VFX Giant Technicolor Files For Chapter 15 Amid Restructuring, Blames Coronavirus
The company, which is home to many vfx and animation studios, is $1.59 billion in debt.
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Labor Activists Call Out Technicolor For ‘Hundreds’ Of VFX Layoffs In Montreal
The company’s treatment of its staff is “grotesque” says a grassroots vfx workers rights organization.
‘The Call Of The Wild’ Is Let Down By Its Animation, Say Critics
Most films about dogs are either fully animated or entirely live action. This one lands awkwardly in between.
‘Dolittle’ Doesn’t Use CG Animation Very Well: Here Are The Key Complaints From Critics
Universal hired a director who doesn’t know anything about animation to direct a film with lots of animated characters. What could go wrong?
VFX Artists Are Still Working On ‘Cats’ Even Though The Film Is Already Out In Theaters
Universal is replacing the current version in theaters with a new version that contains “improved visual effects.”
Technicolor, Owner Of VFX & Animation Studios, Indicted On Fraud Charges In France
A major producer of animation and vfx for Hollywood film studios, Technicolor is in serious trouble with French authorities.
MPC, Studio Behind ‘The Lion King,’ Shuts Down Vancouver Studio
Two weeks before Christmas, a major vfx shop in Vancouver has shut down.
See The Trailer For Chris Sanders’s Live-Action Debut ‘The Call Of The Wild’
The hybrid film pairs Harrison Ford with a cg dog.
First ‘Dolittle’ Trailer: Robert Downey Jr. Talks To Photorealistic CG Animals
Universal’s delayed hybrid feature will be released on January 17, 2020.
New Study Claims U.K.’s Animation Sector Has Achieved Gender Parity, While VFX Gender Pay Gap Is Wide
New research looks at gender, ethnicity, inclusivity, and pay in the U.K.’s animation, vfx, and post-production sectors.
Four Resources That Will Help You Understand How The New ‘Lion King’ Was Made
In our round-up of articles, the senior crew explain how they created — and, in some cases, fudged — the film’s photorealism.
‘The Lion King’ Is Eyeing All-Time Opening Weekend Record For An Animated Film
Two things are for sure: the remake of “The Lion King” is animated, and it’s going to do well at the box office.
In New ‘Godzilla’ Film, Silhouette is King
Why vfx artists had to closely adhere to character silhouettes in “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”
‘Detective Pikachu’ VFX Supervisor Erik Nordby On The Huge Challenge Of Translating Pokémon Into CG
With over 60 Pokémon to design and a complicated approval pipeline, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” was not your typical hybrid cg production.
‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Opens With Mixed Reviews, But Should Delight The Fans
Analyst are projecting an opening weekend of $50-65 million.
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Director Jeff Fowler Says Sonic Will Be Re-Designed
Who likes working overtime?
The New ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Trailer Doesn’t Get The Reaction Paramount Hoped For
The new trailer for “Sonic the Hedgehog” has ignited an onslaught of negative reactions.
The Best Breakdowns in VFX Right Now
It’s breakdown season – here’s our guide to some of the best making of clips, reels, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.
Digital Actors: Are They Ready For Their CG Close-ups?
With “Alita: Battle Angel” poised for release, we take a look at the state of play in photorealistic cg humans.
Don’t Let Disney Gaslight You: ‘The Lion King’ Remake Is An Animated Film. Here’s The First Teaser.
I’ll eat my shoe if this is a live-action film.
