Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes scored the top honor, outstanding visual effects in a photoreal feature, at the 2025 Visual Effects Society Awards.
Dune: Part Two led the winners list with four wins in the feature categories, while The Wild Robot was named top animated film with four wins as well. Shogun won best photoreal episode, winning three awards. The Penguin also won three awards.
The Ves Awards recognizes “outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games and special venues,” according to the organization. This year, comedy duo The Sklar Brothers made their debut as the hosts of the show, while Keanu Reeves presented the Ves Award for Creative Excellence to Shogun actor-producer Hiroyuki Sanada.
Computer graphics researcher Paul Debevec presented VR/Immersive Technology pioneer Dr. Jacquelin Ford Morie with the Georges Melies Award, while Michael Dougherty presented VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki with the Visionary Award.
Dune: Part Two led the winners list with four wins in the feature categories, while The Wild Robot was named top animated film with four wins as well. Shogun won best photoreal episode, winning three awards. The Penguin also won three awards.
The Ves Awards recognizes “outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in film, animation, television, commercials, video games and special venues,” according to the organization. This year, comedy duo The Sklar Brothers made their debut as the hosts of the show, while Keanu Reeves presented the Ves Award for Creative Excellence to Shogun actor-producer Hiroyuki Sanada.
Computer graphics researcher Paul Debevec presented VR/Immersive Technology pioneer Dr. Jacquelin Ford Morie with the Georges Melies Award, while Michael Dougherty presented VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki with the Visionary Award.
- 2/12/2025
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Visual Effects Society has chimed in on the awards season conversation.
On Tuesday, the visual effects industry’s global honorary society announced nominees for the 23rd Annual Ves Awards — with top Best Visual Effects Oscar contenders Better Man, Dune: Part Two, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes among the films recognized.
Dune: Part Two led the way among photoreal features with seven nominations, including Best Feature. The Wild Robot led all animated films with five nominations; Shōgun and The Penguin earned four bids each on the TV side.
Wicked and Gladiator II, which are currently predicted to land among the Best Visual Effects Oscar nominees later this month, were both absent from the Best Feature lineup. Instead, the Ves Awards went with Mufasa: The Lion King and Twisters. Last year, just two of the five Best Visual Effects Oscar nominees were similarly nominated in the Ves Awards...
On Tuesday, the visual effects industry’s global honorary society announced nominees for the 23rd Annual Ves Awards — with top Best Visual Effects Oscar contenders Better Man, Dune: Part Two, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes among the films recognized.
Dune: Part Two led the way among photoreal features with seven nominations, including Best Feature. The Wild Robot led all animated films with five nominations; Shōgun and The Penguin earned four bids each on the TV side.
Wicked and Gladiator II, which are currently predicted to land among the Best Visual Effects Oscar nominees later this month, were both absent from the Best Feature lineup. Instead, the Ves Awards went with Mufasa: The Lion King and Twisters. Last year, just two of the five Best Visual Effects Oscar nominees were similarly nominated in the Ves Awards...
- 1/14/2025
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Updated with ceremony hosts: Dune: Part Two scored a leading seven nominations to lead the 2025 Ves Awards, which the Visual Effects Society revealed today. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel will battle for the marquee Photoreal Feature category against Better Man, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Mufasa: The Lion King and Twisters.
The Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature race is among Blitz, Civil War, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One, Nosferatu and Young Woman and the Sea. Battling for VFX in an Animated Feature are The Wild Robot — which leads all toon movies with five noms — Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Transformers One and Ultraman: Rising.
Shōgun and The Penguin nabbed received four nominations each to lead in the episodic TV field. See the list of nominees in all 25 categories below.
Related: Visual Effects Society Sets VR Pioneer Jacquelyn Ford Morie For Career Honor At Ves...
The Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature race is among Blitz, Civil War, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter One, Nosferatu and Young Woman and the Sea. Battling for VFX in an Animated Feature are The Wild Robot — which leads all toon movies with five noms — Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Transformers One and Ultraman: Rising.
Shōgun and The Penguin nabbed received four nominations each to lead in the episodic TV field. See the list of nominees in all 25 categories below.
Related: Visual Effects Society Sets VR Pioneer Jacquelyn Ford Morie For Career Honor At Ves...
- 1/14/2025
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) is the entertainment industry’s only official organization representing the extended global community of visual effects practitioners, including supervisors, artists, producers, technology developers, educators, and studio executives. The 5,000-member Ves body has now selected nominees for its 2025 awards honors in features, animation, television, commercials, games, and new media, as well as the VFX supervisors, VFX producers, and hands-on artists who bring their work to life.
“Dune: Part Two” leads the photoreal feature film field with seven nominations, although nominations include character work on “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” as well as “Better Man” and nominations for the virtuosic digital camerawork in Episode 4 of “House of the Dragon” Season 2, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.”
“The Wild Robot” is the top animated contender with five nominations. “Shōgun” and “The Penguin” each received four nominations in the episodic field, with “The Penguin” also nominated for...
