Tagged With: Miramax

From Dinos to Diapers VFXWorld

DNEG's VFX Transitions Stand the Test of Time in ‘Here’

From depicting dinosaurs and the Ice Age to a massive tidal wave and idyllic neighborhood, the leading VFX and animation company helped create and then seamlessly move between scenes, shot from a stationary camera, spanning millions of years, in Robert Zemeckis’ latest film.

AI De-aging Comes of Age Headline News

Watch De-Aging Featurette on Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00am

Releasing today on Digital and January 21 on Blu-ray and DVD, the film reunites the ‘Forrest Gump’ director, writer, and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, who through AI-enabled VFX tools from Metaphysic, travel through several generations of family love, laughter and loss.

AI De-aging Comes of Age Headline News

Metaphysic De-Ages Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ Via Generative AI

The AI-powered visual effects studio built neural network models to portray actors Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany and Kelly Riley through time at different ages.

The Ethics of AI Headline News

Metaphysic Launches ‘Scientific Advisory Board’ on Ethical Applications of AI

The AI and machine learning innovator has assembled experts in education, law, and scientific research to help guide the development of transformative technologies ethically and responsibly.

Business Headline News

FOX Entertainment Greenlights Berkeley Breathed’s ‘Bloom Country’

The Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist will co-write and executive produce the new series along with Miramax, Spyglass and Project X, with animation produced by Bento Box.

People Headline News

Territory Studio Names Colleen Butler Executive Producer

Bringing extensive entertainment, gaming and publishing experience, the Mutiny Pictures co-founder will oversee business development out of company's San Francisco office.

People Headline News

Nickelodeon Names Sabrina Caluori Senior VP Brand and Content Strategy

Former HBO marketing executive will oversee the launches of all original shows and movies, brand strategy and execution, media buying and marketing analytics.

 

ASIFA-Hollywood Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Donates $20K to Help Fund Academy’s Richard Williams Collection

Collection of art for Richard Williams’ ‘The Thief and the Cobbler’ covers the course of more than 20 years of work, consisting of thousands of hand-painted cels, pencil animation and watercolor backgrounds.

Visual Effects Headline News

Muse VFX Delivers Chilling Effects for ‘From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series’

Los Angeles-based effects house employs Blackmagic Design’s Fusion Studio visual effects and motion graphics software for new series building on the horror franchise created by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.