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You Can Soon Start Producing Weta-Quality VFX From Home
Unity’s acquisition of Weta Digital could be a game-changing moment in the vfx industry.
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Watch The Trailer For ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ Which Is Going Big On Animated Action
The film comes out in the U.S. on March 26, both in theaters and on HBO Max.
Weta Digital Opens Offices In California, Announces New Board Members
The new offices “enable storytellers to tap Weta’s production pipeline and work with concept designers, animation supervisors, and other key creatives,” says CEO Prem Akkaraju.
Here’s The Biggest Animation News You Missed In November
The “Croods” sequel opens strongly, SIGGRAPH goes virtual (again), and labor practices at vfx studios continue to stir controversy …
Weta Digital’s Head Of HR Quits Amid Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace
Vfx shop Weta Digital is currently undergoing an independent inquiry after numerous allegations of bullying, sexism, harassment, and a generally “toxic” workplace.
These New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Breakdowns Explore The Film’s Cutting-Edge Animation And VFX
The sci-fi film is back in theaters.
Listen To Cartoon Brew’s The Weekly Podcast
Streaming services continue to dominate the animation news cycle, with HBO Max, Netflix, and Disney+ all making big announcements this week.
Senior Lawyer To Conduct Inquiry Into Claims Of Toxic Workplace At Weta Digital
Dozens of current and former staff have alleged bullying, sexism, and harassment at the vfx titan.
Weta Signs Deal With Amazon Web Services To Create Cloud-Based VFX Workflow
The tech setup will extend Weta’s remote collaborative workflow to its crew all over the world.
Weta To Start Producing Original Animation, With Peter Jackson Onboard As Director
The vfx studio behind “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” is launching a new banner: Weta Animated.
After A Decade, James Cameron Finally Admits That ‘Avatar’ Is Animated
Well, it’s about time!
Director And Artists Share Behind-The-Scenes Material For Fox’s Canceled ‘Mouse Guard’
Months after Disney axed Fox’s cg fantasy epic, its director and a concept artist have revealed how the film was shaping up.
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.
‘Mortal Engines’: How On Earth Do You Animate A Massive Moving City, Anyway?
Weta Digital animation supervisor Dennis Yoo explains how they managed to make enormous cities move on wheels for the film.
New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Trailer Highlights More Of Its Animated Lead
A photoreal animated character stars in Robert Rodriguez’s new mega-budget action film.
2019 Best Visual Effects Oscar Preview: Stand-out Films And Close-Calls
Who’s in and who’s out – here’s a look at the field of contenders for the visual effects Academy Award.
New Trailer For ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Mixes Fully-Animated Lead Character With Live Actors
A fully-animated cg character leads the cast of “Alita: Battle Angel.”
Who Did The Visual Effects For ‘Animal World,’ The Chinese Action Film Coming Soon To Netflix
Here’s what you need to know about the Chinese film “Animal World,” which had a big debut at the box office last weekend.
How The Stand-Out Character in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Was Made By Two Separate Studios
Cartoon Brew spoke to Weta Digital and Digital Domain to find out how multiple studios working on the same vfx character can achieve a seamless performance.