Super Nintendo World’s First U.S. Location Will Open in 2023
Designed by Nintendo and Universal Creative, the game-inspired theme park is set to raise its ‘M’-embroidered flag in Hollywood next year.
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Rodeo FX Names Nathalie Girard Senior Head of 2D
Industry veteran joins studio after 18-years at ILM; will be tasked with developing and implementing new cutting-edge workflows and technologies.
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VIEW Conference 2021 to Honor Sir Roger Deakins
The Oscar-Winning cinematographer, best known for ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ and ‘1917’ has been named the 2021 VIEW Visionary Award recipient; a special interview with Deakins and ‘How to Trail Your Dragon’ writer, director and producer Dean DeBlois is set for October 20.
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Defying the Laws – or Mere Suggestions – of Physics in ‘F9’
VFX supervisor Daniel Rauchwerger and his DNEG teams in London, Montreal, and Mumbai delivered 2,200 gravity defying visual effects shots, from flipping multiple trailers to shooting rocket car into space, in Justin Lin and Universal Pictures’ latest ‘Fast & Furious’ feature film franchise outing.
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How Courtney and Ryan Lofty Compose for ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’
The husband-and-wife team move from orchestra to rock, electronic, and hip-hop as they score the hit DreamWorks Animation series, working to ensure the music sounds similar, but not the same, as the huge ‘Fast & Furious’ feature film franchise that started it all.
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Pushing the FX Pedal to the Metal in ‘Fast & Furious: Spy Racers’
Smoking wheels and burning rubber barely scratch the visual effects surface of DreamWorks Animation and Netflix’s high-horsepower street racing thriller, nominated for a Best FX for TV/Media Annie Award for the third season ‘Sirocco Fire Explosion’ finale.
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FX Artists Put the Dinosaur Spittle into ‘Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous’
Whether its dramatic water splashes, dino drool, or bioluminescent beasts, DreamWorks Animation and Netflix’s adventure series, nominated for a Best FX for TV/Media Annie Award, strives for realistic visual effects that push the story forward through color and lighting.
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VFX Supervisor Jesper Kjölsrud Joins Cinesite London
Veteran visual effects and CG supervisor with 20 years’ experience brings his creative vision to studio as it ramps up productions.
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DreamWorks Revs Up ‘Fast & Furious’ Series for Netflix
Series based on Universal’s long-running live-action auto-action series part of an expansion of the studio’s deal with the streaming service.
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Boris FX, Microsoft Receive AIS Technology Awards
Group also will present Distinguished Leadership Awards to 13 women for their accomplishments in technology and business at Jan. 16 ceremony.
‘The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature’ Now Available on Digital HD!
Follow-up to 2014’s ‘The Nut Job’ lands on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand on Nov. 14.
Oriental DreamWorks Names Peilin Chou CCO
Studio announces five in-development projects, including ‘Over the Moon,’ ‘The Monkey King,’ ‘Illumikitty’ and ‘Lucky.’
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‘The Nut Job 2’ Sets Oct. 31 Digital Debut; Nov. 14 for Discs
Bonus features include deleted scenes and full-length commentary from the filmmakers.
‘From Coraline to Kubo: A Magical LAIKA Experience’ Launches August 5
Special event taking place at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre August 5-14 will showcase the evolution of LAIKA’s unique blend of handcrafted stop-motion animation and visual effects magic in an extensive display of original sets, puppets and props.
Universal Studios Launching ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Park Attraction
‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ featuring the iconic Hogwarts Castle officially opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, April 7, 2016.
Coming Soon…to Your Living Room: Boxtrolls, Evil Dolls and Ninja Warriors
Timid Boxtrolls, an evil doll, and ninja warriors all team up on store shelves for this week's home entertainment releases on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Zombies Head to Universal in Halloween-Themed Spot
A Common Thread’s Clay Staub directs a zombie invasion for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.
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