Pixar Releases RenderMan 27
The most significant version release in a decade introduces RenderMan XPU final-frame renderer, replacing the current RIS architecture; the complete program rewrite takes full advantage of modern hardware platforms.
The most significant version release in a decade introduces RenderMan XPU final-frame renderer, replacing the current RIS architecture; the complete program rewrite takes full advantage of modern hardware platforms.
Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as the trickster demigod Maui in the upcoming adaptation of the studio’s hit animated film; in theaters July 10, 2026.
Asami Mizukawa, Masataka Kubota, Sho Kaneta, Takaaki Enoki, and Jun Kunimura join the series for the new season, which is set 10 years after events of Season 1.
The ‘American Vandal’ duo will write, executive produce, and showrun the series, which will star Skyler Gisondo as the famed Daily Planet photographer; Season 1 will focus on Gorilla Grodd.
The studio delivered 250 invisible visual effects shots on the Chris Columbus cold case whodunnit, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, now streaming on Netflix.
The studio veteran takes over for Lala Gavgavian as head of the company’s global VFX business, effective immediately.
Latest update includes the new Nanite Foliage geometry rendering system, production-ready Procedural Content Generation and Substrate frameworks, extended MetaHuman integration, and an enhanced in-editor animation toolset.
Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California.
John Goodman voices the young girl’s doodle come to life in the latest holiday film from the Oscar winner, who also directed last year’s ‘The Boy & The Octopus;’ Untold Studios handles the VFX.
The VFX supervisor on all 3 seasons of Apple TV’s hit sci-fi drama, about a band of exiles on a journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization, discusses his love of the story and fondness for shooting things practically, producing almost 4,000 visual effects shots, 1,000 more than on Season 2.
Milk and Lola Post join the previously acquired Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, and Spectre Post under the new PMG creative collective; each studio will retain its approach and creative leadership, ensuring consistent experiences for clients across film, episodic, commercial and immersive content.
In his new dual role, which also includes Head of 3D, the artist will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon.
The pair, who recently worked together on Prime Video’s ‘Secret Level’ anthology short ‘Asset Management,’ are attached to the film about a smuggler who is double-crossed on the Caribbean Sea; Warner Bros. is in talks to acquire.
It's the deadliest reality show known to man… the darkest, most violent game in the world… there's a billion dollars at stake... oh, and did we tell you it’s rigged? In theaters November 14.
Though Netflix won’t be serving any Vecna until Thanksgiving, the latest full helping of a series trailer makes for quite the meal… it does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and the return of Will (singular).
Join director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as they go behind the scenes to walk audiences through stages, sets, stunts and wardrobes from the… yes, the epic conclusion of the 2-part musical fantasy adventure; hits theaters November 21.
Christian Irles transfers from Image Engine to London HQ, while Andy Walker joins the Montreal team from Image Engine New York.
Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.
The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.
Producers for mobile-native, vertical formats are including VFX as a core creative tool, not just a post-production step, as they build cross-platform entertainment that surprises and captivates viewers.
The free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.
The pioneering AI 3D research company unveils its most advanced model to date, a 10B-parameter 3D generative AI built on the BANG architecture, geared for professional uses across film, TV and games.
AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.
Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.
The most significant version release in a decade introduces RenderMan XPU final-frame renderer, replacing the current RIS architecture; the complete program rewrite takes full advantage of modern hardware platforms.
Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as Moana alongside Dwayne Johnson as the trickster demigod Maui in the upcoming adaptation of the studio’s hit animated film; in theaters July 10, 2026.
Asami Mizukawa, Masataka Kubota, Sho Kaneta, Takaaki Enoki, and Jun Kunimura join the series for the new season, which is set 10 years after events of Season 1.
The ‘American Vandal’ duo will write, executive produce, and showrun the series, which will star Skyler Gisondo as the famed Daily Planet photographer; Season 1 will focus on Gorilla Grodd.
The studio delivered 250 invisible visual effects shots on the Chris Columbus cold case whodunnit, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan and Ben Kingsley, now streaming on Netflix.
The studio veteran takes over for Lala Gavgavian as head of the company’s global VFX business, effective immediately.
Latest update includes the new Nanite Foliage geometry rendering system, production-ready Procedural Content Generation and Substrate frameworks, extended MetaHuman integration, and an enhanced in-editor animation toolset.
Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California.
John Goodman voices the young girl’s doodle come to life in the latest holiday film from the Oscar winner, who also directed last year’s ‘The Boy & The Octopus;’ Untold Studios handles the VFX.
The VFX supervisor on all 3 seasons of Apple TV’s hit sci-fi drama, about a band of exiles on a journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization, discusses his love of the story and fondness for shooting things practically, producing almost 4,000 visual effects shots, 1,000 more than on Season 2.
Milk and Lola Post join the previously acquired Tippett Studio, PhantomFX, and Spectre Post under the new PMG creative collective; each studio will retain its approach and creative leadership, ensuring consistent experiences for clients across film, episodic, commercial and immersive content.
In his new dual role, which also includes Head of 3D, the artist will collaborate closely with Head of Film and Episodic Steve Murgatroyd and VFX Executive Producer Meg Guidon.
The pair, who recently worked together on Prime Video’s ‘Secret Level’ anthology short ‘Asset Management,’ are attached to the film about a smuggler who is double-crossed on the Caribbean Sea; Warner Bros. is in talks to acquire.
It's the deadliest reality show known to man… the darkest, most violent game in the world… there's a billion dollars at stake... oh, and did we tell you it’s rigged? In theaters November 14.
Though Netflix won’t be serving any Vecna until Thanksgiving, the latest full helping of a series trailer makes for quite the meal… it does not disappoint, with chills, thrills… and the return of Will (singular).
Join director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as they go behind the scenes to walk audiences through stages, sets, stunts and wardrobes from the… yes, the epic conclusion of the 2-part musical fantasy adventure; hits theaters November 21.
Christian Irles transfers from Image Engine to London HQ, while Andy Walker joins the Montreal team from Image Engine New York.
Tiny but deadly aliens and surreal parallel universes are but a small part of the visual mayhem cooked up by the leading visual effects house on the latest season of the DC series, now streaming on HBO Max.
The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry.
Producers for mobile-native, vertical formats are including VFX as a core creative tool, not just a post-production step, as they build cross-platform entertainment that surprises and captivates viewers.
The free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking.
The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.
The pioneering AI 3D research company unveils its most advanced model to date, a 10B-parameter 3D generative AI built on the BANG architecture, geared for professional uses across film, TV and games.
AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.
Netflix is bringing together the Oscar-winning visual effects studio it acquired 3 years ago with its cutting-edge technology and VFX tools lab under one brand.