Highest R-rated opening of all time both worldwide and domestic: At $444.1M worldwide and $211M domestic, Deadpool & Wolverine beats previous record holder Deadpool from 2016 ($264M WW in like-for-like markets excluding China, $132.4M domestic).
With breaking records like that, we can only predict that we will probably get a lot more of superhero action-packed movies.
The Winners Are In! The Rookies have just announced the winners of the Rookie Awards 2024! Huge congratulations to all the finalists and winners.
Powerhouse VFX Expands to Vancouver- Powerhouse VFX announced its expansion into Vancouver, BC, with Emmy nominee Michael Cliett as senior VFX supervisor. This adds to their presence in Toronto, Los Angeles, Georgia, and New York.
Borderlands BTS: A behind-the-scenes look reveals the special effects and game-to-screen adaptation process, with VFX work by DNEG, Framestore, Crafty Apes, Axis Studios and Pixomondo
Learn How To Use UE5's Hair Card Generator - Epic Games has provided tutorials for the Hair Card Generator plug-in, an experimental tool for the automatic generation of hair cards from hair strands using groom assets inside Unreal Engine.
FALL GUY - VFX BTS - Here's how VFX helped enhance the incredible practical stunts and SFX in 'The Fall Guy'. From Befores & Afters magazine.
MCU Announces More Movies- Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is bringing back the actor who jumpstarted the franchise in the first place: Robert Downey Jr. is returning not as Iron Man but as Doctor Doom. He'll be the next major villain in the MCU, starring in two new Avengers films: Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
Interview:Join Chamishka Gamage - as he shares his VFX journey in advertising, from Sri Lanka to a successful career in Shanghai, showcasing his creativity and expertise in commercial visuals.
FX Masters - 10 Month Mentorship - FX Masters is a 10-month live program with Brice Lehmann featuring weekly calls and feedback sessions. The program aims to help students create a strong demo reel with three to four unique shots while expanding their skills in advanced Houdini techniques and VFX. Brice Lehmann, a senior FX artist with 12 years of industry experience, has worked on over 20 movies, including Marvel films and Star Wars Episode 9.
There is a limited number of spots, so the instructor can really dedicate time to everyone in the workshop to help with all the questions, and feedback.
The interesting storyline definitely showcases the distinctive atmosphere of Studio Ghibli, and fans admit that Hayao Miyazaki's works never fail to make the audience fall in love.
RRR is an epic Indian action drama film that features two revolutionaries, their friendship, and their fight against the oppressive British Raj in the 1920s. The film includes over 2,800 VFX shots, created by 18 VFX studios.
1.)How many VFX artists have worked on: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?
2.) Which company was the lead VFX vendor for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?
3.) In which software were the 3D Patronus creatures created?
4.)Did the movie win any Oscars?
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