The third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise promises another breathtaking, emotional rollercoaster pitting Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.
Though the show doesn’t arrive on Netflix until late November, the first real glimpse of the final season does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and Vecna.
VFX Supervisor Piotr Karwas and Senior Animation Supervisor Liz Bernard talk the challenges of honoring the hugely popular game’s blocky aesthetic while creating the visually appealing final battle filled with 500 Piglins fighting dozens of Iron Golems, much with keyframe animation, all obeying the laws of physics.
The veteran industry exec joins the studio from DNEG LA, where he served as Executive Vice President of Business Development.
VFX Supervisor Nick Epstein and Animation Supervisor Dennis Yoo talk previs, massive hordes of real and CG infected, an ‘ant hive’ of frozen infected, digital dogs, and an even bigger bloater they helped produce for HBO’s critically acclaimed and wildly popular series.
VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Kevin Estey discuss the studio’s extensive world building and character design / animation work on Jared Hess’ hit comedy adventure, delivering 450 visual effects shots that wove together the game’s block-based aesthetic with live-action photography; work included villain Malgosha, The Overworld, The Nether, 12 different Piglin variants, zombies, skeletons, and loveable wolf Dennis.
The veteran VFX executive, who previously served at Wētā FX and managed productions such as ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ will help guide creative development, production oversight, and partnership management.
Eagly returns… meaning hope springs eternal in the R-rated action-adventure-comedy series, which explores the origins of ‘The Suicide Squad’ character played by John Cena, streams August 21 on Max.
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.
It's a story we've seen many times before... but can't wait to see again! And in the hands of DC’s purported savior, James Gunn... dare we say, it looks fresh, and funny, and... super! In theaters July 11.
Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler join the third season of the ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood;’ no word on an expected release date.
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.
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.
The former Executive Producer at Wētā FX will report directly to Andrea Miloro, Chief Business & Strategy Officer, and Caroline Parot, Chief Executive Officer.
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.
VFX Supervisor Wayne Stables talks about how he and his team helped manifest a slew of dragons – without getting toasted – for HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel.
VFX Supervisor Dan Macarin dissects his team’s intricate work enhancing the motion of Deadpool’s mask to match Ryan Reynolds' emotions, comedic timing, and dialogue, along with digitally enhancing Wolverine’s corpse, on Marvel Studios’ blockbuster superhero adventure, now playing in theaters.
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.
Holy chestbursters 2024! Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Fede Alvarez, the terrifying new chapter of the ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16.
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.
The latest installment in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures ‘Monsterverse’ franchise will make its streaming debut on July 4.
Tyler Mane snarls into action alongside Ryan Reynolds’ fourth wall breaking ‘Merc with a Mouth’ and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the third installment of the scandalous Marvel Studios franchise; the film hits theaters July 26.
HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood,’ gets a third season pickup, announced ahead of last Sunday's Season 2 premier; watch on HBO and Max.
Produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Fede Alvarez, the ninth entry in the immensely popular and enduring ‘Alien’ franchise hits theaters August 16, 2024.
VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist and Animation Supervisor Paul Story talk apes, plates, solvers, water, and other constituents of their heroic work on 20th Century Studios’ all-new action-adventure, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.’
