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Straw Hats Forever Headline News

‘One Piece’ Season 2 to Debut in Select Theaters

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:38pm

Timed to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes of the hit Netflix show’s new season are sailing into 200 cinemas across the U.S., Canada, and Japan on March 10.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

The Routine, Relentless Craziness of James Cameron

Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Take Home BAFTA Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:45am

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’

What’s Beyond Infinity and Beyond? Headline News

Pixar Drops ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:17am

Extinction… not again! The toys are back in town, but this time, they face a ‘technological threat’ in Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet with disruptive ideas about what’s best for their kid, Bonnie; newfangled gadgets go head-to-head with Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang, making their jobs that much harder; in theaters June 19.

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From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:30am

We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

That’s Gotta Hurt! VFXWorld

Wētā FX Turns a Menacing Creature into a Leading Man in ‘Predator: Badlands’

VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

‘Predator: Badlands’ Now Streaming on Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:22am

The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain. 

Straw Hats Forever Headline News

Netflix Releases ‘One Piece’ Season 2 Trailer, Sets Global Fan Events

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:11am

Ahead of the hit live-action show’s March 10 return, the streamer has shared a video, images, and detailed a slate of global fan events supporting the second season debut.
 

Zoom Zoom VFXWorld

Shifting VFX Gears for ‘F1: The Movie’

Visual Effects Supervisor Ryan Tudhope produced 2,500 shots on Joseph Kosinski’s high-octane racing film, employing LiDAR-scanned track circuits, digitally re-skinned and augmented race cars, and tightly integrated practical photography to maintain realism at speed.

Things Will be Looking Up Soon Headline News

Peacock Teases ‘The Miniature Wife’ Marital Dramedy

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:31pm

Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen star in new series about spouses reshaping their relationship after an unfortunate technological accident; streams April 9.

Return to the Monsterverse Headline News

Our 2 Favorite Titans Return in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:22am

Godzilla, Kong, and unbeatable VFX are called upon once again to save humanity, this time to grapple with a newly uncovered monster that seems unstoppable – Titan X; new season debuts February 27 on Apple TV.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

Wētā FX’s Dan Barrett and Eric Saindon Talk ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:36pm

The Oscar and BAFTA-winning Senior Animation Supervisor and Senior VFX Supervisor discuss their team’s groundbreaking animation and visual effects work, including the challenging Tsyong and Medusoid creatures, on the latest record-shattering ‘Avatar’ sequel, now in theaters.

VFX Goes Splat Headline News

Matthew DuVall, Kelsey Bollig Release ‘The Bones Exist’ Trailer

The husband-and-wife duo co-direct their first project together, a short which pairs advanced computational photography techniques including Gaussian Splats with indie filmmaking; set in the brutal wilds of 1850s Alta California.

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Charlie Noble Talks the Scorching VFX of ‘The Lost Bus’

The visual effects supervisor details the Apple TV film’s dramatic, incredibly realistic portrayal of a school bus driver trying to get his passengers to safety as the entire town of Paradise, California is engulfed in flames that eventually claimed 85 lives in 2018, the deadliest wildfire in state history.

On the Road to the Oscars VFXWorld

The Devilishly Clever Visual Effects of ‘Sinners’

VFX supervisor and Oscar-nominee Michael Ralla discusses the challenges of ‘twinning’ brothers Smoke and Stack, both played by Michael B. Jordan, and recreating Mississippi – and its fields of cotton - in Louisiana, on Ryan Coogler and Warner Bros.’ horror drama, just nominated for a record 16 Academy Awards.

You Had Me at Foofa and Toodee Headline News

Exclusive Clip: Tiffany Haddish ‘Thank You Dance’ on ‘Yo Gabba GabbaLand!’ Season 2

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:27pm

There’s a trailer too! The actress and comedian joins Foofa and Toodee in teaching viewers a new dance in the all-new season of the Emmy nominated kids’ show, premiering January 30 on Apple TV.

Justice is Not Always Blind Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:13am

Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio return! Mayor Fisk crushes NYC underfoot as he hunts down his nemesis, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil, in the upcoming season of the hit Marvel show; streams March 24.

Witchers and Mages Oh My! Headline News

Watch the Breakdown Reel: Vine FX ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 VFX

From creature work to seamless environmental and combat enhancements, the studio elevates the dark fantasy with a blend of intricate close-up visual effects and invisible world-building.

You Had Me at Skeletor Headline News

Trailer Drops for Travis Knight’s ‘Masters of the Universe’

By Dan Sarto | Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:43am

By the Power of Grayskull, there’s a new He-Man on the horizon in the live-action fantasy adventure about 10-year-old Prince Adam re-uniting with his magical Sword of Power, then heading home to save Eternia; from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios, in theaters June 5.

On the Road to the Oscars Headline News

Nominations Announced for the 98th Academy Awards

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:36am

‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2’ nab noms for Best Animated Feature, while ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1,’ Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners’ get the nod for Best Visual Effects.  

Witchers and Mages Oh My! Headline News

Cinesite Shares VFX Breakdown Reel of ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Work

Studio teams in London and Montreal worked closely with production VFX supervisors Richard Reed and Sara Bennett to craft terrifying creatures, spectacular battles, and complex magic on the hit Netflix show’s latest season.

Beary Funny Headline News

Peacock Drops ‘Ted’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:25am

New 8-episode season, set in 1994, sees Ted and his best friend John as seniors in high school; the hybrid live-action / CG series from Seth MacFarlane streams March 5.

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