PNYA Celebrates Expansion of NY’s Post-Production Tax Credit
PPC funding for post increases from $25 million to $45 million and gets extended to 2034; cited studies show the program has contributed $156M to the state’s tax revenue.
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‘Father & Son’ Featurette Shared for ‘Fast X’
The 10th installment of the Fast & Furious saga features Jason Momoa as Dante, son of Hernan Reyes, as he exacts revenge upon Dom and his own son in the adrenaline-fueled film out May 19.
New Trailer, Poster Drop for ‘Oppenheimer’
The long-awaited paradoxical thriller follows the eponymous man who must risk destroying the world to save it, in theaters July 21.
WGA Strike Halts Production on Numerous Shows
From Marvel to Netflix, the studios behind a slew of series and films have both voluntarily and involuntarily halted filming as the strike hits its second week, with multiple studios threatening showrunners with salary cuts and potential legal action.
Cinesite Names Shawn Walsh Group Chief Operation Officer VFX
17+ year Image Engine veteran and general manager steps up to helm visual effects production across the company and its partner studios including Image Engine, FX3X, and Trixter.
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‘The Maximals’ Revealed - Posters Drop for ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
Paramount Pictures and Skydance’s upcoming sci-fi adventure introduces a new breed of Transformers - The Maximals, played by Ron Perlman, Michelle Yeoh, David Sobolov, and Tongayi Chirisa, hitting theaters June 9.
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Warner Bros. Drops Trailer for ‘Dune: Part Two’
Following an exclusive release at CinemaCon 2023 last week, everyone can now watch the intense first look at Denis Villeneuve’s highly awaited ‘Dune’ sequel, which includes a glimpse of Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, premiering in theaters November 3.
Writers Christina Hodson and Oren Uziel Board ‘Fast & Furious 11’
‘The Flash’ and ‘Cloverfield’ scribes join director Louis Leterrier on the cinematic franchise finale, which serves as the companion to the upcoming ‘Fast X’ film opening in theaters May 19.
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New Trailer and Poster Drop for Neil Blomkamp’s ‘Gran Turismo’
The high-octane film, based on the true story of a teenage gamer whose skills ultimately made him a professional racecar driver, screeches into theaters August 11.
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DNEG Adds Tom Williams as Managing Director, Episodic
25+ year industry veteran, the former President, VFX at MPC, joins the company’s visual effects division to support and expand production offerings across its growing TV business.
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Watch the ‘Who is Dante’ Featurette for ‘Fast X’
Jason Momoa stars as Dante, son of Hernan Reyes, who exacts revenge upon Dom and the infamous family in the adrenaline-fueled 10th installment of the ‘Fast & Furious’ saga, hitting theaters May 19.
Official Character Posters Revealed for ‘The Little Mermaid’
Check out the first official still images of Flounder, Scuttle, Sebastian, Prince Eric, King Triton, Ursula and Ariel just in time to grab pre-sale tickets before the film swims into theaters May 26, 2023.
CAFÉ Reveals 2023 Program
The 2-day event for VFX and animation professionals, running May 16-17 in Quebec, will feature panels, discussions, and presentations by industry leaders from Sony Pictures Imageworks, DNEG, Marvel Studios and DreamWorks Animation.
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The Rather Beastly VFX of ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’
Co-Visual Effects Supervisor Raymond Chen, working with DNEG, Pixomondo, Stereo D, and BOT VFX, delivers dragons and unicorns, as well as forcefields, capes – yes, capes – and various magical effects, on Warner Bros. and David Sandberg’s ‘Shazam!’ sequel.
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NVIDIA Bringing Major AI Advancements to SIGGRAPH 2023
The tech giant will present 20 research papers advancing generative AI and neural graphics — including collaborations with over a dozen universities in the U.S., Europe and Israel – at the computer graphics conference coming to LA this August.
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NVIDIA Studio Highlights NVIDIA Broadcast AI Noise Removal
YouTube channel host shares how he uses the NVIDIA Studio Suite AI-powered noise-canceling and echo removal app in ‘Remove ALL Background Noise with One Click!’ – watch it here.
It’s On – The Writers Guild of America Goes on Strike
For the first time since 2007, the WGA has ordered a work stoppage on all film and TV script writing, with pickets beginning this afternoon to protest wage and residual pay level inequalities exacerbated by the rise of streaming platforms.
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Amber Heard to Appear in ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ Despite Removal Campaign
The controversial actress appears during a brief battle sequence in the first ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ trailer, revealed to audiences during Warner Bros.’ CinemaCon 2023 panel.
Walt Disney Studios Dazzles at CinemaCon 2023
The star-studded presentation included highlights from an upcoming theatrical slate featuring titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios.
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Alkemy X Names Sarah Grieshammer VFX Supervisor
The Cal State LA alum’s credits include ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘The Amazing Spider-Man,’ and ‘The Hunger Games,’ among others.
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3Dconnexion and Maxon Collaborate on New Cinema 4D Navigation Solution
The innovative integration enables all 3Dconnexion features on all devices including SpaceMouse, CadMouse, Keyboard Pro, and Numpad.
Netflix Releases ‘USC Annenberg Study on Film & Series Diversity’
Read the report - the study, a commitment to accountability and the promotion of change in the industry, conducted in concert with the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, gauges the streamer’s progress in ‘Film & Series Diversity.’
BlueBolt Expands Senior Management Team
With co-founders Lucy Ainsworth-Taylor and Angela Barson stepping down from day-to-day operations, the studio welcomes new board members Tracy McCreary, Henry Badgett, and Nic Birmingham.
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‘Twilight’ Reboot Series in Development at Lionsgate Television
The project will be penned by ‘Raised by Wolves’ writer Sinead Daly, who has yet to decide if the series will be a direct remake; original novelist Stephanie Meyer is also attached.
Picture Shop Unveils Newly Renovated, Expanded Facilities in Hollywood
The Sunset and Seward post-production facilities location offers 115,000 square feet across 6 floors that include 5 D.I. theaters, 13 color bays, and 22 online edit rooms.
