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Return to Colonial Times Headline News

Ingenuity Studios Delivers 378 VFX Shots for Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ Miniseries

Watch Breakdown Reel highlighting the company’s efforts on the sweeping, 19th-century odyssey, including extensive digital matte paintings and CG work to replace modern elements with period-appropriate scenery.

Academy Business Headline News

Lynette Howell Taylor Elected Academy President

The seasoned producer will begin her first term leading AMPAS during her second term as a governor representing the Producers Branch; she previously served for three years as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee. 

Advancing Entertainment Tech Standards Headline News

LAIKA Joins the Academy Software Foundation as Premier Member

The award-winning animation studio has been a longtime contributor to the Open Shading Language project, MaterialX project, and OpenUSD Working Group, and plans to help expand the organization’s mission and support learning and mentorship programs.

The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:59am

One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Alessandro Carloni to Present ‘The Cat in the Hat’ at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:18am

The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Business Headline News

Phantom Digital Effects to Acquire Milk and Lola Post VFX Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:33pm

After deal closes, the studios will continue to operate under their respective names; moves follow recent addition of Tippett Studio and launch of Spectre Post and Phantom China.

Sizing the World of Animation and VFX Headline News

Joseph Bell Releases All-New ‘2025 Visual Effects & Animation World Atlas’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:15pm

Bigger in size and broader in scope with the inclusion of animation company data, the comprehensive research report, available as a free download, is packed with clear, concise, and easy to digest information that charts and assesses 2,450 companies within the global animation and VFX industries.

The Ultimate Snow Day VFXWorld

ReDefine Produces Unreal Visual Effects for ‘The Eternaut’

VFX Supervisor Jordi Cardus Civit details how the studio balanced real-time workflows in Unreal Engine and complex simulations to help tackle snowstorms, CG creatures, and virtual environments in Netflix’s ambitious live-action adaptation of the iconic Latin American sci-fi graphic novel.

People Headline News

Jeff Lehman Appointed DNEG IXP Executive Producer

With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale global projects for Universal Destinations & Experiences, the creative exec will help lead the company’s Immersive Experiences Division.

No Syllabus Just Chaos Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Trailer

Cast members Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Hamish Linklater, and showrunner Michele Fazekas took the stage at SDCC 2025 to promote the series, which returns September 17.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Official Trailer

Eagly returns! New episodes of the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television series created by James Gunn and starring John Cena debuts August 21.

An Exquisite Night at the Opera Headline News

Watch the VFX Breakdown: PFX Recreates La Scala’s Full House for ‘Maria’

The studio highlights the work of VFX supervisor Jindřich Červenka and his team on the Pablo Larraín film about opera legend Maria Callas.

Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Drops: An Epic Return to Pandora

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:14am

The third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise promises another breathtaking, emotional rollercoaster pitting Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.

We Want More Zombies VFXWorld

DNEG Reconstructs a Nature-Reclaimed Seattle for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

VFX supervisor Stephen James, one of the show’s recent Best Special Visual Effects Emmy Award nominees, produced 356 shots across 36 sequences on the hit HBO series, filled with digital environments and water simulations that brought to life a version of Seattle overtaken by vegetation.

Real-time Animation Headline News

ILM Drops Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making Real-Time Stitch

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:28pm

To drive the hit film’s social media and blue carpet premieres, the VFX powerhouse seamlessly integrated live performance capture and real-time animation technology with teams from Disney Studios and Skywalker Sound.

People Headline News

Chris Sanders to Pen ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Live-Action Script

The original Disney 2D animated film’s co-writer / co-director is set to write the screenplay for the just announced sequel to the hit adaptation released this past May, which generated over $1 billion at the global box office.

A Dark and Dreary Masterpiece VFXWorld

Designing the Grit, Decay and Emotional Impact of ‘The Penguin’

VFX supervisor Johnny Han oversaw 3,107 shots across 8 episodes on HBO’s hit series, nominated for 24 Emmy Awards, including a darkly stylized Gotham City, the catastrophic flood and its destruction, and extensive prosthetic makeup cleanup on Colin Farrell.

