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#Weta FX

Better Man Better Man

Weta FX Expands Into Australia With New Permanent Melbourne Hub

The company’s Melbourne outpost is expected to create 80 jobs.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Innocence And Truth: How Wētā FX Animated A Key Scene In ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’

Watch a video with behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the film.

By Joe Fordham | 5 months ago

Better Man

Why ‘Better Man’ Became A ‘Passion Piece’ For Director Michael Gracey And VFX Supervisor Luke Millar

The director and vfx supervisor spoke about how they learned not to obsess over single shots, reducing the amount of work for everyone involved.

By Joe Fordham | 6 months ago

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

David Conley Appointed President Of VFX/Animation Powerhouse MPC

Conley was most recently executive producer at Wētā FX, where he worked on projects such as ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ ‘The Last of Us’ series, and the Oscar-winning short ‘War is Over!’

By Joe Fordham | 7 months ago

The Boy and the Heron

‘Boy And The Heron’ Is The First Hand-Drawn Animated Feature To Win Oscar In 21 Years

It also marks the first time that a PG-13 film has won the category.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

WAR IS OVER!

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Dave Mullins Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘War Is Over!’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Avatar: The Way of Water

Unity Software Laying Off 265 Employees From Its Unity Weta Tools Division

Unity purchased Weta’s tools, pipeline technology, and 275 engineering staff for $1.625 billion less than two years ago.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Shang Chi Weta

Weta FX Opens Offices In Vancouver, Its First Studio Outside Of New Zealand

The studio has an initial staff of 75 artists, with plans to expand before the end of the year.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

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