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Learn from the Masters Headline News

ADAPT ONE Launches ‘ADAPT Live’ Webinar Series

The exclusive online series, which features artist Lorin Wood, kicks off this September with live demos, lectures, and Q&As for artists worldwide.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:45pm

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Showcasing a Ray of Hope Headline News

Sarofsky Reimagines ‘Superman’ Title Sequence

The new DC Studios’ superhero film titles, which pay homage to the Greenberg Brothers’ 1978 ‘Superman’ opening titles, present an interplay of dynamic typography and volumetric light sequences that was achieved with analog and practical lighting techniques.

Wonders of the Unseen World VFXWorld

Behind the Scenes of VFX You Were Never Meant to See

By Hank Chang | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:30am

Veteran compositor Hank Chang explores the crucially important but low-profile world of invisible visual effects, where small digital changes elevate performances, smooth edits, and fix flaws that hopefully, the audience never sees.

What VFX Dreams May Come Headline News

Rodeo FX Drops ‘The Sandman’ Season 2 VFX Breakdowns

2 new reels detail how the studio recreated Dream’s iconic throne room from Volume 1 and crafted the Volume 2 opening sequence on the Netflix fantasy series; the team created 72 shots, 38 sequences, 25 assets, and 29,720 frames.

Crawl Out through the Fallout Headline News

Prime Video Drops ‘Fallout’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer

We get a good glimpse of new cast member Justin Theroux in the role of the ruthless leader of New Vegas, Robert House, as well as the first glimpse of a Deathclaw; new season debuts December 17.

Young Geniuses Always Get into Trouble Headline News

RISE FX Shares ‘Ironheart’ VFX Breakdown Reel

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:03pm

The award-winning German visual effects studio showcases its work on Marvel's latest series, which stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a young, genius inventor whose iron suits rival the best in the MCU; now streaming on Disney+.

Buckle Up Headline News

Watch: PFX Unveils VFX Breakdown Reel for ‘Locked’ Thriller

Teams across three countries finished the film starring Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård in four months, covering everything from digital doubles and CG environments to complex green screen and glass compositing.

You Had Me at Giant Alien Centipede VFXWorld

It’s All SecUnits and Alien Arthropods for DNEG’s ‘Murderbot’ VFX

Visual Effects Supervisor Jelmer Boskma and his team delivered 448 shots across 10 episodes, creating previs, techvis, alien environments, the titular security android, and a giant 2-headed centipede, on the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy, now streaming, that just scored a Season 2 renewal.

By the Power of Grayskull! Headline News

Kristen Wiig to Play Roboto in ‘Masters of the Universe’ Feature

The ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ star joins the live-action project, from Mattel Films and Amazon MGM Studios and directed by LAIKA CEO Travis Knight, as the iconic mechanical warrior; hits theaters June 5, 2026.

Technology Headline News

Lightcraft Unveils ‘Spark’ AI-Powered Production Platform for Filmmakers

The system augments traditional filmmaking with AI-assisted collaboration tools to create virtual shots and organize teams from pre-to-post.

People Headline News

One of Us Appoints Adrian De Wet VFX Supervisor, Creative Director

The industry veterans’ experience and extensive connections will assist in building out a Los Angeles-based team as the studio continues to expand its global presence.

We Want More Eagly Headline News

HBO Max Drops ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Red Band Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Friday, August 15, 2025 at 2:59pm

F-Bombs galore await DC fans… and we’re pointing a finger at Eagly! New episodes of the DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television series created by James Gunn and starring John Cena debut August 21.

Duffers in Action Headline News

The Duffer Brothers in Negotiations for Massive Paramount Deal

The ‘Stranger Things’ creators are seeking an overall film and television agreement with the studio, focusing on tentpole films; will continue several projects in progress with Netflix.

Looking to Gumb Up the Works Headline News

‘Strip Law’ Adult Animated Series Set at Netflix

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:57am

New show about a boring, uptight Vegas lawyer who teams up with a hedonistic magician to bring pizzazz to stupid cases will star Adam Scott, Janelle James, Stephen Root, Shannon Gisela, and Keith David; streams February 20, 2026

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Ian Hunter to Talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Practical FX at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:02am

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

MCU Misfits Assemble! VFXWorld

The Two Jakes Come Together for ‘Thunderbolts*’ Visual Effects

Using mocap, practical sets, and rigorous previs, VFX supervisor Jake Morrison helped director Jake Schrier create complex, multi-character action, stunts, and combat with authenticity and detail, using as much real footage as possible, in the latest Marvel Studios action adventure.

Let it Snow Headline News

Union Battles Quick Turnaround to Deliver ‘Mountainhead’ VFX

The visual effects studio’s team handled multiple digital matte paintings of snowy environment landscapes, added additional snow, provided screen replacements, and created the opening sequence with a fully CG TRAAM building, in just 4 weeks, on the HBO Max film.

Advancing Entertainment Tech Standards Headline News

AMPAS ‘ACES’ Joins the Academy Software Foundation

The open source framework for color management and image interchange across the entire motion picture production life cycle has been developed and maintained by the Academy for more than a decade.

Back in Black Headline News

Netflix Renews ‘Wednesday’ for Season 3

The ‘Addams Family’-inspired series, which follows the angsty life of teenager Wednesday Addams, has split its highly anticipated Season 2 return: Part 1 premiered yesterday, August 6, with Part 2 set to debut September 3.

Heading to Vancouver Headline News

Foundry to Host ‘Sinners’ Fireside VFX Chat at SIGGRAPH 2025

Set for August 12 at 5 pm PT, the intimate panel discussion will explore how Production VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla, ILM VFX Supervisor Nick Marshall, and Rising Sun Pictures VFX Supervisor Guido Wolter built a shared vision for the supernatural tale set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta.

Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer to Present ‘The Bad Guys 2’ at VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am

The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Holy Cyclops! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians’ Season 2 Teaser

Revealing that the new season premieres December 10, the streamer also announced that Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie join Season 3 as siblings Nico and Bianca di Angelo.

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