“Dune: Part Two” leads the photoreal feature film field with seven nominations, although nominations include character work on “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” as well as “Better Man” and nominations for the virtuosic digital camerawork in Episode 4 of “House of the Dragon” Season 2, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.”
“The Wild Robot” is the top animated contender with five nominations. “Shōgun” and “The Penguin” each received four nominations in the episodic field, with “The Penguin” also nominated for...
- 1/14/2025
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
The Visual Effects Society (Ves) announced its nominees for the 2025 Ves Awards, a celebration which annually “recognizes outstanding visual effects artistry and innovation in features animation, television, commercials, games and new media.”
Dune: Part Two led the film nominations with seven nods, while Shogun and The Penguin tie in the episodic field with four each. The Wild Robot led the animation field with five.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” says Kim Davidson, Ves Chair. “We are seeing best in class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of our nominees.”
The nominees in 25 categories were selected by Ves members at 49 in-person and virtual panels around the world.
Dune: Part Two led the film nominations with seven nods, while Shogun and The Penguin tie in the episodic field with four each. The Wild Robot led the animation field with five.
“The artistry, ingenuity and passion of visual effects practitioners around the world have come together to create remarkable imagery,” says Kim Davidson, Ves Chair. “We are seeing best in class work that elevates the art of storytelling and exemplifies the spirit of innovation. The Ves Awards is the only venue that showcases and honors these outstanding artists across a wide range of disciplines, and we are extremely proud of our nominees.”
The nominees in 25 categories were selected by Ves members at 49 in-person and virtual panels around the world.
- 1/14/2025
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As technological advances make even more astonishing imagery possible for many of the leading contenders in the animated feature Oscar race, they’re still leaning toward the skilled hands of the artisans who’ve mastered their craft and away from AI or machine learning.
While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies. Some films, like “Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim,” are more focused on traditional low-tech tools to create their look.
“Transformers One,” an origin story helmed by Josh Cooley, was designed with heavy research on both previous Transformers storytelling and the types of metals that could be used to create the impact the filmmakers wanted. Cooley’s...
While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies. Some films, like “Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim,” are more focused on traditional low-tech tools to create their look.
“Transformers One,” an origin story helmed by Josh Cooley, was designed with heavy research on both previous Transformers storytelling and the types of metals that could be used to create the impact the filmmakers wanted. Cooley’s...
- 10/26/2024
- by Karen Idelson
- Variety Film + TV
“Transformers One,” the animated reboot from Paramount/Hasbro and director Josh Cooley (“Toy Story 4”), leverages the format as never before with a brand new handmade look and an emphasis on emotional performance that helps us better connect with the robots. Also, transformations are key as homages to the original toys and the ’80s G1 cartoon series, with every piece of the robot having a corresponding place on the vehicle.
This plays into the origin story of Cybertron and the roots of its destruction by focusing on the friendship between lowly miners Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry). They eventually transform into the legendary Autobots Optimus Prime and Megatron, only to become bitter enemies divided by optimism and anger.
Ilm was tasked with the animation (only its third feature following “Ultraman: Rising” and the Oscar-winning “Rango”), overseen by VFX supervisor Frazer Churchill and animation supervisor Stephen King.
This plays into the origin story of Cybertron and the roots of its destruction by focusing on the friendship between lowly miners Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry). They eventually transform into the legendary Autobots Optimus Prime and Megatron, only to become bitter enemies divided by optimism and anger.
Ilm was tasked with the animation (only its third feature following “Ultraman: Rising” and the Oscar-winning “Rango”), overseen by VFX supervisor Frazer Churchill and animation supervisor Stephen King.
- 9/20/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Paramount/Hasbro Entertainment dropped the second trailer for “Transformers One” July 25, following its San Diego Comic-Con premiere. The first animated feature reboot from director Josh Cooley (“Toy Story 4”) explores the untold origin story of Autobots on planet Cybertron before Michael Bay’s post-apocalyptic live-action franchise. We learn about the early friendship between Orion Pax (Chris Hemsworth) and D-16 (Brian Tyree Henry) prior to becoming bitter enemies as the legendary Optimus Prime and infamous Megatron.
Orion and D-16 are hard-working, frustrated miners, who drill underground for Energon (the source of energy storage and power generation) during a sustained drought. However, they dream of joining the elite team of Autobots led by Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm). What Cooley brings to the franchise through animation is greater emotion, humor, and stylization, thanks to the talented team at Ilm (led by VFX supervisor Frazer Churchill and animation supervisor Rob Coleman) and an appealing voice cast,...
Orion and D-16 are hard-working, frustrated miners, who drill underground for Energon (the source of energy storage and power generation) during a sustained drought. However, they dream of joining the elite team of Autobots led by Sentinel Prime (Jon Hamm). What Cooley brings to the franchise through animation is greater emotion, humor, and stylization, thanks to the talented team at Ilm (led by VFX supervisor Frazer Churchill and animation supervisor Rob Coleman) and an appealing voice cast,...
