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Autodesk Announces AI Rigging and Neural Layer in Flow Studio

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:10am

New features designed to help creators quickly and efficiently move from model to motion, compressing key aspects of the complex, time-consuming animation production workflow into mere minutes.

Beep Beep Headline News

Ketchup Entertainment Drops ‘Coyote vs Acme’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:46am

Beep Beep! A roadrunner and some dynamite are coming to theaters on August 28 – finally – as the film that Warner Bros. gave up on arrives, starring John Cena, Will Forte, and a famous sad sack cartoon character headed to court.

A New Creative Learning Ecosystem Headline News

ADAPT Launches //ACADEMY Learning Ecosystem

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:25pm

New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.

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Zee Entertainment Announces Strategic Investment in PhantomFX

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:04am

Deal with group that includes Tippett Studio and Milk VFX designed to strengthen synergies and content creation efforts across platforms in animation, VFX, gaming and comics markets.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Releases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:43pm

There are AT-ATs and Hutt Twins on the horizon as the New Republic fights to survive in Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

I’m Not Doing It… Really Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:17pm

John Krasinski is back as crack shot / fearless patriot / hero / super-analyst Jack Ryan in the feature film continuation of the hit series; James Greer and Michale Kelly are back as well for a new insidious global espionage storyline; debuts May 20.

Men are Men and Sheep are Scared! Headline News

A New ‘Breed’ of Mystery - 'The Sheep Detectives' Featurette Released

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:21am

Amazon MGM Studios goes behind the scenes with the stars and filmmakers of its ‘baaaadass’ wooly mystery comedy about a rather interesting flock that investigates their shepherd’s death; in theaters May 8.

Hey Frank… Headline News

Marvel Drops Trailer for 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:34pm

Jon Bernthal writes, executive produces and stars in the special, which sees Frank Castle, the infamous vigilante, searching for meaning beyond revenge, premiering May 12 on Disney+.

TUDUM Aye! Headline News

Netflix Animation Opens Vancouver Production Hub

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:23pm

The streamer officially unveils its new British Columbia-based animation studio, a purpose-built facility supporting feature production with eventual expansion to integrate in-house VFX studio Eyeline’s pipeline.

Technology Headline News

Academy Software Foundation Adds OpenPGL as New Hosted Project

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:43am

ASWF has added the open source path guiding library, originally developed by Intel, to its growing portfolio of production-focused tools; goal is to advance realistic lighting workflows while maintaining high rendering performance.

TV VFX Headline News

Studio Blackbird Delivers Nearly 500 Invisible Shots for ‘All Her Fault’ Miniseries

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:11am

Starring Sarah Snook, the Peacock show follows a mother who searches for her son who suddenly disappears; VFX supervisor Nick Ponzoni and team transformed Melbourne into remarkably detailed suburban Chicago and executed a pivotal car crash sequence.

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Netflix Expands 'One Piece' Universe with New Animated Shows, Season 3 Details

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:54am

Streamer unveils a slate of new projects including a 3DCG LEGO special, an anime series from WIT Studio, and the current live-action series’ Season 3 title reveal and preview.

VFX Studio Expansion Headline News

Rodeo FX Opens Unified Paris Studio, Integrating Mikros Animation Operations

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 6, 2026 at 4:29pm

The leading visual effects company consolidates its French divisions into a new 40,000-square-foot facility, bringing the 2 company teams together under one roof, expanding its European footprint and production capabilities.

It’s Wicked Cool! VFXWorld

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.

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.

More Dark DC Stories Coming Headline News

'Supergirl' Trailer Reveals Markedly Darker Hero

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 2:05pm

We get our first good look at DC Studios' rebooted take on Kara Zor-El, with Milly Alcock starring in a more battle-worn version of the iconic character inspired by 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.'

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.

Technology Headline News

Boris FX Acquires Vegas Pro, Sound Forge, and Acid Pro

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:18pm

The acclaimed VFX developer bolsters its award-winning product family with popular professional video editing, content creation, and audio applications.

Crime Amidst the Simmering Moorland Fires… After the Flood Headline News

Vine FX Delivers Smoldering VFX on 'After the Flood' Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:05pm

The Cambridge-based studio returns as sole vendor on the ITV crime drama, delivering 336 shots and 94 sequences combining fire simulation, Gaussian splatting, and invisible effects to support the series’ expanded environmental scope.

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Autodesk Releases Major Updates Across Maya, 3ds Max, Flow Studio and Arnold

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 8:29am

Powerful new key toolset features announced that introduce ‘controllable, editable, and trustworthy’ AI-enabled functionality to unlock even greater artist creativity.’

Men are Men and Sheep are Scared! Headline News

A New ‘Breed’ of Mystery - Trailer Drops for 'The Sheep Detectives'

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:11pm

Amazon MGM Studios showcases more of its ‘baaaadass’ wooly sleuths in the mystery comedy about a rather interesting flock that investigates their shepherd’s death; in theaters May 8.

The Trickster Returns Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Moana’ Live-Action Official Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:02pm

Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as Maui, the ‘shape shifter, demigod of the wind and sea, hero of men... and women too’ in the upcoming adaptation of the studio’s hit animated film; in theaters July 10.

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