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Framestore Crafts Some Ghostly and Ghastly VFX for ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’

Led by VFX supervisor Matthew Krentz, the studio delivers 253 visual effects shots on Tim Burton’s hit ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel, including baby Beetlejuice, a stop-motion Charles Deetz being bitten by a shark, and the famed ghost’s dismembered ex-wife Delores.

Technology Headline News

Adobe Introduces Software Updates, Invests in Filmmaker Community

Company unveils new Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects and Frame.io innovations to streamline post-production and save time; the Film & TV Fund has been expanded with $5M to accelerate career growth for underrepresented creators.

People Headline News

Matthew Thunell Joins 9iFX as VP Business Development & Strategy / EP

Exec’s 20-year career began at Lucasfilm/ILM; has worked on a diverse range of projects, from ‘Star Wars’ to campaigns and collaborations with Ferrari, Lady Gaga, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

An Immersive Portrait Gallery Headline News

National Portrait Gallery, Cinesite, and Frameless Team for UK Immersive Experience

‘National Portrait Gallery Unframed’ will launch with ‘Stories – Brought to Life,’ which explores the people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture; touring art experience premieres at MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester in May.

Great Kryptonite Balls of Fire Headline News

DC to Launch 'Superman Unlimited' Ongoing Comic Series

Penned by Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque, the series sees the arrival of an extinction-level Kryptonite asteroid, which creates an arms race for the resource Green K that changes the balance of power in Metropolis; launching May 21.

Honoring Excellence in VFX Headline News

VES Announces 2025 Board of Directors Officers

Kim Davidson has been re-elected as Board Chair, with Susan O’Neal elected First Vice Chair, David Tanaka as Second Vice Chair, Rita Cahill as Secretary, and Jeffrey A. Okun as Treasurer.

Awards Headline News

2025 Producers Guild Awards Movie and TV Nominations Announced

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 12:09pm

‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ get the nod in the animated movie category, while ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Shōgun,’ ‘The Penguin’ and ‘Wicked’ are also among the Outstanding Producer nominees.

Awards Headline News

American Society of Cinematographers Reveals 2025 Nominees

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:31am

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Shōgun,’ and ‘Wicked’ are among the nominees for the 39th Annual ASC Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in cinematography; ceremony set for February 23.

Awards Headline News

Lumiere Awards Luncheon Canceled

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 9:28am

The Advanced Imaging Society just shared that due to the impact of the tragic Southern California fires, they are canceling the 15th Annual awards celebration; winners will still be announced February 7.

Awards Headline News

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Lead 2025 WGA Awards Nominations for Animation

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:57am

Two of FOX’s iconic series once again nabs multiple noms, with ‘Blood of Zeus’ rounding out the list; ‘Shōgun,’ ‘Fallout’ among non-animated shows also garnering multiple noms; ceremony set for February 15.

Awards Headline News

Nominations Announced for 2025 BAFTA Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:54am

‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ get the nod for Animated Film with ‘Better Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Gladiator II,’ ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,’ and ‘Wicked’ selected for Special Visual Effects.

Justice is Not Always Blind Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:26am

After shedding its writers and directors back in 2023, the all-new Marvel Studios series starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio reprising their roles as Matt Murdock, aka Daredevil, and Wilson ‘Kingpin’ Fisk finally hits the streamer March 4.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Academy Issues 97th Oscars Update

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:42am

Nominations voting period extended due to the ongoing Los Angeles fires and their impact; AMPAS has changed some key dates and events on its awards season schedule.

Technology Headline News

Sony Announces Launch of XYN Software, Hardware Solution

Designed to support the creation of spatial content, the system accurately captures real-world objects, human motion, and backgrounds, recreating them in virtual environments for 3DCG production.

Awards Headline News

Art Directors Guild Awards Nominations Released

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 11:17am

Nominees for the 29th Annual Excellence in Production Design awards, covering film / animated film, TV, commercials, and music videos, were just announced; ceremony set for February 15.

Sizing the World of VFX VFXWorld

The ‘Visual Effects World Atlas’: A Data-Driven Look at the VFX Industry

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:53pm

Author and VFX veteran Joseph Bell talks about his unique research report, published as a free downloadable eBook, that organizes and charts data on more than 55,000 individual artists around the world who work in visual effects.

Technology Headline News

Pixomondo Unveils PXO AKIRA Vehicle Shooting System at CES

Enhancing safety, reducing costs, and maximizing creative freedom compared to traditional methods, the new system offers an ‘all-in-one’ solution for filming vehicles using virtual production in any setting.

Business Headline News

Maxon Acquires Laubwerk, Adds to Ongoing Capsules Project

The move will bring hundreds of detailed and authentic 3D botanical assets, materials, and tools to the software platform, which provides solutions for content creators working in 2D/3D design, motion graphics, and visual effects.

The Cordyceps Will Soon Return Headline News

Sony Announces ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere

The upcoming season of the hit series, based on Naughty Dog’s PlayStation video game franchise, will debut this April on HBO, also streaming on Max.

Business Headline News

Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV With Fubo

The deal, still subject to regulatory approvals, will form a combined virtual MVPD company; Fubo’s existing management team, led by David Gandler, will operate the newly combined Sports & Broadcast services.

Business Headline News

Getty Images to Merge with Shutterstock

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 8:25am

Combined company expected to be ‘well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of creative, media, and advertising industries through combined investment in content creation, event coverage, and product and technology innovation.’

Awards Headline News

‘Flow,’ ‘Wicked,’ and ‘Shōgun’ Notch Golden Globe Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:49am

The awards season kicked off last night with films by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis and Jon M. Chu taking home awards for Best Motion Picture – Animated and Cinematic and Box Office Achievement, respectively, along with Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo’s historical drama set in 1600s Japan winning for Best Television Series - Drama, at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 82nd Annual awards.

Awards Headline News

2025 BAFTA Longlists Revealed

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 3, 2025 at 3:45pm

‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Moana 2,’ ‘That Christmas,’ ‘Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ advance in the Best Animated Film category as voting begins for the coveted British film awards; nominations announced January 15, with awards revealed at February 16 ceremony.

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