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DNEG’s Fury in the Wasteland: Key VFX on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

VFX supervisor Dan Bethell helped the studio deliver 880 shots on famed director George Miller’s latest post-apocalyptic romp, including work on the Citadel Battle, the Bullet Farm ambush, the Stowaway to Nowhere, and the titular character’s mechanical arm.

People Headline News

Jack Huston Joins Spider-Man ‘Noir’ Live-Action Series

The ‘House of Gucci’ actor joins Lamorne Morris, Brendan Gleeson, and Nicholas Cage in the upcoming ‘Spider-Man Noir’ comic adaptation, which follows the aging, down on his luck PI in 1930s New York grappling with his past life as a superhero.

30 Years of Hellboy Headline News

RBmedia Releases ‘Hellboy and the B.P.R.D: The Goddess of Manhattan’ Audiobook

Written by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski with all-new cover art by Mike Mignola and Dave Stewart, the project celebrates 30 Years of Hellboy.

Our Spidey Senses are Tingling! Headline News

Destin Daniel Cretton in Talks to Direct ‘Spider-Man 4’

The ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ filmmaker would join franchise writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers on the yet untitled film; Tom Holland returns in titular role.

In Passing Headline News

Legendary Actor James Earl Jones Passes at 93

The prolific thespian and famed voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa passed away at his New York home on Monday; with a prolific career in film, television, and stage career, he was one of only a handful of actors to earn EGOT status.

One Block at a Time Headline News

Bizarre Teaser Trailer Drops for ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Reaction is mixed for the big-screen adaptation of Mojang’s best-selling video game, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and Jason Momoa; film hits theaters April 4, 2025.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Fede Alvarez to Deliver Keynote at VIEW 2024

Award-winning ‘Alien: Romulus’ director will present live at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

Business Headline News

LAIKA Taps ‘Dune’ Writer Jon Spaihts to Pen and Direct Sci-Fi Thriller

The Oscar-nominated screenwriter will make his directorial debut in the yet unnamed live-action film that tells the tale of a woman investigating a mystery that took place during a week she cannot remember.

Drama in Westeros Headline News

George R.R. Martin Slams Big Change to ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2

According to a since deleted blog post, the miffed author believes the erasure of Aegon and Helaena’s third child Maelor has caused a “butterfly effect” that weakens the plot and will cause bigger issues in the subsequent third and fourth seasons.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Sendhil Ramamurthy Joins Cast of Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ Season 2

The ‘Heroes’ and ‘Covert Affairs’ actor will play Nefertari Cobra, the King of Alabasta and the patriarch of the Nefertari family.

Live Long and Prosper Headline News

‘Star Trek’ Invites Fans to ‘Take the Chair, Make an Impact’

In celebration of the 5th annual ‘Star Trek Day,’ franchise launches global campaign aimed at giving back; pop-up fan activations set for Chicago, Vancouver, and Berlin and select ‘Star Trek’ episodes stream free September 7-13 across Paramount+ platforms.

Take the challenge Headline News

World VFX Day Launches Worldwide VFX Challenge

The 2nd annual event opens VFX challenge, #EscapeToTheMoon, to anyone, anywhere; event will be live streamed from Tokyo, Japan December 6 and 8 with winners showcased throughout – submission deadline is September 30.

Boldy Going… to School! Headline News

Production Begins on ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’

The Paramount+ all-new original series will follow the adventures of a new class of Starfleet cadets as they come of age in one of the most “legendary places in the galaxy.”

Technology Advancing Art Headline News

3Dconnexion Shares ‘SpaceMouse Wireless – Bluetooth Edition’ Case Study

Watch ‘HaZimation: Innovating Filmmaking with SpaceMouse’ and see how London-based micro studio HaZimation embraced the 3D design tool resulting in a ‘game-changing’ path for its creative processes while boosting productivity and efficiency.

The Blue Blur is Back! Headline News

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Trailer Sees Dr. Robotnik Return to… Save the World?

Keanu Reeves channels his ‘Matrix’ alter ego as ‘Shadow the Hedgehog,’ a mysterious villain that Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails must reunite against… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters this holiday season.

Help for Comic Book Creators in Need Headline News

DC Comics, The Hero Initiative Team Up for ‘The Superman 100 Project’

The compilation of original cover drawings for ‘Superman #6’ features art by Alan Davis, Kevin Eastman, José Luis García-López, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Frank Miller, Frank Quitely, and others; paperback and a limited-edition hardcover release on December 18.

Dang that Guy Can Draw! Headline News

Exclusive First Look ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ Deleted Scene

A porcupine, a diner, a salad bar… what could go wrong? Watch the ‘Diner Disruption’ clip celebrating the digital release of the live-action/animated hybrid feature starring Zachary Levi as a wonder filled grown-up Harold who doesn’t quite think things through; available for purchase and rental today!

Honoring Excellence Headline News

The Visual Effects Society Announces Special 2024 Honorees

Distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized this Fall, including 2024 VES Founders Award recipient Brooke Breton, and the 2024 class of VES Hall of Fame inductees Tim McGovern, Thad Beier, Maya Deren, and Dorothy Davenport.

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