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No Screaming in Space Please VFXWorld

From Miniatures to Machine Learning: Crafting the VFX of ‘Alien: Romulus’

Focusing on seamless integration of cutting-edge VFX with analog craftsmanship that included stop-motion, animatronics, and models, Oscar-winning VFX supervisor Eric Barba helped director Fede Alvarez ramp up the terror and suspense in his haunting deep space saga.

The Man of Steel Returns! Headline News

DC Studios Drops ‘Superman’ Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 9:09am

He’s finally here! After all the rumors, conjecture, peeks, teases and furtive glances, we finally get to see the new man of steel, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor… and superpup Krypto! Hitting theaters next summer.

Business Headline News

Apple TV+ Renews ‘Silo’ for 2 More Seasons

The fourth and final season of the sci-fi drama will complete the adaptation of Hugh Howey’s book trilogy; project stars and is executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson and created by Graham Yost.

Return to Middle-earth VFXWorld

Crafting Tolkien’s Vision: Creating Epic VFX for ‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2

VFX supervisor Jason Smith and his bevy of VFX studios, including ILM, DNEG, and Rodeo FX, delivered roughly 8,000 visual effects shots including Ents, a Balrog, Barrow-wights, Shelob, and the Elven forge, on the sophomore outing of Prime Video’s return to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

Ultraman Returns ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ultraman: Rising’: Achieving the Perfect Lens Flare and Ken Sato Hairdo

ILM VFX supervisor Hayden Jones reveals how his team merged anime styling with cutting-edge visuals including hand-drawn transitions and ‘Akira’-inspired lens flares to create a love letter to classic manga.

Could That New Blur Be… Keanu? The Blue Blur is Back! Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 25, 2024 at 9:47am

A superpowered villain - Keanu Reeves’ Shadow - appears, forcing Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to reunite… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance - dare we say the name, Dr. Robotnik!; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters December 20.

Could That New Blur Be… Keanu? The Blue Blur is Back! Headline News

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Featurettes and Character Posters Released

By Dan Sarto | Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:49pm

Keanu Reeves stars as ‘Shadow the Hedgehog,’ a mysterious villain that Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails must reunite against… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance – dare we say the name, Dr. Robotnik!; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters December 20.

Vengeance and Intrigue in Ancient Rome Headline News

Paramount Pictures Shares Final ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:13pm

We’re loving the battle rhino in the visually stunning, often brutal ancient Roman world of Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning ‘Gladiator’ sequel, coming to theaters November 22.

Pals Forever… Not! ANIMATIONWorld

Christopher Batty Talks the Cinematography of ‘Transformers One’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:36pm

From the innovative use of mocap for fast prototyping with virtual story reels to choosing the right cameras to ensure a proper sense of scale on massive sets and environments, the cinematographer discusses how he handled layout and composition on Josh Cooley and Paramount’s 3DCG origin story of how two best friends became the sworn enemies Optimus Prime and Megatron.

How Adversity Can Define Us ANIMATIONWorld

Of Love, Loss and Music: How Scot Stafford’s Daughter Influenced ‘Ultraman: Rising’s Score

The Emmy Award-winning composer shares for the first time how his daughter’s serious accident, in the middle of production, brought him even closer to his role as a parent while influencing his work writing music for a film with so many uncomfortable parallels about trying – and sometimes failing - to protect one’s family.

He’s Back to Wield the Shield Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer

Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025.

Getting Green Headline News

Images in Motion Media Champions Puppetry's Green Revolution

The TV puppet studio based in Sonoma, California, embraces sustainability by repurposing materials from previous productions; a recent children's music video collaboration with Stinky Tales reused an entire cloud set.

Splinter Me This VFXWorld

Getting It Right: The Carefully Calibrated VFX that Makes ‘The Boys’ ‘The Boys’

As Visual Effects Supervisor Stephan Fleet makes clear, there’s more to the visual stylings of the acclaimed Prime Video series than exploding heads and flesh-eating flying sheep.

It’s Tough Being a Demigod VFXWorld

Building the World of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

From the Minotaur and the Chimera to the Underworld and the pit of Tartarus, Senior VFX Supervisor Erik Henry talks about what it took to create the mythological universe for the hit Disney+ series, now streaming.

The Road to Turin ANIMATIONWorld

VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

By Dan Sarto | Friday, October 11, 2024 at 1:13pm

Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.

The MCU Misfits are Coming Headline News

Marvel Studios Drops ‘Thunderbolts’ Teaser Trailer

Florence Pugh stars as the ‘down in the dumps’ assassin leader of the MCU’s most unlikely band of misfits in the Jake Schreier film, coming to U.S. theaters May 2025.

Vengeance and Intrigue in Ancient Rome Headline News

Paramount Shares ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer #2

We return to the visually stunning, often brutal ancient Roman world of Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning ‘Gladiator,’ in the long-awaited sequel, coming to theaters November 22.

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

The Darkness Has Risen Headline News

‘The Acolyte’ Done at Disney+ After One Season

Lucasfilm’s mystery-thriller set 100 years before ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace’ will not return for a second season; numerous negative reviews calling the series too ‘woke’ may be to blame.

Splinter Me This VFXWorld

VFX Literally Tears Apart the Superhero Genre in ‘The Boy’s Season 4

Visual Effects Supervisor Stephan Fleet oversaw the delivery of 1,600 shots on Prime Video’s Emmy Award winning series, including lots of exploding heads, flesh eating flying sheep, an amorous octopus, and a man, Splinter, whose superpower was to rip his body in two while generating new clones.

The Ex-Jedi Returns VFXWorld

The ‘Imperfect’ Visual Effects that Make ‘Ahsoka’ Shine

Award-winning VFX supervisor Richard Bluff talks about his work delivering more than 4,000 shots on the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff that has just been nominated for five Emmy Awards.

Tis Dangerous in Space Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops First Trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’

The latest all-new ‘Star Wars’ series, which follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet and get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, hits Disney+ December 3.

Baby Kaiju Sounds ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ultraman: Rising’: Music for the Baby Monster in All of Us

Composer Scot Stafford talks about his highly collaborative experience providing the music for Shannon Tindle’s thrilling hit animated film about an egotistical baseball star turned superhero and reluctant parent to a young kaiju, now streaming on Netflix.

Blast Off! Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘Transformers One’ Trailer #2

Every Transformer has an origin... including Badassatron! Otherwise known as B. And for Optimus Prime and Megatron... who were once the closest of friends; the newest entry in the ‘Transformers’ franchise hits theaters September 20.

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