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Godzilla Minus Zero: A Franchise Milestone or a Sequel Struggle?
film11 days ago

Godzilla Minus Zero: A Franchise Milestone or a Sequel Struggle?

Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus Zero has generated significant Oscar buzz following its New York Film Festival premiere, with the director expressing cautious optimism about a Best Picture nomination. While critics praise the film's unprecedented visual effects and emotional depth, opinions are divided on whether it surpasses its predecessor, with some arguing it suffers from the typical sequel trap of prioritizing spectacle over narrative cohesion.

via Variety|
#film#godzilla-minus-zero#new-york-film-festival
Grogu’s On-Set Magic: Puppets, Rigs, and CGI Behind Baby Yoda’s Life
entertainment4 months ago

Grogu’s On-Set Magic: Puppets, Rigs, and CGI Behind Baby Yoda’s Life

The piece explains how Grogu was brought to life for The Mandalorian and the film through a hybrid practical-CGI workflow: Legacy Effects built multiple puppets and used several puppeteers on set, with CGI reserved for moments like slime or certain actions. The film introduced upgrades such as articulated fingers, more realistic blinking, and a ‘lawnmower’ rig to enable walking, while most scenes stayed practical and puppeteers were removed in post‑production to preserve the character’s charm Favreau champions.

via Variety|
#entertainment#grogu#puppetry
Punisher: One Last Kill’s Viral Shot Was a Real In-Camera Stunt, Not Unfinished VFX
television4 months ago

Punisher: One Last Kill’s Viral Shot Was a Real In-Camera Stunt, Not Unfinished VFX

Io9 reports the viral moment in Punisher: One Last Kill isn’t an unfinished VFX shot. The sequence combines a real in-camera stunt performed by Jon Bernthal (with a stunt double landing on the rig) and a later face replacement to resemble Bernthal. The shot is imperfect, but it’s a deliberate practical effect, and it doesn’t undermine the rest of Marvel’s special.

via Gizmodo|
#in-camera-stunt#jon-bernthal#marvel-studios
Six Hidden Windows Settings Slowing Your PC—and How to Fix Them
technology5 months ago

Six Hidden Windows Settings Slowing Your PC—and How to Fix Them

A slow PC isn’t always due to age. Start with a reboot, then speed things up by adjusting six hidden Windows settings: disable unnecessary startup programs, limit background app activity, switch to High Performance when plugged in, manage Windows Update with Active Hours or pause, turn off visual effects, and enable Storage Sense to auto-delete junk files. These tweaks can yield noticeable responsiveness without buying a new computer.

via WTOP|
#performance#startup#technology
Avatar: Fire and Ash Tops the 2026 VES Awards as KPop Demon Hunters Earn Three
entertainment7 months ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash Tops the 2026 VES Awards as KPop Demon Hunters Earn Three

Avatar: Fire and Ash dominated the 24th Visual Effects Society Awards with seven wins, including Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature, while Netflix/Sony Animation’s KPop Demon Hunters captured three awards in animation; other honors went to Sinners for Supporting Visual Effects, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere for a Special Venue Project, and industry veterans Jerry Bruckheimer (Lifetime Achievement) and Richard Taylor (Visionary Award).

via deadline.com|
#avatar-fire-and-ash#awards-season#entertainment
Avatar: Fire and Ash Leads 2026 Visual Effects Society Nominations
entertainment8 months ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash Leads 2026 Visual Effects Society Nominations

The Visual Effects Society announced the 2026 VES Awards nominees across 25 categories. Avatar: Fire and Ash leads with 10 nominations, including outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature, with F1: The Movie, Jurassic World Rebirth, The Lost Bus, and How To Train Your Dragon also in the top photoreal feature category. Animated features KPop Demon Hunters, Elio, and Zootopia 2 each earned five nominations, while Netflix’s Stranger Things, The Last of Us, and Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age lead the episodic nominations with four each. Winners will be unveiled Feb. 25 at The Beverly Hilton; Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Sir Richard Taylor the Visionary Award.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#avatar-fire-and-ash#entertainment#film-tv
Avatar: Fire and Ash Leads 2026 VES Award Nominations
awards8 months ago

Avatar: Fire and Ash Leads 2026 VES Award Nominations

Avatar: Fire and Ash headlines the 2026 Visual Effects Society nominations with 10 nods across eight categories, facing competition from F1: The Movie, The Lost Bus, Jurassic World: Rebirth and How to Train Your Dragon; animated titles KPop Demon Hunters, Elio and Zootopia 2 also earned multiple noms, while Stranger Things, The Last of Us and Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age pace the TV field; the 24th VES Awards are set for February 25 at the Beverly Hilton, continuing a pattern where VES winners often align with the FX Oscar.

via Deadline|
#avatar#awards#awards-season
film9 months ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Receives Mixed Reviews Amid Franchise Fatigue

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is an improved and more focused installment in the franchise, featuring spectacular action sequences and advanced visuals, though it no longer offers the visual novelty of previous films. The story centers on Jake Sully's quest for revenge and introduces new characters and conflicts, maintaining Cameron's signature blend of immersive spectacle and storytelling, despite feeling somewhat familiar.

via Variety|
#action#avatar#film
‘Tron: Ares’ Delivers Stunning Visuals and Action, Sparks Mixed Reactions
entertainment1 year ago

‘Tron: Ares’ Delivers Stunning Visuals and Action, Sparks Mixed Reactions

Tron: Ares is a safe, visually impressive Disney sci-fi film that follows the battle between two companies over the digital world, featuring a transformation of the character Ares and notable performances, especially by Jared Leto, with a focus on themes of technology and life. It is fun and visually stunning but lacks the edginess of previous Tron films, offering a familiar and formulaic experience.

via Gizmodo|
#ares#disney#entertainment
Backstreet Boys' Las Vegas Sphere Residency: $4 Million Per Night and New Pop Horizons
entertainment1 year ago

Backstreet Boys' Las Vegas Sphere Residency: $4 Million Per Night and New Pop Horizons

The Backstreet Boys' new residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas is a groundbreaking concert experience inspired by science fiction, featuring a cohesive space-themed story, innovative visuals, and effects influenced by iconic sci-fi movies like Star Wars, Blade Runner, and The Matrix, creating a highly praised immersive show that celebrates 20 years of their album Millennium.

via Gizmodo|
#backstreet-boys#entertainment#live-show