- 7/25/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
A bunch of sequels and a remake are vying for the Best Visual Effects Oscar this year, many of them from Disney, including Bill Condon’s live-action remake of Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast,” Marvel’s “Thor: Ragnarok” and Lucasfilm’s upcoming “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Three Fox films offer stunning VFX: “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which advances its visual effects technology over the last Matt Reeves installment featuring Weta Digital’s astonishing array of digital apes led by performance capture master Andy Serkis as Caesar, could win Weta’s Joe Letteri (“Avatar,” “King Kong,” “The Lord of the Rings”) his fifth Oscar. Another visually sumptuous sequel is Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049.” And Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” is also impressive.
Two Warner Bros. blockbusters, Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic “Dunkirk” and Patty Jenkins’ World War I superhero origin myth “Wonder Woman,...
Three Fox films offer stunning VFX: “War for the Planet of the Apes,” which advances its visual effects technology over the last Matt Reeves installment featuring Weta Digital’s astonishing array of digital apes led by performance capture master Andy Serkis as Caesar, could win Weta’s Joe Letteri (“Avatar,” “King Kong,” “The Lord of the Rings”) his fifth Oscar. Another visually sumptuous sequel is Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049.” And Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape of Water” is also impressive.
Two Warner Bros. blockbusters, Christopher Nolan’s World War II epic “Dunkirk” and Patty Jenkins’ World War I superhero origin myth “Wonder Woman,...
- 11/18/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
The Visual Effects Society announced the nominees for the 15th Annual Ves Awards this morning and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and “Games Of Thrones” dominated the field. The winners will be announced Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017.
Read More: The 25 Best Films Of 2016
The nominees are as follows:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
“Doctor Strange”
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Richard Bluff
Vincent Cirelli
Paul Corbould
“Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them”
Christian Manz
Olly Young
Tim Burke
Pablo Grillo
David Watkins
“Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children”
Frazer Churchill
Hal Couzens
Andrew Lockley
Jelmer Boskma
Hayley Williams
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
John Knoll
Erin Dusseault
Hal Hickel
Nigel Sumner
Neil Corbould
“The Jungle Book”
Robert Legato
Joyce Cox
Andrew R.
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Read More: The 25 Best Films Of 2016
The nominees are as follows:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Feature
“Doctor Strange”
Stephane Ceretti
Susan Pickett
Richard Bluff
Vincent Cirelli
Paul Corbould
“Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them”
Christian Manz
Olly Young
Tim Burke
Pablo Grillo
David Watkins
“Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children”
Frazer Churchill
Hal Couzens
Andrew Lockley
Jelmer Boskma
Hayley Williams
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
John Knoll
Erin Dusseault
Hal Hickel
Nigel Sumner
Neil Corbould
“The Jungle Book”
Robert Legato
Joyce Cox
Andrew R.
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- 1/10/2017
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
Here's how you can get your short film showcased at the Blissfields Festival...
News Den Of Geek
Den Of Geek is once again teaming up with the Blissfields Festival this year. And this Festival is once more calling for all for all rising, student and independent producers, directors and writers to submit their short-films to be screened at the multi-award-winning independent event, before expert judges pick a Best In Show. You can enter your 5-15 minute long film via the application page, which you can find here.
Following the announcement of music guests - 2ManyDJs, Hercules & Love Affair, Tune-Yards, Spector, Bipolar Sunshine, Johnny Flynn, Thumpers, and Laurel - the intimate festival for forward-thinking music and arts fans has now also unveiled the sophomore Blissfields Independent Film Festival, offering the chance for budding film-makers to screen their short movies during the event.
Organisers have suggested applicants keep in mind the animalistic...
News Den Of Geek
Den Of Geek is once again teaming up with the Blissfields Festival this year. And this Festival is once more calling for all for all rising, student and independent producers, directors and writers to submit their short-films to be screened at the multi-award-winning independent event, before expert judges pick a Best In Show. You can enter your 5-15 minute long film via the application page, which you can find here.
Following the announcement of music guests - 2ManyDJs, Hercules & Love Affair, Tune-Yards, Spector, Bipolar Sunshine, Johnny Flynn, Thumpers, and Laurel - the intimate festival for forward-thinking music and arts fans has now also unveiled the sophomore Blissfields Independent Film Festival, offering the chance for budding film-makers to screen their short movies during the event.
Organisers have suggested applicants keep in mind the animalistic...
- 6/12/2014
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Monday blues have you down? Then maybe scoring a copy of The World's End, the third film in the so-called "Blood and Ice Cream Trilogy" that began with Shaun of the Dead and continued with Hot Fuzz, can put some spring in your step!
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Home Video Release Details
Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’s End, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead,...
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Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’s End, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead,...
- 11/11/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The World’s End and The Cornetto Trilogy are coming to Blu-ray and DVD on November 19th(Us) and the 25th (UK). The World’s End was a great final entry into the Cornetto series alongside Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz; I can’t wait to have all the movies to watch again at home.
