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Adobe Firefly Introduces Quick Cut AI Video Feature for First-Cut Assembly

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:03pm

The new tool allows editors to use natural language prompts to assemble uploaded or generated footage into a structured first draft within the Firefly video editor.

Technology Headline News

Foundry Releases Nuke 17.0

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:46am

Latest version of the compositing software introduces native Gaussian Splat support, a production-ready USD-based 3D system, expanded machine learning tools, and core performance updates for VFX and animation pipelines.

A New Jurassic Era VFXWorld

Hiding in Plain Sight: the Visual Effects of ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’

By Trevor Hogg | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:16pm

Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor David Vickery describes how visual effects blended practical craft, digital innovations, and a director’s instincts to keep the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing’s world of misfit dinosaurs feeling urgent and real.

On the Road to the Oscars VFXWorld

On the Road to the 98th Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees

By Trevor Hogg | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:51am

Take a deeper look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects award on March 15.

People Headline News

Digital Domain Adds Pete Dionne as Visual Effects Supervisor

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:55am

The veteran VFX creative joins the studio after leading projects at Framestore, Method Studios and MPC, and will oversee work on an upcoming Warner Bros. feature.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

The Routine, Relentless Craziness of James Cameron

Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Take Home BAFTA Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:45am

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’

Business Headline News

Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D Technology, Launches TopoTrack Service

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:36pm

The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.

Honoring Tech That Makes Movies Great Headline News

15 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:14pm

Ceremony, scheduled for April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.

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From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

Business Headline News

Foundry Acquires Griptape AI Orchestration Platform

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:33am

Leading industry software developer completes deal for technology that helps users accelerate and expand secure, production-ready model integration across professional VFX and animation workflows.

Heading to Portugal This September Headline News

THU2026 Unveils Katsuya Terada Poster and First Wave of Speakers

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:26pm

The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn conference, which returns to Tróia, Portugal, September 28–October 3, reveals its official poster and announces its initial lineup spanning entertainment, science, and sound design.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Disney+ Developing ‘Tink’ Live-Action Tinker Bell Drama Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:07am

Show to center on famous J.M. Barrie character, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ collaborators Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter writing and executive producing.

Awards Headline News

‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters Top 30th Annual ADG Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:42pm

‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘South Park’ Top 76th Annual Eddie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:39pm

‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates at 53rd Annual Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:55am

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:30am

We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

Why Create When You Can Steal Headline News

Hollywood Swiftly Condemns ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Creation Model

The Chinese tech giant today says it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use, though how, and how quickly, were not announced.

That’s Gotta Hurt! VFXWorld

Wētā FX Turns a Menacing Creature into a Leading Man in ‘Predator: Badlands’

VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

I Can See it in Your Face Headline News

JALI Research to Present 3D Facial Animation Tools at 2026 HPA Tech Retreat

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:46pm

The Toronto-based developer will showcase automated facial animation workflows and audio-driven character performance systems during the February 15–19 industry gathering; CEO Sarah Watling will also moderate a February 17 Breakfast Roundtable.

It’s Got a Dutchman Who Flies! Headline News

Cinesite Crafts Hybrid Animated Sequences for ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’

Enjoy the breakdown reel - the film’s 3 above-water sequences blend live-action environments with the iconic, stylized animation of ‘SpongeBob;’ include a ghostly Flying Dutchman prologue and 2 scenes set in Santa Monica.

That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

‘Predator: Badlands’ Now Streaming on Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:22am

The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain. 

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Technology Headline News

Adobe Firefly Introduces Quick Cut AI Video Feature for First-Cut Assembly

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:03pm

The new tool allows editors to use natural language prompts to assemble uploaded or generated footage into a structured first draft within the Firefly video editor.

Technology Headline News

Foundry Releases Nuke 17.0

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:46am

Latest version of the compositing software introduces native Gaussian Splat support, a production-ready USD-based 3D system, expanded machine learning tools, and core performance updates for VFX and animation pipelines.

A New Jurassic Era VFXWorld

Hiding in Plain Sight: the Visual Effects of ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’

By Trevor Hogg | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:16pm

Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor David Vickery describes how visual effects blended practical craft, digital innovations, and a director’s instincts to keep the latest ‘Jurassic’ franchise outing’s world of misfit dinosaurs feeling urgent and real.

On the Road to the Oscars VFXWorld

On the Road to the 98th Oscars: The Visual Effects Nominees

By Trevor Hogg | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:51am

Take a deeper look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ ‘F1: The Movie,’ ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth,’ ‘The Lost Bus,’ and ‘Sinners,’ all vying for the Best Visual Effects award on March 15.

People Headline News

Digital Domain Adds Pete Dionne as Visual Effects Supervisor

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:55am

The veteran VFX creative joins the studio after leading projects at Framestore, Method Studios and MPC, and will oversee work on an upcoming Warner Bros. feature.

