Mill TV to create VFX drama for Corrie anniversary-updated
Mill TV is creating the dramatic visual effects for Coronation Street’s special 50th year anniversary episode which will see tragedy strike Britain’s most famous street
Pure Fantasy Football
The Mill carried out some stunning and very substantial vfx work on the football-focussed ‘Write the Future’ spot for Nike by W+K Amsterdam and director Alejandro González Iñárritu
Flash Player 10.1 goes mobile
Adobe has announced the release of Flash Player 10.1 to its mobile platform partner, the first release that brings the full Web across desktops and devices.
Prime Focus calls for Krakatoa Beta Testers
Prime Focus Software, the R&D arm of Prime Focus, is seeking visual effects companies and individuals to participate in the Beta Testing program for Krakatoa 1.6.
Adobe plans MAX 2010
Adobe has announced registration is open for MAX 2010, an annual worldwide conference taking place Oct. 23–27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
Magical opening for Edinburgh Film Festival
A glittering Opening Night Gala launched the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival, as guests arrived for the UK premiere of The Illusionist.
Cause An Effect launched
New VFX company formed by Nick Piper, Tim Rudgard, Make VFX & Vendetta Post launches in Los Angeles.
Rodent rap
Framestore has spent three months creating 45 photoreal CG rodent rap stars for David & Goliath’s hilarious new Kia Soul spot, This or That.
Oyibo and Cook switch to Prime Focus
Prime Focus has announced the appointments of senior Flame artist Fasa Oyibo to its UK Commercials division and dubbing mixer Wid Cook to its UK Broadcast offering.
Sylvain Chomet honoured at Annecy
th1ng director Sylvain Chomet is to be honoured at 50th Anniversary Annecy Animation Festival, which starts today
Space odyssey
Brickyard VFX has created all of the CG elements in a spot for Panasonic including a sun, meteors, star fields, nebula and particle effects
Persian Peril
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’s stunning visual effects were created almost entirely in London, with Framestore contributing some 124 shots, including the creation of the movie’s breathtaking penultimate action sequence.
Screenings announced for Rushes Soho Shorts
Rushes Soho Shorts has announced the Official Selection for the 2010 Festival.
Edinburgh Film Festival programme announced
The 64th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival which runs from 16 – 27 June, will host twenty-two World premieres, and twelve International premieres.