The films will feature all of the extras found on the previous releases and the Trilogy Blu-ray set will include interactive screenplays for all three films. The Blu-ray for The World’s End has plenty of bonus features like a cast commentary, a technical commentary, featurettes covering everything from the stunts to hair and make-up tests, rehearsal footage, deleted scenes, outtakes, and more.
Here’s the list of bonus features for both Blu-rays via Edgar Wright’s blog:
Extra Features:
Bonus Features Exclusive to The World’s End Blu-ray: Cast Commentary with stars Simon Pegg,...
The films will feature all of the extras found on the previous releases and the Trilogy Blu-ray set will include interactive screenplays for all three films. The Blu-ray for The World’s End has plenty of bonus features like a cast commentary, a technical commentary, featurettes covering everything from the stunts to hair and make-up tests, rehearsal footage, deleted scenes, outtakes, and more.
Here’s the list of bonus features for both Blu-rays via Edgar Wright’s blog:
Extra Features:
Bonus Features Exclusive to The World’s End Blu-ray: Cast Commentary with stars Simon Pegg,...
- 10/11/2013
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
Some of you were lucky enough to enjoy The Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End) in the theaters this summer, and some just enjoyed the hilarity of The World’s End when it debuted. Here’s all the info to get the latest or the entire trilogy should your library be lacking.
From The Director Of Shaun Of The Dead And Hot Fuzz Comes An Outrageous New Comedy About Old Friends, Beer . . . And Total Annihilation The World’S End On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack Including Blu-ray™, DVD And Digital HD With Ultraviolet™, DVD & On Demand Fans Can Also Take Home The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto® Trilogy Collecting Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’S End All Available November 19th, 2013
Universal City, California, September 26th, 2013 – Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in...
From The Director Of Shaun Of The Dead And Hot Fuzz Comes An Outrageous New Comedy About Old Friends, Beer . . . And Total Annihilation The World’S End On Blu-ray™ Combo Pack Including Blu-ray™, DVD And Digital HD With Ultraviolet™, DVD & On Demand Fans Can Also Take Home The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto® Trilogy Collecting Shaun Of The Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’S End All Available November 19th, 2013
Universal City, California, September 26th, 2013 – Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in...
- 9/30/2013
- by Jess Orso
- ScifiMafia
Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: Nov. 19, 2013
Price: DVD $29.98, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $34.98
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
A pub crawl has never been more horrifying — or more funny — than in The World’s End.
Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), Nick Frost (Paul) and director Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs the World) partner up again for this comedy-sci-fi movie, the third in Wright’s The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy. The first two movies in the set were Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and all three are also available in The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy Blu-ray set.
In The World’s End, Pegg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Wright, plays Gary King, the former cool kid on the block who’s grown up and realizes his has nothing to show for his life. He convinces his now estranged circle of childhood friends to return to their hometown and try the ultimate pub crawl,...
Price: DVD $29.98, Blu-ray/DVD Combo $34.98
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
A pub crawl has never been more horrifying — or more funny — than in The World’s End.
Simon Pegg (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol), Nick Frost (Paul) and director Edgar Wright (Scott Pilgrim vs the World) partner up again for this comedy-sci-fi movie, the third in Wright’s The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy. The first two movies in the set were Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, and all three are also available in The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto Trilogy Blu-ray set.
In The World’s End, Pegg, who co-wrote the screenplay with Wright, plays Gary King, the former cool kid on the block who’s grown up and realizes his has nothing to show for his life. He convinces his now estranged circle of childhood friends to return to their hometown and try the ultimate pub crawl,...
- 9/27/2013
- by Sam
- Disc Dish
Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’S End, available on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, including Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), The World’s End’s irresistible humor has made it the toast of film reviewers across the nation. Labeled “sheer comic perfection!” by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone and called “Hilarious!” by Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Nashawaty, The World’s End stars Simon Pegg (Star Trek Into Darkness, Paul) and Nick Frost (Snow White and the Huntsman, Paul). This is the third and final film in Wright’s The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto® Trilogy,...
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), The World’s End’s irresistible humor has made it the toast of film reviewers across the nation. Labeled “sheer comic perfection!” by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone and called “Hilarious!” by Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Nashawaty, The World’s End stars Simon Pegg (Star Trek Into Darkness, Paul) and Nick Frost (Snow White and the Huntsman, Paul). This is the third and final film in Wright’s The Ultimate Three Flavors Cornetto® Trilogy,...
- 9/27/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
It has been announced that we’ll see The World’s End Blu-ray / DVD release in November. We have a look at the official cover art, along with details on bonus features:
“Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’s End, available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), The World’s End’s irresistible humor has made it the toast of film reviewers across the nation. Labeled “sheer comic perfection!” by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone and called “Hilarious!” by Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Nashawaty, The World’s...