You Had Me at Na’vi VFXWorld

The Routine, Relentless Craziness of James Cameron

Half measures are never an option for the prolific filmmaker, who shares insights into his expansive work on ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ including the Ash Clan’s origins, Wind Traders mythology, Spider’s expanded arc, and collaboration between Wētā FX and ILM on 3,500 VFX shots for his second epic ‘Avatar’ sequel, which won a BAFTA yesterday and is nominated for multiple VES Awards and two Oscars.

Awards Headline News

‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Take Home BAFTA Wins

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 23, 2026 at 7:45am

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ also nabs awards at yesterday’s 2026 EE British Academy Film Awards gala, along with ‘Boong’ and ‘Two Black Boys in Paradise.’

Business Headline News

Clear Angle Studios Acquires DI4D Technology, Launches TopoTrack Service

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:36pm

The leading 3D and 4D capture company has integrated DI4D’s facial imaging technology, introducing TopoTrack across its global infrastructure and appointing Dr. Colin Urquhart as Strategic Advisor.

Honoring Tech That Makes Movies Great Headline News

15 Scientific & Technical Achievements to be Honored at Academy Sci-Tech Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:14pm

Ceremony, scheduled for April 28 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, celebrates individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to the motion picture industry.

Rawwwrrrr! ANIMATIONWorld

From K-Pop to K-Dinos: ‘Armorsaurs’ Ramps Up U.S. K-Culture Fandom

The South Korean ‘Armored Saurus’ remake blends live-action, CG animation and visual effects into a new series about a team of heroic teen pilots and their armored dinosaurs fighting to save humanity; debuts February 18 on Disney+.

Business Headline News

Foundry Acquires Griptape AI Orchestration Platform

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:33am

Leading industry software developer completes deal for technology that helps users accelerate and expand secure, production-ready model integration across professional VFX and animation workflows.

Heading to Portugal This September Headline News

THU2026 Unveils Katsuya Terada Poster and First Wave of Speakers

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:26pm

The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn conference, which returns to Tróia, Portugal, September 28–October 3, reveals its official poster and announces its initial lineup spanning entertainment, science, and sound design.

Dept. of Of Course Headline News

Disney+ Developing ‘Tink’ Live-Action Tinker Bell Drama Series

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 13, 2026 at 8:07am

Show to center on famous J.M. Barrie character, with ‘Friday Night Lights’ collaborators Liz Heldens and Bridget Carpenter writing and executive producing.

Awards Headline News

‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters Top 30th Annual ADG Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:42pm

‘Andor’ and ‘Severance’ also took home trophies at this past Saturday’s ceremony that celebrated excellence in production design across theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos, and animated feature films.

Awards Headline News

‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘South Park’ Top 76th Annual Eddie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 2, 2026 at 4:39pm

‘Sinners’ and ‘The Penguin’ also took home trophies at the American Cinema Editors’ ceremony held this past Friday at UCLA’s Royce Hall.

Awarding Excellence in Animation Headline News

'KPop Demon Hunters' Dominates at 53rd Annual Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6:55am

Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Netflix’s blockbuster feature took home 10 wins, including Best Feature, while ‘Arco’ won for Best Independent Feature; ‘Common Side Effects’ led all TV shows with 4 wins, followed closely by ‘Win or Lose’ and ‘Love, Death + Robots’ with 3 each, at the animation industry’s gala event held last night at Royce Hall in Los Angeles.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:30am

We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

Why Create When You Can Steal Headline News

Hollywood Swiftly Condemns ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Video Creation Model

The Chinese tech giant today says it will strengthen safeguards to prevent unauthorized IP and likeness use, though how, and how quickly, were not announced.

That’s Gotta Hurt! VFXWorld

Wētā FX Turns a Menacing Creature into a Leading Man in ‘Predator: Badlands’

VFX Supervisor Sheldon Stopsack and Animation Supervisor Karl Rapley detail the expressive facial animation breakthroughs on the badass Predator Dek, the challenges of conveying his emotions, plus how they created lethal vegetation and a huge regenerating monster, on 20th Century Studios’ hit ‘Predator’ franchise outing, debuting today on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

I Can See it in Your Face Headline News

JALI Research to Present 3D Facial Animation Tools at 2026 HPA Tech Retreat

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 12:46pm

The Toronto-based developer will showcase automated facial animation workflows and audio-driven character performance systems during the February 15–19 industry gathering; CEO Sarah Watling will also moderate a February 17 Breakfast Roundtable.

It’s Got a Dutchman Who Flies! Headline News

Cinesite Crafts Hybrid Animated Sequences for ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’

Enjoy the breakdown reel - the film’s 3 above-water sequences blend live-action environments with the iconic, stylized animation of ‘SpongeBob;’ include a ghostly Flying Dutchman prologue and 2 scenes set in Santa Monica.

That’s Gotta Hurt! Headline News

‘Predator: Badlands’ Now Streaming on Hulu

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 9:22am

The latest installment in the long-running sci-fi franchise hits the streamer today, extending the ‘Predator’ universe and mythology with new characters, creatures, and deadly terrain. 

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