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Creating the Super-Sized Visuals of ‘Journey 2'

February 9, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

How Journey 2 director Brad Peyton and his vfx team crafted the thrilling visuals of the 3-D fantasy adventure. Though inspired by classic literary adventures, creating a believably fantastic world for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island required plenty of cutting-edge visual effects technology. The Warner Bros. release, a sequel to [...]

‘Underworld,’ ‘Red Tails’ and ‘FMA’ Take on ‘Beauty’

January 19, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

A pair of visual-effects-heavy battle movies from completely different ends of the spectrum take on Mark Wahlberg’s Contraband and the 3D release of Beauty and the Beast at the box office this weekend. Sony’s Underworld: Awakening, the fourth film in the vampires vs. werewolves series, has the week’s biggest opening. [...]

‘Blinky Bill’ 3D Feature Adds Director, Line Producer

September 20, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Australia-based Flying Bark Productions has announced a Blinky Bill 3D feature film will commence production this year with animation veterans Alex Weight on board to direct and Marie-Cecile Dahan set as line producer. Blinky Bill is based on a classic Australian children’s book written by Dorothy Wall and first published [...]

WB Seeks Bright Debut for ‘Green Lantern’

June 16, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

After years of waiting, Green Lantern arrives in theaters this weekend as Warner Bros. looks to turn DC Comics’ emerald warrior into a major tentpole franchise. Green Lantern is opening wide at more than 3,600 theaters in 2D and stereoscopic 3D formats, making it easily the widest opening of the [...]