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John Knoll Upped to ILM’s Chief Creative Officer

May 23, 2013 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Oscar-winning vfx veteran John Knoll has been promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Industrial Light & Magic. Knoll, who joined ILM In 1986, has been a vfx supervisor for the house since 1991. He will serve alongside ILM president, Lynwen Brennan. “In John I see a keen eye and an [...]

‘Iron Man 3' Crosses $1 Billion Mark on Thursday

May 16, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

Box office analysts are noting that Disney/Marvel’s early summer blockbuster Iron Man 3 is set to cross the $1 billion mark on Thursday (May 16). According to Box Office Mojo, the film had hit the $294.7 million mark and $685.6 million. It’s also estimated that the pic will finish as [...]

Shade Expands, Names Maher Biz Development Exec

May 6, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Southern California studio Shade VFX has announced the company has relocated to a new facility at Santa Monica’s Bergamot Station, doubling the available space for the growing effects house. The new studio at the region’s largest art gallery and cultural center complex includes stage space that can accommodate green-screen shoots [...]

Imageworks Adds Dowdeswell, Nichols to Vancouver Studio

February 7, 2013 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image

Sony Pictures Imageworks has further plumped up its Vancouver, Canada vfx and digital character animation studio (established in 2010) with the appointment of Jason Dowdeswell as VP, Production Operations, and Oscar winner Steve Nichols as Senior Animation Supervisor. The announcement was made by Imageworks EVP & GM Randy Lake. Dowdeswell [...]