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We’re Off to See the VFX: Pablo Helman Talks ‘Wicked: For Good’

The four-time Oscar-nominated visual effects supervisor discusses his work on Jon M. Chu’s tour de force 2-part adaptation of the 2003 hit Broadway musical, touching on previs, capturing action in-camera, new AI production tools, and how no matter what, you have to work with what the director shot; now streaming on Peacock.

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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.

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We Love MetaHuman Innovations Headline News

Quentin Tarantino and Unreal Engine Bring ‘Kill Bill’s Lost Chapter to Life in Fortnite

The Oscar-winning director’s long-rumored sequence, ‘The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge,’ comes alive as Epic Games and The Third Floor use UE’s virtual production and MetaHuman tools to merge live-action, animation, and interactivity in real-time for a ground-breaking cinematic experience.

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It’s Wicked Cool! Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Wicked: For Good – Epic Conclusion’ Featurette

Join director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as they go behind the scenes to walk audiences through stages, sets, stunts and wardrobes from the… yes, the epic conclusion of the 2-part musical fantasy adventure; hits theaters November 21.

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It’s Wicked Cool! Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Wicked: For Good’ Final Official Trailer

Elphaba, now living in exile and known as the Wicked Witch of the West, continues her fight for the freedom of Oz’s animals, and her friendship with Glinda, in the epic conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical fantasy adventure; hits theaters this November.

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Just What Earth Needs Headline News

FX Drops ‘Alien: Earth’ Trailer #2

In the year 2120, the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, where a ragtag group of tactical soldiers makes a fateful discovery; hits FX and Hulu August 12.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops Final ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

A ravenous Galacticus plans to devour a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic Earth… and even our latest MCU heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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It’s Wicked Cool! Headline News

Universal Drops ‘Wicked: For Good’ Official Trailer

They’re coming for Elphaba, now known as the Wicked Witch of the West, in the epic conclusion of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; hits theaters this November.

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Hunters Getting Hunter Headline News

Hulu Drops ‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Trailer

3 different stories see human warriors face off against the ultimate foe… film set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands;’ streams June 6.

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All Roads Lead to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI

The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.

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SCAD Alum Ryan Gillis Talks ‘Beary’ Impressive ‘Wicked’ Animal VFX

The ILM VFX and Groom Supervisor discusses the challenges of creating Dulcibear, the nanny, and Wolf Doctor digital characters, along with Elphaba as a bright green baby, in Jon M. Chu’s hit musical adventure.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer

When even our heroes aren’t sure the world is safe, you know things have really gone sideways… a ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet in the long-awaited reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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Hunters Getting Hunter Headline News

‘Predator: Killer of Killers’ Animated Anthology Coming to Hulu

Watch the first look… set in the predator universe and directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who’s helming the upcoming live-action ‘Predator: Badlands,’ film tells 3 different stories where human warriors face off against the ultimate foe.

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Give Us More Ethan Hunt! Headline News

Paramount Drops ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Trailer #2

Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt and his Impossible Mission team are back one last time for more running, jumping, knife fighting and hanging from bi-planes in the new action-adventure spy thriller from Skydance and Christopher McQuarrie, in theaters May 23.

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Dept. of Can’t Wait Headline News

Marvel Drops ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer and Images

A ravenous Galacticus plans to devour the entire planet… head back to a futuristic 1960s world as we finally get a glimpse of the long-sought reboot of the studio’s seminal “First Family” franchise, coming to theaters July 25.

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I Got A Bad Feeling in My Chest Headline News

FX Drops New ‘Alien: Earth’ Teaser Trailer and Key Art

From executive producer Noah Hawley, the original sci-fi/horror series set in the ‘Alien’ universe hits Hulu this Summer.

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I Got A Bad Feeling in My Chest Headline News

FX Drops Teaser, Key Art for ‘Alien: Earth’ Series

The original sci-fi/horror series set in the ‘Alien’ universe from executive producer Noah Hawley hits Hulu in Summer 2025.

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It’s Looking Fire Headline News

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Rounds Out Season 2 Cast

Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma join the Netflix show currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

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It’s Looking Like Fire Headline News

Production Starts on ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2, New Cast Member Named

Miya Cech joins the show as fan-favorite character Toph, a master earthbender who was born blind but uses her feet to feel and sense the world around her.

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Birth of a Villain Headline News

Sony Drops ‘Kraven the Hunter’ Trailer #2

Iconic villains aren’t born. They’re made… especially for film! Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars alongside Russell Crowe in the visceral origin story of the the world’s greatest, and most feared hunter… with a vendetta against Spider-Man. Film hits theaters December 13.

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People Headline News

RADiCAL Adds Habib Zargarpour, Joe Marks and Dane Allen Smith to Advisory Board

The three industry leaders bring decades of shared experience to the AI mocap and real-time 3D creation tools developer as it ramps up its product expansion.

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Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Headline News

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ to Stream on Max with ASL Option

The latest installment in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures ‘Monsterverse’ franchise will make its streaming debut on July 4.

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It’s Wicked Cool! Headline News

Universal Moves Up ‘Wicked’ Release Date

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire and the hugely successful stage musical, Jon M. Chu’s upcoming musical fantasy adventure tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film now hits theaters November 22.

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Every Brick Deserves a Chance to Fly Headline News

Universal Shares ‘Wicked’ LEGO Brickified Trailer

LEGO does some ‘Wicked’ animation because every brick deserves a chance to fly… in the charmingly animated peek at the upcoming musical fantasy adventure that tells the untold story of the witches of Oz, Elphaba and Glinda; the film hits theaters November 2024.