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No One Can Resist the Time Authority VFXWorld

‘Loki’ Season 2: Sometimes the Best CG is No CG

Marvel Studios Production VFX Supervisor Chris Townsend discusses 'time slipping' and the surprisingly small number of CG shots, and reliance on capturing shots in-camera, in the sophomore season of the hit Disney+ series, which scored a recent Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie.

Tis Dangerous in Space Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops First Trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’

The latest all-new ‘Star Wars’ series, which follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet and get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, hits Disney+ December 3.

A Legend is Born Headline News

New Trailer, Poster Revealed for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’

Exploring the unlikely rise of the legendary, beloved king of the Pride Lands, the film blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20.

Whistle While You Watch Headline News

Teaser Trailer, Poster Revealed for ‘Disney’s Snow White’

Mirror mirror on the wall… the live-action/3DCG hybrid musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film, which stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot as Snow White and the Evil Queen, hits theaters March 21, 2025.

Where Hollywood and Silicon Valley Converge Headline News

Infinity Festival: Where Hollywood and Silicon Valley Converge

Sony Pictures Imageworks CTO Mike Ford and Head of Production Mandy Tankenson co-chair the 7th edition which returns to Hollywood November 6-9; the event celebrates the convergence of art, technology and entertainment.

Technology Headline News

KIRI Engine 3D Scanner App Version 3.9 Introduces Auto-Rigging

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:10pm

Major upgrade to photoreal 3D scanning system expands cloud-based toolset with Featureless Object Scan 2.0 and Auto-Rigging, along with major UI enhancements that improve feature access and ease of use.

It’s Capturiffic! Headline News

RADiCAL Announces Single-Camera Real-Time Markerless MoCap Solution

The new performance capture tools use a webcam or smartphone for finger tracking, higher fidelity facial mocap, and new upper body modes that are compatible with company’s full body mocap product.

Solidarity! Headline News

Multiple Unions Issue Solidarity Statement Ahead of TAG-AMPTP Negotiations

Members urged to attend ‘Stand with Animation’ rally August 10 and support The Animation Guild ahead of next week’s negotiations with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.

That’s Not My Doog Headline News

Lionsgate Television Developing ‘John Wick’ Sequel Series

The show, titled ‘John Wick: Under the High Table,’ picks up after the events of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ and is currently being shopped to potential networks and streaming services.

Do It in the Cloud VFXWorld

Cloud Computing Is Stifling Creativity in VFX Studios - Here’s How to Fix It

By Mac Moore | Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:45am

CoreWeave’s Mac Moore shares how more cloud provider choices give studios leverage to negotiate better, more flexible deals that don’t penalize for multi-cloud usage and enable, not inhibit speed, flexibility, and efficiency. 

Another Union Victory Headline News

Apple TV Visual Effects Workers Vote to Join IATSE

After a unanimous vote in a National Labor Relations Board ballot count on Tuesday, both parties will be allowed a period of five business days to raise objections before the vote is certified.

Technology Headline News

Tech Trio Reveals 4D Facial Performance Capture Service

At SIGGRAPH 2024, Clear Angle Studios, DI4D, and TexturingXYZ announced collaboration on new standard of performance-driven digital human faces; video offers a glimpse into the ‘future of interactive entertainment.’

Book to Screen Headline News

Moira Walley-Beckett Set as Showrunner on ‘Fourth Wing’ Adaptation

Based on ‘The Empyrean’ novel series by Rebecca Yarros, the first installment follows Violet Sorrengail, an unassuming girl who is thrust into training as a dragon rider; Prime Video has not released plot or casting details.

Technology Headline News

Autodesk Reveals GenAI Advances at SIGGRAPH 2024

Tech giant showcased new features that boost cloud-enabled workflows focusing on empowering teams and artists to work more efficiently; also teased, new AI capabilities coming to Maya and Flame following company’s acquisition of Wonder Dynamics.

A Power-ful New Season Headline News

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ SDCC Trailer Drops

Debuting during San Diego Comic-Con’s cast and showrunner panel, the reveal showcases never-before-seen footage of the legendary Rings, magical creatures, glimpses of battles to come, and the Dark Lord Sauron’s growing evil influence; new season debuts August 29.

The Boys Strike Again Headline News

Prime Video Orders ‘The Boys’ Prequel Series ‘Vought Rising’

The show explores the origins of Vought in the 1950s, will be led by returning stars Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.

It Just Wasn’t Meant to Be Headline News

‘Star Wars: Lando’ Series Axed at Disney+

Director Justin Simien recently shared the news, explaining, ‘It was pretty developed. There was a Bible. There was concept art. There were scripts. But it just wasn’t meant to be.’

The Someone is In Headline News

‘Doctor Who’ Spinoff ‘The War Between the Land and Sea’ Announced

The five-part series, which follows an international crisis triggered when an ancient species rises from the ocean, will be led by Russel Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

Save the Date Headline News

FMX YouTube Channel Launches with 2024 Talks, 2025 Event Dates Set

Save the date - FMX 2025 will run May 6-9, 2025; free content from this year’s conference is now available to stream, kicking off with ‘AI is now at the Gates of VFX and Animation’ panel.

No More Adama For Now Headline News

Frack! ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reboot Axed at Peacock

First announced in 2019, the project was never formally ordered to series, despite Derek Simonds’ attachment as showrunner and writer; UCP will shop the project to other outlets.

Farrell Gets Feral Headline News

HBO Drops Official Trailer for ‘The Penguin’

Upcoming Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios series, which continues Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ epic crime saga with stories focused on Oz Cobb, will debut weekly beginning September 19.

A Furious Road Home VFXWorld

From Dust to Brawn: Framestore Makes It Real in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’

Visual Effects Supervisor Josh Simmonds runs down the many ways in which his team amped the verisimilitude in George Miller’s latest ‘Mad Max’ franchise outing.

Solidarity! Headline News

The Animation Guild Announces Stand with Animation

Ahead of August 12 negotiation kickoff with AMPTP, the union outlines critical issues and invites the animation community to come together and rally support on August 10.

Continuing to Boldy Go Places in the Universe Headline News

Paramount+ Reveals ‘Strange New Worlds’ Season 3 First Look and Season 4 Renewal

Fans at San Diego Comic-Con got a first look at the upcoming season of the popular series that follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the ship; show gets Season 4 greenlight ahead of the Season 3 2025 debut.

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