New Digital Sketching Tech Headline News

Wacom Announces MovinkPad 11 Standalone Tablet

Designed for digital sketching and drawing and geared towards young creatives and aspiring professionals, the device will be available for purchase on the Wacom eStore, Amazon, Best Buy, and Wacom authorized resellers.

Anime to Live-Action Oh My Headline News

Netflix to Develop ‘Solo Leveling’ Korean Live-Action Series

Adapted from the web novel / webtoon / anime series / video game and starring Byeon Woo-seok, the show will follow Sung Jin-woo, an E-rank Hunter (the lowest tier) who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience.

You Had Me at Light Cycle Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Tron: Ares’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:17pm

Humanity’s first encounter with sophisticated, super strong and intelligent AI-generated soldiers that can simply be replaced if struck down stars Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges; featuring even deadlier light cycles and a fantastic color scheme, film hits theaters October 10.

Business Headline News

Netflix Greenlights ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Live-Action Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:25am

Roberto Patino (‘Westworld’) and David Weiner (‘Halo’) will serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers of the upcoming adaptation of game publisher Ubisoft’s hugely popular franchise.

Digital Roma or Heirloom? Headline News

Milk Delivers Mushy Red Chaos for ‘Heads of State’

Led by VFX Supervisor David Sadler-Coppard and VFX Producer Jasmine Ford–Elgood, the team delivered 239 shots, which included thousands of realistic CG tomatoes, on the Amazon Studios action comedy.

The End is Beginning Headline News

The Action Goes to Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:20am

Though the show doesn’t arrive on Netflix until late November, the first real glimpse of the final season does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and Vecna.

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Return to Colonial Times Headline News

Ingenuity Studios Delivers 378 VFX Shots for Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ Miniseries

Watch Breakdown Reel highlighting the company’s efforts on the sweeping, 19th-century odyssey, including extensive digital matte paintings and CG work to replace modern elements with period-appropriate scenery.

Academy Business Headline News

Lynette Howell Taylor Elected Academy President

The seasoned producer will begin her first term leading AMPAS during her second term as a governor representing the Producers Branch; she previously served for three years as vice president and chair of the Awards Committee. 

Advancing Entertainment Tech Standards Headline News

LAIKA Joins the Academy Software Foundation as Premier Member

The award-winning animation studio has been a longtime contributor to the Open Shading Language project, MaterialX project, and OpenUSD Working Group, and plans to help expand the organization’s mission and support learning and mentorship programs.

The One That Started it All Headline News

SIGGRAPH 2025 Announces Powerful Production Session Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:59am

One of the conference’s most anticipated programs includes behind-the-scenes looks at groundbreaking work from DreamWorks Animation, DNEG, NASA, Nickelodeon Animation, Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Wētā FX, offering a rare glimpse at the full arc of visual storytelling, from emerging artists to industry leaders.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Alessandro Carloni to Present ‘The Cat in the Hat’ at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 9:18am

The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Business Headline News

Phantom Digital Effects to Acquire Milk and Lola Post VFX Studios

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:33pm

After deal closes, the studios will continue to operate under their respective names; moves follow recent addition of Tippett Studio and launch of Spectre Post and Phantom China.

Sizing the World of Animation and VFX Headline News

Joseph Bell Releases All-New ‘2025 Visual Effects & Animation World Atlas’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:15pm

Bigger in size and broader in scope with the inclusion of animation company data, the comprehensive research report, available as a free download, is packed with clear, concise, and easy to digest information that charts and assesses 2,450 companies within the global animation and VFX industries.

The Ultimate Snow Day VFXWorld

ReDefine Produces Unreal Visual Effects for ‘The Eternaut’

VFX Supervisor Jordi Cardus Civit details how the studio balanced real-time workflows in Unreal Engine and complex simulations to help tackle snowstorms, CG creatures, and virtual environments in Netflix’s ambitious live-action adaptation of the iconic Latin American sci-fi graphic novel.

People Headline News

Jeff Lehman Appointed DNEG IXP Executive Producer

With over 20 years of experience leading large-scale global projects for Universal Destinations & Experiences, the creative exec will help lead the company’s Immersive Experiences Division.

