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.
The 2 giants have signed an MOU to explore the development of new rendering and AI tools aimed at optimizing visual effects production workflows.
In addition to YouTube, Seasons 1 and 2 of the horror survival video game adaptation are available on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia; other IP ventures include the upcoming ‘Hello Neighbor’ feature film and ‘Hello Neighbor 3’ video game.
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has extended an all-cash offer at $30 per outstanding share (approximately $108.4 billion) for WBD after Netflix’s initial offer was accepted; shareholders have 10 business days to accept or reject the new offer.
The whimsical and music filled series about an imaginative young girl and her stuffed bunny sidekick is inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who stars and serves as EP; kicks off January 13 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+.
The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2.
The six-episode season, set a century before the events of ‘Game of Thrones,’ debuts January 18; will also stream on HBO Max.
The cash and stock transaction, valued at $27.75 per share of WBD and approximately $82.7 billion overall, is expected to close in the next 12-18 months.
The newest VES Handbook of Visual Effects edition includes contributions from 30 new VFX experts and covers new topics like AI; releases December 18 from Routledge.
From Boston-based animator Nick Cabana (03mania), the 3-part series follows Dr. Green, a desperate therapist who will try anything to save his business and keep his last remaining client.
The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.
The new release, shaped directly by creator feedback, includes upgrades to Cinema 4D, Redshift, ZBrush, and Red Giant; available now to all subscribers.
The festive spot, styled like a 1950s stop-mo Christmas special, opens on Christmas Eve at the restaurant.
Kat Good takes the helm, and Justin Tranter boards as executive music producer, for the first feature in the franchise, a 3DCG film animated by the DNEG Group.
A bite-sized hero takes center stage in the children’s book and commercial, narrated by Mindy Kaling; supports the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The new kid-safe app features 1,000+ episodes from the Xilam library alongside exclusive music, games, and storybooks.
The 3DCG adventure about a young girl trying to find her kidnapped brother stars Sophie Nélisse Mizinga Mwinga, Hasani Freeman and Sarah Booth; hits Canadian screens February 20, 2026.
Rymanco Ventures’ non-dialogue 2D musical comedy series will air exclusively across Warner’s kids networks in EMEA, as well as its global Cartoonito YouTube channels.
Directed by Kyra Buschor and Constantin Paeplow, the CG animated short is the latest chapter in the continuing story of Finn and his family for Swiss supermarket Migros’ annual campaign.
Season 2 premieres March 10, 2026; cast members Charithra Chandran, Mikaela Hoover, Joe Manganiello, Lera Abova, and Sendhil Ramamurthy will return as series regulars in Season 3.
The ‘Alien: Earth’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ creators will executive produce the limited series, based on Ubisoft’s video game franchise.