Fantasia Meets Philosophy in Kahlil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’
Director Roger Allers reflects on his own challenging journey bringing the famous book of poetry to the big screen.
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Animation and VFX Fall 2015 Movie Preview
Variety abounds in the animated and VFX-focused films headed our way this fall.
‘Rick and Morty’ Returns for Season 2
Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland brace for a second season of sci-fi insanity on the Adult Swim hit comedy.
MPC and Arnold Go Back in Time for ‘Terminator: Genisys’
MPC VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack examines the ins and outs of digitally recreating an iconic action hero for Paramount’s ‘Terminator’ franchise reboot.
Cinesite VFX Saves the Day in ‘San Andreas’
VFX supervisor Holger Voss talks landslides, daring escapes and setting up a Montreal studio for Warner Bros. and Village Roadshow's disaster movie.
Auto-Asphyxiation: Claude Cloutier Debuts ‘Carface’ at Annecy
The NFB and animator Claude Cloutier lift the hood on his compelling new “Anti-CARS” animated short film.
Delving into the Lyrical World of Ghibli’s ‘When Marnie Was There’
Director Hiromasa Yonebayashi discusses his latest heroines, 2D animation and the future of Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli.
Animation and VFX Summer 2015 Movie Preview
Dinosaurs, Video Game Monsters and Action Movie Icons return this summer for a blockbuster reunion at the multiplex.
Trixter Enters Age of Ultron for 'The Avengers'
VFX supervisor Alessandro Cioffi and animation supervisor Simone Kraus of Trixter Studios discuss their work for Marvel's super powered ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron.'
Here’s the Skinny on ‘Heavy Metal’
Director Gerald Potterton answers questions about his animated classic at the Montreal International Film Festival.
Patrick Ledda Talks Cinderella
MPC’s visual effects supervisor walks us through Disney’s latest fairy tale adaptation.
In Recognition of a Renaissance Man
Alice Davis and Andreas Deja reflect on the masterful Marc Davis.
Animation and VFX Spring 2015 Movie Preview
A new crop of animated and VFX-heavy films should free us from the icy grasp of this winter’s brutal cold streak.
Animation and VFX Fall 2014 Movie Preview
Witches, robots, cuddly bears and Moses himself are coming to theatres this fall.
The Scene Stealing Star of ‘The Boxtrolls’
Georgina Hayns deconstructs Archibald Snatcher at the Montreal Stop-Motion Festival
Animation and VFX Summer 2014 Movie Preview
Monkeys, Mercenaries, Mobsters and Mutant Turtles take over our multiplexes this summer.
MPC Brings Us the Magic of ‘Maleficent’
MPC Vancouver’s visual effects supervisor Seth Maury discusses the creation of an anti-heroine’s magical world.
Henson’s Creature Shop Talk
Brian Henson takes us behind the judge’s table for the Jim Henson Creature Shop Challenge season one finale.
Roiland Wraps 'Rick and Morty'
The series creator looks back on the first season’s memorable and controversial moments.
Reflections on ‘Divergent’ VFX
Jim Berney, Greg Baxter and Matt Dessero discuss their subtle approach to VFX.
