2021 Academy Awards: ‘Soul,’ ‘If Anything Happens I Love You’ Win Oscars
Award season ends with big wins for Disney and Netflix.
VFX
‘Soul,’ ‘The Owl And The Pussycat,’ ‘Tenet’ Triumph At 2021 BAFTAs
Pixar’s “Soul” won two awards: best animated feature and best original score.
FuseFX Buys Australian VFX Studio Rising Sun Pictures
With high rebates and low rates of Covid, Australia is an attractive place for vfx production at the moment.
VES Awards 2021: ‘Soul’ Sweeps Animation Categories, Disney Wins Ten Awards (Full List Of Winners)
Disney’s “The Mandalorian” was the other big winner, scoring three wins.
Oscar Animation Analysis: Predictable Features, Surprising Shorts, Low-Key VFX
The 93rd Academy Awards will be presented on April 25.
93rd Oscar Nominations: Here Are All The Animation And VFX Nominees
The Academy Awards will be presented on April 25.
VES Award Nominees: ‘The Mandalorian’ Dominates Series, ‘Soul’ Leads Animated Features
It’s a good year for Disney+ exclusives.
Leading VFX Publication ‘Cinefex’ Ceases After 41 Years, A Victim Of Coronavirus
Cinefex, which has long been the standard for visual effects art and technical journalism, announced today that it is ceasing publication …
Here Are The Films That Made The Oscar Shortlists For Animated Short And Visual Effects
Ten films were shortlisted in the short and vfx Academy Award categories.
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.
Technicolor Sells Post-Production Business ‘To Focus On VFX And Animation’
The media conglomerate has had a rough 2020, with production revenues falling 53.7% year-on-year in the third quarter.
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.
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.
Understanding ‘The Volume,’ The Technology That’s Changing VFX Production
This set-up is reshuffling the entire production pipeline.
Toxic Labor Practices At Mill Film Led A VFX Worker To Suicide, Co-Workers Allege
Eighty-hour workweeks, humiliation by bosses, and a “deeply disturbing” contract are among the factors that some say drove one vfx worker to suicide.
These New ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Breakdowns Explore The Film’s Cutting-Edge Animation And VFX
The sci-fi film is back in theaters.
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.
China’s Authorities Want The Country To Produce More Sci-Fi Movies — And More VFX
The Chinese government believes that vfx-driven sci-fi blockbusters are good propaganda for its ruling Communist Party.
‘Tenet’ Crew Explain Why The Action Epic Has Fewer VFX Shots Than Many Rom-Coms
Christopher Nolan tends to favor practical over visual effects — even when it comes to blowing up a plane.
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