Prime Focus Studios Shares ‘Ramayana’ Trailer
Set 5,000 years in the past, Namit Malhotra’s two-part live-action cinematic universe follows the eternal battle Rama vs. Ravana; Part 1 releases in Diwali 2026, and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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FutureWorks Helps Bring Indian History to Life in ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’
Working from the earliest pre-production to final delivery, the VFX studio delivered over 2,000 shots on the historical drama about the true story of lawyer and statesman Chettur Sankaran Nair’s pursuit of justice in the wake of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Armen Kevorkian Named Ingenuity Studios President
The VFX veteran will lead the company as it consolidates its global footprint to North America, reporting to Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo.
In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
BrightFrame Studios Opens Atmos Post-Production Facility in Burbank
Company’s second location extends service offerings, featuring a PMC-powered 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room with an Avid S6 console; includes curated selection of premium microphones, preamps, and outboard equipment bookable now ahead of its July 17 launch.
Alkemy X Expands Operations to Toronto
Building on its existing presence in Vancouver, the post-production and VFX studio moves to reinforce its ‘long-term investment in and commitment to the Canadian market, and to the varying needs’ of its clients.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Post-production, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
TV Academy Announces 77th Emmy Award Nominations
‘Arcane,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots’ and ‘The Simpsons’ are nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; the awards will be broadcast live Sunday, September 14, on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
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‘Trash’ Takes Best in Show at SIGGRAPH 2025
The animated short from a team of students at ESMA about a rat fighting a pigeon for a small slice of pizza takes the Computer Animation Festival’s top award; conference runs August 10-14 in Vancouver.
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‘SNL’ VFX Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract
All 15 eligible voters said ‘Yes’ to the agreement, negotiated this past May ahead of the 50th season’s final episode.
Jon M. Chu to Direct ‘Hot Wheels’ Live-Action Feature
Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier are writing the script, with Bad Robot Productions and Electric Somewhere producing.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Digital Domain Gets Combat Ready for ‘A Minecraft Movie’
VFX Supervisor Piotr Karwas and Senior Animation Supervisor Liz Bernard talk the challenges of honoring the hugely popular game’s blocky aesthetic while creating the visually appealing final battle filled with 500 Piglins fighting dozens of Iron Golems, much with keyframe animation, all obeying the laws of physics.
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Rebrands as WEBTOON Productions
David Madden named president of the company’s North American entertainment and IP business, with executives Maximilian Jo and Tina McIntyre also assuming new positions.
Scanline VFX Goes With the Grain on ‘Andor’ Season 2 Visual Effects
VFX Supervisor Sue Rowe discusses her studio’s work producing 533 visual effects shots, 267 of them taking place amidst the sprawling fields of crops and silos on Mina-Rau, on the second and final season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed ‘Rogue One’ prequel series, now streaming on Disney+.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Annecy Shifts 2026 Festival Dates
Amid security and logistic concerns about next year’s G7 Summit being held in the Haute-Savoie during the original festival dates, organizers have moved the event to June 21-27.
In Business, Event, Festival | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
3 Days Left to Enter SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival
Submit your work by July 13 - multiple categories include shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; conference runs December 15-18 in Hong Kong.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: All
Tippett Studio Shares New VFX Showreel
Oscar winner Phil Tippett’s visual effects and animation production company showcases its latest work on projects including ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Justin Leggereit Delivers 800 VFX Shots By Himself for ‘Space/Time’
The Australian filmmaker personally handled compositing, clean-up, sky replacements, screen graphics, lighting enhancements, and digital sets, as well as construction of the film’s space-time engine, over several years.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Neil Druckmann Exits ‘The Last of Us’ Series Ahead of Season 3
The Naughty Dog studio head and HBO series executive producer/writer/director will continue to be credited as EP; ‘The Last of Us Part II’ co-writer and executive producer Halley Gross has also exited.
In Acting, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Chaos Releases V-Ray for Blender
The production-proven renderer arrives natively in the 3D creation tool for the first time; standalone version is available for Blender users at a special price and current V-Ray license holders for free.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Proof Shares ‘Wheel of Time’ Season 3 Postvis Reel
The studio delivered 35 minutes of visualization across all 8 episodes using a unique Sketchvis pipeline to create the ‘channeling’ of different powers before final effects were in place.
