VFX Voice wins two awards from the prestigious magazine Folio. (Folio)
Cospective CEO Rory McGregor on how feedback from customers has shaped cineSync in recent releases. (VFX Voice)
Even for uber-secretive Apple, the acquisition of Danish visual effects startup Spektral was especially hush-hush. (Fortune)
Director Louis Leterrier and creative executive producer Lisa Henson, Jim Henson’s daughter, promised that The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance will preserve the practical techniques of the ’80s classic (Slash Film)
How MPC created the titular hero of ice age drama Alpha using some cute breeds and a little VFX magic.(Digital Arts)
BFI-commissioned report calculates the value of the VFX industry to the UK economy is in excess of £1 billion. (Broadcast)
Animated Women UK headed to Bournemouth University this week to present a powerhouse panel at BFX Festival — the U.K.’s largest VFX, computer games and animation festival. (Animation Magazine)
Will Vinton, a seminal figure in the development of commercial stop motion animation in the United States, died at the age of 70. (Cartoon Brew)
Artist was known for his tremendous talent as well as charm managing access to the studio’s secret Love Lounge. (Animation World Network)
Amidst cost-cutting and layoff speculation, studio appoints four key Fox executives for top roles once merger is complete. (Animation World Network)
Cinesite has named Caroline Garrett head of its London VFX studio. The accomplished production executive takes the helm to usher in a new phase of leadership and oversee day-to-day operations at the independent visual effects facility. (Post Magazine)