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Rhythm & Hues Declares Bankruptcy

February 11, 2013 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

We were sad to hear that legendary vfx and animation studio Rhythm & Hues has filed for bankruptcy after a deal for Indian-based Prime Focus to buy the Oscar-winning house fell through. The company is nominated for two Oscars for its effects work on Snow White & The Huntsman and [...]

Paris FX to Spotlight ‘Skyfall,’ ‘Cloud Atlas’

October 24, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

The annual animation and vfx show Paris FX will highlight the French and British post-production artists behind Skyfall, Cloud Atlas and Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia, Variety reports. The event is hosted by the Ile de France Film Commission and Lariviere Org. in partnership with Film London each year, and [...]

Issue 201 – Prime Focus

August 13, 2011 by admin Comments Off divider image

SIGGRAPH Launches Business Symposium

June 16, 2011 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

There’s one more reason to check out this summer’s hot SIGGRAPH event in Vancouver (August 7-11). The organizers are preparing a one-day event for August 7 featuring industry leaders to address issues facing the global computer animation industry. The Business Think Tank will tackle a wide variety of topics dealing [...]

Prime Focus Opens 3D Conversion Facility in Northern India

January 11, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

Prime Focus has opened a 3D conversion facility in Chandigarh, India. The new facility is the sixth the company has in India. It also operates facilities in Los Angeles, New York, Vancouver and Winnipeg. The facility opened Dec. 25 in a 50,000-square-foot space that will be home to 3,000 artists. [...]