Clone. Kill. Repeat: Framestore Shares its ‘Mickey 17’ Visual Effects
VFX supervisor Stuart Penn discusses the quirky, grisly mayhem, including the Niflheim ice cavern, native creatures known as Creepers, and our hero’s multiple deaths and subsequent regenerations, in Bong Joon-ho’s dark, sci-fi comedy.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Paramount Drops ‘The Running Man’ First Trailer
Glen Powell channels Arnold himself as he desperately tries to stay alive for 30 days in the all-new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, directed by Edgar Wright, in theaters November 7.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Lord and Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer Drops
From Amazon MGM Studios, the sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a 6th grade science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home on a mission to determine why the sun is dying; in theaters March 20, 2026
Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Featurettes
Go behind-the-scenes in 4 new videos chronicling the return to the island of misfit dinosaurs in the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing, set 5 years after the events of ‘Dominion;’ Gareth Edwards directs an all-star cast the includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and Mahershala Ali; in theaters July 2.
ILM Joins the Rebellion with ‘Andor’ Season 2 Visual Effects
VFX supervisor Scott Pritchard talks Tie fighter protypes, Sienar and Coruscant environments, the epic Palmo Plaza massacre, and Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO droid, on the second and final season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed ‘Rogue One’ prequel series, now streaming on Disney+.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Covert Brings 70 ‘Boss’ VFX Shots to Lenovo Legion Campaign
Created in collaboration with brand design agency Design Bridge and Partners London, the hero spot ‘Always Get Back Up’ runs across TV and VOD.
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Prime Focus Studios Shares ‘Ramayana’ Trailer
Set 5,000 years in the past, Namit Malhotra’s two-part live-action cinematic universe follows the eternal battle Rama vs. Ravana; Part 1 releases in Diwali 2026, and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
FutureWorks Helps Bring Indian History to Life in ‘Kesari: Chapter 2’
Working from the earliest pre-production to final delivery, the VFX studio delivered over 2,000 shots on the historical drama about the true story of lawyer and statesman Chettur Sankaran Nair’s pursuit of justice in the wake of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Armen Kevorkian Named Ingenuity Studios President
The VFX veteran will lead the company as it consolidates its global footprint to North America, reporting to Streamland Media CEO Bill Romeo.
In Business, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
BrightFrame Studios Opens Atmos Post-Production Facility in Burbank
Company’s second location extends service offerings, featuring a PMC-powered 9.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room with an Avid S6 console; includes curated selection of premium microphones, preamps, and outboard equipment bookable now ahead of its July 17 launch.
Alkemy X Expands Operations to Toronto
Building on its existing presence in Vancouver, the post-production and VFX studio moves to reinforce its ‘long-term investment in and commitment to the Canadian market, and to the varying needs’ of its clients.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Post-production, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
TV Academy Announces 77th Emmy Award Nominations
‘Arcane,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers,’ ‘Common Side Effects,’ ‘Love, Death + Robots’ and ‘The Simpsons’ are nominated for Outstanding Animated Program; the awards will be broadcast live Sunday, September 14, on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Broadcast Design, Digital Media, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All
‘Trash’ Takes Best in Show at SIGGRAPH 2025
The animated short from a team of students at ESMA about a rat fighting a pigeon for a small slice of pizza takes the Computer Animation Festival’s top award; conference runs August 10-14 in Vancouver.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
‘SNL’ VFX Workers Unanimously Ratify First Union Contract
All 15 eligible voters said ‘Yes’ to the agreement, negotiated this past May ahead of the 50th season’s final episode.
Jon M. Chu to Direct ‘Hot Wheels’ Live-Action Feature
Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier are writing the script, with Bad Robot Productions and Electric Somewhere producing.
In Business, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects, Writing | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Digital Domain Gets Combat Ready for ‘A Minecraft Movie’
VFX Supervisor Piotr Karwas and Senior Animation Supervisor Liz Bernard talk the challenges of honoring the hugely popular game’s blocky aesthetic while creating the visually appealing final battle filled with 500 Piglins fighting dozens of Iron Golems, much with keyframe animation, all obeying the laws of physics.
