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31 August 2022

CINESITE ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN VFX STUDIO FX3X

Cinesite, a full-service visual effects & Animation company with seven production facilities, has acquired a majority stake in Balkan’s VFX studio FX3X

25 August 2022

UK Broadcasters Back Disability Initiative – What does this mean for post & VFX?

The TV Access Project (TAP) created by major broadcasters and SVODs aims to set mandatory dissability access requirements for suppliers.

23 August 2022

One of Us builds dreamworlds for The Sandman

After 32 years confined to the world of the comic book, this year sees The Sandman brought to Netflix screens by visionary author Neil Gaiman and his fellow executive producers Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer.

22 August 2022

Streamland Media’s Picture Division, Picture Shop, Expands Leadership Team in the UK

Streamland Media’s picture division, Picture Shop, announced a series of promotions and appointments for their UK operations.

16 August 2022

Warner Bros. De Lane Lea announces move to Ilona Rose House Brand-new purpose-built facility in the heart of Soho

Warner Bros will be moving from its current home on Dean Street to Ilona Rose House, Soho Estates’ stunning new development on Greek Street

Elstree Studios launch Platinum Stages

The Platinum Stages have recently been completed, seeing the culmination of a multi-million pound investment in the studios’ future.

4 August 2022

LOUD MINDS PARTNER WITH MILK VFX TO CREATE EPIC NBC SERIES ‘SURVIVING EARTH’

Loud Minds has partnered with Award-winning VFX studio Milk to create the full suite of visual effects on the newly commissioned 8-part NBC series, Surviving Earth.

1 August 2022

Chris Coy joins Clear Cut Group as Post Production Operations Manager

Clear Cut are delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Coy in the newly-created role of Group Post Production Operations Manager, reflecting a time of growth for the Clear Cut Group.

29 July 2022

ARTEM BULL TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT BIRMINGHAM 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES

25 July 2022

Cinesite acquires Montreal studio L’Atelier Animation

The studio behind ‘Leap’ and ‘Fireheart’ will further strengthen Cinesite’s foothold in the international animation marketplace

21 July 2022

Territory Group is announced amid acquisition of Cantina Creative

Founders of Territory Studio, David Sheldon-Hicks and Nick Glover establish Territory Group, a global collective of creative businesses.

20 July 2022

Clear Cut strengthens Picture Team

Clear Cut have announced the promotion of Ben Salkeld to the post of Head of Picture

18 July 2022

Union VFX delivers dramatic VFX for Marvel Studio’s Moon Knight

Union are thrilled to announce their delivery of dramatic VFX work for Moon Knight, Marvel Studio's six-episode, Disney+ miniseries.

74th Emmy Awards Nominations

ENVY Invests in NEW Dolby Studio

Due to an increasing volume of Dolby Atmos projects, ENVY has expanded the number of studios offering Dolby Atmos bringing the total to three.

Framestore uses cutting edge technology to bring to life The Baby

Providing VFX work on over 350 shots Framestore used machine learning and detailed environment work to create a photorealistic baby and stunning scenes for the offbeat HBO show

Framestore creates photorealistic bee for Man Vs Bee

Using comp, animation, and virtual production techniques the team created 600 shots in this highly anticipated Netflix comedy

14 July 2022

VFX and Post Training: Where’s the money gone?

Neil Hatton, CEO of industry trade body UK Screen Alliance, highlights the lack of training funds flowing into post & VFX companies.

8 July 2022

Film and TV Charity launches incentives offer for those taking part in the 2022 Looking Glass Survey

1 July 2022

A Spotlight On… Gorilla’s New Bristol Facility: Balance, Flexibility & Choice

This month, UK Screen Alliance spoke to Rich Moss, MD of Gorilla about their new facility in Bristol. We heard about the lead up to the decision, how Gorilla has adapted their workflows throughout the pandemic and what their plans are for the brand new facility.