“Five middle-aged friends set out to relive a beer-fueled odyssey from their youth, and end up in an epic battle to save humankind in the outrageous comedy The World’s End, available on Blu-ray Combo Pack, including Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet, DVD and On Demand on November 19, 2013, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Now fans can truly watch The World’s End anywhere, on any device!
Directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz), The World’s End’s irresistible humor has made it the toast of film reviewers across the nation. Labeled “sheer comic perfection!” by Peter Travers of Rolling Stone and called “Hilarious!” by Entertainment Weekly’s Chris Nashawaty, The World’s...
- 9/26/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
News Den Of Geek 14 Jun 2013 - 12:35
Blissfields Film Festival is looking to uncover some new talent - could it be you?
Blissfields, an award-winning boutique festival in Hampshire, has launched a brand new film festival and is currently accepting submissions by rising filmmakers. Known for the past 13 years as championers of new music, the intimate festival - this year headlined by Bastille and Mystery Jets - wants to apply its ethos and love for finding incredible new music to the world of film.
They're looking for short film submissions to screen at the event in a bespoke cinema tent, before a host of judges including Sky Movies presenter Alex Zane, Frazer Churchill (Scott Pilgrim and The World's End visual effects supervisor), Ray Panthanki (co-producer of Kidulthood) and various other film types and writers. Those judges will then select the 'Best In Show' award. They're looking for documentaries,...
Blissfields Film Festival is looking to uncover some new talent - could it be you?
Blissfields, an award-winning boutique festival in Hampshire, has launched a brand new film festival and is currently accepting submissions by rising filmmakers. Known for the past 13 years as championers of new music, the intimate festival - this year headlined by Bastille and Mystery Jets - wants to apply its ethos and love for finding incredible new music to the world of film.
They're looking for short film submissions to screen at the event in a bespoke cinema tent, before a host of judges including Sky Movies presenter Alex Zane, Frazer Churchill (Scott Pilgrim and The World's End visual effects supervisor), Ray Panthanki (co-producer of Kidulthood) and various other film types and writers. Those judges will then select the 'Best In Show' award. They're looking for documentaries,...
- 6/14/2013
- by simonbrew
- Den of Geek
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Blu-ray)Universal Home Entertainment2010/Rated PG-13/112 minsList Price: $39.98 – Available NowUniversally praised by critics, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is a film that just couldn't seem to find an audience last summer. Perhaps it was due to the fact that the picture opened during the busiest season of the year, getting lost amid a swarm of blockbusters. Or maybe what worked for some, just didn't jell for many. After anticipating the film for nearly two years, the final product didn't manage to click with me either. I was familiar with the source material, Brian Lee O'Malley's underground comic and felt that director Edgar Wright could bring the essence of the indie hit to the silver screen. In many aspects he did, Wright's adaptation of Scott Pilgrim is not only faithful to O'Malley's work, but feels as if it literally jumped right off the page. That may...
- 11/18/2010
- LRMonline.com
"Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" hits shelves on DVD and Blu-Ray in November, and Universal has released the full specs for every iteration of Edgar Wright's live-action adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's hit comic book series.
While the movie didn't quite meet expectations at the box office, it was difficult to find anyone who didn't have high praise for Wright's kinetic, effects-driven celebration of everything that made O'Malley's comic so great. And like any good DVD/Blu-Ray release, the movie comes packed with some cool bonus features, too.
Personally, I'm a little intrigued by the deleted scenes and alternate footage, as I managed to sneak into an early workprint of the film and, well... the ending of the unfinished version of the film was quite different from the theater cut I saw.
"Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" will be released November 9, and along with the full specs for teh film,...
While the movie didn't quite meet expectations at the box office, it was difficult to find anyone who didn't have high praise for Wright's kinetic, effects-driven celebration of everything that made O'Malley's comic so great. And like any good DVD/Blu-Ray release, the movie comes packed with some cool bonus features, too.
Personally, I'm a little intrigued by the deleted scenes and alternate footage, as I managed to sneak into an early workprint of the film and, well... the ending of the unfinished version of the film was quite different from the theater cut I saw.
"Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World" will be released November 9, and along with the full specs for teh film,...
- 9/22/2010
- by Rick Marshall
- MTV Splash Page
Hey gang! Earlier today we announced that Scott Pilgrim Vs. World was going to be released on DVD and Blu-ray November 9th, but there was very little information on what would be included in the DVD set. Now we know and it's awesomley loaded with a ton of stuff that fans are going to love!
Check out the details and specs below!
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Coming To Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD & Digital Download
November 9, 2010 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Universal City, California, Tuesday, September 21—Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the critically acclaimed, action-comedy coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD November 9th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. In the movie,...
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Coming To Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD & Digital Download
November 9, 2010 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
For A Limited Time, Blu-ray™ Purchasers Can Stream A Bonus Movie Instantly To Their TV With Bd-live™ Or Smartphone Via The Free Pocket Blu™ App, Now Newly Enhanced For Ipad™
Universal City, California, Tuesday, September 21—Inventive visuals, endearing performances and a genre-smashing style define Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, the critically acclaimed, action-comedy coming to Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and DVD November 9th from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. In the movie,...
