Journeying Into the Unknown Effects of ‘Frozen 2’
Veteran VFX supervisor Steve Goldberg returns to Arendelle to once again wrangle resources for a formidable array of challenging effects sequences.
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Disruptor Beam Announces ‘Archer: Danger Phone’ Game for IOS and Android
Based on Adam Reed’s hit FXX series, new narrative-driven idle game takes players into the dysfunctional, high-stakes world of espionage, Archer style!
In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Games, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Elastic Tackles ‘Gears of War 5’ Multi-Part Launch Campaign
Creative studio collaborates with 215 McCann, XBOX and The Coalition to produce, design and animate three key pieces of game launch content.
SHIPPING + HANDLING Adds Jerry Spivack, Michael Pethel and Matthew Schwab
Three veteran creatives join West Coast office of post-production company specializing in VFX, animation and coloring.
Final Frontier and Acer Blast Off with Intergalactic Battle Epic
Shanghai-based production company delivers VFX-driven spot featuring swordplay, lava monsters and plenty of mayhem to promote computer maker’s Predator line of gaming hardware.
In 3D, CG, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia, South America
‘Avengers: Endgame’ Out Today on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, DVD and On-Demand
Epic conclusion to 11-year MCU ‘Infinity Saga’ now available, stuffed with hours of different fan-favorite extras based on version and format bundling.
‘Archer’ Returning for Season 11
New episodes of Adam Reed’s Emmy Award-winning FXX animated series will air in 2020.
Rising Sun Pictures Delivers ‘Elemental’ Holographic VFX in ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’
Australian studio tackles 100 shots on Marvel’s hit superhero action-adventure sequel to ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming.’
GALLERY: ‘Archer: 1999’ Storyboards
Art director Chad Hurd and associate art director Justin Wagner share 26 storyboards from Season 10 of Adam Reed and FXX’s hit animated comedy series.
Workplace Dysfunction in Zero Gravity: ‘Archer: 1999’ Has Arrived
Chad Hurd and Justin Wagner share artwork and creative insights on our favorite FXX animated misfit ensemble that has taken its incessant backbiting to the Cosmos in a new season of robots, aliens, space battles, excessive drinking and boner references.
ILM Tackles Bruce Banner’s ‘Smart Hulk’ Convergence in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
The studio revisits and revamps Hulk, Marvel’s smash-‘em-up, fan-favorite digital character they first brought to the screen back in 2003.
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Weta and Thanos Come Full Circle in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
With a 'snap,' Weta Digital helps brings closure to both Josh Brolin’s seemingly unstoppable villain and the foundational storyline from the MCU’s first 10 years.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, AR/VR/XR | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Framestore Brings Smart Hulk to Life in Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Studio delivers 300 VFX shots, including never-before-seen Bruce Banner / Hulk hybrid, for Anthony and Joe Russo’s box office smash ‘Infinity War’ follow-up.
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MASTERSFX Earns Daytime Emmy Nod for Netflix’s ‘Aliens Ate My Homework’
Acclaimed creature FX studio co-produced and created puppets, prosthetics, animatronics and more for the Netflix feature.
In Awards, Digital Media, Films, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
Studio 100 Media Launches Studio Isar Animation
First project for new Munich CG animation studio will be third ‘Maya the Bee’ franchise film
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FX, Marvel, Glover Part Ways on ‘Deadpool’ Series
Network releases statement saying it is no longer involved with the project.
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TBS Officially Kills Louis C.K.’s ‘Cops’
Call was expected after network put production on hiatus in November after the comic confessed to sexual misconduct.
Zooming in to the Scale of ‘LEGO Ninjago’
Animal Logic animation director Matt Everitt, FX supervisor Miles Green and CG/VFX supervisor Greg Jowle discuss the unique challenges of crafting ‘The LEGO Ninjago Movie.’
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Places, Production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia, North America
Inaugural SCAD AnimationFest Wraps in Atlanta, GA
Newly-launched festival hosts the U.S. premiere of The Weinstein Company’s ‘Leap,’ along with a presentation from animation director Ted Ty of L’Atelier Animation.
Crafting the Dark Film Noir of 1947 Los Angeles in ‘Archer: Dreamland’
Executive producer Matt Thompson and art director Chad Hurd share artwork and behind the scenes production insights into the highly-stylized Season 8 visual redesign.
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Adam Reed Takes Us Back to 1947 LA in ‘Archer: Dreamland’
Season 8 may be just a hard-boiled film noir private eye thriller, but Mother’s a crime boss, Pam might be a man and all hell is surely gonna break loose.
‘Piper’ and the Development of Pixar’s Presto Sculpting Brush
Along with a slew of VFX breakdown videos and images, ‘Piper’ supervising technical director Brett Levin details the tools and techniques employed on director Alan Barillaro’s Oscar-nominated CG short.
In 3D, CG, People, Production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
MASTERSFX Celebrating 30th Anniversary
Acclaimed creature effects studio currently in production on special effects for ‘Underworld: Blood Wars,’ ‘ Legion,’ ‘The Expanse’ and ‘Prison Break.’
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MPC Heads into Deep Space for ‘Passengers’
Working alongside production VFX supervisor Erik Nordby, MPC VFX supervisor Pete Dionne and VFX producer Tomi Nieminen oversaw a team of around 600 artists to create more than 1,100 shots for director Morten Tyldum’s space adventure.
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Cinesite Provides VFX Sorcery for WB’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’
Led by VFX supervisor Andrew Morley, Cinesite delivers just under 100 shots for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,’ including environments of prohibition-era Manhattan, set extensions and the creation of a magical dinner.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe
