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It’s Tough Being a Demigod VFXWorld

Building the World of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

From the Minotaur and the Chimera to the Underworld and the pit of Tartarus, Senior VFX Supervisor Erik Henry talks about what it took to create the mythological universe for the hit Disney+ series, now streaming.

A Gift From the Gods Headline News

Disney+ Renews ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ for Season 2

Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri will return to embark on a new adventure based on ‘The Sea of Monsters,’ the second installment of Rick Riordan’s best-selling ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ book series.

It’s Tough Being a Demigod VFXWorld

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’: A Kid Demigod Takes the LED Stage

Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz’s reimagining of Rick Riordan’s best-selling book series, that tells the story of a 12-year-old with newfound divine powers and his journey to find a lightening bolt he’s accused of stealing, looked to ILM VFX supervisor Jeff White and the studio’s groundbreaking StageCraft LED Volume technology for live-action shoots integrating real-time animated environments. 

A Brief Partnership Headline News

‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ to Premiere on Both Hulu and Disney+

Don’t get too excited… Hulu members can watch the first episode from December 20 through January 31, but still need to head to Disney+ for the second and all subsequent which will air weekly.

It’s the Underworld We Seek! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Official Trailer

Based on Rick Riordan’s popular books, the original series follows Percy Jackson’s dangerous quest to find the answers he seeks; Episodes 1 and 2 debut December 20.

Animated Feature Films VFXWorld

Troy Saliba Talks the Animation of ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 16, 2016 at 7:17pm

Veteran Sony Pictures Imageworks animation supervisor riffs on designs, characters and production complexity on Disney’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ fantasy adventure sequel.

Home Entertainment Headline News

Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Journeys Home October 18

Discover how filmmakers created this riveting return to the whimsical world of ‘Underland’ in interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, and side-by-side comparisons of raw production footage and final scenes.

Disney Headline News

Disney Unveils New Trailer & Images for ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’

New full-length trailer showcasing stunning visuals created by Double Negative and Sony Pictures Imageworks features P!nk's cover of ‘White Rabbit.’

Disney Headline News

New ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Teaser Returns to Wonderland

Packed with gorgeous imagery, new trailer for the follow-up to Tim Burton’s 2010 movie, ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ shows off work from VFX vendors Double Negative and Sony Pictures Imageworks.