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.
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‘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.
A Virtual Production Explainer: What It Is, And What It Could Mean For Your Project
Cartoon Brew makes sense of the virtual production phenomenon, and provides resources that filmmakers can use to start experimenting with virtual production techniques.
Disney And Tim Burton’s Hybrid ‘Dumbo’ Remake Gets A New Trailer
Tim Burton’s remake of Disney’s “Dumbo” looks exactly like one imagines it would.
‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’ Is All About The Animation
Warner Bros. is billing the hybrid “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” as the first-ever live-action Pokémon film, but let’s be honest: the real star of this film is animation.
Review Round-up: Animation And VFX Can’t Save Disney’s ‘Nutcracker And The Four Realms’
The animators and vfx artists delivered great work as usual, but the rest of Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” doesn’t live up, according to the film’s reviews.
New ‘The Nutcracker and The Four Realms’ Trailer Reveals Loads Of Animation And VFX
Animated soldiers, mice, and other creatures populate the world of Disney’s upcoming holiday film.
‘Dumbo’ Trailer: Disney Releases First Teaser For Tim Burton’s Hybrid Remake
Tim Burton is putting his spin on one of Disney’s most perfect animated features.
‘Coco,’ ‘War for the Planet of the Apes,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ Dominate VES Awards
Check out the complete list of winners from tonight’s VES Awards.
Fox Delays Release Of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’
The James Cameron-produced manga adaptation is being pushed back five months.
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’: More Than Just CG Creatures
‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ features plenty of cg jungle animals, as well as a number of other visual effects.
2018 VFX Oscar Predictions, And The Films That Might Just Steal a Contender Spot
Who’s going to be nominated for a vfx Oscar? And who might slip in through the back door? We do a comprehensive breakdown of the category.
Lots Of Animation Studios Worked Pro Bono To Create ‘Imaginary Friend Society’ For Kids With Cancer
Animation being used for a good cause: helping kids with cancer.
How They Did It: Making The War Scenes In ‘Wonder Woman’
Director Patty Jenkins “always couched the visual effects in emotions,” the film’s vfx supervisor Bill Westenhofer tells Cartoon Brew.
Just How Did They Make Javier Bardem Look Like He Was Underwater in ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’?
MPC made Captain Salazar appear underwater, even when he wasn’t.
‘Alien: Covenant’: How On-set Suit Performances, Mo-cap, And VFX Each Played A Role In Production
Behind the scenes of Ridley Scott’s newest “Alien” film, with before and after image breakdowns.
‘Ghost in the Shell’ Marks Another Step Forward for Live Action-CG Hybrid Actors
Visual effects played a huge role in bringing Michael Pitt’s Kuze villain to life in the new live-action version of ‘Ghost in the Shell.’
Q&A: Director Chris Wedge on the Road to ‘Monster Trucks’
How Blue Sky’s Chris Wedge went from animation to live-action for ‘Monster Trucks’.
‘A Monster Calls’ Used Every Kind of Animation To Tell Its Story
Glassworks, Headless Productions, and MPC collaborated to create the stunning visual landscape in “A Monster Calls,” opening wide in the U.S. today.
How They Pulled Off That Insane Swimming Pool Scene in ‘Passengers’
The vfx behind that zero-g swimming pool scene.
‘The Jungle Book’ Wins Best VFX, ‘Zootopia’ Best Animated Feature At Critics’ Choice Awards
“The Jungle Book” and “Zootopia” were recognized tonight by the Critics’ Choice Awards.
Tips & Tricks for Creating Fantastic Beasts From the Artists of ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’
Behind the scenes of the film’s biggest beasts.
Live-Action Adaptation of ‘Ghost in the Shell’ Delivers Action-Packed Trailer
Impressive visuals dominate first trailer for live action “Ghost in the Shell.”
MPC Tries The Ultimate Recruitment Strategy: VFX Will Get You Laid
MPC recruitment manager claims, “Getting to say you make THE BEST movies gets you friends with benefits.”
Oft-Delayed ‘Monster Trucks’ Finally Has A Trailer
“The monster is in the truck!”
Not Your Grandpa’s Talking Animals: How Animators Kept ‘The Jungle Book’ Real
Cartoon Brew delves into the animation challenges of Disney’s latest blockbuster.
MPC Hires VFX Supervisor Evan Schoonmaker & Animator Grae Revell
MPC is making a splash this summer with two industry-leading hires, VFX supervisor Evan Schoonmaker and lead animator Grae Revell. Both …
MPC Brings a Little Bit of Luck to the New York Lottery
The VFX wizards at MPC recently teamed up with Skunk directing team Ne-O via DDB NY to conjure an army of magical little blue-suited …
Bitzio, Inc. Announces Close of Motion Pixel Corporation Acquisition
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, May 23, 2012– Bitzio, Inc. (“Bitzio” or “the Company”), a leader in apps, mobile media and behavioral …
MPC Serves up “Hot Fruit” with dom&nic
http://vimeo.com/41564291 MPC LA recently teamed up with directing duo dom&nic to handle a full range of VFX needs on English …