- 9/21/2010
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill gives us behind-the-scenes scoop on the technology used in the film.
By Eric Ditzian
Mark Webber and Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
"It was all pretty tricky." That's how "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill describes the film's inimitable look — part manga, part 16-bit video game, exploding on every frame with bright colors and pulsing graphics. That's also a crazy understatement.
Each of the film's fight scenes offers a master class in the very latest in moviemaking technology, from the use of cutting-edge CG software to on-the-ground practical effects work. "Tricky" is putting it lightly. It was damn hard work, and although "Scott Pilgrim" performed disappointingly at the box office this weekend — opening to just $10.5 million in ticket sales — what director Edgar Wright and his team managed to pull off on the screen is deserving of wide acclaim.
By Eric Ditzian
Mark Webber and Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
"It was all pretty tricky." That's how "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill describes the film's inimitable look — part manga, part 16-bit video game, exploding on every frame with bright colors and pulsing graphics. That's also a crazy understatement.
Each of the film's fight scenes offers a master class in the very latest in moviemaking technology, from the use of cutting-edge CG software to on-the-ground practical effects work. "Tricky" is putting it lightly. It was damn hard work, and although "Scott Pilgrim" performed disappointingly at the box office this weekend — opening to just $10.5 million in ticket sales — what director Edgar Wright and his team managed to pull off on the screen is deserving of wide acclaim.
- 8/16/2010
- MTV Movie News
Visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill gives us behind-the-scenes scoop on the technology used in the film.
By Eric Ditzian
Mark Webber and Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
"It was all pretty tricky." That's how "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill describes the film's inimitable look — part manga, part 16-bit video game, exploding on every frame with bright colors and pulsing graphics. That's also a crazy understatement.
Each of the film's fight scenes offers a master class in the very latest in moviemaking technology, from the use of cutting-edge CG software to on-the-ground practical effects work. "Tricky" is putting it lightly. It was damn hard work, and although "Scott Pilgrim" performed disappointingly at the box office this weekend — opening to just $10.5 million in ticket sales — what director Edgar Wright and his team managed to pull off on the screen is deserving of wide acclaim.
By Eric Ditzian
Mark Webber and Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
"It was all pretty tricky." That's how "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" visual-effects supervisor Frazer Churchill describes the film's inimitable look — part manga, part 16-bit video game, exploding on every frame with bright colors and pulsing graphics. That's also a crazy understatement.
Each of the film's fight scenes offers a master class in the very latest in moviemaking technology, from the use of cutting-edge CG software to on-the-ground practical effects work. "Tricky" is putting it lightly. It was damn hard work, and although "Scott Pilgrim" performed disappointingly at the box office this weekend — opening to just $10.5 million in ticket sales — what director Edgar Wright and his team managed to pull off on the screen is deserving of wide acclaim.
- 8/16/2010
- MTV Music News
Visual effects supervisor Frazer Churchill tells MTV News how practical effects, CGI wizardry were used in film.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
To say moviegoers have never seen anything like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is not exactly true. Pop culture has been suffused with its various in-your-face references — from "Super Mario Brothers" coins to "Seinfeld" bass lines to Japanese manga visuals and beyond — for decades. But what no one has ever seen is a film that so seamlessly and energetically gathers them all together into a neon pastiche of flashing graphics, sound cues and linguistic nods.
What makes this entertainment patchwork all the more impressive is that it takes place within a recognizable world: neighborly, snow-covered Toronto. Welcome to magical realism, 21st-century-cinema style. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), the sleepy-eyed hero, fights off his girlfriend's nefarious exes in a series of...
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
To say moviegoers have never seen anything like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is not exactly true. Pop culture has been suffused with its various in-your-face references — from "Super Mario Brothers" coins to "Seinfeld" bass lines to Japanese manga visuals and beyond — for decades. But what no one has ever seen is a film that so seamlessly and energetically gathers them all together into a neon pastiche of flashing graphics, sound cues and linguistic nods.
What makes this entertainment patchwork all the more impressive is that it takes place within a recognizable world: neighborly, snow-covered Toronto. Welcome to magical realism, 21st-century-cinema style. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), the sleepy-eyed hero, fights off his girlfriend's nefarious exes in a series of...
- 8/13/2010
- MTV Movie News
Visual effects supervisor Frazer Churchill tells MTV News how practical effects, CGI wizardry were used in film.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
To say moviegoers have never seen anything like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is not exactly true. Pop culture has been suffused with its various in-your-face references — from "Super Mario Brothers" coins to "Seinfeld" bass lines to Japanese manga visuals and beyond — for decades. But what no one has ever seen is a film that so seamlessly and energetically gathers them all together into a neon pastiche of flashing graphics, sound cues and linguistic nods.
