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‘GOAT’ Director Tyree Dillihay Joins VIEW Conference 2026 Lineup

Director set to attend and talk about the production of Sony Pictures Animation’s animated sports comedy; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

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Technology Headline News

NVIDIA ‘Neural Rendering, World Models and Simulation’ Keynote Set for SIGGRAPH 2026

The company’s Research and Engineering leaders Neil Ashton, Ming-Yu Liu and Edward Liu will talk on advances in neural rendering, world models and AI-driven simulation next Monday, July 20; conference runs July 19-23 in Los Angeles.

On the Road to Turin Headline News

DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Writers/Directors Join VIEW Conference 2026

Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado will take the stage to share production insights and stories surrounding their new original animated comedy adventure hitting theaters on September 25; event runs October 12-16 in Turin, Italy.

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Awards Headline News

‘Apart’ Wins Best in Show at SIGGRAPH 2026 Computer Animation Festival

New Spike Lee short takes top prize; ‘Beyond Words’ and ‘18 Months’ also awarded; Production Sessions lineup to feature Wētā FX, Lightstorm, NASA, Pixar, ILM, and Google DeepMind.

People Headline News

Pitch Black Names 4 Creative Directors Across Global Studio Network

The company adds Jason Billington and Javier ‘Roca’ Roca, and promotes Brian Kubovcik and Phil Prates, as creative directors across its global studios.

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On the Road to Turin Headline News

Holly Edwards, Michelle Grady and Janet Lewin Join VIEW Conference Lineup

The trio of women film studio presidents – Skydance Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and ILM respectively - adds to the key conference’s growing roster of in-person speakers heading to Turin, Italy October 12-16.

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The Trickster Returns Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Moana’ Live-Action Official Trailer

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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You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

The Routine, Relentless Craziness of James Cameron

Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.

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That’s Gotta Hurt! VFXWorld

Wētā FX Turns a Menacing Creature into a Leading Man in ‘Predator: Badlands’

VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

‘Predator: Badlands’ Now Streaming on Hulu

The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain.

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You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

Wētā FX’s Dan Barrett and Eric Saindon Talk ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

The Oscar and BAFTA-winning Senior Animation Supervisor and Senior VFX Supervisor discuss their team’s groundbreaking animation and visual effects work, including the challenging Tsyong and Medusoid creatures, on the latest record-shattering ‘Avatar’ sequel, now in theaters.

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The End is Ending Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 5’ Series Finale Trailer

It’s the final battle in the Upside Down as the hugely popular show finishes its 5-season run; the fight to find and kill Vecna debuts December 31; Volume 1 and 2 are now streaming.

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The End is Beginning Headline News

Netflix Drops ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 2’ Trailer

Head back to the Upside Down; the next episode set of the fight to find and kill Vecna premieres December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31; Volume 1 is now streaming.

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Innovations in AI-Enabled VFX Tools Headline News

Wētā FX, AMD Partner to Develop Next-Generation VFX Tools

The 2 giants have signed an MOU to explore the development of new rendering and AI tools aimed at optimizing visual effects production workflows.

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Do It in the Cloud Headline News

Wētā FX and AWS to Develop AI Tools for VFX Artists

Deal calls for the companies to explore 3 specific areas where AI can meaningfully improve visual effects workflow efficiency and creative iteration.

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The End is Beginning Headline News

Netflix Debuts ‘Stranger Things 5 Volume 1’ Trailer

The first of 3 separate episode drops of the hit show’s final season debuts November 26; Volume 2 will premiere December 25, followed by The Finale on December 31.

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Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash – Igniting the Next Chapter’ Featurette Released

Go behind-the scenes with James Cameron and stars Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, and Sam Worthington as they share some of the tech wizardry used to create the visual wonders in the latest 'Avatar' film.

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The Trickster Returns Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Moana’ Live-Action Teaser Trailer

Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as the trickster demigod Maui in the upcoming adaptation of the studio’s hit animated film; in theaters July 10, 2026.

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The End is Beginning Headline News

The Action Goes Way Past Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Trailer

Though Netflix won’t be serving any Vecna until Thanksgiving, the latest full helping of a series trailer makes for quite the meal… it does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and the return of Will (singular).

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That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

20th Century Studios Drops ‘Predator: Badlands’ Trailer, Stills

The latest entry in the sci-fi adventure franchise, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and starring Elle Fanning and lots of sharp, point teeth, hits theaters in 3D and IMAX on November 7.

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Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Shows New Clans, Creatures, and Conflicts

Discover more of the breathtaking world of Pandora… filled with wonders and dangers, in the third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise that pits Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.

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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.

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We Want More Eagly Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Red Band Trailer

F-Bombs galore await DC fans… and we’re pointing a finger at Eagly! New episodes of the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television series created by James Gunn and starring John Cena debut August 21.

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The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup

One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.