in a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
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VFXRIO Presents Pixar Co-Founder Alvy Ray Smith February 7
To celebrate the special free upcoming online presentation VFX Rio launched an original video created by director Matteo Moriconi and XCave Studios founder Rodrigo Hurtado.
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Netflix Buys Lord and Miller’s ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ from Sony Pictures Animation
Previously titled ‘Connected’ and slated for an October 23, 2020 theatrical release before being unset, the animated comedy from the Oscar-winning ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ producers will be released later in 2021.
EGG VFX Names Aled Rhys Jones Head of Department
Industry veteran led studio’s art team to timely delivery of projects, on schedule and on budget, during COVID-19 lockdowns.
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More ‘Uncharted’ Movie Set Photos Released
Fans are trying use the images of a gilded cross and map to piece together plot hints, but so far, no theories seem too promising.
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Register NOW! Sublime Jalisco 2020 Virtual Edition Runs December 8-10
Free registration is available for talks, conferences, and masterclasses on animation, video games, visual effects, and new media industries; guest speakers range from independent animators such as Jorge Gutiérrez (Book of Life, Maya and the Three) to strategic and creative managers from DreamWorks Animation TV and Sony Pictures Animation.
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HBO Greenlights ‘The Last of Us’ Live-Action Adaptation
Widely labeled as one of the best video games of all time, the zombie survival live-action adaptation will be written by Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) in partnership with Last of Us writer and creative director Neil Druckmann.
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Amber Heard Could be Jumping DC Ship to Marvel
Controversial actress is rumored to be in the running for the role of Black Cat in the upcoming Marvel series, ‘Silver & Black.’
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Now on PS5: ‘Demon’s Souls,’ ‘Spider-Man Morales’ and ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’
Lemon Sky Studios makes a mark on cult classic games, remakes, and updates for Sony’s newest next-gen gaming console, the PlayStation 5.
First Look at Mark Wahlberg’s Sully as ‘Uncharted’ Wraps Filming
With Sony’s live-action adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game wrapping its shoot, we get our first peek at Victor Sullivan’s hair, makeup, and iconic shirt.
Tom Holland Reveals First ‘Uncharted’ Character Photo
Check out the Spider-Man thespian as Nathan Drake in Sony’s upcoming prequel of the beloved PlayStation series.
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‘Spider-Man 3’ Reportedly Needs 3 Spider Men
While Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker in the upcoming web-slinger adventure, rumor has it that Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will also be reprising their friendly neighborhood roles.
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Battat Taps Fonda Snyder to Head New Entertainment Division
Industry veteran will help develop and promote parent company’s IP, while expanding strategic global partnerships with family entertainment companies, animation studios, broadcasters, and streamers.
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Lord, Miller, and Ramsey to Mentor The Sony Talent League by THU Challenge Winners
Oscar-winning filmmakers Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Peter Ramsey have joined the panel of mentors for THU’s new challenge to discover the next generation of creative minds in digital entertainment; submission deadline is October 19.
Women in Animation Name WIA Class of 2020 Showcase Best Short Film Winners
‘Ciervo,’ ‘La Vida de una Piñata,’ and ‘Meow or Never’ take top honors, selected from a pool of 409 graduate and undergraduate films from 121 schools.
VIEW Conference 2020 Announces Full Program Line-Up
Upcoming conference, running October 18-23 both in Turin, Italy and online, will stream all sessions to a global audience; presentations by industry experts will live stream and be available for subsequent viewing through December 31.
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MCU ROUNDUP: Olivia Wilde and Nia DaCosta to Direct Female-Led Films
The MCU gains three new directors in the first half of August and celebrates its first Black female director.
What if Intel, Not Nvidia, Bought Arm?
Graphics industry analyst Dr. Jon Peddie speculates about the UK tech giant’s future amid growing rumors of a Softbank sale.
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Steve Bastien Named Head of Buddy Spots at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
Veteran ad executive joins company from Midnight Oil; will lead commercials group that won Clio in 2019 for ‘The Predator Holiday Special.’
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