What makes this entertainment patchwork all the more impressive is that it takes place within a recognizable world: neighborly, snow-covered Toronto. Welcome to magical realism, 21st-century-cinema style. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), the sleepy-eyed hero, fights off his girlfriend's nefarious exes in a series of...
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
Photo: Universal Pictures
To say moviegoers have never seen anything like "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is not exactly true. Pop culture has been suffused with its various in-your-face references — from "Super Mario Brothers" coins to "Seinfeld" bass lines to Japanese manga visuals and beyond — for decades. But what no one has ever seen is a film that so seamlessly and energetically gathers them all together into a neon pastiche of flashing graphics, sound cues and linguistic nods.
What makes this entertainment patchwork all the more impressive is that it takes place within a recognizable world: neighborly, snow-covered Toronto. Welcome to magical realism, 21st-century-cinema style. Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), the sleepy-eyed hero, fights off his girlfriend's nefarious exes in a series of...
- 8/13/2010
- MTV Music News
We take a look at what was lost and gained in the translation from page to screen.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
As it made its way to this week's screen debut, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" faced a challenge that comes with all adaptations from comics to film: How faithful do you stay to the established, beloved source material and how much do you strike out on your own, creating new plotlines and aesthetics?
There's no one answer. "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" drew deep inspiration from classic DC Comics issues, while "Wanted" strayed far from its original basis. But it's always interesting to see where filmmakers draw their creative lines. In adapting Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novel series, Edgar Wright decided to compress six books into one film, and as a result had to ditch a slew of storylines.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
As it made its way to this week's screen debut, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" faced a challenge that comes with all adaptations from comics to film: How faithful do you stay to the established, beloved source material and how much do you strike out on your own, creating new plotlines and aesthetics?
There's no one answer. "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" drew deep inspiration from classic DC Comics issues, while "Wanted" strayed far from its original basis. But it's always interesting to see where filmmakers draw their creative lines. In adapting Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novel series, Edgar Wright decided to compress six books into one film, and as a result had to ditch a slew of storylines.
- 8/13/2010
- MTV Movie News
We take a look at what was lost and gained in the translation from page to screen.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
As it made its way to this week's screen debut, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" faced a challenge that comes with all adaptations from comics to film: How faithful do you stay to the established, beloved source material and how much do you strike out on your own, creating new plotlines and aesthetics?
There's no one answer. "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" drew deep inspiration from classic DC Comics issues, while "Wanted" strayed far from its original basis. But it's always interesting to see where filmmakers draw their creative lines. In adapting Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novel series, Edgar Wright decided to compress six books into one film, and as a result had to ditch a slew of storylines.
By Eric Ditzian
Michael Cera in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"
As it made its way to this week's screen debut, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" faced a challenge that comes with all adaptations from comics to film: How faithful do you stay to the established, beloved source material and how much do you strike out on your own, creating new plotlines and aesthetics?
There's no one answer. "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" drew deep inspiration from classic DC Comics issues, while "Wanted" strayed far from its original basis. But it's always interesting to see where filmmakers draw their creative lines. In adapting Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume "Scott Pilgrim" graphic novel series, Edgar Wright decided to compress six books into one film, and as a result had to ditch a slew of storylines.
- 8/13/2010
- MTV Music News
VES works up effects noms
Charlotte's Web, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and The Fountain have been nominated for outstanding visual effects in a visual effects-driven motion picture by the Visual Effects Society.
A panel of more than 80 visual effects professionals met Saturday at FotoKem in Burbank to choose nominees for the fifth annual VES Awards, which will be held Feb. 11 at the Kodak Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, where Dennis Muren will be honored with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award.
The nominated visual effects work will be shown Jan. 13 at the VES Show and Tell Event 2007 at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center, which is open to the public.
For outstanding supporting visual effects in a motion picture, the nominees are Blood Diamond, Children of Men, Flags of Our Fathers and The Da Vinci Code.
For best single visual effect of the year, VES nominated the birth sequence in Children of Men, Dead Man's Chest, Poseidon and X-Men: The Last Stand.
Nominees for outstanding animated character in a live-action motion picture are Templeton the rat and Wilbur the pig in Charlotte's Web and Davy Jones in Dead Man's Chest.
Nominees for outstanding animated character in an animated motion picture are Mater (Cars), House (Monster House) and Mumble's banishment (Happy Feet).
Casino Royale and Superman Returns were nominated for outstanding special effects in a motion picture.
