Tag "The Golden Compass"

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 [...]

Illumination Plans a ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Movie

May 9, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 2 Comments divider image

Scholastic Entertainment’s Clifford the Big Red Dog will be wagging his tail on the big screen again, thanks to the team at Illumination Entertainment and Universal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination is planning a live-action/CG animation hybrid pic based on the books by Norman Bridwell, which were adapted into [...]

Beyond Talking Pigs and Singing Chipmunks

April 2, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 1 Comment divider image

VFX powerhouse Rhythm & Hues celebrates 25 colorful years, embarks on more ambitious projects and plans bigger expansion overseas. Although average moviegoers may not be able to identify the work of Rhythm & Hues, they’ve been enjoying the impressive handiwork of the studio’s artists for 25 years now. Whether it’s [...]

Jeffrey Okun Re-Elected as VES Board Chair

January 27, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

The Visual Effects Society (VES) has announced the 2012 Board of Director officers who were elected at the January 18, 2012 board meeting. The list of officials includes Jeffrey A. Okun, head of visual effects for Prana Studios, who was re-elected for a fourth one-year term as Board Chair. “I [...]