Wattpad WEBTOON Studios Rebrands as WEBTOON Productions
David Madden named president of the company’s North American entertainment and IP business, with executives Maximilian Jo and Tina McIntyre also assuming new positions.
Scanline VFX Goes With the Grain on ‘Andor’ Season 2 Visual Effects
VFX Supervisor Sue Rowe discusses her studio’s work producing 533 visual effects shots, 267 of them taking place amidst the sprawling fields of crops and silos on Mina-Rau, on the second and final season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed ‘Rogue One’ prequel series, now streaming on Disney+.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Annecy Shifts 2026 Festival Dates
Amid security and logistic concerns about next year’s G7 Summit being held in the Haute-Savoie during the original festival dates, organizers have moved the event to June 21-27.
In Business, Event, Festival | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
3 Days Left to Enter SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival
Submit your work by July 13 - multiple categories include shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; conference runs December 15-18 in Hong Kong.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Commercials, Event, Films, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH Asia | Geographic Region: All
Tippett Studio Shares New VFX Showreel
Oscar winner Phil Tippett’s visual effects and animation production company showcases its latest work on projects including ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,’ ‘The Book of Boba Fett,’ and ‘The Mandalorian.’
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Justin Leggereit Delivers 800 VFX Shots By Himself for ‘Space/Time’
The Australian filmmaker personally handled compositing, clean-up, sky replacements, screen graphics, lighting enhancements, and digital sets, as well as construction of the film’s space-time engine, over several years.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Australia
Neil Druckmann Exits ‘The Last of Us’ Series Ahead of Season 3
The Naughty Dog studio head and HBO series executive producer/writer/director will continue to be credited as EP; ‘The Last of Us Part II’ co-writer and executive producer Halley Gross has also exited.
In Acting, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Chaos Releases V-Ray for Blender
The production-proven renderer arrives natively in the 3D creation tool for the first time; standalone version is available for Blender users at a special price and current V-Ray license holders for free.
In 3D, Business, CG, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Proof Shares ‘Wheel of Time’ Season 3 Postvis Reel
The studio delivered 35 minutes of visualization across all 8 episodes using a unique Sketchvis pipeline to create the ‘channeling’ of different powers before final effects were in place.
Clone. Kill. Repeat: Framestore Shares its ‘Mickey 17’ Visual Effects
VFX supervisor Stuart Penn discusses the quirky, grisly mayhem, including the Niflheim ice cavern, native creatures known as Creepers, and our hero’s multiple deaths and subsequent regenerations, in Bong Joon-ho’s dark, sci-fi comedy.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Paramount Drops ‘The Running Man’ First Trailer
Glen Powell channels Arnold himself as he desperately tries to stay alive for 30 days in the all-new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, directed by Edgar Wright, in theaters November 7.
In 3D, Acting, Books, CG, Films, People, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Lord and Miller’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Trailer Drops
From Amazon MGM Studios, the sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a 6th grade science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home on a mission to determine why the sun is dying; in theaters March 20, 2026
Universal Drops ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Featurettes
Go behind-the-scenes in 4 new videos chronicling the return to the island of misfit dinosaurs in the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing, set 5 years after the events of ‘Dominion;’ Gareth Edwards directs an all-star cast the includes Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Ruper Friend, and Mahershala Ali; in theaters July 2.
ILM Joins the Rebellion with ‘Andor’ Season 2 Visual Effects
VFX supervisor Scott Pritchard talks Tie fighter protypes, Sienar and Coruscant environments, the epic Palmo Plaza massacre, and Alan Tudyk’s K-2SO droid, on the second and final season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed ‘Rogue One’ prequel series, now streaming on Disney+.
In 3D, Acting, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Covert Brings 70 ‘Boss’ VFX Shots to Lenovo Legion Campaign
Created in collaboration with brand design agency Design Bridge and Partners London, the hero spot ‘Always Get Back Up’ runs across TV and VOD.
