Cinesite Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation and Growth in Montreal
In honor of its 10th anniversary, the leading animation and VFX studio has released a retrospective showreel celebrating the innovation and artistry delivered in Quebec.
Category: Visual Effects
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.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
AMD Radeon GPUs Turbocharge New AI Tools in CG Software
From post-production VFX to rendering and retouching, key content creation applications are employing AI and machine learning features, coupled with the latest AMD GPUs, to greatly increase artist productivity by speeding up routine tasks without the need to upload commercially sensitive data to the cloud.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Post-production, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Marvel’s ‘Blade’ Reboot Sliced from Disney Release Slate
The film, which follows the half-human, half-vampire Eric Brooks as he seeks revenge for the death of his mother, will no longer debut on November 7, 2025; Mahershala Ali is still expected to star alongside Mia Goth in an undisclosed role.
In 3D, Acting, Comics, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
The Many Challenges of Bringing ‘Goosebumps’ to Life
Senior VFX Supervisor Lawren Bancroft-Wilson talks about the panoply of creative forces that came together to produce realistic visuals for the Disney+ and Hulu series that’s based on R.L. Stine’s famous young adult horror novels.
In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Pitch Black Names Manuel Ramírez President of El Ranchito
Co-founder Félix Bergés passes the reins to the 20+ year visual effects veteran who will lead the studio and work to establish Spain as a global VFX hub.
‘Dino Dex’ Now Streaming on Amazon Kids+ and Prime Video
From the Emmy Award-winning ‘Dino’ franchise, the live-action CGI series follows 9-year-old Dex, who with his neighbor Kayla, goes on hilariously fun explorations to study dinosaurs.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
It’s All About the Viscosity in FOLKS’ ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Season 4 VFX
The visual effects studio goes massive – and monstrous - with ‘The Blob,’ a bulbous, pustulous creature that threatens the very existence of humanity, on the final season of Netflix’s hit action comedy about a dysfunctional family of former child superheroes who must reunite to save the world; all seasons are now streaming.
Freefolk Shares ‘KAOS’ VFX Breakdown Reel
In Netflix’s dark comedy starring Jeff Goldblum as the mythical Greek god, Zeus, the studio’s team created numerous VFX sequences, including a CG Mount Olympus and dramatic thunderstorms orchestrated by the gods.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Ben Owen Appointed Studio Manager at The Yard London Office
Owen’s 15+ years in the VFX industry includes stints at Framestore, MPC, DNEG, and One of Us.
2024 Spark Animation Unveils Full Conference Lineup
The conference, running November 2-3, will feature directors behind some of the year’s most anticipated animated films, such as Shannon Tindle, Vicky Jenson, Josh Cooley, and more.
Apple TV+ Drops ‘Silo’ Season 2 Trailer
Returning for its sophomore season, the harrowing sci-fi series starring Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, and Common tells the story of the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep home that protects them from a toxic and deadly outside world, who never dare to question their existence or they’ll end up dead; coming November 15.
In Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Realtime Launches Virtual Production Division
Annie Shaw to head the BAFTA-nominated VFX studio’s new arm, whose new virtual production tool supports film and TV productions, production companies, and game developers.
VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
‘Goosebumps: The Vanishing’ New Season Clip Revealed
Disney Branded Television’s popular anthology starring David Schwimmer, Ana Ortiz, Jayden Bartels, and Sam McCarthy, based on the bestselling ‘Goosebumps’ book series, returns to Hulu and Disney+ this coming January with 8 new episodes.
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SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Announces 3 Keynote Speakers
Miyake Design Studio’s Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Sony Group’s Hiraoki Kitano, and WIA VP, Oscar-nominated producer Jinko Gotoh will each offer their unique insights into ground-breaking areas in computer graphics and interactive techniques; conference runs December 3-6 in Tokyo, Japan.
In CG, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: Asia
RADiCAL Introduces Comprehensive Pre-Production Solution
‘RADiCAL for Pre-Production’ includes extensive new features that enable teams to create, simulate, and iterate on scenes and set design with real-time 3D visualization.
Realizing the Many Worlds of ‘Dark Matter’
VFX Supervisor John Heller and MPC VFX Supervisor Greg Astles share their adventures in bringing to life the multiple distinctive environments that anchor the acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Infinity Festival Announces Star-Studded Speaker Lineup, Monolith Awards
The event, which celebrates the convergence of entertainment and technology, will feature speakers such as ‘Shogun’ creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, VFX Legend Robert Legato, leaders from AGBO, NVIDIA, Z By HP, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Intel, and much more; festivities take place November 6-9.
VFX Veteran Joseph Bell Releases the ‘Visual Effects World Atlas’
This new, unprecedented, and comprehensive research report and overview of the artists who work in the global VFX industry, their skill sets, and where they’re located is now available as a free download.
The VES Names New Honorary Members
Four distinguished VFX practitioners will be recognized by the organization at a celebration later this month.
In Awards, CG, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: VES Awards | Geographic Region: All
Multiple HBO, Max Originals Headed to New York Comic Con
The streamer’s NYCC 2024 lineup features panels, never-before-seen footage, and more from ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ ‘The Franchise,’ and ‘Creature Commandos;’ all events take place October 17-19 at the Javits Center.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Digital Media, Event, People, Television, Visual Effects, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: North America
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Heads to Digital and Blu-ray/DVD
They’re coming together… again… Experience all the laughs with hours of exclusive bonus content, including a gag reel, deleted scenes, filmmaker commentary and featurettes, when Marvel’s hit film arrives October 1 on digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) and explodes October 22 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD.
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Peter Ocko Named Writer, Showrunner on ‘Robocop’ Prime Video Series
The ‘Lodge 49’ showrunner is joined by Atomic Monster’s James Wan, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett, who will executive produce.
Terry Matalas Named Showrunner on ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Animated Series
The long gestating Netflix project has officially started production after years in limbo, with a previous version under the creative direction of the Russo Brothers scrapped in 2021.