The nominations are:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture
Charlotte's Web
Karin Joy, John Berton, Blair Clark, John Dietz
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
John Knoll, Jill Brooks, Hal Hickel, Charlie Gibson
The Fountain
Jeremy Dawson, Dan Schrecker, Mark Soper, Peter Parks
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture
Blood Diamond
Jeffrey Okun, Thomas Boland, Tim Crosbie, Neil Greenberg
Children of Men
Lucy Killick, Frazer Churchill, Timothy Webber, Paul Corbould
Flags of Our Fathers
Michael Owens, Matthew Butler, Bryan Grill, Julian Levi
The Da Vinci Code
Barrie Hemsley, Angus Bickerton, Gary Brozenich, Paul Riddle
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special
Fight Science
Mat Beck, Kymber Lim, Manny Wong, Jack Matsumomto
Nightmares and Dreamscapes - Battlegound
Eric Grenaudier, Sam Nicholson, Mark Spatny, Adalberto Lopez
The Hogfather - Episode 1
Oliver Money, Simon Thomas, Kim Stevenson, Stephen Jolley
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series
Battlestar Galactica - Episode 303b Exodus
Gary Hutzel, Michael Gibson, Alec McClymont, Brenda Campbell
Prehistoric Park - Episode 4
George Roper, Matt Fox, Laurent Hugueniot, Kevin Spruce
Smallville - Season 6, Episode 1 "Zod"
Mat Beck, Brian Harding, Trent Smith, John Wash
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
Alias - Reprisal/All the Time in the World
Kevin Blank, Jay Worth, Steve Fong, Kevin Kutchaver
Commander In Chief - EP 112 The Wind Beneath Her Wings
Mark Kolpack, Adam Ealovega, Mark Spatny, Mike Enriquez
ER - Scoop and Run
Sam Nicholson, Scott Ramsey, Adam Ealovega, Anthony Ocampo
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
Rexona - Go Wild
Andy Boyd, Stephane Allender, Dan Seddon, Abby Orchard
Sears Tools - Arboretum
Rich Rama, Cedric Nicolas, Laurent Ledru
Travelers - Snowball
Dan Lemmon, Eileen Moran, R.
A panel of more than 80 visual effects professionals met Saturday at FotoKem in Burbank to choose nominees for the fifth annual VES Awards, which will be held Feb. 11 at the Kodak Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland, where Dennis Muren will be honored with the VES Lifetime Achievement Award.
The nominated visual effects work will be shown Jan. 13 at the VES Show and Tell Event 2007 at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center, which is open to the public.
For outstanding supporting visual effects in a motion picture, the nominees are Blood Diamond, Children of Men, Flags of Our Fathers and The Da Vinci Code.
For best single visual effect of the year, VES nominated the birth sequence in Children of Men, Dead Man's Chest, Poseidon and X-Men: The Last Stand.
Nominees for outstanding animated character in a live-action motion picture are Templeton the rat and Wilbur the pig in Charlotte's Web and Davy Jones in Dead Man's Chest.
Nominees for outstanding animated character in an animated motion picture are Mater (Cars), House (Monster House) and Mumble's banishment (Happy Feet).
Casino Royale and Superman Returns were nominated for outstanding special effects in a motion picture.
The nominations are:
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture
Charlotte's Web
Karin Joy, John Berton, Blair Clark, John Dietz
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
John Knoll, Jill Brooks, Hal Hickel, Charlie Gibson
The Fountain
Jeremy Dawson, Dan Schrecker, Mark Soper, Peter Parks
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Motion Picture
Blood Diamond
Jeffrey Okun, Thomas Boland, Tim Crosbie, Neil Greenberg
Children of Men
Lucy Killick, Frazer Churchill, Timothy Webber, Paul Corbould
Flags of Our Fathers
Michael Owens, Matthew Butler, Bryan Grill, Julian Levi
The Da Vinci Code
Barrie Hemsley, Angus Bickerton, Gary Brozenich, Paul Riddle
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Miniseries, Movie or Special
Fight Science
Mat Beck, Kymber Lim, Manny Wong, Jack Matsumomto
Nightmares and Dreamscapes - Battlegound
Eric Grenaudier, Sam Nicholson, Mark Spatny, Adalberto Lopez
The Hogfather - Episode 1
Oliver Money, Simon Thomas, Kim Stevenson, Stephen Jolley
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Broadcast Series
Battlestar Galactica - Episode 303b Exodus
Gary Hutzel, Michael Gibson, Alec McClymont, Brenda Campbell
Prehistoric Park - Episode 4
George Roper, Matt Fox, Laurent Hugueniot, Kevin Spruce
Smallville - Season 6, Episode 1 "Zod"
Mat Beck, Brian Harding, Trent Smith, John Wash
Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Broadcast Program
Alias - Reprisal/All the Time in the World
Kevin Blank, Jay Worth, Steve Fong, Kevin Kutchaver
Commander In Chief - EP 112 The Wind Beneath Her Wings
Mark Kolpack, Adam Ealovega, Mark Spatny, Mike Enriquez
ER - Scoop and Run
Sam Nicholson, Scott Ramsey, Adam Ealovega, Anthony Ocampo
Outstanding Visual Effects in a Commercial
Rexona - Go Wild
Andy Boyd, Stephane Allender, Dan Seddon, Abby Orchard
Sears Tools - Arboretum
Rich Rama, Cedric Nicolas, Laurent Ledru
Travelers - Snowball
Dan Lemmon, Eileen Moran, R.
- 1/8/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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