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DNEG Moves Its Editorial Pipeline onto Foundry's Hiero

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 10:09am

The leading VFX house is already running the tool on episodic, film and experience-based projects in production, and expects to finish migrating by the end of the year.

You Had Me at Skeletor VFXWorld

DNEG Gets Serious About Creating Fun VFX on ‘Masters of the Universe’

Led by Chris McLaughlin and Greg Fisher, the studio handled 746 shots across 17 sequences, creating Eternia, Castle Grayskull, Cringer, Zoar, Roboto and Skeletor’s skull, balancing the campy, cartoon-inspired fantasy with believable, realistic characters and environments.

Boys Will be Boys… Until They Explode VFXWorld

Never a Dull Moment: Stephan Fleet Unpacks the VFX of 'The Boys' Final Season

The VFX supervisor reflects on 8 years leading visual effects production on the hit Prime Video series; the final season pushed his teams through 1,600+ shots including Homelander’s CG death and Seth Rogan’s celebrity cameo explosion.

We Love Sanctuary Moon VFXWorld

How VFX Gave ‘Murderbot’ a Mind of its Own

Visual Effects Supervisor Sean Faden discusses visualizing a security android’s existential thoughts of escape and carnage through story, humor, and giant worms across more than 2,000 shots on the Apple TV sci-fi black comedy.

More Seussian Fun is Coming! Headline News

Warner Bros.’ Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer #3

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:56am

The ‘go backer’ is missing in the land of memories… Bill Hader and Bowen Yang star in the animated adaptation of the famed, whimsical Dr. Seuss tale of a mischievous, annoying, and irreverent cat who just won’t leave, in theaters November 6; from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer #3 Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:05am

He’s got the power… and the abs to match! A new He-Man coming to theaters in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Grayskull to take on Skeletor; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, in theaters June 5.

The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Universal Shares First Look, Sets ‘CoComelon: The Movie’ Release

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:26am

Nicholas Hoult, Ego Nwodim and SZA board the upcoming 3DCG film featuring JJ and his friends on a new music-filled adventure, from Moonbug Entertainment, Flywheel Media, Prime Focus Studios and DreamWorks Animation, in theaters February 2027.

Seafaring Business Headline News

Ayo Edebiri, Bradley Cooper, and Dave Bautista Board Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Ally’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Werner Herzog and Alex Jayne Go also join the all-star cast of the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s first venture into animation, set for a 2027 theatrical release, backed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, with DNEG handling the 3DCG.

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Digital Domain Adds VFX Supervisor Jelmer Boskma

Industry veteran joins the senior creative teams, bringing experience across major film and episodic projects and strengthening the leading visual effects studio’s global visual effects capabilities.

That’s Gotta Hurt! VFXWorld

DNEG Gets All Broken Up Over ‘The Wrecking Crew’ High-Speed Chase VFX

VFX supervisors Xavier Bernasconi and Simon Maddison talk muzzle flashes, face replacements, and a cacophony of van, motorcycle and helicopter crashes on the Amazon MGM Studios action-adventure thriller, starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, now streaming.

Seafaring Business Headline News

Bong Joon-Ho Reveals First Look at Debut Animated Feature 'Ally'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:17am

The Oscar-winning filmmaker unveils his first venture into animation, set for a 2027 theatrical release, backed by CJ ENM, Penture Invest, and Pathé, with DNEG involved in the 3DCG work.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer #2 Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 8:04am

He’s finally back to save Eternia… there’s a new He-Man coming to theaters in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power to take on Skeletor; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, watch it June 5.

More Seussian Fun is Coming! Headline News

Warner Bros. Drops ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:32pm

Bill Hader and Bowen Yang star in the animated adaptation of the famed, whimsical Dr. Seuss tale of a mischievous, annoying, and irreverent cat who just won’t leave, in theaters November 6; from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.

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Charlie Noble Talks the Scorching VFX of ‘The Lost Bus’

The visual effects supervisor details the Apple TV film’s dramatic, incredibly realistic portrayal of a school bus driver trying to get his passengers to safety as the entire town of Paradise, California is engulfed in flames that eventually claimed 85 lives in 2018, the deadliest wildfire in state history.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:43am

By the Power of Grayskull, there’s a new He-Man on the horizon in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power, then heading home to save Eternia; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, in theaters June 5.

The Ultimate Journey Headline News

Watch: Christopher Nolan’s Epic ‘The Odyssey’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:21am

The Oscar-winning director returns to cinemas with his biggest film yet, bringing Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX for the first time; in theaters July 17, 2026.

No Syllabus Just Chaos VFXWorld

The Visual Effects, Practically Speaking, of ‘Gen V’ Season 2

VFX Supervisor Karen Heston talks gender-changing and shrinking/growing characters, moveable silicone blood mats, and capturing as much as possible in-camera on the second season of the Prime Video ‘The Boys’ spinoff about students at Godolkin University whose lives are complicated by injections of Compound V.

Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Releases Full Program

The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.

The Kids’ Juggernaut Continues! Headline News

Moonbug Names ‘CoComelon The Movie’ Director, Music Producer

Kat Good takes the helm, and Justin Tranter boards as executive music producer, for the first feature in the franchise, a 3DCG film animated by the DNEG Group.

We Want More Zombies VFXWorld

Bringing the Hordes to Life: The VFX of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

From the ‘ants in an anthill’ frozen Infected to a monstrous bloater flamethrower fight, realistic CG dogs, and immense Jackson battle, Visual Effects Supervisor Alex Wang managed the delivery of 2,500 shots displaying incredible ambition, scope, and sophistication on the hit HBO post-apocalyptic drama series.

More Seussian Fun is Coming! Headline News

Warner Bros.’ ‘The Cat in the Hat’ Delayed

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:09pm

Theatrical release of the studio’s animated adaptation of the iconic Dr. Seuss kids’ book has been pushed from February 27, 2026 to November 6, 2026, to take better advantage of the holiday season and merchandising opportunities.

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It’s All SecUnits and Alien Arthropods for DNEG’s ‘Murderbot’ VFX

Visual Effects Supervisor Jelmer Boskma and his team delivered 448 shots across 10 episodes, creating previs, techvis, alien environments, the titular security android, and a giant 2-headed centipede, on the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy, now streaming, that just scored a Season 2 renewal.

By the Power of Grayskull! Headline News

Kristen Wiig to Play Roboto in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Feature

The ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ star joins the live-action project, from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios and directed by LAIKA CEO Travis Knight, as the iconic mechanical warrior; hits theaters June 5, 2026.

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