No Syllabus Just Chaos Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Gen V’ Season 2 Trailer

Cast members Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Hamish Linklater, and showrunner Michele Fazekas took the stage at SDCC 2025 to promote the series, which returns September 17.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Official Trailer

Eagly returns! New episodes of the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television series created by James Gunn and starring John Cena debuts August 21.

An Exquisite Night at the Opera Headline News

Watch the VFX Breakdown: PFX Recreates La Scala’s Full House for ‘Maria’

The studio highlights the work of VFX supervisor Jindřich Červenka and his team on the Pablo Larraín film about opera legend Maria Callas.

Return to Pandora Headline News

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Trailer Drops: An Epic Return to Pandora

By Dan Sarto | Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:14am

The third film in James Cameron’s Oscar-winning ‘Avatar’ franchise promises another breathtaking, emotional rollercoaster pitting Marine-turned-Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family against humans, the Ash people, and nature itself; in theaters December 19.

We Want More Zombies VFXWorld

DNEG Reconstructs a Nature-Reclaimed Seattle for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

VFX supervisor Stephen James, one of the show’s recent Best Special Visual Effects Emmy Award nominees, produced 356 shots across 36 sequences on the hit HBO series, filled with digital environments and water simulations that brought to life a version of Seattle overtaken by vegetation.

Real-time Animation Headline News

ILM Drops Behind-the-Scenes Look at Making Real-Time Stitch

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:28pm

To drive the hit film’s social media and blue carpet premieres, the VFX powerhouse seamlessly integrated live performance capture and real-time animation technology with teams from Disney Studios and Skywalker Sound.

People Headline News

Chris Sanders to Pen ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Live-Action Script

The original Disney 2D animated film’s co-writer / co-director is set to write the screenplay for the just announced sequel to the hit adaptation released this past May, which generated over $1 billion at the global box office.

A Dark and Dreary Masterpiece VFXWorld

Designing the Grit, Decay and Emotional Impact of ‘The Penguin’

VFX supervisor Johnny Han oversaw 3,107 shots across 8 episodes on HBO’s hit series, nominated for 24 Emmy Awards, including a darkly stylized Gotham City, the catastrophic flood and its destruction, and extensive prosthetic makeup cleanup on Colin Farrell.

New Digital Sketching Tech Headline News

Wacom Announces MovinkPad 11 Standalone Tablet

Designed for digital sketching and drawing and geared towards young creatives and aspiring professionals, the device will be available for purchase on the Wacom eStore, Amazon, Best Buy, and Wacom authorized resellers.

Anime to Live-Action Oh My Headline News

Netflix to Develop ‘Solo Leveling’ Korean Live-Action Series

Adapted from the web novel / webtoon / anime series / video game and starring Byeon Woo-seok, the show will follow Sung Jin-woo, an E-rank Hunter (the lowest tier) who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience.

You Had Me at Light Cycle Headline News

Disney Drops ‘Tron: Ares’ Trailer #2

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 12:17pm

Humanity’s first encounter with sophisticated, super strong and intelligent AI-generated soldiers that can simply be replaced if struck down stars Jared Leto and Jeff Bridges; featuring even deadlier light cycles and a fantastic color scheme, film hits theaters October 10.

Business Headline News

Netflix Greenlights ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Live-Action Series

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:25am

Roberto Patino (‘Westworld’) and David Weiner (‘Halo’) will serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers of the upcoming adaptation of game publisher Ubisoft’s hugely popular franchise.

Digital Roma or Heirloom? Headline News

Milk Delivers Mushy Red Chaos for ‘Heads of State’

Led by VFX Supervisor David Sadler-Coppard and VFX Producer Jasmine Ford–Elgood, the team delivered 239 shots, which included thousands of realistic CG tomatoes, on the Amazon Studios action comedy.

The End is Beginning Headline News

The Action Goes to Eleven in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Teaser Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:20am

Though the show doesn’t arrive on Netflix until late November, the first real glimpse of the final season does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and Vecna.

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